Best News Story
First Place: Jeffrey McMurray, The Associated Press
“Police Chief Killed,” “Kentucky Shootings,” and “Convenience Store Shooting”
Judges said: In a very strong package of stories, the writer provides readers very clear and clean writing and vivid details. Good observation and good reporting.
Second Place: Brett Barrouquere, with Dylan T. Lovan, The Associated Press
“Mother-Daughters Killing”
Third Place: Business First Staff, Business First
“Blown Away”
Honorable Mention: Sarah Jeffords Pister, Business First
“Eaton Data Centers,” “Revive Skin Care,” and “Scottsburg Plant”
Continuing Coverage
First Place: Brett Barrouquere, The Associated Press
“Suicide By Court”
Judges said: This package addresses a very difficult and complex topic, but the writer starts simply with a very short, straight lead that proves compelling. Excellent detail from a variety of sources – the writer did his homework.
Second Place: Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press
“Senate Race”
Enterprise Reporting
First Place: Jeffrey McMurray, The Associated Press
“Euthanized Horses”
Judges said: This piece stood out among the entries –a good group of entries – because of the strong reporting and explanation of the numbers. Outstanding work! This is what reactive journalism is all about
Second Place: Phillip M. Bailey, LEO Weekly
“Who Killed Timmy Jo?”.
Third Place: Roger Alford, The Associated Press
“Expanding Appalachia” and “Caviar Carcinogens”
Honorable Mention: Sarah Kelley, LEO Weekly
“Deadly Delay”
Business Reporting
First Place; Terry Boyd, Business First
“Kentucky Vineyards”
Judges said: Well-researched and well-written. This piece provides an easy-reading look at a segment of the Kentucky economy that no doubt surprised many readers. Not too heavy on numbers, helping readers move quickly and comfortably through an informative story.
Second Place: Sarah Kelly, LEO Weekly
“Easy Money”
Third Place: Kevin Eigelbach, Business First
“Lien Times”
Honorable Mention: Bruce Schreiner, The Associated Press
“Bourbon Boom,” “KFC Secret,” and “Pizza Hut”
Health Reporting
First Place: Phillip M. Bailey, LEO Weekly
“Full of it”
Judges said: Nice lead on a nice read. The writer takes a fun approach to a story that addresses a serious issue – the lack of available healthy restaurant choices.
Minority/Women’s Affairs
First Place: John R. Karman III, Business First
“Profile package: Greg Roberts, Cara Bernosky and Lawren Just”
Judges said: The three people profiled by Mr. Karman not only have intriguing personal stories, they also have a sense of mission about their lives. The writer shows how Louisville has the resources to nurture those dreams.
Second Place: Phillip M. Bailey, LEO Weekly
“Race and the Presidential Race”
Feature Writing
First Place: Mat Herron, LEO Weekly
“You’re Talking to a Miracle”
Judges said: “Edgy, insightful writing about a complicated man.”
Second Place: Tamera Shaw, Business First
“A Star is Born,” “Adding Flavor” and “One-Man Show”
Third Place: Sarah Kelley, LEO Weekly
“Louisvillian of the Year”
Honorable Mention: Stephen George, LEO Weekly
“Candidate”
Honorable Mention: Sara Havens, LEO Weekly
“Francene, Not Heard”
Editorial Cartoon
First Place: Marc Murphy, The Courier-Journal
“2008 Presidential Election”
Judges said: Directness is the hallmark of Mr. Murphy’s work. He has delivered strong graphics with a clear point of view. Take a bow. Nicely done.
Column Writing
First Place: Stephen George, LEO Weekly
“Editor’s Note”
Judges said: Excellent! Well-written insight into issues of local concern utilizing detail, background and appropriate level of wit and sarcasm.Second Place: Sara Havens, LEO Weekly
“Mourning Belles,” “You Might Be Hungover if…” and “Absolut Dive”
Sport Writing
First Place: John R. Karman, III, Business First
“On Track to Give Back,” “A Whole New Ballgame,” and “Tara Guenthner”
Judges said: All three samples very well written. Descriptive. Good use of quotes. Entry shows good diversity of feature sports writing.
Feature Photography
First Place: Frankie Steele, LEO Weekly
“Snake Oil,” “Summer Guide,” and “Film Issue”
Judges said: Outstanding and creative composition in all samples. Great use of color, lighting and poses. Looking at these photos, it almost feels like you’re viewing paintings in a gallery.
Second Place: Ron Bath, Business First
“Learning the Ropes,” “Water Works,” and “Outside In”
Review/Criticism
First Place: Sara Havens, LEO Weekly
“Vicky Christina,” “Man on Wire,” “Milk”
Judges said: Reviews are concise, points are made and defended, comments are not heavy handed.
Second Place: Jo Anne Triplett, LEO Weekly
“Gee’s Bend,” “Looks Can be Deceiving,” “Into the Light”
Third Place: Sherry R. Deatrick, LEO Weekly
“Great Caesar’s,” “Top Dog,” and “All Hail”
Headline Writing
First Place: Steve Jones, The Courier-Journal
“From tee to shining tee,” “Can stars earn stripes?” and “God bless us, every one! It’s Shiny Tim”
Judges said: Good word play – clever, succinct and concise to capture theme
Graphic Illustration
First Place: Brooke Timmons, Business First
“Against all odds” “New streams of revenue” and “Year in review”
Judges said: Outstanding use of modular layout, vivid color, diverse fonts and photos – This work should win in a top five market.
Second Place: Judson Baker, LEO Weekly
“Candidate”
Page Design
First Place: Brooke Timmons, Business First
“Poppin’ With Potential,” “Wine Primer” and “Out to Play”
Judges said: Great use of space, color, odd-size column widths, wrap around text. Excellent creativity and diversity. Why aren’t you working for a national magazine?
Second Place: Britany Baker, Buddy Schneider, Jon Beazlie, LEO Weekly
“Change” Cover, “Night Life Guide” Cover, and “Performance Enhancement” Cover
Third Place: Ron Jasin, LEO Weekly
“Music Cover”