Best News Story
First Place: Glenn Rutherford, Marnie McAllister, The Record
“Papal visit to U.S.”
Judges said: The writers’ portfolio of papal visit stories gave readers a complete taste of what it was like to be at Yankee Stadium that day. The quotes were relevant, the stories were well-paced and the descriptions humanized the participants. Well done!
Continuing Coverage
First Place: Stephanie Hornback, The Kentucky Standard
“Diocese of Bardstown Bicentennial”
Judges said: The question to ask is, “why would a non-Catholic care?” Stephanie answered with a series that not only engaged all readers in the diocese’s history, but explained – interestingly – how it affected and helped shape the region. Nicely done!
Second Place: Jenny Blandford, The Kentucky Standard
“Bardstown Sewer Problems”
Third Place: The Record Staff
Bicentennial Celebration”
Enterprise Reporting
First Place: Glenn Rutherford, The Record
“Churchill Downs stories”
Judges said: Well done!
Second Place: Lydelle Abbott, The Kentucky Standard
“Farming by GPS”
Third Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“Homeless in the Suburbs,” and “Mister”
Business Reporting
First Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“Local businesses feel the economy’s crunch”
Judges said: Foster shows a deep understanding of local geography and how it affects his subject. He writes a compelling lead and addresses the concerns of a single grocer while showing the impact on the community as a whole.
Second Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“Garden Fresh”
Third Place: Jenny Blandford, The Kentucky Standard
“Industrial growth strong for 2008”
Health Care Reporting
First Place: Marnie McAllister, The Record
“Priest offers free clinic at West Louisville center”
Judges said: Excellent job!
Second Place: Ruth Schenk, The Southeast Outlook
“Thankful Every Day”
Minority/Women’s Affairs
First Place: Stephanie Hornback, The Kentucky Standard
“Bardstown woman’s experience with breast cancer”
Judges said: Consistent, thorough coverage of the issue.
Second Place: Glenn Rutherford, The Record
“Human Trafficking”
Third Place: Marnie McAllister, The Record
“Border film,” “Art of Social Justice,” and “Aid for Africa”
Feature Writing
First Place: Marnie McAllister, The Record
“The Christmas Family”
Judges said: Gives a very in depth look into the lives of a Kentucky family. Allows reader to taste a slice of their day to day life and appreciate their simple and true love for another. Details enrich the story.
Second Place: Laura Hagan, The Oldham Era
“Rallying for Appalachia”
Third Place: Carrie A. Pride, The Kentucky Standard
“The Balloon Lady”
Editorial Writing
First Place: Joseph Duerr, The Record
“Questioning Death Penalty”
Judges said: This piece addressed a national issue, but remembered to connect it to the community.
Second Place: Laura Cullen Glasscock, The Kentucky Gazette
“Coffee Blurs Lines”
Editorial Cartoon
First Place: Madelaine Enochs-Epley, The Kentucky Gazette
“News for Sale”
Judges said: In a simple yet bold way – using the names and logos of current corporations was a nice and relevant touch. Ms. Enochs-Epley draws attention to a troubling issue.
Column Writing
First Place: Linda Ireland, The LaRue County Herald News
“It’s hard to understand when God intervenes in our plans”
Judges said: Clearly an impossible column to write. I pray it was cathartic on some level. Which is why I’m so impressed with the column’s format, relevant lead and person insight. A beautiful, sad piece.
Second Place: Laura Hagan, The Oldham Era
“24 and older than Santa”
Third Place: Lydelle Abbott, The Kentucky Standard
“Border Wall”
Sports Writing
First Place: John Herndon, The Anderson News
“Always a Friend,” “Never Giving Up,” and “Making the League Their Own”
Judges said: Writing shows excellent knowledge of sports, ability to craft visual images and emotions through words without becoming verbose.
Second Place: Ruth Schenk, The Southeast Outlook
“Adam Does It All”
Third Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“Inside the Mind of an Ironman”
Honorable Mention: Peter W. Zubaty, The Kentucky Standard
“Bardstown Rock Solid,” “Drive and Determination” and “Harmon Retires”
News Photography
First Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“House Fire,” “Flooding” “Ice Storm ‘08”
Judges said: John’s grasp of the emotions that tell a story make his photos the top winner. The composition is crisp and uncluttered. The story is simple and simply stunning. Great job!
Second Place: Stephen Powell, The Southeast Outlook
“A Gift for Mary”
Third Place: Lydelle Abbott, The Kentucky Standard
“Deserving of the Honor”
Feature Photography
First Place: Laura Hagan, The Oldham Era
“Westport Welcomes Heritage Festival”
Judges said: Photographs have ability to stand on their own and tell a story. Each is vibrant, detailed and depictive of event, culture.
Second Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“Fair Section – a Tradition of Fun”
Third Place: John Foster, The Oldham Era
“168 Hours of Oldham”
Honorable Mention: Lydelle Abbott, The Kentucky Standard
“Signs of Life”
Sports Photography
First Place: Peter W. Zubaty, The Kentucky Standard
“Nelson Claims Number 18” “Cards win in 2 OT Thriller” “Nelson Upends Central Hardin”
Judges said: Excellent depiction of action and emotion. Good framing in all photos, focus and capture of action at peak.
Second Place: John Foster, The Oldham era
“Basketball, football, high jumps”
Headline Writing
First Place: Lydelle Abbott, The Kentucky Standard
”Like Hair, One Woman’s Mission Grows”
Judges said: Gives solid lead to the story while relating to topic nicely.
Second Place: Jacquelyn Stoess Hack, The Oldham Era
“Ike’s Power Trip”
Graphic Illustration
First Place: Donovan Deferraro, The Voice-Tribune
“Louisville Antiques Show Review Party”
Judges said: Obviously a lot of work, and it paid off. Photo shop effects not too heavy handed and overall balanced composition to boot.
Page Design
First Place: Donovan Deferraro, The Voice-Tribune
“Derby Festival Fashion Show”
Judges said: Good use of layering and diagonals. Especially loved the cut out distribution and reflection effects. Well done.
Second Place: Jacquelyn Stoess Hack, The Oldham Era
“Front Page – May 1, 2008”
Third Place: Chris Birke, Steve Powell, The Southeast Outlook
“Bring God to the Table”