In 2011 , two photographers from The Metropolitan photo staff won national Mark of Excellence awards from the Society of Professional Journalists : Sean Mullins placed first in the Breaking News Photography category .
Drew Jaynes placed as a finalist in General News Photography .
In 2011 , two photographers from The Metropolitan photo staff won national Mark of Excellence awards from the Society of Professional Journalists : Sean Mullins placed first in the Breaking News Photography category and Drew Jaynes placed as a finalist in General News Photography .