Jay L. Clendenin was awarded two prizes in the White House News Photographers The Eyes of History 2004 Stills Contest in the following categories:

Pictorial -- Award of Excellence "People Mover"
A traveler on a connecting walkway between terminals at the Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport. The moving walkway makes its way through a light show and sounds which mimic a rain forest among other things.

On Capitol Hill -- Second Place "Kennedy Creating Jobs"
Senator Edward Kennedy (D-MA), during a press conference organized by Democratic leaders in response to the Republican marathon in the Senate chambers. At the beginning of the 7 p.m. press conference, Kennedy was unhappy with the amount of empty seats and asked aides to have more signs saying "Democrats: Creating Jobs" in the audience.