METRO/DAILIES
BEST NEWS STORY
1st Place – John R. Karman III & Kevin Eigelbach Business First “Loss of Museum Plaza a Blow”
Comments: “Unused potential can be one of the saddest stories in journalism. This work does a wonderful job of explaining what might have been for downtown Louisville.”
2nd place -Brett Barrouquere A-P “Kentucky- Fatal Crash”
CONTINUING COVERAGE
1st place Steve Ivey Business First “Ford’s Impact on Louisville”
Comments- “We all should be doing work like this to measure business impact on the local economy. Kudos to Steve Ivey for taking the time and effort to actually do it.”
2nd place – Joe Sonka LEO Weekly ( a series of stories about an LG&E plant spewing coal ash on a nearby residential neighborhood)
3rd place – John R. Karman III Business First ( a series of stories on the rapid growth of Zappos distribution centers in Bullitt County)
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
1st Place – Steve Ivey Business First “Jobs Package”, “Executive Pay”, “Drug Dollars”
Comments – “This was an exceptional collection of work; insightful and illuminating. Proof that stories about money don’t have to be boring.”
2nd place – Brett Barrouquere Associated Press “Execution Drug”
BUSINESS REPORTING
1st place – Stephanie Clouser, Ed Green & John Karman III Business First
“Duffy, Glascock and Ulmer part of a deal to keep Long John Silver’s in Louisville”
Comments – “Good teamwork to find out the who, what and why of this major deal to keep LJS headquarters in Louisville.”
2nd place – Kevin Eigelbach Business First
“Complex Deal”, “Local banks” and “Renaissance development”
3rd place – Stephanie Clouser Business First “GE”, “To Russia with love”, & “Barrels of Money”
HEALTH CARE REPORTING
1st place- Steve Ivy Business First “Omnicare bid for Pharmerica” “Hub Strategy” “Prescription for Change”
Comments: “Good effort at behind-the-scenes analysis of health care funding and the long-term consequences of cost to Louisville-area citizens.”
MINORITY/ WOMEN’S AFFAIRS
1st Place – John Karman III Business First “In the Spotlight” “Different Strokes” “ A New Adventure”
Comments- “Loads of details tell the stories in a journalistic way.”
2nd place: Stephanie Clouser Business First “Engineering change”, “Crowning Joy” & “The Family Way”
FEATURE WRITING
1st place – Scott Wade LEO Weekly “Child of Chernobyl”
Comments: “ A wonderful example of human interest writing with a global reach. It deftly underscores the importance of analyzing world affairs from a local perspective.”
2nd place – Brett Barrouguere Associated Press “Last Public Execution”
COLUMN WRITING
1st place – Al Cross Courier Journal Sunday Political Columns
Comments: “Excellent prose and use of historical context. More work in this category needs to reflect both of these things to truly serve the readers.”
2nd place Sara Havens LEO Weekly collection of “Bar Belle” columns
3rd place -Mariam Williams Courier Journal “War On Drugs Racist”, “Hospital merger would be double-edged sword” “Colleges need ideas to help students”
SPORTS WRITING
1st place – John Karman III Business First “A Foot in the Door” “Keeping Things On Track” “Beating the Odds”
Comments: “Karman, as all good sportswriters should, covers all the bases. His reporting is thorough and careful and he tells his stories in a clear, crisp fashion.”
REVIEW/ CRITICISM
1st place – Sara Havens LEO Weekly “Love Sucks It Big Time in “Blue Valentine”, “When Tires Attack”, “Young Adult” Takes Revenge On the Mean Girl”
Comments: “Haven’s movie reviews are precise and entertaining, providing readers with the insight and information they need to answer the essential question for movie-goers; “Is this thing worth my time and money?”
2nd place – Jo Ann Triplett LEO Weekly “First Impressions”, “When Words Fail Us”, “That 70s Show”
HEADLINE WRITING
1st place: Sarah Kelley LEO “Truther Fiction” “Tax Racket” “Whistle, Stop”
Comments: “Sarah Kelley knows how to grab a reader’s attention with an economy of words that strike to the heart of the story; whether it’s an article examining inaccuracies in the conspiracy theories of the 9/11 “Truther” movement, or efforts to quiet train whistles in Louisville neighborhoods. Here’s the headline for this entry: Well Done! “
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION
1st place – Brooke Timmons Business First “A Foot in the Door” “Forever Young” “Feeling the Love”
Comments: “ Fun graphic illustration livens up business news and makes pages more interesting for the reader.”
PAGE DESIGN
1st place – Brooke Timmons Business First “Get Your Motors Running” “Stakes are Higher” “Hello, Friend”
Comments: Strong use of color, great photos really make these entries lively.
NON-METRO/ COMMUNITY PAPERS
ENTERPRISE REPORTING
1st place – Marnie McAllister The Record “Monastic Life”
Comments: “Colorful, informative and succinct. Takes the reader into the secluded grounds of the monestary. Well done!”
BUSINESS REPORTING
1st place -Michael Jones & Brian Bohannon Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “The Way of the Road”
Comments: “Balanced story on whether a downtown trend is affecting a business district. Details from individual business owners added depth to the story and made it an interesting read.”
2nd place – Janell Oliver The Oldham Era “Officials Explore Options for Jail Expansion”
HEALTH CARE REPORTING
1st place – Janell Oliver The Oldham Era “Earthquake Drill”, “Health Fair Promotes Wellness”
Comments: “Earthquake Drill” was interesting & did a good job of setting the scene. “Health Fair” left me wondering: are there provider shortages & care gaps in your county? .. Are there enough …doctors who take Medicaid?”
2nd place – Jessica Able The Record “Clinic Offers Care to Uninsured”
MINORITY/ WOMEN’S AFFAIRS REPORTING
1st place – Marnie McAllister The Record “4 Women Oppose the Death Penalty”
Comments “ The writing was clear and the stories of each of the women was told in their own words. Good job!”
2nd place -Jessica Able The Record “Refugee Family Purchases Home”
3rd place – Jessica Able The Record “Non-Profit Assists Indian Women”
FEATURE WRITING
1st place – Michael L. Jones, Brian Bohannon, Mary Jean Kirtley, Dorothy Taylor The Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “Harold Maier, Retold”
Comments: “Engaging profile of a community fixture.”
2nd place – Cindy Lamb,. Brian Bohannon, Mary Jean Kirtley, Dorothy Taylor The Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “The Language of Stillness”
3rd place – Marnie McAllister The Record “A Chef, a Table and a Trip”
EDITORIAL WRITING
1st place – Glenn Rutherford The Record “Remember, We’re Still At War”, “The Immigration Issue” & “There’s Always Cause for Hope”
Comments: Re: The Immigration Issue: “This editorial uses local history to illustrate how the hot-button issue of immigration affects Louisville residents, and then cites research that refutes commonly-held notions about the public cost of undocumented immigrants. It is a straightforward, well-crafted piece that advances a solution that is especially appropriate for readers of The Record.”
COLUMN WRITING
1st place – Matt Nash News and Tribune “My Friday Column”
Comments: “Diverse and local in content, but written to a style that would entertain and provoke thought from any reader. Intellectually challenging but letting the reader be the say in what they take away.”
2nd place – Mack Dryden Mary Jean Kirtley Dorothy Taylor The Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “Saint Kiko”
3rd place – Amy Gesenhues News and Tribune “Being Gay Isn’t Wrong” , “There’s No Defense for Paterno”, “What Do You Say When There’s So Little You Can Do?”
SPORTS WRITING
1st place – John Herndon Anderson News “Band of Brothers”, “Pat, We’ve Got Your Back” “Teen Gymnast”
Comments: “Writing style paired with in-depth knowledge provides reader with easy-to-read and understand information. Breadth of work makes the entries best in show.”
2nd place – Janell Oliver The Oldham Era “Triple Crown Mania series”
3rd place – Michael L. Jones, Brian Bohannon, Mary Jean Kirtley, Dorothy Taylor The Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “The Called Shot”
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Brian Bohannon The Highlander Neighborhood Monthly “The Way of the Road”
NO JUDGES’ COMMENTS
MAGAZINES
BUSINESS REPORTING
1st place – Josh Moss Louisville Magazine “The Sound and the Fury”
Comments “Excellent eye for detail and skilled use of dialogue.”
2nd place: Allison Stines, Rachel Reynolds Business First “Partners in Philanthropy”
FEATURE WRITING
1st place – Cary Stemle Louisville Magazine “The Defense Never Rests”
Comments : “Great pacing and organization. Made me angry. Really conveys the tension of the case. Very informative.”
2nd place – Joss Moss Louisville Magazine “The Loss”
3rd place – James Nold, Jr. Louisville Magazine “Bluegrass in the Blood”
COLUMN WRITING
1st place – Bob Hill Louisville Magazine “Odds and ends and other columns”
Comments: “ Bob asks good questions- of himself, his subjects and his readers. That the answers aren’t fully provided is both a bit frustrating and very interesting. His voice is consistent in a way that stood out from Kentucky’s other magazine columnists.”
2nd place – Dr. Matthew Bessen Sophisticated Living “California Boy” and other columns
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – John Nation Louisville Magazine “Oh, The Water” and others
Comments : “A diverse portfolio, with the images from inside a Fourth of July E-R particularly interesting.”
2nd place – Andrew Kung Sophisticated Living “Well Suited”
3rd place – Eric Williams Sophisticated Living “Maestro, If you please”
Honorable Mention: Casey Chalmers The Paper “Happy Balls”
PHOTO PACKAGE
1st place – Eric Willliams Sophisticated Living “Farmers Market” “Dinner to Drive For” “In the Mix”
Comments: NO JUDGES’ COMMENTS
2nd place – Mollie Crutcher Louisville Bride “Gowns for leading ladies”
3rd place – John Nation Louisville Magazine “Born to Run” “Rural Allure” “Ghost Signs of their Times”
Honorable Mention: Andrew Kung Sophisticated Living “Trophy Horse” “High on the Hog” “Joie de Vivre”
SERVICE REPORTING
1st place – James Nold, Jr. Kentucky Living “Road to Better Health”
Comments: “Nold found some great examples of people who changed their lives; provided lists, helpful information and quoted a wide variety of experts. He included a reader feature that seems likely to draw people in and generally gave a helpful survey of how Kentuckians might address serious issues.”
2nd place – Louisville Magazine “Favorites on Foot” “Best of Louisville” “Pizzas that deliver”
3rd place – Erin Keane The Paper “How to be a Published Writer”
REVIEW/ CRITICISM
1st place – Stephen Hacker Louisville Magazine “Quest Concluded” “The Farmer in the ‘Ville” & “Queen for a Day or Night”
Comments: “Nice work. Made me hungry.”
2nd place – Gioia Patton Today’s Woman Magazine “Turnin’ Up the Heat”
MINORITY/ WOMENS’ AFFAIRS
1st place – Judith Berzof & Business First writers Business First “Diversity Works” & “Business Women First”
Comments : NO COMMENTS FROM JUDGES
2nd place – Marie Bradby Today’s Woman “Dare to be Great: Women Who Break the Rules”
3rd place – Gioia Patton Today’s Woman “Melissa Etheridge; Fearless Embrace”
HEALTH CARE REPORTING
1st place – Jenni Laidman Louisville Magazine “Fixing Broken Hearts”
Comments : “This piece, about the pioneering use of stem cells in the treatment of heart disease, is deeply reported, written clearly in lay terms and maintains a skeptical stance to the hometown hero by quoting rivals and critics at length. Great work!”
2nd place – NO Second or third place awarded
EDUCATION REPORTING
1st place – James Nold, Jr. Louisville Magazine “Task Master”
Comments: “A history piece with strong voice and invigorating details. The information on Louisville’s vibrant Jewish community is rich and the detail of the scathing Flexner Report which described one Kansas medical dissecting room being used simultaneously as a chicken yard was eye-opening.”
HEADLINE WRITING
1st place – Jack Welch Louisville Magazine “Odds On Ends” “The Defense That Never Rests” & “The Meatlessness of the Matter”
Comments: “These were priceless puns that made me curious to read more.”
2nd place – Bridget Williams Sophisticated Living “Farmer’s Marketer” “Checks and Balances” & “True Grits”
GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATION
1st place – Louisville Magazine “A haywired year in review” “All in the families” “Fixing Broken Hearts”
Comments: “These movie-poster style illustrations work well together, and pique interest in the story in a fun way.”
2nd place – Kevin Townson The Paper “Visiting Filmmakers: Jesse McLean & Thad Kellstadt”
PAGE DESIGN
1st place – Louisville Magazine “The Loss”
Comments: “The opening image is gripping, and the balance of the spreads helps keep the readers’ attention throughout.”
2nd place – Kathy Bolger, Anita Oldham, Tiffany White, Melissa Donald, Chet White, Silvia Cabib, James Moses Today’s Publications “Hat Trick”
3rd place – Jason Yann Sophisticated Living “All Dolled Up”
COVER DESIGN
1st place – Britany Baker, Frankie Steele, Robby Davis & Ron Jasin LEO Weekly “2011 Derby Issue”, “Arts & Entertainment Issue” “Suffer the Little Children”
Comments: “Excellent style diversity. Great use of illustration vs. photography selection based on subject matter. Strong cover layout executed in three different ways.”
2nd place – Louisville Magazine “August 2011” “September 2011” “December 2011”
3rd place – Brooke Timmons Business First “Forty Under 40” “CFO of the Year” “Partners in philanthropy”
ONLINE
BEST WEB SITE
1st place – Herald Staff College Heights Herald wkuherald.com
Comments: “ A clean and functional design, which is easy to navigate, with well-defined, easy-to-find categories. Good use of photo galleries in articles. Loved the public records page- a great use of the open records act, and a great use of the online medium.”
2nd place – WDRB TV staff Mike Dever, Dave Creek, Travis Kircher
3rd place – Louisville.com staff louisville.com
BREAKING NEWS REPORTING
1st place – Tamara Evans, Matt English, Vince Vermeulen, Lee Atherton, Dave Creek, Travis Kircher
WDRB TV “Slideshow: Suspect Dead, LMPD Officers injured in Shooting”
Comments : “Multiple sources painted a good picture of the scene. Dramatic. Important story for the community.”
2nd place – Bill Francis, Neil Johnson , Travis Kircher WDRB News “Slideshow: Evacuation at the JBS Swift Plant”
3rd place – John Karman III, Ed Green Business First “Museum Plaza project called off”
BEST BLOG
1st place – Marc Weinberg, Jude Redfield, Jeremy Kappell, Lori Farmer “WDRB Weather Blog”
Comments: “A great way to engage and educate readers on an otherwise dry topic, and employ specialist knowledge of a staff member. I enjoyed the casual style of writing, use of graphics and willingness to answer readers’ questions.”
2nd place – Steve Andress WDRB TV “WDRB road trip”
3rd place – Ed Green Business First “louisville biz blog”
RADIO
GENERAL NEWS
1st place – Joe Hall WHAS radio
Comments : “Good use of sound and tight production. Very good job, overall.”
SPORTS REPORTING
1st place – Joe Hall WHAS radio
Comments: “Good writing and use of sound and sound-bites. Great use of humor in the PGA piece- and awesome sound. The baseball piece was nice, too.”
SERIES REPORTING
1st place Joe Hall WHAS radio “National Guard Soldiers Ready for Combat”
Comments: “Well written and tightly produced. The sound-bites were great. Nat sound was great. A little more about each person would have been nice; who are they? What do they do in real life?”
TELEVISION
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
1st place -Valerie Chinn, David White, Neil Johnson WDRB TV “Bullying and Bus Problems”
Comments : “This is reporting made extremely disturbing through the use of school bus videos. Solid reporting and good interviews make this story a must-see for local parents.”
2nd place -Steve Burgin and Paul Ahmann WLKY TV “RC Planes”
3rd place -Adam Walsh and Drew Cook WHAS TV “Hospital Under Fire”
HM: Bennett Haeberle WDRB TV “Metro Animal Services Program”
HM: Bennet Haeberle and Sarah Haeberle WDRB “Meth Money”
SPOT NEWS REPORTING
1st place -Erin Sweitzer and Tim Wolff WHAS TV “Water Main Floods Campus”
Comments: “A solid job of keeping the audience informed and up to date. Good photography and maps pinpointed the flood area. Interviews were timely and helped put a face on some of those affected by the flood.”
2nd place -Bennett Haeberle & Dominick Fuhrmann WDRB “Water Main Break Floods City”
3rd place -Elizabeth Donatelli WAVE TV “Water Main Break”
HM: Rachel Collier Lee Atherton WDRB “Deputy Injured, Suspect Shot”
GENERAL NEWS REPORTING
1st place -Steve Burgin & Paul Ahmann WLKY TV “Maya: End of Time”
Comments: “This story holds the viewer’s attention until the end. “Maya” is very well-sourced and visually “shown”– from the shots of Mayan ruins to the model of the escape housing. Burgin does a good job of explaining the whole Mayan date belief.”
2nd place -Mike Colombo & Michael Driver WHAS “Surviving a Nightmare”
3rd place -Elizabeth Donatelli & James Thomas WAVE TV “ $9 Dogs”
HM: Rachel Collier & Vince Vermeulin WDRB “Lauren Spierer Update”
HM: Valerie Chinn & Kenny Bradley WDRB “Dog Tags”
FEATURE REPORTING
1st place – Barry Bernson & Reed Nelson WDRB TV “Kentucky Moonshine”
Comments: “Historical photos provide- along with narration- a strong opening to this informative and fun feature. This moonshine revival piece makes you want to hoist a sample.”
2nd place -Steve Burgin & Paul Ahmann WLKY TV “Big Paradise”
3rd place -Gilbert Corsey & Dominick Fuhrmann WDRB “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep”
HM: Gilbert Corsey WDRB “From Iraq to the Ring”
HM: Tamara Evans WDRB “Soldier’s Long Journey”
BUSINESS REPORTING
1st place – Elizabeth Donatelli WAVE TV “Derby Housing”
Comments: “ An interesting look at two places offering rooms for Derby– a private home and a hotel that also houses the homeless. An informative story on two sources of alternate housing for the biggest time of year in Louisville.”
HEALTH CARE REPORTING
1st place – Melissa Swan Brian Derby WHAS 11 “”Healing the Heart”
Comments : “Unlike many health stories, which are emotionally based, this story sticks to the facts of the revolutionary treatment. The basic reporting of the facts makes the story’s research easy to understand, thereby offering hope to the patients who need it.”
2nd place – Elizabeth Donatelli & Doug Druschke WAVE TV “One Remarkable Recovery”
3rd place – Gilbert Corsey, Reed Nelson, Dave White WDRB News “Heart to Heart”
SPORTS REPORTING
1st place -Adam Lefkoe & Michael Driver WHAS “Bridging the Gap”
Comments: “What a different and entertaining sports feature! The flow of the story- church, then roller derby, then both – is strong with great editing. It keeps up a brisk pace. The closing line; “bridging the difference between church and skate”, is a classic.”
2nd place -Pat Doney WDRB “Heart Race”
3rd place – Pat Doney WDRB “Breathless”
HM: Pat Doney WDRB “Cady Munk’s Grand Stage”
PUBLIC AFFAIRS REPORTING
1st place – Melissa Swan WHAS 11 “Rachel’s Challenge”
Comments: NO JUDGES” COMMENTS DID NOT RETURN DVD!
DOCUMENTARY
1st place – Matt English, Stephan Johnson WDRB TV “The Meeting: A WDRB News Special”
Comments: “ An unusual and insightful look at the remorse of a man convicted of the murder of a Sudanese store owner. “The Meeting” traces the crime through the trial and beyond and, most poignantly, how he met with and apologized to the widow.”
NEWSCAST
1st place – Aaron Ellis & Ashley Brauer WAVE TV WAVE 3 News at 11
Comments : “These newscasts were excellent. They combine local (with some national and international) news, with in-depth reporting (sex slave coverage). Well paced and written. Onsite reporting on chemical explosion was very good.”
2nd place – Erin Sweitzer & Tom Wolff WHAS TV “Water Main Break on UL Campus”
3rd place – Kaitlin DeLaCruz WDRB Fox 41 News @ 10
HM: Cara Catlett & Staff WDRB TV WDRB @ 4
HM Cara Sabin, Jessica Demczsar, Rico Capodagli & Staff WDRB “ WDRB in the Morning”
EDITORIAL/ COMMENTARY
1st place – Bill Lamb WDRB TV “Point of View”
Comments: NO JUDGES” COMMENTS DID NOT RETURN DVD
SERIES REPORTING
1st place – Steve Burgin & Paul Ahmann WLKY TV “Murderabilia”
Comments: “An interesting look at a little known business. Burgin did an excellent job of getting people from both sides of the issue, plus explaining the Kentucky legalities of selling mementos from murderers and other killers.”
2nd place – Adam Walser & Steven Richard WHAS TV “Chinese Restaurant Pyramid”
3rd place – Bennett Haeberle & Stephan Johnson WDRB “Judy Green Scandal”
HM: Rachel Collier WDRB “Spierer Continuing Coverage”
SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Dominik Fuhrmann WDRB TV “Water Main Break”
Comments: Good variety of shots from different spots captured how widespread the flooding was. Everything from people being rescued in rafts to cars being flooded.
GENERAL NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Dominik Fuhrmann WDRB “Kevin Eve Search”
Comments: “Photographer really got deep into the search area. Shots of the thick growth, trees and caves, plus rescue workers on ATVs let the viewers know what the rescuers were up against.”
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Dominik Fuhrmann WDRB TV “Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep”
Comments : “The close-ups and inclusion of still photos of the family and their baby really brought this story together. Well done and memorable.”
2nd place – Matt English WDRB “From Iraq to the Ring”
3rd place – Sarah Haeberle WDRB “For the Love of Limestone”
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Pat Doney WDRB TV “Heart Race”
Comments: “Beautiful Churchill Downs shots at the opening provide a good set-up for the story. Well-edited and nice to look at.”
2nd place – Pat Doney WDRB TV “Cody Munk’s Grand Stage”
3rd place – Pat Doney WDRB TV “Breathless”
HM: Pat Doney WDRB TV “Ironman”
COLLEGE
NEWS STORY
1st place – Cole Claybourn College Heights Herald “Eckhardt Fired for Creating ‘Psychologically Abusive” Environment”
Comments: “Well reported, tightly & clearly written account of the firing of a university administrator. Reporter’s use of Open Records Act shows initiative. Including context of other dismissals also enhanced this report.”
2nd place – Becca Clemons Kentucky Kernel “UK Athletics Revokes Kernel Access”
3rd place – Drew Teague Kentucky Kernel “Campus Phones Have Delay When Calling 911”
HM: Josh Moore College Heights Herald “WKU Finds Creative Solutions to Alleviate Debt Concerns”
FEATURE STORY
1st place – Becca Clemons Kentucky Kernel “Friendly Fire…Fans Burn Roommate’s Recliner After UK Win”
Comments: (the judges) “really agonized over picking this one First….(however) From the photo of the young man with his arms up, to the head shot of Smith, to the quote; “It definitely had some sentimental value to it, and it’s just gone…without even telling me it was getting burned; without asking my permission; without me burning it myself” This is a story that wryly pokes fun at college house/ dorm-mates, college pranks AND newspapers (media) and their coverage of fires. I love that your editor or faculty advisor gave the go-ahead to splash this big on the front page.”
2nd place – Rachel Aretakis Kentucky Kernel “Remembering 9-11”
3rd place -Rae Hodge The Louisville Cardinal “Field Notes on a Funeral Dirge”
HM: Jonathan Lintner College Heights Herald “Hilltopper Haven Home to ‘Fiery’ WKU Sports Talk”
HM: Taylor Moak Kentucky Kernel “Wendell Berry Reflects on Removal of Papers”
SPORTS STORY
1st place – Aaron Smith Kentucky Kernel “UK Reflects on an Unlikely Year”
Comments: “The reporter utilized access with a keen eye for detail, while deftly introducing key facts such as the score and opponent. The format was a nice blending of a sidebar with game story elements. The theme is clear in the lead and traces a tight arc. Finally, the quotes are beyond generic and well-matched to the theme.”
2nd place -Zach Greenwell College Heights Herald “McDonald: Toppers Have to Limit Distractions”
3rd place – Cole Clayborn College Heights Herald “Documents Shed Light on … Summer Employment Issues”
EDITORIAL
1st place – Nathan Gardner Louisville Cardinal “Kentucky calls open season on the Sandhill Crane”
Comments: “This opinion piece addresses an issue of national importance. It made the case that shooting Sandhill Cranes doesn’t make sense. And the threat to the Whooping Crane adds to the problem. The use of stats and history helped immensely.”
2nd place – Herald Staff College Heights Herald “WKU needs to standardize policies when disciplining athletes, coaches
3rd place – Becca Clemons Kentucky Kernel “Capilouto must start being the leader”
NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Becca Clemons Kentucky Kernel “Playing with Fire”
No Comments:
2nd place – Nathan Gardner Louisville Cardinal “Eastern Parkway Detours Traffic”
3rd place – Quianna Lige Kentucky Kernel “Dancing to a New Feat”
HM: Christian Randolph College Heights Herald “WKU Swimmer DUI”
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Becca Clemons Kentucky Kernel “Cymballic gesture”
No Comments :
2nd place – Jerry Engelhardt, Jr. College Heights Herald “Promoting Paperless Meetings”
3rd place – Nathan Gardner Louisville Cardinal “2011 Travel Guide Cover”
HM: Nathan Gardner Louisville Cardinal “Thrill Rides Through Campus”
HM: Nathan Douglas Louisville Cardinal “Connection Between God and Man”
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
1st place – Nathan Gardner Louisville Cardinal “Rowing on the River”
No Comments :
2nd place – Michael Baldwin Louisville Cardinal “Oppressive Panther Defense Grounds Cards”
3rd place – Chris Wilson College Heights Herald “Injured Quarterback”