Business Reporting
First Place: Brooke Griffiths, Ron Bath and Business First Correspondents
“Green Business”
Judges said: Great idea and terrific execution. Interesting pictures, good design and lively writing combine into really nice and informative sections.
Second Place: Judith Berzof & Business First Staff
“Business of the Year” “Fast 50” “Business of Law”
Feature Writing
First Place: Bridget Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Leslie Shields: The Art of an Idea,” “Springing into Action,” and “Pole Position”
Judges said: This entry was most interesting and personable.
Second Place: Rex Lyons, Sophisticated Living
“Dartmouth Delight” “ Rostrevor Revisited”
Third Place: Bob Beggs, Sophisticated Living
“Impressionist Makes and Impression” “Eat, Sleep, Live with Art”
Column Writing
First Place: Bridge Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Jazzed up in Montreal”
Judges said: This piece transports the reader to Montreal and allows the reader to experience the sights, sounds and smells she vividly portrays in this column.
Second Place: Kimberly Crum, Today’s Woman
“Local Flavor, Infused with Joy”
Third Place: Dr. Matthew Bessen, Sophisticated Living
“Raw Cooks”
Feature Photography
First Place: Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Scherer Home”
Judges said: Great photo composition and balance of lighting. Crisp photos with great depth and detail. Photos put the reader in the home as if they are taking a tour.
Second Place: Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Rostrevor Revisited”
Third Place: Ron Bath, Business First
“Derrick Littlejohn”
Photo Package
First Place: Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Spring Sophisticate”
Judges said: Top-notch fashion photography showcasing spring fashions in a variety of settings. Each photo has depth, character and perfect lighting.
Second Place: Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“City Chic”
Third Place: Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Best of Both Worlds”
Service Reporting
First Place: Melanie Wolkoff Wachsman, Her Scene
“Comfort Zone: Making an Entrance”
Judges said: Clearly and effectively educates and inspires the reader on practical ways to decorate a foyer. Short, well-written and to the point.
Review/Criticism
First Place: Gioia Patten, Today’s Woman
“Jackie Collins’ Access to Hollywood”
Judges said: Takes an interview with a high profile novelist like Collins and makes her down to earth. Uncovers details about her most of us don’t know. A piece well-written under pressure.
Second Place: Melanie Wolhoff Wachsman, Louisville Magazine
“The Wild One”
Minority/Women’s Affairs
First Place: Judith Berzof, Business First Staff, Business First
“Business Women First”
Judges said: The whole issue dug deep into the issues that concern women in the workplace. Approached the subjects from a variety of viewpoints, engaging female readers, young and old.
Second Place: Judith Berzof & Business First Staff, Business First
“Diversity Works”
Third Place: Tamera Shaw, Business First
“Legal Network”
Health Care Reporting
First Place: Judith Berzof, Ed Green, Allison Stines and Business First Correspondents
“Partners in Health Care.”
Judges said: Complete and comprehensive coverage of the state of health care in Louisville. Well-written in-depth articles on the many facets of the local health care industry as it relates to research, jobs, medicine, insurance and profiles of people shaping health care growth.
Graphic Illustration
First Place: Brooke Timmons, Business First
“The World is their Market”
Judges said: This graphic is a great visual illustration, breaking down Kentucky companies and the top places they export. It takes a large amount of data and presents it in an understandable format with a clever design.
Second Place: Silvia Cabib, Today’s Woman
“The Power of Solitude”
Page Design
First Place: Kathy Bolger, Anita Oldham, Tiffany White, Ewa Wojtkowska, Today’s Woman
“Double Vision”
Judges said: Clever design that uses the pages in a non-traditional format causing the reader to see “double” and flip the magazine sideways. Great example of a clean and clear design with an outside the box approach to a creative presentation.
Second Place: John Wurth and Eric Williams, Sophisticated Living
“Wild Eggs”
Third Place: James Moses, Ewa Wojtkowska, Kathy Bolger, Anita Oldham, Tiffany White, Today’s Woman
“Most Admired Woman”
Cover Design
First Place: Brooke Timmons, Business First
“Business of Law”
Judges said: Good balance of image design and text to convey to the reader quickly what the issue is about. Simple yet effective design.
Second Place: April Allman, Anita Oldham, Ewa Wojtkowska, Today’s Family
“Family Fun for All”