South Dakota Better Newspapers Contest

2011 News-Editorial Results

A - Best News Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman

A - Best News Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard

A - Best News Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Erin Walti

A - Best News Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard
Storm Slams Egan
Excellent coverage of everything from residents' reactions, gov't official's responses,
costs, etc.

A - Best News Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Jill Meier
Rural residents ask city to maintain roads
Well written.

A - Best News Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Alica Thiele
Med-Star moves beyond Brandon
Well done. Readers were given both sides of the decision.

A - Best News Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht
Pringle pilot has close call
Nice read!

A - Best News Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht
Proposed food regulations growing threat to sellers
Nice read!
 A - Best News Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050
2 - Third / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt
Lost four-year-old

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Nick Hartley
And she lives in Brookings!
Excellent reporting on details of dino, process employed to make it.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / John Kubal
Citizens group seeks a "restored republic"
Very interesting material and terrific job explaining the presenters.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper
Discerning the role of women in church
Readers can really appreciate that every church in the community was given a chance to
weigh-in.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Lynn Taylor Rick and Heidi Bell Gease
Health Care
This series humanized a very complicated, confusing package of legislation. Compelling
stories, great leads, easy to understand.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Megan Luther
Lenient law attracts minors to marry in S.D.
Very interesting and easy to follow. This article went beyond in-depth analysis.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Mary Garrigan
A Town Divided
Interesting look at a split among residents on whether this economic dev. Is worth it for
their small town.

B - Best News Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman, Tim Waltner and Jeremy Waltner

B - Best News Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Hill City Prevailer / Carol Walker
 B - Best News Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150
2 - Third / The New Era / Sarah Ebeling

B - Best News Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard
Avera agreement in Flandreau series
Good job keeping the public informed.

B - Best News Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner and Erik Kaufman
Farmers wrapping up / Farmers hope for the best / Fields full of smiles
Good ag coverage. Easy to read.

B - Best News Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Britton Journal / Doug Card
Flooding problems
Good job providing in depth information on local flooding.

B - Best News Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
Threat to human safety / State: Playhouse building unsafe
Very good work!

B - Best News Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson and Norma Najacht
FLDS series
nice work

B - Best News Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Grant County Review / Jeff Natalie-Lees
Burglary Attempts / Jury finds MN man guilty
interesting…glad, and surprised they were caught

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Melanie Brandert
Ladd Trial Series
Even being nitpicky, there's not much to say here. A terrific job covering a high-profile
trial.

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Austin Kaus
House Explodes in Mitchell
Good coverage from the beginning continuing with good follow-ups.
 B - Best News Series D - Dailies Under 14,000
2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence
US House race coverage
Thorough coverage of each candidate; an examination of national trends on a state level.

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Steve Young
Growing Up Indian
This series was a pleasure to read. Readers no doubt looked forward to each installment.

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Mary Garrigan
Sentenced to death
This story contained all of the elements necessary to keep readers wanting more.

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Jonathan Ellis and Megan Luther
Legislators trips…/ Travel limits…/ No tell me, who pays for lawmaker travel
Stories do a great job in stripping away secrecy, lame policy and overall slime.

C - Best Feature Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston
Remembering Kaydence
Touching story. Those are some brave parents. Good balance of information and quotes.

C - Best Feature Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn
A 929-Mile bike ride
Good lead. Enjoyable narrative.

C - Best Feature Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman
Hopf comes to the rescue
Good quotes. Fun characters, enjoyable story.

C - Best Feature Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt
Giving Life
Excellent subject! People love these kind of features. Great package!

C - Best Feature Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Miller Press / Sheila Schlechter
Heaven for Swartzendrubers is three swaddling babies
Well written.
 C - Best Feature Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050
2 - Third / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard
Local man builds scaled down semi
Easy to read. Well written.

C - Best Feature Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Grant County Review / Jeff Natalie-Lees
Local homeless man gets a second chance
Story was moving, held interest and was supplemented well by photo.

C - Best Feature Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Parker Knox
Call of the wild
Story flowed well. Good job with quotes.

C - Best Feature Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Billy Drown
It could be worse
Good story angle.

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Ross Dolan
I've never been on for self-pity
Good story about someone everyone knows. Good mix of quotes to illustrate optimism.

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence
It's our ways
Sure the community better understands the Amish as a result of Lawrence's story. Good
lead.

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Terry O'Keefe
Part of history
Nicely done story on an "old vet." Vivid details

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / American News / Elissa Dickey
Surviving Apart
A heartbreaking story told well, with feeling. Great work!

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kayla Gahagan
Homeless students
An important story well told about a problem many of us don't see.
 C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Over 14,000
2 - Third / Argus Leader / Jon Walker
Lawyer sees blessings in the full: "I was dying inside"
Compelling story about personal redemption.

D - Best Feature Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / The New Era / Sarah Ebeling
Leaving one home for another. Haiti series
Good use of quotes. Wonderful characters/good subject.

D - Best Feature Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston
Social networking series
Informative and useful.

D - Best Feature Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard
Superintendent Resignation / Principal Johnsen Next / Bertram to Continue
You took a news story and turned it into three distinct profiles.

D - Best Feature Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Finding Freeman / Randall, Mattila and Nash
Well written. Good way to focus on the businesses that believe enough to invest in the
community.

D - Best Feature Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Kelly Kruithoff
Retiring teachers
Nice job focusing on these educators past and present contributions.

D - Best Feature Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Potter County News / Molly McRoberts
Autism awareness…
Important subject…delivered well.

D - Best Feature Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
Remembering Jasper / Local firefighters recall battling the blaze

D - Best Feature Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht
Against the Grain / Bread: The staff of destruction
 D - Best Feature Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050
2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson
Cooking for the single-mom / Good cooking is worth the prep

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / John Kubal
Trends show this is a time for true patriots / Journalism student goes from combat to
campus
The local angle proves itself. Many facets covered in this interesting tab.

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / Black Hills Pioneer / Jaci Conrad Pearson
Our teachers making a difference
Well written with good photos.

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster
Camelot kids get 3 R's in project based learning

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Kayla Gahagan
Vanishing words, vanishing world
WOW!! Such an interesting topic! You have such a fluid, poetic way to your phrasing.
BRAVO!

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Steve Miller
West River Story

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Heidi Bell Gease
Cell phones
I was impressed you got teens to participate in this experiment! Great job.

E - Best Sports Reporting A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Dell Rapids Tribune / Kristin Johnson
Dell Rapids boys set records, defy odds to claim tital
Excellent coverage - thorough, interesting, great photos

E - Best Sports Reporting A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Lake Preston Times / Mary Gales Askren
Lake Preston team takes first in state
Something different! I love it!
 E - Best Sports Reporting A - Weeklies Under 1,150
2 - Third / The Onida Watchman / Darell Tilberg
Chargers are going to State!
Excellent story. Great coverage

E - Best Sports Reporting B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
The Pilot
Your lead is terrific an the whole featue is exciting to read. Good job!

E - Best Sports Reporting B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Kelly Kruithoff
Huskies follow yellow brick road

E - Best Sports Reporting B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Britton Journal / Doug Card
Barrett Caps Perfect Season

E - Best Sports Reporting C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / The Reporter & Farmer / George Thompson
Local seven year old puts pedal to metal
Interesting subject matter, through and concise. Easy to read.

E - Best Sports Reporting C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
The Fall Guys
Nice lead. Good writing. Effective style.

E - Best Sports Reporting C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis
State A Bound: Lady Tigers play best game…
Good lead. Thorough.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Travis Mester
Coaches as caregivers
Very thorough & very informative. The thoroughness of the story made it tops in the
category.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Luke Hagen
History at Howard Wood
Always fun for readers to "relive" moments, and you helped them with a fabulous story.
 E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Under 14,000
2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck
Milestone victory for USD
Story lived up to the significance of the football game.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Terry Vandrovec
Depression and the promising athlete
A timely and sensitive issue handled with care. Strong writing tells the story.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Jeff Budlong
GDC travel costs
Wow. That's an alarming amount. Good watchdog reporting.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Padraic Duffy
Making his way back
Strong writing. Medical, but not too technical.

F - Best Sports Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Dell Rapids Tribune / Kristin Johnson
Quarriers road to state
Excellent coverage. "Perfection" article worthy of front page - great photo!

F - Best Sports Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer
Warriors take state
Great coverage. Pullout section was a great effect.

F - Best Sports Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / The New Era / Shane Merrill
Pheasants sweep districts
Great coverage and photos.

F - Best Sports Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Lillie Koerner quest for state title

F - Best Sports Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Anne Homan
Oriole Football
 F - Best Sports Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050
2 - Third / Britton Journal / Doug Card
Girls basketball title drive

F - Best Sports Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt
Amateau All-Star
Liked it very much! Felt like I knew the subjects. Good writing.

F - Best Sports Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt and Dave Baumeister
Pee Wee hockey championship
Good coverage.

F - Best Sports Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
All-Decade Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Girls Basketball
Wouldn't call this your typical sports reporting series…

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Capital Journal / Chris Mangan
Ostarello finding balance…/ McLain leaving mark…
Newspapers often overlook athletes once they leave home. Nice to the the Journal
following them.

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck
Nielsen leaves S.D. for Kent State / USD moves on…
Comprehensive piece.

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Sports Staff
Future of Sioux Falls sports venues
THIS is what a sports series should be! Getting A1 treatment both days! Reader-friendly
layout. Great read and tremendous work, guys!

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Andrew Cutler, Jeff Budlong and Danny Lawhon
Mines - BHSU rivalry
Thorough, thorough, thorough! Excellent, in-depth sereis. Game-day breakdown page is
excellent.

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Jeff Budlong
Moving to Division II
A tremendous amount of work went into the anatomy of this series.
 G - Best Sports Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150
4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Janice Mosel
Porch Sitters / Brothers, Bologna & Baseball / Deer Season(ing)

G - Best Sports Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Super Bowl XLIV / This was all about the ladies /
Well written column the heart and feelings of a high school team.

G - Best Sports Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Anne Homan
Speaking of Sports

G - Best Sports Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
A New York Super Bowl is a horrible idea / Losing records shouldn't be alled in bowl
games
Clearly the best in class!

G - Best Sports Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis
A tale of bruised ribs and an injured ego / They are just a bunch of teenagers
Winning games sometimes is a bunch of hard work, like chores. This was a good
comparison and humorous.

G - Best Sports Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Central Dakota Times / Billy Ruiz
Mild Bill's Car Connection
Like the columns. Funny stuff.

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Randy Dockendorf
Hard fought game / Football playoffs / Meyer about more than game
Descriptive, detailed and researched. Great columns all the way around.

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Luke Hagen
A Target Field momento / My first time hunting… / Running backs…
I became totally immersed in the stories!

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Roger Merriam
Worth the wait / Dealing with the pressure / Better late than never
Great treatment and memorialization of big-time moments.
 G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Over 14,000
4 - First / Argus Leader / Stu Whitney
Six years in the remaking / On solid ground
Timely reporting and strong story telling. Takes the reader beyond the game.

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Mick Garry
Faith, family - and the fight of his life / Warren's weaponry…

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Matt Zimmer
For city's pro teams…/ Do Twins really think it's not over?

H - Best Editorial Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard
Negative ads / Voter's choice / My online shopping
Thank you for telling it like it is!

H - Best Editorial Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Lyman County Herald / Lucy Halverson
Candidates have filed / What do the people want / Don't just condem
Very good insight. Well said.

H - Best Editorial Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman
Editorials
Interesting comments about some hot button topics

H - Best Editorial Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim L. Waltner
Time to fill the gaps / End the sham of term limits
Excellent! Direct, authorative, thorough

H - Best Editorial Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Kelly Kruithoff
Editorials
Great connection with community issues

H - Best Editorial Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Corson/Sioux County News-Messenger / Kerry Larson
Tyranny / Spewing hatred doesn't take a lot of work
Applause for using the power of the pen!
 H - Best Editorial Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050
4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr
Can a few decide to change history / Newspapers play a necessary role
A convincing, easy to read editorial that supports the lead.

H - Best Editorial Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Yankton County Observer / Wayne Pibal
Cheap labor / Full stomach / pay frozen
Good subject on government waste & mismanagement

H - Best Editorial Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht
Why is state playing hardball / Advice of taskforce ignored
interesting series of editorials…

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz
Lessons learned…/Nygaard's switch…/Daycare ordinance…
Editorials are well-thought out, persuasive, frank and fair. I would imagine this paper is
the moral center of Yankton.

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Public Opinion / Bob Mooney
Gray areas a problem / It is our gov't / Time for a joint effort
These editorials hit you in the gut, and tackle questionable transparency in gov.t…one of
the most important things a paper can do.

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper
Decisions, not politics…/ Leadership needed…/ Real issue obscured…
Nice variety of topics that are well worth addressing.

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Yvonne D. Hawkins
Legislators should disclose all travel and who pays for it / Taxpayers deserve open gov't.
Very clear writing - to the point and taking a position. A strong effort and CLEAR
winner!

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Jill Blondin
Your grandma / Chadron / Pipline oversight

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Michael LeFort
Censure / Bear Country / KOTA ethics
 I - Best Headline Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150
4 - First / Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times / Kim Fickett
Sixty miles, five friends, three days: one goal
Very well written and very interesting to read.

I - Best Headline Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / The Tri-County News / Riva Sharples
One town's trash…/ And there shall be light…

I - Best Headline Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / New Underwood Post / Cris Allen
Learning the hard way…/ Walking on history… / Eight is enough…

I - Best Headline Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Run Renee, Run / Bold Vote Leads to Big Growth / Keeping It Real
Clever, Engaging and Unexpected - Well done!

I - Best Headline Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Miller Press / Ruth A. Moller
Beer & Deer, Don't Mix / FFA - Cream of the Crop / Wind blown education path

I - Best Headline Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / The Lennox Independent / Independent Staff
Moove Over / Field of Dreams / CATalog

I - Best Headline Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
The Fall Guys / Janklow made some around the fire hot

I - Best Headline Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht
Against the Grain / Merrill of the Story

I - Best Headline Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Freeman Courier / George Thompson
Wheelin' and dealin' / Don't float your boat from county roads
 I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000
4 - First / The Brookings Register / Ken Curley
Only one port in your starboard / Stop the presses / Cheese whiz
Really great stuff - 'nuff said!

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Doug Kott
And the beat goes on / Selling ugly / More elevators going up
Lots of fun in these headlines!

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster
It's soy easy to fall in love / Fielder on the roof / Tutu cool for school
Fun and funny heads that will grab readers.

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Robert Ohap
The sky was no limit / 2nd Wal-Mart clears 1st hurdle
Clever headlines, well written

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Todd Norden
On the outside…/ Barriers must fall…/ Sniffing out a face to lick

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Pat Duncan
Cold-weary homeowners…/ Neither fat nor fit…
Well done headlines on hard-news stories

J -Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn
Prairie Ponders
What a great story! It's readable, entertaining and it puts a "human" face on it.

J - Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum
Race cars, school buses, I had to laugh
Thoughtful, provactive and important

J - Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard
Generational businessman / Center supporters
 J - Best Local General Interest Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050
4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim L. Waltner
SD House in the wrong house…/ Colbert speaking 'truthiness'
Writer obviously takes time to craft his columns. Powerful use of the written word.

J - Best Local General Interest Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Jill Meier
Buying Brandon / Sweet Ride / Here's to 1st five years
Very reader-friendly style connects with audience

J - Best Local General Interest Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Dress shopping / My orange pearless thee / Pine or Plastic
Ordinary life events but writes with unique, quirky style.

J - Best Local General Interest Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Parker Knox
The last time I saw my Dad smile / The dogs are sending a message
This is my favorite group of columns…especially the baseball one. The columns flow
well, get in your heart.

J - Best Local General Interest Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / The Reporter & Farmer / George Thompson
Flood prospect stirs up old memories / A little light on lighthouses
Solid columns put together by someone who knows newspapers.

J - Best Local General Interest Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Central Dakota Times / Billy Ruiz
Well, where did it go?
A series of humorous columns, very antidotal.

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence
Lawrence's columns
Lawrence provides great composition and insight!

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Terry Woster
Woster's columns
Woster gives the daily newspaper the touch of a small-town observation

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Nathan Johnson
Tomorrow, I will dies / Where is my home / My religion rocks
Johnson's approach is obviously somewhere left of center, but it's intriguing writing.
 J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Over 14,000
4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Lynn Taylor Rick
Edward or Jacob? / Breast-feeding / Answer
Interesting topis - well written…that's a winning combination every time! Lynn knows
how to use words well.

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Jill Callison
Death in the online family / An empty seat for Thanksgiving
Jill is an exceptional story teller. This was a strong second place!

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Jill Blondin
Helmet / Weather / Human
A strong third place!

K - Best Local Humorous Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Erin Walti
Fruits of Labor / Weeds of Denial / Hunting for Hunters / Holiday Traditions
Keep up the good work! Your column, I suspect, appeals to a lot more readers than the
Sun h

K - Best Local Humorous Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum
Vacation, Spring, Wet and Wild Ride
Very satisfying reading. Losts of chuckles here.

K - Best Local Humorous Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard
Best coffee / My brand attitude / Norweigan foodies
Great thought process

K - Best Local Humorous Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Dennis Schrock
Blame it on elections / DRED rules of the road / Pillow talk
Inventive - unexpected. I'd have like to have you as a teacher!

K - Best Local Humorous Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Miller Press / Ruth A. Moller
Why God made dandelions / And her fate is still unlearned
charming…

K - Best Local Humorous Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / The Lennox Independent / Jessica Larsen
Back to the basics
engaging…
 K - Best Local Humorous Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050
4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Bob Karolevitz
Writer At Large
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bob's columns from start to finish!

K - Best Local Humorous Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
What was Tiger thinking? / Time to make those resolutions you won't keep

K - Best Local Humorous Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Seth Thompson
A preemptive apology for 2010 / We don't care how you did it back home

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Chuck Cecil
Stubble Mulch
Cecil makes it fun to read his column. Interesting subjects with a light touch.

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Ken Curley
Life is just a chair of bowlies / A summer in lawn hell / Cleaning up the farm air

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz
Licensing May… / A flip of the coin… / Healthy doses…

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / John Hult
Birthday basheschange with age / No longer invincible at age 30
A clear-cut first place winner! Interesting, funny and well written! Congrats!

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kevin Woster
Blog / Motoring / Duck hunt
A strong second. Sort of an "every" man's column. Woster, is a pro!

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Patrick Lalley
Sewage crisis creats backyard moments / The road rage of summer
Concise, tight and too the point. Nice effort in a strong category.
 L - Best Spot News Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150
4 - First / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler
Fallen heroes
We need to see more of this. Good job!

L - Best Spot News Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard
Fifty added to CHS Alumni Rolls
Great use of color and angles

L - Best Spot News Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Springfield Times / Gale Conrad
Fire devastates Main Street
It's tough to get a picture in the dark, but this one clearly worked.

L - Best Spot News Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga
Van rolls, winds up in Fall River
Talk about getting the whole story in this pic - nice job!

L - Best Spot News Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson
13 coyotes, 11 deer and a turkey
Disturbing content - hope they caught the poachers!

L - Best Spot News Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Miller Press / Gordon Davis
Miller firemen lent a hand…
Good picture.

L - Best Spot News Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Dave Baumeister
Lawn mower
made me look twice! Cool mower!

L - Best Spot News Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht
S(n)o fun!
Risky to sled with coffee!

L - Best Spot News Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson
RV Fire
 L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000
4 - First / The Public Opinion / Joe O'Sullivan
Welcome Home
Never tire of these shots…good work!

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Jill Fier
Floodwaters force residents to flee homes

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Chris Huber
Garage fire

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Kristina Barker
Lakota Point Fire
Nice framing in tough lighting situation.

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Jay Pickthorn
Fire aftermath
Excellent "shoot through" image. Photographer looked for interesting angle.

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Elisha Page
Water Walk
Nice angle!

M - Best Feature Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / South Dakota Mail / Bryce Nussbaum
Home is Where the Heart Is
It doesn't get any more picturesque than this!

M - Best Feature Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn
Happy Valentine's Day
What a rare shot!

M - Best Feature Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer
March madness
I can just feel the excitement!
 M - Best Feature Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050
4 - First / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson
Sunset over Timber Lake
Great pic! Love the colors of clouds and mirroring on water.

M - Best Feature Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga
Buring for a healthier forest
Good content. Clean photo with lots of action.

M - Best Feature Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Bennett County Booster II / Mandy Scherer
Can you hear me now?
This photo made me smile!

M - Best Feature Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Clark County Courier / Kimberly Harrington
Spooktacular costume party shows some real cuties
Cute pic. Love those eyes!

M - Best Feature Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Billy Drown
Kidneys, livers and feet, oh my!
Glad it's her and not me!

M - Best Feature Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr
Both sadness…
Tight shot…well done!

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz
The Stormy Year
Hertz found the right building to frame the lightening bolt!

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Ryan Woodard
Apple Spikes
Nice shot. Very clear. A photo that tells a story.

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney
Gina Fritz
Great setting. Really good work.
 M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000
4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Aaron Rosenblatt
Branding.
Nice shot. Really illustrates the rite of passage branding is for young cowboys/ranchers.

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Emily Spartz
Welcome Home
It's touching and captivating.

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Argus Leader / Emily Spartz
USD vs. SDSU
Wow! I wasn't expecting an image this capivating!

N - Best Sports Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler

N - Best Sports Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman

N - Best Sports Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Kadoka Press / Ronda Dennis

N - Best Sports Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Kevin Maiers
The Tip. The Catch. The Title!
What a great picture! Definitely showed the drama of the final seconds of a
championship game.

N - Best Sports Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Freeman Academy Senior Adrea Eisenbeis
Nice picture. Good focus. Great intensity.

N - Best Sports Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Steve Peterman
Leap Into End Zone
Nice picture.
 N - Best Sports Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050
4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson
Crazy Horse Stampede
Hot shot, good angle

N - Best Sports Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis
Denied
How close were you? Nice work keeping it in focus.

N - Best Sports Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / West River Eagle / Ross D. Bray
Loose ball scramble
Nice photo. Very sharp and printed really sharp too.

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney
Maroon splits
Lots of emotion…great photo!

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck
Vaulters extra duty has USD men in lead
First time I saw this shot, I like it in a strange kind of way

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Clay Stoddard
Vermillion runner caught by catcher
right place, right time!

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / American News / Ryan Deal
Cougars tripped up
Nice action through the glass. Not always the easiest shot

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Devin Wagner
Header
Nice impact moment!

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / American News / John Davis
Volley celebration
Solid reaction shot.
 O - Best Photo Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150
4 - First / Kadoka Press / Robyn Jones

O - Best Photo Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston

O - Best Photo Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Emily (Brown) Swanson

O - Best Photo Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / M.L. Headrick
Nature's fury and destruction / Storm slams Egan
Great job showing massive destruction.

O - Best Photo Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson
White Horse Wacipi
Very colorful pics…nice job!

O - Best Photo Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner
Honoring America / Celebrating Independence Day
Loved the angles on these photos

O - Best Photo Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Norma Najacht, Jason
Ferguson and Josh Chilson
Gold Discovery Days

O - Best Photo Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson
Buff stuff

O - Best Photo Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht
Gold Discovery Days Parade
 O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Under 14,000
4 - First / The Daily Leader / Elisa Sand, Chuck Clement and Brandy Moore
211th Soldiers praised
Nice work. Good phots.

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster
Flooding in Brookings
Liked the size variation of photos and spacing.

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney
I.K.F. 4-cycle speedway grand national
Nice sequential work.

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Devin Wagner
Growing Up Indian
Incredible! Amazing work. Photographer went the extra mile to tell their stories.

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kristina Barker
The Chapel of Love
Nice variety - Images captured the couple's special day

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Ryan Soderlin
Pine beetle wars
Solid images.

P - Best Special Issue A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer and Larry Leeds
Senior Living
Great front page photo, great variety of stories.

P - Best Special Issue A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / The Hill City Prevailer / Bev Pechan, Carol Walker, Billy Drown and
Jason Ferguson
Progress
Very informative, great range of stories.

P - Best Special Issue A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / The Onida Watchman / Marileen Tilberg and Amanda Fanger
2010 Guide to hunting in central South Dakota
Great front cover. Excellent articles, varied and informative.
 P - Best Special Issue B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050
4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner and Murray Preheim
All For One
Great State Section!! Good stories. I liked how the reader was taken game by game.

P - Best Special Issue B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Challenger Staff
Progress 2010
Great job! Great section - kept my interest throughout the section.

P - Best Special Issue B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga, Brett Nachtigal, Michael Burg and Sheryl
Grimes
HSHS All School Class Reunion
Good job. Content was very good. Stories were interesting.

P - Best Special Issue C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr and Steph Vojta
Oahe Observer
Great looking guide. Easy to read. Nice ad design throughout.

P - Best Special Issue C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Winner Advocate / Cheryl Schroeder, Eugene Simkins, Trish Arvin and
Dan Bechtold
Progress Issue

P - Best Special Issue C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Norma Najacht, Deb Petterson,
Jason Ferguson and Bev Pechan
2010 So. Hills Vacation Guide

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Nick Hartley, Beverly Jensen and Kendra Deibert
Children's Museum of South Dakota
Very well done! Well designed!

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper and Republic Staff
Progress
Comprehensive work. Real effort on the part of the staff to cover all communities.

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Capital Journal / Capital Journal News Staff
Capitol Centennial
 P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Over 14,000
4 - First / Argus Leader / Argus Leader Sports Staff
The Greatest Games
Nice rememberance section. Good creativity in topic. Nice writing, design and education.

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Journal Staff
Rapid City Rush
Nice celebrational effort.

Q - Best Typography & Design A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum
I would be pleased to have this as my hometown paper!

Q - Best Typography & Design A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Hamilin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer
Very organized.

Q - Best Typography & Design A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Tripp Star-Ledger / Scott Ehler
Good front, simple and clean.

Q - Best Typography & Design B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor
Great photos. Lots of pages filled with community news.

Q - Best Typography & Design B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt and Kelli Bultena
Nice style and flow. Pages well defined

Q - Best Typography & Design B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson and Kathy Snyder Nelson
Liked how each inside page is labelled, no surprises to readers.

Q - Best Typography & Design C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Butte County Post / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland, Editor
Nice all around looking paper. Easy to read.
 Q - Best Typography & Design C - Weeklies Over 2,050
3 - Second / Meade County Times & Tribune / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland
and Tim Velder, Editors

Q - Best Typography & Design C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Randall Beck, Publisher; Jill Meier, Editor

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Capital Journal / Steve Baker, Publisher; Michael Avok, Editor
The Journal is attractively designed, even more so after an apparent redesign in 2010.

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Public Opinion / Mark Roby, Publisher; Rick Hoover, Editor
Design is generally strong and headlines take straightforward approach.

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Korrie Wenzel, Publisher; Seth Tupper, Editor
The bread and butter of the Republic! Design, well-written heads, strong cover art!

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Randell Beck, Publisher; Maricarrol Kueter, Editor
Nice use of headline fonts for strong designation of top stoies. Excellent treatment of
topper teasers.

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / American News / Cory Bollinger, Publisher; J.J. Perry, Editor
Nice formatted design.

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor
Very clean and effective.

R - Best Original Editorial Cartoon A - All Weekly & Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Jim Anderson
Then & Now
Good, timely subject matter that portrays the reality of the situation in a humours manner
 R - Best Original Editorial Cartoon A - All Weekly & Daily Newspapers
3 - Second / Lakota Country Times / Vernall Marshall
Unci, Why are you crying?
Nice artistic drawing on a serious subject

R - Best Original Editorial Cartoon A - All Weekly & Daily Newspapers

2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Mick Harrison
Politicks

S - Best Newspaper Web Site A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner and Jeremy Waltner
Clearly the best! Very well done with colors, layout.

S - Best Newspaper Web Site A - All Weekly Newspapers

3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Linda Bingen
Easy website to use.

S - Best Newspaper Web Site A - All Weekly Newspapers

2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Justin Peter and Tribune Staff

S - Best Newspaper Web Site B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Argus Leader / Argus Leader Staff

S - Best Newspaper Web Site B - All Daily Newspapers

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Rapid City Journal Staff

S - Best Newspaper Web Site B - All Daily Newspapers

2 - Third / American News / Carrie Cole and Digital Media

T - Best FOI Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / New Underwood Post / Cris Allen
Strategies and struggles to improve student's progress.
Great coverage. Very informative
 T - Best FOI Project A - All Weekly Newspapers
3 - Second / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum
Legal notices on the web

T - Best FOI Project B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Argus Leader / Megan Luther
DUI clusters test legal system
Simplistic but solid effort. Good "explainer" on what was asked for and the response.

T - Best FOI Project B - All Daily Newspapers

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kevin Woster
Valhalla

U - Best Public Service Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / The Onida Watchman / Marileen Tilberg and Amanda Fanger
Celebrate Life
Excellent piece! Good use of color and attractive layout.

U - Best Public Service Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Chronicle Staff
Biggest Loser Contest

U - Best Public Service Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

2 - Third / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman
Candidates respond to questionaire

U - Best Public Service Project B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Register Staff
Community Unity
Good program carried out exceptionally well!

U - Best Public Service Project B - All Daily Newspapers

3 - Second / Argus Leader / Steve Young and Devin Wagner
Growing Up Indian
Oustanding effort! A very good read and informative - and needed.

U - Best Public Service Project B - All Daily Newspapers

2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Shauna Marlette, Lisa Hare and Justin Rust
Jump start the local economy '25-25'
People spending $25 on the 25th - effort was appreciated by the business community.
 V - General Excellence A - Weeklies Under 1,150
4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Lucy and Kim Halverson, Publisher; Jessica
Giard, Editor

V - General Excellence A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler, Publisher

V - General Excellence A - Weeklies Under 1,150

2 - Third / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Bumm, Publisher

V - General Excellence B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor
Sheer volume of news is impressive. Effective packaging. Solid, wide-ranging writing.

V - General Excellence B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt and Kelli Bultena
Attention & positive reflection of local news is to be applauded

V - General Excellence B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

2 - Third / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Bruce Odson, Publisher; Kelly
Kruithoff, Editor
Deserving of top place finish!

V - General Excellence C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Bart McDowell, Publisher; Katie Zerr, Editor
Great all around paper! Very easy to read!

V - General Excellence C - Weeklies Over 2,050

3 - Second / Butte County Post / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland, Editor

V - General Excellence C - Weeklies Over 2,050

2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Randall Beck, Publisher; Jill Meier, Editor
 V - General Excellence D - Dailies Under 14,000
4 - First / The Daily Republic / Korrie Wenzel, Publisher; Seth Tupper, Editor
Excellent attention to news coverage, including local stories.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Gary Wood, Publisher; Kelly Hertz, Editor
Excellent editorial leadership and news coverage.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Under 14,000

2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Mark Roby, Publisher; Rick Hoover, Editor
Really good stuff - features, photos, etc.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Randall Beck, Publisher; Maricarrol Kueter, Editor
A compelling, engaging and interesting newspaper with depth of coverage.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor
The Journal represents everything right and good about a local newspaper.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Over 14,000

2 - Third / American News / Cory Bollinger, Publisher; J.J. Perry, Editor
This newspaper should be proud of itself!

Sweepstakes A - Weeklies Under 1,150

/ Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Lucy & Kim Halverson, Publishers, Jessica Giard,
Editor

Sweepstakes B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

/ Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor

Sweepstakes C - Weeklies Over 2,050

/ Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Publisher, Norma Najacht, Editor
 Sweepstakes D - Dailies Under 14,000
/ The Brookings Register / William "Billy" McMacken, Publisher, Ken Curley, Editop

Sweepstakes D - Dailies Over 14,000

/ Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor

Outstanding Young Journalist All Newspapers

/ Rapid City Journal / Emilie Rusch