News Story
Honorable Mention: Sashsheena Stewart, The View (Lindsey Wilson College)
International Students…Living in America
3rd Place: Corey Paul, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Inside the Injury
2nd Place: Greg Dassell, The Horizon (Indiana University Southeast)
Game Room Expansion Continues
1st Place: Katie Brandenburg, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Hughes Retures Amid Harassment Claims
Judges said: Writer conveys the immediacy of the story through a keen attention to detail; communicating timeline of events clearly; and evident use of multiple sources of information.
Feature Story
Honorable Mention: Corey Paul, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Ransdell, Master of Topper and Spirit
3rd Place: Heather Ryan, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
The Spirit Makes the Brewmaster
2nd Place: Ben Richardson, The View (Lindsey Wilson College)
Westland Wildlife
1st Place: Sarah Wright, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
The Power of Voice
Judges said: Engaging lede. Deftly combines scene, information, and facts providing opportunities for readers to plug-in to related events. Strong choices in language and structure.
Sports Story
Honorable Mention: Andrew Robinson, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Talk of the Tube
3rd Place: Chris Acree, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Fresh Success
2nd Place: Eric McGuffin, The Horizon (Indiana University Southeast)
Fall Basketball Preview
1st Place: David Harten, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Spreading Out
Judges said: Attention-getting lede. Clear explanation of team's new strategy and its importance.
Best Editorial
Honorable Mention: Kat Wilson, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Always Ask Why
3rd Place: John Wright, The View (Lindsey Wilson College)
Kentucky Execution: The Politics of Death
2nd Place: Will Ploch, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Keep the Student Regent Seat Warm
1st Place: Caroline Bryan, The Horizon (Indiana University Southeast)
Soldiers Need Our Support
Judges said: A brave-hearted eulogy that is powerfullt relevant. A first class effort that was far better than most pro entries.
News Photo
Honorable Mention: Jake Stevens, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
3rd Place: Bryan Anslem, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Braving the Blaze
2nd Place: Nathan Morgan, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Man Critical
1st Place: Kyle O'Donnell, The Horizon (Indiana University Southeast)
Crash
Judges said: This story tells a full story within one shot. Great job capturing the actions and reactions.
Feature Photo
3rd Place: Courtney Hergesheimer, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Bars
2nd Place: Jenny Kane, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Appalachian Cultural Project
1st Place: Daniel Houghton, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Free Fallin'
Judges said: Great focus. Nice composition and color.
Sports Photography
3rd Place: Lori Richie, The Horizon (Indiana University Southeast)
Pitch Series-3
2nd Place: Daniel Houghton, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
Colonel Cutdown
1st Place: Scott McIntyre, College Heights Herald (Western Kentucky University)
One Last Lap
Judges said: Captures multiple parts of the story. Lots of detail that adds to the power of the photo.