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BROADCAST CONTEST RESULTS
1998 SOUTH DAKOTA RADIO
AWARDS
SPOT NEWS
Honorable Mention
WNAX, Jerry Oster,
"Fatal Mountain Lightning"
Comment: Good,
quick coverage of a news event.
South Dakota Public
Radio, Paulette Cott, "Hunhoff Charges"
Comment: This
was an excellent report but may have fit better in
another category.
It was very
clear and informative.
First Place
South Dakota Public
Radio, Paulette Cott, "Spencer Tornado"
Comment: I
think it exceptional that you put this report together
within 24 hrs.
of the tornado.
Your interviews with real people were heartfelt. I'm am
glad
your one
subject talked of rebuilding; it's important to offer
your listeners hope.
FEATURE
Honorable Mention
South Dakota Public
Radio, Diane Johns, "Cats Are From Saturn, Dogs Are From
Pluto"
Comment: A
truly delightful feature about two very important
friends. It is well
prepared by
this radio journalist who apparently enjoys talking with
a
knowledgeable
guest. A dash of controversy (depending on one's
favorite pet specie)
but that is
journalistic flavor used by an experienced reporter.
South Dakota Public
Radio, Charles Michael Ray, "VW Bug"
Comment:
Charles sculpted a fine radio image of the Volkswagen
and Mr. Fletcher,
one of its
previous owners. Over all clarity and craftsmanship are
very good.
First Place
KRSD, Cara Hetland,
"Dino Find"
Comment: Clara
knows how to edit, interview and polish good subject
matter.
Offered
excellent comments from her guests - punctuated with a
few good sound
effects. A very
fine report that undoubtedly had appeal for all
listeners regardless of
age.
NEWSCAST
Honorable Mention
South Dakota Public
Radio, Staff, "SD Public Radio Newscast"
Comment: Audio
in top story good! And audio throughout newscast is
impressive.
Good variety of
stories.
KORN, J.P. Skelly,
"KORN News"
Comment: Good
use of voices and stories from reporters. Use of several
voices
for newscast
shows good prep, good organization, makes newscast more
listener
friendly.
First Place
WNAX, Jerry Oster,
"WNAX News"
Comment:
Excellent use of audio, especially nice that audio was
used in top story.
Good range of
subjects covered.
WRITING
First Place
WNAX, Jerry Oster,
"After the Storm"
Comment: Good
story. Informative. Delivered well. Writing was well
above
average.
GENERAL REPORTING
Honorable Mention
WNAX, Judy Stratman,
"Amendment E"
Comment: Good
presentation in a short amount of time on a wide range
of
concerns. Good
audio cuts.
South Dakota Public
Radio, Frank Scanlan, "Sioux Falls Sprawl"
Comment: Good
variety of comments, showing the many impacts of growth.
First Place
South Dakota Public
Radio, Tim Post, "Amendment E"
Comment:
Excellent, well-balanced report on a complicated issue.
Good audio
cuts that
complimented the story. Good job!
BEST AUDIO
Honorable Mention
South Dakota Public
Radio, Tim Post, "Computer Smash"
Comment: Good
story. Could be a lot of fun. Interviews are good.
First Place
South Dakota Public
Radio, Diane Johns, "Harpsichord Musician"
Comment: Good
story. Delivery fits story well. Information is solid.
Production was
adequate for story.
SERIES/DOCUMENTARY
Honorable Mention
South Dakota Public
Radio, Staff, "Child Care in SD"
Comment: 2"d
report good audio, easy to relate to. 3" report very
well done. Down
to earth, the
kind of thing people like to hear. Entire series is a
pertinent subject and
was well done
with evidence of research. An effort to try to tell the
whole story.
KRSD, Cara Hetland
and Dan Gunderson, "Ag Lending"
Comment: The
third report was excellent, compelling and really hit
home with
reality.
First Place
South Dakota Public
Radio, Janet Davison, "Prison Ministry"
Comment: A
very pertinent subject. Well presented. Reporters did a
nice job of not
getting
opinionated on a subject that could be very
controversial.
SPORTS STORY
No Honorable Mention
First Place
WNAX, Steve Imming,
"Double A Preparation"
Comment:
Writing, delivery and research was fine.
SPORTSCAST
No Honorable Mention
First Place
WNAX, Steve Imming
Comment:
Overall very good sportscast. Great delivery, good
writing, good
production.
Some great sound audio with delivery.
INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE
Honorable Mention
South Dakota Public
Radio, Tim Post, "Buried Missouri River Steamship"
Comment: Very
nice delivery and well chosen sound bites are the
the strength
of this story.
South Dakota Public
Radio, Charles Michael Ray, "Black Hills Frog Study"
Comment:
Interesting story. Lots of fascinating information and
well presented.
First Place
South Dakota Public
Radio, Charles Michael Ray, "SD's California Effect"
Comment: The
straight forward writing and nice use of sound enhanced
the content
of the sound
bites. A well told, well balanced story.
1998 SOUTH DAKOTA TELVISION
AWARDS
SPOT NEWS
Honorable Mention
KELO, News Team,
"Helicopter Crash"
Comment: No
comment
KELO, Jessica
Armstrong and Kevin Kjergaard, "Dog Rescue"
Comment: Nice
sequence. Clock gave sense of time. Emotional shot at
end was
good close.
First Place
KELO, News Team,
"Spencer Tornado"
Comment: Great
Job! Good use of all resources to keep people updated.
Told the Human
Story
FEATURE
Honorable Mention
KNBN, Megan Maloney
and Jeff Woods, "Missile Silos"
Comment: Good
example of how to turn something that may not initially
sound
interesting to
viewers into a good news story.
KNBN, Becky Hillier,
"Courageous Cancer Kid"
Comment: Will
written and produced. Inspiring story.
First Place
KELO, Ferry Groten
and Brad Dumke, "Toothpick Titantic"
Comment: This
is a perfect example of what makes a good feature story.
It had good
video,
excellent writing and good sound bites.
NEWSCAST
Honorable Mention
KDLT, Sherry Kurtz,
John Reger, Mark Ovenden and Mike Harvey, "KDLT News at
5"
Comment: Good
hustle on getting still photos for lead story. Program
is technically
good and is
helped greatly by a enormously likeable weatherman.
Sports guy is a
solid pro.
First Place
KELO, News Team,
"KELO News at 6"
Comment: Great
in-depth team report for a lead story. Excellent use of
blending
through out
the newscast. Very good technically. Very good field
reporters.
WRITING
Honorable Mention
KSFY, Keely Chalmers,
"Digging Out"
Comment: Great
Video! Natural sound very effective.
KNBN, Megan Maloney,
"Generation Why"
Comment: A
very important issue, treated in a balanced manner.
Great use of video.
Terrific editing. Outstanding!
First Place
KDLT, John Reger,
"Berakah House"
Comment: Very
relevant. Great shooting. The music was a great touch.
Very good
use of sound
bites. A wonderful human story.
GENERAL REPORTING
Honorable Mention
KDLT, Jennifer Behrens
and John Reger, "Blue Dog Lake Flooding"
Comment: Had
tape problems but what I could see showed human element.
KELO, Ferry Groten and
Mark Kasten, "Danger: Thin Ice"
Comment: Good
underwater video. Good way to show consequences.
First Place
KELO, Vernon Brown and
Terry Kjergaard, "Standing Rock Suicides"
Comment: Like
the natural sounds and music. Puts human face on story.
BEST VIDEO
Honorable Mention
KDLT, Tiffany Bern and
Mike Erickson, "Spring Splendor"
KELO, Mark Kasten and
Brad Dumke, "Flight Crew Funeral"
First Place
KELO, Kevin Kjergaard,
"Home for Christmas"
SERIES/DOCUMENTARY
Honorable Mention
KELO, News Team, "Path
of Destruction"
Comment: In
scope and commitment this is a great example of what
local news
should be.
Pictures and sound are very powerful.
KDLT, Melissa MacBride
and Mike Erickson, "Pedal Power"
Comment: Very
good people stories. Well shot and edited. This is an
example of
great story
telling. Something we should strive for.
First Place
KELO, Don Jorgensen,
Kevin Kjergaard and Brad Dumke, "Reading, Writing and
Repairs"
Comment: I felt
this was a clear winner. Great marriage of writing,
appropriate
video and
strong editing. Hits nearly everyone in the audience.
SPORTS STORY
Honorable Mention
KELO, Don Jorgensen
and Josh Munce, "Buckingham Palace"
Comment: Good
package, good use of natural sound and music. Overall
good job.
KDLT, Tom Glanzer,
"Blind Announcer"
Comment:
Really good story. Very informative. Nice job.
First Place
KELO, Rieta Buttaro,
"Dream A Dream"
Comment:
Really good package. Great video on open and throughout.
Very good
story.
SPORTSCAST
Honorable Mention
KELO, Sports Team
Comment:
Pretty good sportscast.
First Place
KDLT, Mark Ovenden
Comment: Good
job. Good pacing and flow. Overall very good sportscast.
INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE
Honorable Mention
KELO, Angela
Kennecke, Scott Frederick and Terry Kjergaard,
"Marketing Plus"
Comment:
Superb and innovative technically and journalistically .
Wonderful job
of
background check, including very effective use of
collaboration
of
another station in a different state.
KELO, Don Jorgensen
and Brad Dumke, "Under the Hood"
Comment: Very
fine work technically. Good consumer tips included,
First Place
KELO, Jessica
Armstrong and Scott Frederick, "Unlicensed Drivers"
Comment:
Network-quality piece of work, both technically and
journalistically.
The report
managed the almost unbelievable trick of being both
polite and
assertive. In
an earlier, less politically correct era, we would have
said "that's the
gutsiest broad
in the state!"
1998 BEST COOPERATION AND
SWEEPSTAKES WINNER
Best Cooperation
WNAX
KOTA-TV
Sweepstake Winner
South Dakota Public
Radio
KELO-TV
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