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Small
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Hon
Mention
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| Spot News |
Jim Greenhill and Shane Benjamin, The Durango Herald, "Fire Reaches Vallecito". Comment:
"What put this story over the top was the lead. 'On the ninth day, the birds
died.' |
Jim Greenhill and Shane Benjamin, The Durango Herald, "Residents Flee Fire". No comments. |
John Lemons, Canon City
Daily Record, "Standoff Ends in Gunfire". |
| Business |
Danie Harrelson, Steamboat
Today, "Local Housing Factors". Comment: "Did an excellent job of
putting a face on the story by talking to local people." |
Christine Metz, Steamboat
Today, "A Shortage of Nurses". No comments. |
Tom Sluis, The Durango Herald,
"Car Dealers Sought to Hide Payments". |
| Education |
Melanie Brubaker Mazur, The Durango Herald, "Down But Not Out". Comment: "A
good look at the positives and negatives of an ultra-small school." |
Josh Nichols, Craig Daily Press, "Director Says
Buses are Designed for Safety". No comment. |
Josh Nichols, Craig Daily
Press, "Students Upset by Board's Decision." |
| Environmental |
Brian Newsome, The Durango
Herald, "More Bears Dropping By for Dinner". Comment: "The terrific
lead paragraph on this story is only the beginning - literally - of an article
that vividly illustrates the collusion between man and wild animals. Congratulations
to a nice balance of sources and variety of voices. Nice photos and info
box, too." |
Jane Reuter, Summit Daily
News, "Water Vigilantes". Comment: "Good sources and good art. The
story was informative and did a fine job of detailing the strong feelings
associated with the water issue." |
Doug Crowl, Steamboat Today,
"Home Sweet Hole". Comment: "A nice package that again demonstrates comprehensive
planning and execution. Praise for the lead, headline and use of the art." |
| Feature |
Ryan Sheridan, Craig Daily
Press, "For Those Who Didn't Come Home". Comment: "A very readable
package with nice photos and graphics (even though there were some typography
glitches)." |
Jim Greenhill, The Durango
Herald, "Needing a Miracle". Comment: "This package packed a punch.
A terminally ill child is wrenching subject, and the writer handled it well.
There was background, a good report on the individuals, and a sense of actually
being there. Attractive design and great art, especially the photo with
the dog, helped set this apart." |
Elaine Hale Jones, Montrose
Daily Press, "Archaeologist Digs Local History". Comment: "Yes, the
headline is a painful pun, but that makes it fun, and I'm glad they were
willing to take a chance with it. Several folks who saw the headline also
started reading the article, and followed the jump to more good art and
an informative story." |
| Series |
Staff, Summit Daily News,
"English as a Second Language". Comment: "A deserving winner. A lot of effort
went into this and it paid off for your readers. Special praise for the
diversity photo illustration on Page 2." |
Staff, The Durango Herald,
"Faces of Fire". Comment: "The 'big guys' could learn from this newspaper.
The series was compelling and well illustrated. We may kidnap your press
crew." |
Staff, Montrose Daily Press,
"Drought of the Century". Comment: "Several newspapers have done 'the water
story', but this is a commendable result." |
| Special Section |
Staff, Canon City Daily
Record, "Iron Mountain: Reflection on a Firestorm". Comment: "Wow.
This is work to be proud of and worthy of the top honor. This project shows
that the newspaper's daily coverage was solid as well. Putting it together
in a special section provides readers with an excellent product to remember
a disaster." |
Staff, Steamboat Today,
"The Great Divide: Housing in Steamboat Springs". Comment: "Good journalism
is a matter of fundamentals. If you do them right, it's easier for the rest
to fall into place. This special report reflects good reporting, writing
and presentation. Added bonuses include involving the community and readers." |
Staff, Steamboat Today,
"Locals". Comment: "Readable features from the newspaper in an attractive
presentation. Must be nice to have so many upscale retail ad clients." |
| News Col - 3 Consecutive - |
John Peel, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Two things about Peel's columns stand out - the fine writing and
a range of subject matter. His entries run the gamut from war to development
to a lost horse. His words have a power that all columnists want - the power
to evoke a response, an emotion. Good work." |
David Staats, The Durango
Herald. Comment: "Staats puts the readers at the scene by painting
a picture for them. Readers can almost hear firefighters talking or see
a room full of worried evacuees. He also uses strong writing techniques
to wrap up his piece. Solid journalism." |
Tom Sluis, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Where does this newspaper get all these folks? This unique column
is funny. I'm sure it's a hit with readers. Keep it up, and tell me where
I can find it online." |
| Sports |
John Russell, Steamboat
Today - "Cowboy Up - Life on the Road". Comments: "Fantastic article,
from start to finish. Granted, I've never been much of a rodeo buff, but
this article grabbed my attention and kept it until it was completed." |
Jason Starr, Summit Daily
News, "The Byrne Factor". |
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| Sports Col |
Dale Strode, The Durango
Herald - "Ultimate Team Players Define Today's Hero's". Comment:
"The kind of column I enjoy to read. Great way to analyze those competing
in the game of life, and I had to just keep going back to it constantly
and soaking up what I can out of it." |
John F. Russell, Steamboat
Today - "Junior Olympics About More Than Winning." |
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| Editorials |
Staff, Steamboat Today.
Comment: "The writing conveyed strong stances without beating readers over
the head with a know-it-all mindset. Fine writing style, too." |
Staff, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Writers addressed difficult issues head on without flinching.
That's what editorials should do." |
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| Spot News Photo |
Nancy Richmond, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Photo of a fire behind a home at night creates a beautiful image
from a tragic event."
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Nancy Richmond, The Durango
Herald. |
3rd: Sean Crosier, Fort Morgan Times. |
| General News Photo |
Melinda Kruse, Vail Daily. Comment:
"Nice silhouette of a fireman getting ready to add a Christmas tree to
a bonfire. Very graphic."
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Quentin Hunstead, Vail Daily. |
3rd: Quentin Hunstead, Vail Daily. |
| Feature Photo |
Melinda Kruse, Vail Daily. Comment:
"Beautiful photo, nice color and the small man against the backdrop of
the balloon provides a nice contrast."
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Sean Crosier, Fort Morgan
Times. |
3rd: Tyler Arroyo, Steamboat Today. |
| Sports Photo |
Jerry McBride, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Great peak action of a soccer player almost getting a foot to
the head."
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John Russell, Steamboat
Today. |
3rd: Bill Swaim, Montrose Daily Press. |
| Pic Story/Photo Essay |
Nancy Richmond, The Durango Herald,
"Missionary Ridge Wildfire". Comment: "Nice selection of images to tell
the story of the fire."
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John Russell, The Durango
Herald, "Rodeo Cowboy". |
Sean Crosier, Fort Morgan
Times, "Brush Rodeo". |
| Photo Illustration |
Tamara McCumber, Canon City Daily Record.
Comment: "Beautiful lighting and composition makes this a nice image."
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David Taylor, Steamboat
Today. |
3rd: Tom Ross, Steamboat Today. |
| BEST OF SHOW PHOTO |
Matt Inden, Rocky Mountain
News, "Crash of Air Tanker".
Comment: "One of a series of images that shows the crash of an air tanker
falling apart and crashing while fighting the Big Elk fire near Estes Park.
This was one of the most spectacular images we saw and we all wondered why
is wasn't entered in the Spot News category as well."
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| Graphics |
Keith Alewine, The Durango
Herald, "Moving a Road". Comment: "Keith Alewine's map of the proposed
211 road changes provides a clear, easy-to-read overview of the situation.
A finely crafted graphic that looks very sophisticated." |
Greg Johnson, Montrose Daily
Press, "Growth Through the Decades". Comment: "An ambitious timeline
that chronicles the growth of a county." |
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| Web Site |
Staff, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "Straightforward navigation, clean design. Interesting elements
include the police blotter (with a "Best of" collection from previous years),
a weekly poll and a Relocation Package for new residents. Helpful touches
include the subscription form and the obituaries navigation, with an index
of names serving as internal links to individual notices and occasionally
even external links within those notices to other papers' obituaries." |
Staff, Steamboat Today.
Comment: "Well-designed with a classy look and strong organization. Good
community elements in "The Record" (police blotter), Real Estate section
and Calendars. Not yet taking full advantage of online forms, with subscription
page as a print-and-fax operation instead of on online form." |
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| Joe McGowan |
Staff, The Durango Herald.
Comment: "The Herald has both a small-town and big-city feel to it. There's
plenty of reporting on local happenings. But also plenty of news hole for
international, national and regional events. Particular note is made of
legislative coverage. Photography is strong, and the writing is generally
lively. The big story in the West at the time - Salt Lake Olympics - is
thoroughly covered. Strong outdoors coverage is lagniappe." |
Staff, Montrose Daily Press.
Comment: "Especially good photography and design. Spunky editorial pages." |
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| Public Service |
TIE: Judges awarded winners to each newspaper
size:
LARGE: Staff, The Gazette,
"Feeling Insecure". Comment: "I think letting readers know "a few hand
grenades" were undetected at the airport is a huge public service. At
the time, airport security was at the front of everyone's mind. When a
breech like that reaches close to home, people need to know. The Gazette
did an excellent job informing the public and helping to bring about positive
change."
MEDIUM: Staff, The Daily Times-Call,
"School Theft". Comment: Exposure, change and letting tax payers know
what is happening with their money - newspaper work at its best. On top
of that, the use of editorials was impelling, the stories were interesting
and thorough and I really liked some of the headlines."
SMALL: Staff, The Durango Herald,
"Missionary Ridge Fire". Comment: "What thorough work! After reading all
the coverage, I feel competent to ace an exam on the fires and their aftermath.
You kept the public informed and up-to-date. That's what public service
is all about."
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