Newsday Photographer Thomas A. Ferrara wins at the 89th National Headliner Award

Owen Everhart of Davenport Southeast Little League / Midwest region slides in safely to home plate past the tag of Snow Canyon Little League / Mountain region’s pitcher Reggie Ence in their Little League World Series match at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport on the morning of August 21, 2022

 Fireworks explode over Citi Field and it’s new Tom Seaver statue at the close of the New York Mets game against the Texas Rangers game on the evening of July 1, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Clarke Schmidt (86) walks off the field as the Cleveland Guardians players celebrate the win in the 9th inning In Game 3 of the ALDS at Progressive Field on Oct. 15, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Central Islip High School's Julissa Fonseca during diving practice at the School's pool on the afternoon of January 27, 2022. Julissa is a multi-sport athlete, Wrestling, and Diving, she plays tuba for the school's band, sings in the school's choir, and plans to join the Marines when she graduates.

New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) and New York Yankees center fielder Harrison Bader (22) cannot get the ball hit by Houston Astros catcher Christian Vazquez (9) in the 2nd inning in game 3 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx on Oct 22, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer in a whirlwind of motion as he delivers a pitch in the 5th inning of his game against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on the evening of July 22, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Owen Everhart of Davenport Southeast Little League / Midwest region slides in safely to home plate past the tag of Snow Canyon Little League / Mountain region’s pitcher Reggie Ence in their Little League World Series match at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport on the morning of August 21, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Jockey, Irad Ortiz Jr. celebrates as he comes from behind to cross the finish line riding Mo Donegal to win the 154th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park in Elmont. June 11, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Portrait of St. Anthony’s High School Football Quarterback Dante Torres on the morning of August 25, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

New York Yankees Isiah Kiner-Falefa scores on Josh Donaldson’s walk off 11th inning RBI to win their home opener against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on the afternoon of April 8, 2022.

Members off the yankees celebrate with champagne on the field after their ALDS victory in Game 5 of the ALDS at Yankee Stadium on Oct. 18, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Zinoviy Zakalyuk of Massapequa attends a candle light vigil for Hope and Peace in support of the people of the Ukraine at St. Josaphat’s Monastery in Lattingtown on the evening of March 8, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Michael Clark of the Massapequa Coast Little League team practices with the team at the Little League World Series in Williamsport PA. August 18, 2022. One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.

Children slide in the mud and the rain down the hill past the outfield of Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. Heavy rain, thunder and lightening delayed the Little League World Series game between the Midwest and Mountain teams and postponed the game between Metro / Massapequa, NY. and Mid Atlantic / Hollidaysburg PA. at Howard J. Lamade Stadium in Williamsport PA. on the afternoon of August 21, 2022

People celebrate halloween on the water participating in a “witches paddle” in the waters of Stony Brook Harbor, hosted by Stony Brook Harbor Kayak and pabbleboard rentals. October 29, 2022.One of 15 pictures that was part of Thomas A. Ferrara's winning Photo Portfolio in the 89th National Headliner Awards.