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Our judges select the recipients in each of the six categories, while the iReport community chooses the Community Choice Award recipient. Voting is now closed, but check back May 14 to see the recipients in all of the categories.

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Inaugural

|2nd Annual

iReports in this category capture the big story. They're timely and newsworthy, and they strengthened CNN's coverage of many breaking news events in 2012.

Colorado Springs wildfire

The darkest night

Disney cruise hammered by Sandy

Egyptian revolution rages on

Occupy Wall Street: Six months later

Plane crash in Nigeria

Finding an untold story isn't easy. The iReporters in this category went out in the field, did some digging and uncovered fresh stories. These iReports display polished storytelling skills and create captivating narratives strong enough to stand on their own, with minimal added context from CNN producers.

Chocolatier takes radical approach

Frustrations with flood relief

The harpist

Mormon helping hands

One breath: Story of a free diver

The shoe cobbler

Sure, everybody's got an opinion, but the iReporters in this category set themselves apart by sharing their views in a way that makes others pay attention. These iReports evoke passion, creativity and fresh perspectives that advocate a point of view and, in many cases, generate healthy debates.

'Clueless' support for Romney

I'm gay and I support Chick-fil-A

If?! Mitt's poor problem

Joe Paterno: Saved by death

My tribute to those lost in Newtown

Todd Akin's 'legitimate rape' claim

The iReports in this category use dramatic and powerful images to tell a story. Their awe-inspiring footage documents powerful moments from around the world while displaying considerable technical skills.

Brooklyn has power, Manhattan doesn't

Fire destroys historic farmhouse

Haboob swallows up Phoenix

Hurricane Sandy's aftermath

Mars Curiosity rover landing

Secret lives of swimmers

Getting personal with strangers is tough. But the iReporters in this category are more than courageous, sharing stories that put a human face on deeply complex issues. Their first-person perspectives add a new dimension to frequently debated subjects, and their individual displays of candor leave a lasting impact.

Ceasefire is personal

Citizen of Aloha

Drying a lifetime's memories

I speak about autism because I can

A lifelong struggle

Open letter to the Boy Scouts

These iReporters have the tenacity to stick with stories over days, weeks or months, exploring new angles and updates to keep the topic fresh. Their iReports combine sharp storytelling, powerful imagery and a personal investment in keeping the world informed. They are natural reporters, covering stories from start to finish.