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The MNE 2021 micrograph contest is now closed. Please see all award winners and entries below. 

The rules include the following:

  • Entries have to be of a single image taken with a microscope and should not be significantly altered.
  • Video entries must be 30 seconds or less.
  • There is no restriction with respect to the subject matter.
  • Electron and ion micrographs have to be black and white.
  • Contestants must submit a completed Entry Form.

In 2021, 55 entries were submitted. The entries came from:

Italy, Spain, Denmark, Netherlands, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Israel, France, Russia, UK, and the U.S.

The judges were:

  • James Owen – Zyvex Labs
  • AnnaMaria Gerardino – Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
  • Denise Hirner – UpNano

There were 4 awards:

  • 1st Place
  • 2nd Place
  • 3rd Place
  • MNE People’s Choice

There were also 7 honorable mentions given.


1st Place


2nd Place


3rd Place


MNE’ers Choice


Honorable Mentions


Complete List of Entries