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FSNE 2007 Journalism Awards
June 22, 2007
Dear Florida journalist:
It was another incredible news year in Florida.
Just think about some of the big statewide stories -- Rep. Mark Foley, the downturn in the real estate market, UF's two NCAA championships, the cost of hurricane insurance, a new governor, soaring property taxes, the explosion of casino gambling and very important local coverage across the state.
It's been a year of change. Several Florida newspapers experienced ownership changes and many are undergoing a seismic shift of resources from newspaper to online and niche products. The contest reflects these changes, as we expanded categories to recognize the growing importance of online and Spanish-language content.
Our judges were wowed by the quality of the work. So even in a year of economic challenges, there is much to be proud of as Florida continues to set the highest standard for journalism across all platforms.
Congratulations to the winners whose outstanding work is represented below.
|
Sharon Rosenhause
Contest Chair |
John Bartosek
FSNE President |
Mark Tomasik
Contest co-chair |
Below is the list of award winners in the
2007 Florida Society of Newspaper Editors’
Journalism Competition.
The awards were presented Friday, June 22 at the
annual FSNE/FPA convention in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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Division A
Newspapers with daily circulation of 125,000 or more:
Gold Medal for Public Service
Debbie Cenziper
The Miami Herald
"House of Lies"
An amazing, inspiring public service by Debbie Cenziper. The judges were struck by the depth of reporting, the crisp writing, the incredible graphics and the sweeping, public-enhancing impact. A first-class, fabulous effort.
Second Place
Tom Dubocq
The Palm Beach Post
"Secret Land Trust: Key to Public Corruption"
Third Place
Sally Kestin
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"FEMA: A Legacy of Waste"
1. Daily Deadline
Staff
The Palm Beach Post
"A Couple of High Rollers"
This is a well executed package of stories, displaying excellent reporting and writing skills. Obviously, the paper's experience with problems in the Catholic Archdiocese in the past enabled it to launch a strong team effort that not only informed but engaged readers into the high-roller lifestyle of two trusted priests.
Second Place
Staff
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Shoppers Run for Cover After Man is Shot Dead"
Third Place
Bridget Murphy
The Florida Times-Union
"Mother of 2 Killed in Hospital Shooting"
2. Features
Audra D.S. Burch
The Miami Herald
"Sherdavia's Story"
In feature writing, the principal ingredient is compelling writing. The judges agree that Audra Burch's "Sherdavia's Story" was an inspiring example of a compelling narrative. Her eye for detail missed nothing. The writer also struck the right balance between the voices of her subject and her own. The judges commend Audra Burch for following up on the death of a little girl, spending months with her family. She was able to poignantly convey the depth of the family's pain and agony.
Second Place
Jeff Kunerth
Orlando Sentinel
"The New Orlando"
Third Place
Jan Hollingsworth
The Tampa Tribune
"A Broken Mind"
3. Investigative Reporting
Debbie Cenziper
The Miami Herald
"House of Lies"
An amazing, inspiring public service by Debbie Cenziper. The judges were struck by the depth of reporting, the crisp writing, the incredible graphics and the sweeping, public-enhancing impact. A first-class, fabulous effort.
Second Place
Tom Dubocq
The Palm Beach Post
"Secret Land Trust: Key to Public Corruption"
Third Place
Sally Kestin
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"FEMA: A Legacy of Waste"
4. Explanatory Reporting
Tim Collie
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"AIDS Orphans"
On several levels, the judges thought the "AIDS Orphans" series excelled. One, the topic of AIDS has fallen out of the public eye. So, kudos for that. Secondly, the writing was a combination of passion, power and eloquence. As one judge said, "It was like literature in some places." Thirdly the use of photography, graphics and design made it an incredibly comprehensive work of storytelling.
Second Place
Mary Shanklin
Orlando Sentinel
"Florida's Broken Tax Break"
Third Place
Jamie Malernee
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Choices"
5. Beat Reporting
Staff
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Attacks on the Homeless"
A terrific, staff-driven report on a very difficult subject. Aggressive reporting combined with sparkling writing put a spotlight in an important area where few newspapers venture.
Second Place
Kevin Spear
Orlando Sentinel
Various
Third Place
Carol Rosenberg
The Miami Herald
Guantanamo
6. Sports
Dave Hyde
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"The Search for Jake Scott"
Reporters often brag about going to the ends of the Earth to get a story. Dave Hyde just about did it. He went to America's edge to find Jake Scott, and it is obvious that Jake Scott was not a forthcoming interview. But Dave Hyde took every quote, no matter how innocuous or mundane, and weaved it against the backdrop of a remote island and painted a very textured profile of a sports enigma, in his self-imposed though satisfied exile.
Second Place
Hal Habib
The Palm Beach Post
Various
Third Place
Carlos Frias
The Palm Beach Post
Various
7. Special Sections Sports
Staff
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"2006 Football Preview"
Wow. Amazing design from cover to last page - we loved everything about this special section. A feast for the eyes.
Second Place
Staff
Orlando Sentinel
"Football Season Preview"
Third Place
Staff
The Florida Times-Union
"The Players Championship"
8. Business
Kathy Bushouse
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Hurricane Insurance Crisis"
Excellent coverage and writing. Lots of history explaining the roots of the crisis and a great explanation of the impact. Extremely reader-friendly.
Second Place
Jacob Goldstein and John Dorschner
The Miami Herald
"Daunting Data"
Third Place
Monica Hatcher
The Miami Herald
Mortgage Fraud
9. Page One Design
Staff
The Palm Beach Post
Page One Design is all about impact. The The Palm Beach Post had a great feel for display and design with an eye that helped readers identify the big story and also engaged them. They also knew when to break format with their cover and use typography as an illustration unto itself. For example, the Iraq study group report was not a story that lends itself to visuals, yet the The Palm Beach Post page one designers pulled it off.
Second Place
Staff
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Various
Third Place
Staff
The Florida Times-Union
Various
10. News/Business Page Design
Chris Mihal and Rebekah Monson
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"AIDS Orphans"
An excellent use of art, typography and consistency to draw the reader to this superb package on AIDS.
Second Place
Phil Diokno
The Florida Times-Union
"The N Word"
Third Place
Gustavo Hernandez
St. Petersburg Times
Pasco Times "Taken Before Their Time"
11. Feature Page Design
Denise M. Reagan, Gary T. Mills
The Florida Times-Union
"Wars over Wind"
The design for "Wars over Wind" is a clever use of iconic characters to display the votes of the reader survey.
Second Place
Vanessa Cordo
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Poof"
Third Place
Jessica Parker Gilbert
St. Petersburg Times
"Floridian"
12. Sports Page Design
Jonathan Boho
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Marlins Season Preview"
Clever yet accurate. Seldom does the cover of a baseball season preview succinctly capture the entire nut of the season, as Jonathan Boho's small pond design did. It was incredibly innovative and gutsy.
Second Place
Kyzandrha Z. Pratt and Robert McGinty
The Florida Times-Union
"Busting Out of the Small Type"
Third Place
Brandon Stuck
The Florida Times-Union
"The Face of a Franchise"
13. Headline Writing
Steve McGrath
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
There was not a weak one in his five entries. Steve McGrath also obviously considered how his headlines would work in the context of the photos and page design.
Second Place
Gail Gedan Spencer
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Various
Third Place
Lou Ann Frala
The Palm Beach Post
Various
14. Editorials
Jane Healy
Orlando Sentinel
"Florida's Shame"
Easily readable and straightforward. Incredibly reader-friendly. Terrific blend of history and what's at stake now and why.
Second Place
Joe Adams
The Florida Times-Union
Various
Third Place
Tim Nickens
St. Petersburg Times
Florida Legislative Issues
15. Editorial Cartoon
Chan Lowe
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Incisive, great artwork.
Second Place
Ed Gamble
The Florida Times-Union
Various
Third Place
none
16. Columns
Daniel Vasquez
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Consumer columns
We were dazzled by Daniel Vasquez's writing, reporting and accessibility. His consumer columns are informative and fun.
Second Place
Ana Menendez
The Miami Herald
Various
Third Place
Fred Grimm
The Miami Herald
Various
17. Sports Columns
Dan LeBatard
The Miami Herald
Dan LeBatard's dazzling writing and smart observations are the class of a very competitive field.
Second Place
Martin Fennelly
The Tampa Tribune
Various
Third Place
Sam Borden
The Florida Times-Union
Various
18. Criticism
Sean Piccoli
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Sean Piccoli writes newsy, smart and informative reviews that take you to the event. He has a wonderful voice. Compact but filled with essential details.
Second Place
Scott Eyman
The The Palm Beach Post
Various
Third Place
Glenn Garvin
The Miami Herald
TV Columns
19. News Graphics
Belinda Long
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"High-Heel Hazards"
This was an excellent reader service - easy to read but full of helpful information.
Second Place
Kyle Alcott
The Florida Times-Union
"From Crime to Crime Lab"
Third Place
David Williams
The Tampa Tribune
"King Grouper"
20. Illustration
Omar Vega and Kristian Rodriguez
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Fishing for Fans"
Creative idea that carries out the focus of fishing for Marlins baseball fans.
Second Place
Jonathan Boho
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Round Two - Heat/Pistons Playoff Preview"
Third Place
Brennan King
The Palm Beach Post
Various
21. Spot News Photography
Rick Wilson
The Florida Times-Union
"Hostage Taker Shot in Standoff"
A photographer's worst enemy on a breaking news story is time. A matter of minutes, if not seconds, is the difference between nailing a shot or not, especially on local stories. Rick Wilson hustled and put himself there at the right moment to capture the image of a just freed hostage.
Second Place
Scott Fisher
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Shattered Family"
Third Place
Carl Juste
The Miami Herald
Voter Turnout in Haiti
22. Feature Photography
Gary Coronado
The Palm Beach Post
"Train Jumping"
Gary Coronado's photos captured the fears, anxiety and plight of illegal immigrants. The three images submitted tell the story in humane and powerful moments.
Second Place
Mike Stocker
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Rainbow House"
Third Place
Carl Juste and C. W. Griffin
The Miami Herald
"A Desperate Vote for Haiti"
23. Sports Photography
Allen Eyestone
The Palm Beach Post
"Tiger in the Rough"
An amazing moment that made us all smile and even laugh. The expressions on the faces of the gallery, stuck in the rough with Tiger, are priceless. A memorable image. Bravo.
Second Place
Robert Duyos
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Shaq Hug"
Third Place
Jared Lazarus and C. W. Griffin
The Miami Herald
"Miami Heat Wins First NBA Title"
24. Body of Work in Photography
Joe Amon
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Various
For a photographer, the toughest part of the job is to be there - and not be there. Recording the moment of a subject's personal and, at times, painful life without being intrusive, and still being respectful and sensitive, is extremely difficult. But Joe Amon does it, and does it wonderfully. His portraits of the AIDS orphan, a handicapped woman applying makeup and the dying Miss Ward all show great deft and dignity.
Second Place
Gary Coronado
The Palm Beach Post
Various
Third Place
Carl Juste
The Miami Herald
Various
25. Special Sections, General
John White and Akilah Johnson
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
"Hip-Hop Voices"
Beautiful design and eye-popping photographs put this section in a class by itself.
Second Place
Nicole Bogdas
The Palm Beach Post
"Train Jumping"
Third Place
Rebecca Vaughan
The Palm Beach Post
"Glorious Oranges"
26. Innovation/Drives Audience
Staff
St. Petersburg Times/tbt*
The Tampa Bay Times joins the list of free niche papers surfacing around the country. It is extremely well done, covering pop culture and stories that normally would never see the light of day on page one of the mother publication. But it does not forsake traditional journalism in the pursuit of finding new readers.
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Division B
Newspapers with circulation between 40,000 and 125,000 daily.
Gold Medal for Public Service
Matthew Doig and Maurice Tamman
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Priest Tells of Foley Relationship
Matthew Doig and Maurice Tamman were ahead of everyone. In fact, they beat the world in finding and interviewing the priest who said he had an intimate relationship with the former Rep. Mark Foley.
Second Place
Staff
Gainesville Sun
Student Bus Accident
Third Place
Jennifer Booth Reed, Denise L. Scott, Don Ruane, Grant Boxleitner, Pat Gillespie, Pete Skiba, Silvia Guzman
News-Press
Lehigh Fires
1. Daily Deadline
Matthew Doig and Maurice Tamman
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Priest Tells of Foley Relationship
Matthew Doig and Maurice Tamman were ahead of everyone. In fact, they beat the world in finding and interviewing the priest who said he had an intimate relationship with the former Rep. Mark Foley.
Second Place
Staff
Gainesville Sun
Student Bus Accident
Third Place
Jennifer Booth Reed, Denise L. Scott, Don Ruane, Grant Boxleitner, Pat Gillespie, Pete Skiba, Silvia Guzman
News-Press
Lehigh Fires
2. Features
Jessie L. Bonner
Naples Daily News
Body of work
The writing is lyrical. Jessie Bonner frames the people of FEMA city and their despair with sensitivity and dignity.
Second Place
Jim Waymer
Florida Today
"A Life Forgotten"
Third Place
Cindy F. Crawford
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"Survivor: A Portrait of Strength"
3. Investigative Reporting
Amy Williams, Jeff Cull
The News-Press
Lehigh Girl Died in Web of Neglect
Amy Williams and Jeff Cull dazzled us with their incredible in-depth reporting that led to the firing of three state child welfare workers.
Second Place
Adam Neal
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
"Are Sex Offenders Invading MySpace?"
Third Place
Michael Braga
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Neal Husani
4. Explanatory Reporting
Staff
Naples Daily News
Paradise at What Cost
Well researched, written and presented. The judges agree the online component brought the reader extra value.
Second Place
Robin Williams Adams
The Ledger
"Matters of the Mind: The Effects of Mental Illness"
Third Place
Devona Walker
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"Immigrants in Florida"
5. Beat Reporting
Jim Waymer, Environment Beat
Florida Today
Intriguing choice of topics from vultures to clean water. The stories show a fresh approach to the beat.
Second Place
Victor Hall
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Stories on Aging
Third Place
Kate Brennan
Florida Today
Education Beat
6. Sports
Hillard Grossman
Florida Today
Compelling stories of inspiring athletes in non-traditional areas.
Second Place
Tony Jones
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Various
Third Place
Pat Dooley
Gainesville Sun
"A Day in the Life of Billy Donovan"
7. Special Sections Sports
Staff
Florida Today
Nascar Season Preview 2006
From the cover to the clever rankings of drivers, this tab is a keeper.
Second Place
Staff
Gainesville Sun
National Championship Basketball Game
Third Place
Staff
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"Prep Football Preview - Where Football is King"
8. Business
Wayne T. Price
Florida Today
Strong investigative work with exhaustive research on 9/11 loans to local companies.
Second Place
Laura Figueroa
The Herald
Migrant Workers
Third Place
Jeremy Maready
The Ledger
Lakeland Association of Realtors
9. Page One Design
Gloria George, Pete Smith
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Smart mix of visuals and typography without clutter. They make clear where they want the reader to go.
Second Place
Staff
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
Various
Third Place
Staff
The Herald
Various
10. News/Business Page Design
Laurie Lawrence
The Ledger
It's bold, colorful and eye-catching.
Second Place
Chris Rotar
The Herald
"A Secure Investment"
Third Place
Bianca Camano
News-Press
"Buy it, Fix it, Sell it, Watch it"
11. Feature Page Design
Michelle Green
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Florida West cover
Clever and effective presentation of gas saving tips is nice to look at and reader friendly.
Second Place
Tony Elkins
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Ticket Cover
Third Place
Maureen Kenyon
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
"Kitsch Them Goodbye"
12. Sports Page Design
Mike Bjorklund
Scripps Treasure Coast
End of the Line
Inventive illustration tells the story of how the Braves and Yankees could miss the playoffs.
Second Place
Alan Bellittera
The Herald
Dale Earnhardt
Third Place
Chuck Wright
The Ledger
"NCAA Kings"
13. Headline Writing
Alan Shaw
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Alan is a wordsmith who doesn't rely on puns. He tells the story.
Second Place
Joe Mountain
Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers
Various
Third Place
Gerry Galipault
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Various
14. Editorials
Pierre Tristam
Daytona Beach News-Journal
He offers a voice of reason and a clear voice of outrage.
Second Place
Victoria Reid
Florida Today
Various
Third Place
Jeff Lytle
Naples Daily News
Various
15. Editorial Cartoon
Jeff Parker
Florida Today
Funny. The writer has a sharp wit with nice touches in the details.
Second Place
Jake Fuller
Gainesville Sun
Various
Third Place
Bruce Beattie
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Various
16. Columns
Rich Brooks
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
His very personal columns are courageous and the selection is impressive for his writing skill and humor.
Second Place
Michelle Ferrier
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Various
Third Place
Eric Ernst
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Various
17. Sports Columns
Pat Dooley
Gainesville Sun
A veteran's perspective: When your team goes all the way, you want Pat Dooley following it.
Second Place
Hillard Grossman
Florida Today
Various
Third Place
Chris Anderson
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Various
18. Criticism
Laura Stewart
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Incisive, authoritative and really well written.
Second Place
Harriet Howard Heithaus
Naples Daily News
Various
Third Place
Rick de Yampert
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Various
19. News Graphics
Jennifer Borresen
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Shark Encounter
This is everything you ever needed to know about sharks -- the reality and the myth.
Second Place
Ron Stallcup
Pensacola News Journal
"Oriskany"
Third Place
Ron Stallcup
Pensacola News Journal
"Maritime Park"
20. Illustration
Staff
Braden Herald
The Well Being Section
Imaginative and appealing way to get the reader into the story about brain music therapy.
Second Place
Ron Borresen
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
"Christmas in Florida"
Third Place
Marianne Koch
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"No Child Left Behind"
21. Spot News Photography
Grant Jeffries
The Herald
No Greater Tragedy
You had to be there at the moment for this photo, and Grant Jeffries was.
Second Place
Tristan Spinski
Naples Daily News
Various
Third Place
Ernst Peters
The Ledger
"A Man Remembered"
22. Feature Photography
Elaine Litherland
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Nowhere to Hide
Clear storytelling and not one you see often.
Second Place
Cindy Skop
The Ledger
"The Word on the Street"
Third Place
Paul Johnson
The Ledger
"Fired Up About Safety"
23. Sports Photography
Rob Mattson
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Pulling for Sarasota
You can feel the excitement and the thrill of victory.
Second Place
Lexey Swall
Naples Daily News
Various
Third Place
Roger Simms
Daytona Beach News-Journal
"Wrong Side Up"
24. Body of Work in Photography
Dan Wagner
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Nice use of color and light. Great range. Each photo tells a story. Wonderful.
Second Place
Doug Engle
Ocala Star-Banner
Various
Third Place
Gary McCracken
Pensacola News Journal
Various
25. Special Sections, General
Andrew West, Amy Williams, Kinfe Moroti, Javier Torres
The News-Press
Babcock Cowboys
Old Florida with a beautiful design and great photography.
Second Place
Staff
The Herald
"Living Here"
Third Place
Staff
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Hurricane Guide
26. Innovation/Drives Audience
Staff
Naples Daily News
Studio 55
Studio 55 is a slick, extremely local Web-video podcast that provides a new and innovative way of storytelling for the Naples Daily News and NaplesNews.com. The industry should be watching as closely as we are.
Second Place
Staff
Florida Today
Web site/Little League
Third Place
Staff
Ocala Star-Banner
Readership Principles
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Division C
Newspapers with circulation of less than 40,000 daily:
Gold Medal for Public Service
Mladen Rudman, Tom McLaughlin and Kari C. Barlow
Northwest Florida Daily News
The Daily News broke the story of how the Air Force was considering moving thousands of jobs and people out of the region. The paper wouldn't let the story go. As a result of the paper's tenacity, Congress prohibited the Air Force from moving.
Second Place
Amy Leigh Womack
Northwest Florida Daily News
"EMS Spread Thin"
Third Place
Michael D. Bates and Morgan C. Moeller
Hernando Today
DPW Contamination
1. Daily Deadline
Alyssa Schnugg and Elaine Allen-Emrich
Charlotte Sun
Fullwood
Thorough reporting on the shocking death of a 6-year-old. The story and sidebar cover all the angles, including how elementary school officials set up a crisis team.
Second Place
Staff
Daily Sun
"Villager Murdered"
Third Place
Staff
Daily Sun
"Deadly Twist"
2. Features
Paulette Perhach
The St. Augustine Record
Various
Versatile storyteller who gets in depth in a way that makes readers care.
Second Place
Angeline Taylor
Hernando Today
Various
Third Place
Kelly Humphrey
Northwest Florida Daily News
"Man of the Century"
3. Investigative Reporting
Mladen Rudman, Tom McLaughlin and Kari C. Barlow
Northwest Florida Daily News
The Daily News broke the story of how the Air Force was considering moving thousands of jobs and people out of the region. The paper wouldn't let the story go. As a result of the paper's tenacity, Congress prohibited the Air Force from moving.
Second Place
Amy Leigh Womack
Northwest Florida Daily News
"EMS Spread Thin"
Third Place
Michael D. Bates and Morgan C. Moeller
Hernando Today
DPW Contamination
4. Explanatory Reporting
Julie Hatfield, Wendy Victoria, Tom McLaughlin and Kari C. Barlow
Northwest Florida Daily News
Ambitious, exhaustive look at changing demographics. The project was planned well. There were a wide range of sources, including community comment. It's as much about public service and reflecting a changing community, as it is about excellent explanatory reporting.
Second Place
Kati Bexley
The St. Augustine Record
Various
Third Place
Don Hunsberger
Daily Sun
"Final Frontier"
5. Beat Reporting
Tom McLaughlin
Northwest Florida Daily News
The entry shows a good range of stories, well told and well sourced. We like that the writer puts regular people in his stories.
Second Place
Kari C. Barlow
Northwest Florida Daily News
Various
Third Place
Cristy Loftis
Citrus County Chronicle
Various
6. Sports
Dugan Arnett
Charlotte Sun
A nice touch in writing about sports you don't often read about, from horseshoes to skeet shooting.
Second Place
Don Hunsberger
Daily Sun
"In the Lineup"
Third Place
Gary Corsair
Daily Sun
"Spring Training"
7. Special Sections Sports
Staff
Northwest Florida Daily News
Beautifully planned and designed in a way that provided relevant and compelling detail. Top notch.
Second Place
Staff
Northwest Florida Daily News
"Shootout at Sandestin"
Third Place
Justin Barney, Hays Carlyon, Stuart Korfhage
The St. Augustine Record
"Q & A Prep Football.06"
8. Business
Nancy Kennedy
Citrus County Chronicle
Consumer friendly with a vivid, bright writing style.
Second Place
Robert Bowden
Charlotte Sun
Citrus Future
Third Place
Kari C. Barlow
Northwest Florida Daily News
"Eroding View"
9. Page One Design
Heather Weinsheimer
Daily Sun
Pages are clean, contemporary and very accessible. The design shows a healthy respect for the audience and presenting news in an easy-to-read way.
Second Place
William Hatfield, Didier Bahuaud, Hope Akers
Northwest Florida Daily News
Various
Third Place
Josh Olive, Janet Boetsch, Denise Di Ramlo, Lee Anderson
Charlotte Sun
Various
10. News/Business Page Design
Soni McKenzie
Northwest Florida Daily News
A smart use of visuals and text to tell a complex story in a concise manner.
Second Place
Soni McKenzie
Northwest Florida Daily News
"Bowlegs Triumphs"
11. Feature Page Design
Susann Quigley
Hernando Today
There is a wow-factor that draws you into the page and makes you want to invest some time reading.
Second Place
Tracey Steele
Northwest Florida Daily News
James Bond
Third Place
No winner
12. Sports Page Design
Mike Orton
Daily Sun
If you love golf, you'll love this page. If you don't love golf, you'll learn something.
Second Place
Justin Barney
The St. Augustine Record
Various
Third Place
John Coscia
Citrus County Chronicle
"Training Day"
13. Headline Writing
Larry D. Croom
Daily Sun
Clever without being trite. Smart collaboration between headline writer and presentation.
Second Place
John Coscia
Citrus County Chronicle
Various
Third Place
Tom Przybylowicz
Daily Sun
Various
14. Editorials
Peter Ellis
The St. Augustine Record
Sharp, well-written insights into local topics that really matter.
Second Place
Jim Shoffner
Northwest Florida Daily News
Deputy's Pursuit
Third Place
John Hackworth
Charlotte Sun
Various
15. Editorial Cartoon
Craig Terry
Northwest Florida Daily News
Strong artistry with good, local issue and a sharp point of view.
Second Place
Bill Landis
Daily Sun
FEMA
Third Place
Ron Bates
Charlotte Sun
Various
16. Columns
Robbyn Brooks
Northwest Florida Daily News
She has an engaging writing style and a gift for telling interesting stories.
Second Place
Brian Gleason
Charlotte Sun
Various
Third Place
Del Stone
Northwest Florida Daily News
Various
17. Sports Columns
John Fineran
Charlotte Sun
He tackled local topics that make a difference, and writes with style.
Second Place
Buddy Martin
Charlotte Sun
Various
Third Place
Larry D. Croom
Daily Sun
Various
18. Criticism
Michael Fortuna
Daily Sun
He does it all from reviewing a Billy Joel CD to a local accordion concert.
Second Place
Khuong Phan
Citrus County Chronicle
Various
19. News Graphics
Mike Orton
Daily Sun
Takes an evergreen topic and really makes it special and distinctive. It's the kind of page readers will save.
Second Place
Josh Olive
Charlotte Sun
"Under Construction"
Third Place
Ken Maines
Northwest Florida Daily News
"The Immigration Game"
20. Illustration
Ken Maines
Northwest Florida Daily News
Smart, hip design that fits the concept of the tab as well as the story. A standout design.
Second Place
Josh Olive
Charlotte Sun
"Taxing Ourselves by Majority"
Third Place
John Russo
Panama City News Herald
"Can You Hear Me Now?"
21. Spot News Photography
Nick Tomecek
Northwest Florida Daily News
The photo records a raw moment and its composition is almost chilling as we witness a woman reacting to the loss of her home.
Second Place
Nick Tomecek
Northwest Florida Daily News
"Fire Closes Interstate 10"
Third Place
Sarah Coward
Charlotte Sun
Various
22. Feature Photography
Katie Derksen
Daily Sun
Compelling visual storytelling. The photographer has captured an intimate moment without being intrusive. The result is personal, but respectful, storytelling.
Second Place
Kharli Rose
Charlotte Sun
"And the Band Played On"
Third Place
Devon Ravine
Northwest Florida Daily News
"A Heartbroken Thing"
23. Sports Photography
Nick Tomecek
Northwest Florida Daily News
A beautiful image that captures the intensity of the event. Any paper would be happy to run it.
Second Place
Terry Barner
The News Herald
"Dust up"
Third Place
Dave Casey
Hernando Today
"We Are The Champions"
24. Body of Work in Photography
Kharli Rose
Charlotte Sun
From spot news to feature portraits, she takes daily situations and makes them fresh.
Second Place
Katie Derksen
Daily Sun
Various
Third Place
Sarah Coward
Charlotte Sun
Various
25. Special Sections, General
Staff
Daily Sun
Impressive commitment to storytelling about veterans in the community
Second Place
Staff
Northwest Florida Daily News
Hurricane Season Pull-out Section
Third Place
Christy Arnold, Marie Merchant
Charlotte Sun
Hurricane Prep Guide 2006
26. Innovation/Drives Audience
Staff
Northwest Florida Daily News
"NEXT"
A fun, colorful, unpredictable redesign of an entertainment magazine. The content can be as surprising as the design is appealing.
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Online Special Package
The Palm Beach Post
Train jumping
This important package of stories on illegal migration into the U.S. -- and the injuries and deaths that often accompany "train jumpers" coming up from Mexico -- is deserving of high praise. The stories are heart-wrenching. The package makes strong use of photos, audio narration and ambient sound.
Second Place
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Third Place
The The Miami Herald
Best Web Site
The Palm Beach Post
PalmBeachPost.com
This site is designed with the user in mind. Convenient links at the top of the home page allow users to sign up for RSS feeds and wireless PDA/cell access. Strong layout and updates. Wonderful multimedia storytelling.
Second Place
Orlando Sentinel
Third Place
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Online Spot News
St. Petersburg Times
Simms ruptures spleen
Great job of putting the user in the driver's seat on a big breaking story. The podcast in particular gave depth to the report, and offered the analysis and access of talk radio - without the risk of tuning in in the middle of a conversation, or the hassle of listening to commercials.
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Florida Today
Orpans and Angels
Compelling intro sequence uses vibrant design, video illustration techniques and African music to set the stage for a well-organized interactive with easy-to-use navigation. The interactive map is particularly strong.
Second Place
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Best Web Site
Florida Today
FloridaToday.com
An exceptionally strong focus on news and smart use of multimedia. The site's use of public records and story archives underlines one of the most important elements of online news: creating regularly updated resource centers that help make sense of complicated issues.
Second Place
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
Third Place
Naples Daily News
Online Spot News
Florida Today
Return to Flight
Sparkling spot coverage, effectively using multiple media to convey the various implications of a shuttle launch in the life of a community.
Second Place
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Spanish-Language Awards
Enterprise Reporting
Luis Enrique Flor
El Sentinel Ft. Lauderdale
El Calvario de la Deportación
The story had good details of the immigration troubles the family went through and how their American Dream ended with a knock on the door. The journalist pieced together details of ICE's increased enforcement by talking to various sources.
Second Place
Carla Osorio, Cristina Fernández and Carlos Molina
El Nuevo Día Orlando
Third Place
Ana Valdés
La Palma, Palm Beach
Education Reporting
Walter Pacheco
El Sentinel Orlando
The winner in this category demonstrated originality and use of different sources to convey different perspectives. Stories are a good example of micro reporting, digging to uncover stories and issues that seem small, but are large to people.
Second Place
Ana Valdés
La Palma, Palm Beach
Third Place
Cristina Fernández, Carla Osorio and Lydia Guzmán
El Nuevo Día Orlando
General Excellence
Staff
El Sentinel Orlando
El Sentinel has a colorful, easy-to-read layout on its front page, which didn't sacrifice the amount of content to make room for the design.
Second Place
Staff
La Palma, Palm Beach
Third Place
Staff
Visión Latina, Lakeland
Outstanding Hispanic Success Story
Efraín Salmón
Gaceta Tropical, Ft. Myers
Defensor de los Débiles
Victor Caviedes’s profile stands out because the impact of Caviedes’s work in the community is quite clear early on in the story. The human touch can be found throughout the profile, and the reader is immediately offered innumerable reasons to keep reading the story until the end.
Second Place
Walter Pacheco
El Sentinel Orlando
Third Place
Yesenia Mojarro
Visión Latina, Lakeland