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Here’s a list of top awards in the 2013 Nevada Press Association “Better Newspaper Contest,” announced at the association’s annual convention in Elko:
General Excellence:
First Place: Class I (urban daily newspapers with circulation of 15,000 or more) – Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Judges’ comments: “‘Comprehensive’ would be an understatement. LVRJ leaves readers with the ultimate catch-22 in this digital journalism age: ‘Do I have enough time to read every single page of this publication.’ At any rate, local coverage above the fold, references to a bevy of online coverage, and an action-packed Sunday edition give LVRJ the edge here. Solid product.”
First Place: Class II (intermediate newspapers printed more than once a week with circulation of less than 15,000) – The Record-Courier (Gardnerville).
Judges’ comments: “Well-designed, something for every reader. Page heads are simple but enough. Nice flow. Looks like you have an active letters to the editor section, indicating good engagement. Effective use of photos throughout. Great classified section and good ad count! Well done.”
First Place: Class III (community newspapers printed weekly with a circulation of less than 10,000) – Vegas Inc..
Judges’ comments: “Very professional looking and well-packaged product. Congratulations on a job well done.”
First Place: Class IV (urban weekly newspapers printed weekly with a circulation of 10,000 or more) – Las Vegas Weekly.
First Place: Magazines – Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Judges’ comments: “Interesting/intriguing visuals and content throughout invites user to engage and keeps them turning the page.”
Second Place: Class I – Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II – Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III – Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City); Class IV – View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas); Magazines – Las Vegas Magazine.
Third Place: Class I – Las Vegas Sun; Class II – Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III – Boulder City Review; Class IV – Vegas Seven; Magazines – Reno Magazine.
Outstanding Journalist:
Class I – Anjeanette Damon, Las Vegas Sun.
Judges’ comments: “Tax law? Yawn? Not so fast. Damon’s ability to dive into the Apple tax-breaks saga (seemingly long before national outlets like the New York Times were able to do the same) shows obvious gumption and willingness to go after a story of local and widespread importance. But to do so – with plenty of background and detail – practically on deadline is truly impressive. Switching gears, Damon’s coverage of Nevada’s jump to ‘presidential swing state’ status does what it would seem every newsroom would want from the national story of all national stories: a local angle. Damon jumps on this angle on election night itself, to boot. ‘Line of Attack’ (essentially an election truth-meter) is well constructed and shows not only range, but fearlessness. Well done all around.”
Class II – Caley Cook, Elko Daily Free Press.
Judges’ comments: “Her experience and background are impressive, but the proof was in the stories. Thorough and engaging, they tackled topics worthy of the effort.”
Class III – Jack Johnson, Boulder City Review.
Judges’ comments: “Tough category to judge, as the entrants were quite different, but Johnson’s work was solid, varied and at times outstanding.”
Class IV – John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Weekly.
Judges’ comments: “Hard work on a fun beat — an outstanding combination.”
Magazines – Carolyn Dufurrena, RANGE magazine.
Judges’ comments: “Outstanding writing and a committed, personal involvement in many of the issues about which she writes.”
Outstanding Visual Journalist:
Class I – David Stroud, Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Judges’ comments: “Really terrific illustrations and graphics — and especially impressive output for a daily.”
Magazines – Mark Hayward, RANGE magazine.
Judges’ comments: “Of all the outstanding images in this category, he had the most that made me say ‘Wow.’ Beautiful work.”
Story of the Year – Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal. “ATF rift”
Judges’ comments: “The ongoing ATF rift investigation by the Reno Gazette-Journal is Nevada’s Story of the Year — important, dogged work about a clear risk to public safety due to official shenanigans. The investigation got dramatic results, including members of Congress calling for intervention into the feud between the ATF agents and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, a Department of Justice investigation and an outside review of the gun cases that weren’t prosecuted. In the end, guns were taken off the streets due to the newspaper’s work.”
Photo of the Year – Jeff Scheid, Las Vegas Review-Journal. “Training for a future D-Day”
Judges’ comments: “Great photo — from lighting to composition. Tough to get (and possibly tough on your camera!) Top notch!”
Editorial of the Year – Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review. “End thought crimes in Nevada”
Ad of the Year – Sean Rademacher, Las Vegas Weekly. “Newcastle Werewolf Ale”
Judges’ comments: “Beautiful concept and slick execution. Well done!”
Best Editorial Cartoon – Mike Smith, Las Vegas Sun. “What’s Their Excuse?”
Judges’ comments: “Anyone who has felt the stinging bite of a tiny sugar ant can relate it to Smith’s cartoons, exemplified by this one in particular. There’s something ‘homey’ and innocent about his cartoons, yet they deliver a clean powerful punch.”
Silver Star Award – Carol Mott, Elko Daily Free Press.
From the nomination: “Her coworkers have referred to her as the glue that keeps the paper together. To many, Carol Mott is the Elko Daily Free Press.”
Journalist of Merit
Class I – Mike Blasky, Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Judges’ comments: “Blasky handles the public safety beat with firm, yet delicate certainty. Obviously a capable, seasoned pro just a few short years into his career. Well done.”
Class II – Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press.
Judges’ comments: “Great features; the personalities shine through in Matt’s writing. Some important topics are covered as well, with thoughtful comments and great quotes included in each article. Easy to read; though long, I didn’t want to give up on them. Very complete.”
Class IV – Andrea Domanick, Las Vegas Weekly.
First Amendment Champion — Assemblyman John Ellison, R-Elko. Ellison has proven to be a staunch defender of free-speech, free-press and open-government issues in both his hometown and the Nevada Legislature.
Nevada Newspaper Hall of Fame inductee — John Cahlan, editor of the Las Vegas Review-Journal from 1929 to 1961. He started in the newspaper business by hawking copies on street corners as a boy and rose to become editor of the two of the state’s largest and oldest newspapers. Born in 1905 and a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, he was editor of the State Journal Register before moving to Las Vegas. His brother, Al, and wife, Florence Jones, already are members of the Hall of Fame.
Here’s the list of all winners
Most of the awards are divided among five classes: Class I, urban daily newspapers with circulation of 15,000 or more; Class II, intermediate newspapers, printed more than once a week with circulation of less than 15,000; Class III, community newspapers printed weekly or monthly with circulation of less than 10,000; Class IV, urban weekly newspapers printed weekly with circulation of 10,000 or more; and magazines.
Community Service (all classes):
First Place: J. Patrick Coolican, Jackie Valley, Tovin Lapan, David McGrath Schwartz, Las Vegas Sun.
Second Place: Caley Cook, Dylan Harris, Heather Kennison, John Rasche, Ross Andreson, Ken Green, Elko Daily Free Press.
Third Place: Sheila Gardner, Scott Neuffer, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville).
Freedom of the Press:
First Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Caley Cook, Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — Reno News & Review; Magazines — Julian Stone (writer), C.J. Hadley (writer/publisher/editor), Ramona Hage Morrison (writer), John Bardwell (designer), RANGE magazine.
Second Place: Class I — Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal.
Third Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Best Spot News Story:
First Place: Class I — Anjeanette Damon, Andrew Doughman, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Margaret Moran, Sierra Sun (Truckee, Calif.); Class III — Arnold M. Knightly, Jack Johnson, Boulder City Review; Class IV — Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class I — Mike Blasky, Antonio Planas, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Mark Waite, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — CW Wilkinson, Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne).
Third Place: Class I — Brian Duggan, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Kelsey Givens, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Angela Mann, Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City).
Best Feature Story:
First Place: Class I — Joe Schoenmann, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Amy Edgett, Sierra Sun (Truckee, Calif.); Class III — Eli Segall, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Jason Scavone, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Carolyn Dufurrena, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — David McGrath Schwartz, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Kelsey Givens, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Buford Davis, Marissa Melquist, Henderson Press; Class IV — Stacy J. Willis, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Matthew B. Brown, Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Class I — Lynnette Curtis, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Mark Waite, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Conor Shine, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Brad Bynum, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Beth Schwartz, Luxury Las Vegas.
Best Nonstaff Story:
First Place: Class I — Lynnette Curtis, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class III — Betty Retzer, Virginia City News; Class IV — Tracie Douglas, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Christine Beresniova, David (Las Vegas).
Second Place: Class I — Erin Ryan, Las Vegas Sun; Class III — Valerie Miller, Henderson Press; Class IV — Bethany Deines, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Erika Bruzaite, David (Las Vegas).
Third Place: Class I — Kristen Peterson, Las Vegas Sun; Class III — Valerie Miller, Henderson Press; Class IV — Kurt Rice, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Matt Keleman, Las Vegas Magazine.
Best Business News Story:
First Place: Class I — Bill O’Driscoll, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Heather Kennison, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Arnold M. Knightly, Rose Ann Miele, Boulder City Review.
Second Place: Class I — Anjeanette Damon, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Marianne Kobak McKown, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Debra Reid, Lovelock Review-Miner; Class IV — Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review,
Third Place: Class I — Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Dave Price, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III — Angela Mann, Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City); Class IV — Brad Bynum, Reno News & Review.
Best Business Feature:
First Place: Class I — Jennifer Robison Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Dylan Harris, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Delen Goldberg, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Andrea Domanick, Las Vegas Weekly.
Second Place: Class I — Paul Harasim, Jennifer Robison, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Mark Waite, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Eli Segall, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Brad Bynum, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Margaret Moran, Sierra Sun (Truckee, Calif.); Class III — Richard N. Velotta, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review.
Best Explanatory Journalism:
First Place: Class I — Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Steve Ranson, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III — Eli Segall, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Sarah Feldberg, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Al Mancini, Luxury Las Vegas.
Second Place: Class I — Yun Long, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Teri Vance, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Jack Johnson, Boulder City Review; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Anne McMillin, Synapse (UNR).
Third Place: Class I — Tovin Lapan, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Selwyn Harris, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Eli Segall, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Kate Nolan, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Carolyn Dufurrena, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Best News Feature Story:
First Place: Class I — Antonio Planas, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Matt Ward, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Debra Reid, Lovelock Review-Miner; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class I — Karoun Demirjian, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — John Rasche, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Jarred Bogens-Francisco, Buford Davis, Henderson Press; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Jeff Delong, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Sheila Gardner, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Valerie Miller, Henderson Press; Class IV — Jeff Mosier, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Best Investigative or In-depth Story or Series:
First Place: Class I — Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Caley Cook, Dylan Harris, Heather Kennison, John Rasche, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Steve Green, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Bruce Vincent, Mike Dubrasich, Andrea Scott, Carolyn Dufurrena, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Martha Bellisle, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Caley Cook, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Buford Davis, Henderson Press; Class IV — Michael Lyle, Jeff Mosier, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Third Place: Class I — J. Patrick Coolican, Jackie Valley, David McGrath Schwartz, Tovin Lapan, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — John Rasche, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Buford Davis,Valerie Miller, Henderson Press; Class IV — Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review.
Best Local Column:
First Place: Class I — John L. Smith, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Tracy Worthington, Desert Valley Times (Mesquite); Class III — Richard N. Velotta, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Matt Jacob, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Corey Levitan, David (Las Vegas).
Second Place: Class I — Vin Suprynowitz, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — David Henley, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III — Kent Harper, Mesquite Local News; Class IV —David G. Schwartz, Vegas Seven; Magazines — C.J. Hadley, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Class I — Xazmin Garza, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Bob Challinor, Desert Valley Times (Mesquite); Class III — Arnold M. Knightly, Boulder City Review; Class IV — Michael Green, Vegas Seven; Magazines — K-von, Patrick McFarland, Nevada Silver & Blue (UNR).
Best Local Non-staff Column:
First Place: Class I — Anne Pershing, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Larry Hyslop, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Rose Ann Miele, Boulder City Review; Class IV — Sheila Leslie, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class II — Rick Seley, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III — Thomas Mitchell, Ely Times; Class IV — Deborah Wall, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Third Place: Class II — Teresa Howell, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Dennis Cassinelli, Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City); Class IV — Chanelle Bessette, Reno News & Review.
Best Sports Story:
First Place: Class I — Chris Gabel, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Sylas Wright, Sierra Sun; Class III — Eric Castillo, Pedro F. Fonteboa, Boulder City Review.
Second Place: Class I — Steve Carp, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Richard N. Velotta, Vegas Inc..
Third Place: Class I — Howard Stutz, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Sylas Wright, Sierra Sun (Truckee, Calif.); Class III — Lukas Eggen, Ely Times
Best Sports Feature:
First Place: Class I — Trevon Milliard, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Pedro Fonteboa, Boulder City Review; Class IV — J. Patrick Coolican, Las Vegas Weekly.
Second Place: Class I — Ray Brewer, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Dave Price, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon); Class III — Lukas Eggen, Ely Times; Class IV — Ky Plaskon, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Todd Dewey, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Vern Hee, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Pedro Fonteboa, Boulder City Review; Class IV — Case Keefer, Las Vegas Weekly.
Best Sports Column:
First Place: Class I — Ron Kantowski, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Dan Eckles, Sparks Tribune.
Second Place: Class I — Ray Brewer, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Steve Puterski, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon).
Third Place: Class II — Thomas Ranson, Lahontan Valley News (Fallon).
Best Entertainment Writing:
First Place: Class I — Andrea Domanick, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — John Barrette, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class IV — Kristen Peterson, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Nina King, Las Vegas Magazine.
Second Place: Class I — Jason Bracelin, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — John Rasche, Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Jolyn Young, Nevada Rancher (Lovelock).
Third Place: Class I — John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Sun; Class IV — Bob Grimm, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Lee Pitts, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Best Critical Writing:
First Place: Class I — Christopher Lawrence, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class IV — Spencer Patterson, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Dave Skinner, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Heidi Knapp Rinella, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class IV — Jessica Santina. Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class IV — Brad Bynum, Reno News & Review.
Best Editorial Writing:
First Place: Class I — Glenn Cook, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Kent Harper, Mesquite Local News; Class IV — Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class I — Steve Falcone, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Jeffry Mullins, Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — D. Brian Burghart, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Matt Hufman, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Marianne Kobak McKown, Elko Daily Free Press.
Best Editorial Page:
First Place: Class I — Matt Hufman, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Boulder City Review.
Second Place: Class I — Steve Falcone, Reno Gazette-Journal.
Third Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Best Overall Design:
First Place: Class I — Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Dave Mondt, Craig Peterson, Elizabeth Brown, Megan Capinegro, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Christopher Jones, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Steve Lyon, Jen Anderson, Tony Erquiaga,J. Carmen Kofoed, Battle Mountain Bugle ;Class IV — Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — C.J. Hadley, John Bardwell, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Class I — Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Steve Lyon, Jen Anderson, Tony Erquiaga, J. Carmen Kofoed, Lovelock Review-Miner; Class IV — Hayley Doshay, Priscilla Garcia, Brian Breneman, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Matt Lauc, Reno Magazine.
Best Page One Design:
First Place: Class I — Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Marianne Kobak McKown, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Megan Capinegro, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Christopher A. Jones, Vegas Seven.
Second Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Kirk Kern, Eric Dahlberg, Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne); Class IV — Ginger Meurer, Cassandra Keenan, Kerri Shanahan, Lisa Valentine, Anne King, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Third Place: Class I — Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Jessica Beaudoin, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Steve Lyon, Lovelock Review-Miner; Class IV — Las Vegas Weekly.
Best Cover Design (magazines):
First Place: Steven Wilson, David (Las Vegas).
Second Place: Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Carmen Kofoed, Nevada Rancher (Lovelock).
Best Page Designer(s):
First Place: Class I — Elizabeth Brown, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Megan Capinegro, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Ginger Meurer, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas); Magazines — Sean Nebeker, Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Megan Capinegro, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Magazines — Matt Lauc, Reno Magazine.
Third Place: Class I — Melissa Nunnery, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Jessica Beaudoin, Pahrump Valley Times.
Best Information Graphic:
First Place: Classes I & IV — Hayley Doshay, Reno News & Review; Classes II & III— Ken Green, Elko Daily Free Press.
Second Place: Classes I & IV— Priscilla Garcia, Reno News & Review; Classes II & III — The Record-Courier (Gardnerville).
Third Place: Classes I & IV— Mike Johnson, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Classes II & III — Ken Green, Elko Daily Free Press.
Best Illustration:
First Place: Class I — Elizabeth Brown, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times;; Class III — Chris Morris, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Priscilla Garcia, Reno News & Review; Magazines — John Bardwell, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Elizabeth Brown, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Ken Green, Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — Hayley Doshay, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Chris Morris, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class IV — Priscilla Garcia, Reno News & Review.
Best News Photo Coverage:
First Place: Class I — John Locher, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Horace Langford Jr., Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — CW Wilkinson, Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne).
Second Place: Class I — Marilyn Newton, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Shannon Litz, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Sam Morris, Vegas Inc.
Third Place: Class I — Sam Morris, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Horace Langford Jr., Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Steve Marcus, Vegas Inc..
Best Feature Photo:
First Place: Class I — John Locher, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Jim Grant, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Angela Mann, Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City); Class IV — Samantha Clemens, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas); Duane McGarva, RANGE magazine
Second Place: Class I — Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Shannon Litz, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Joe Norman, Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne); Class IV — Leila Navidi, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Jim Cunningham, RANGE magazine
Third Place: Class I — Jessica Ebelhar, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Jim Grant, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Sam Morris, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Sam Morris, Las Vegas Weekly.
Best Multiple Photo Essay:
First Place: Class I — Jessica Ebelhar, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Horace Langford Jr., Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Steve Andrascik, Boulder City Review; Class IV — Anthony Mair, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Mark Hayward, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Leila Navidi, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Amy Edgett, Sierra Sun (Truckee, Calif.); Class III — Joe Norman,Eric Dahlberg, Mineral County Independent-News (Hawthorne); Class IV — Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Jim Decker, Luxury Las Vegas.
Third Place: Class I — Leila Navidi, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Angela Mann, Comstock Chronicle (Virginia City); Class IV — Sam Morris. Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Nevada Magazine.
Best Portrait:
First Place: Class I — Marilyn Newton, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Buford Davis, Henderson Press; Class IV — Anthony Mair, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Jim Decker, Luxury Las Vegas.
Second Place: Class I — Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Shannon Litz, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Buford Davis, Henderson Press; Class IV — Anthony Mair, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Christopher DeVargas, Las Vegas Magazine.
Third Place: Class I — Jessica Ebelhar, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Shannon Litz, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Leila Navidi, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Megan Berner, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Paul Mobley, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Best Illustrated Photo:
First Place: Class I — Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Ross Andreson, Elko Daily Free Press; Magazines — Christopher DeVargas, Las Vegas Magazine.
Second Place: Class I — Jeff Scheid, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Jim Grant, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Magazines — Richard Stokes, Reno Magazine.
Third Place: Class I — Mark Damon, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Magazines — Paul Mobley, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Best Sports Photo:
First Place: Class I — Sam Morris, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Shannon Litz, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Buford Davis, Henderson Press; Class IV — Steve Marcus, Las Vegas Weekly.
Second Place: Class I — Steve Marcus. Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Shannon Litz, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Lukas Eggen, Ely Times; Class IV — Leila Navidi, Las Vegas Weekly.
Third Place: Class I — Jason Bean. Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Jim Grant, Nevada Appeal (Carson City); Class III — Steve Marcus, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Sam Morris, Las Vegas Weekly.
Best Special Section (Editorial):
First Place: Class I — Dorraine Earnest, Matt Lauc, Annie Flanzraich, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — John Rasche, Dylan Harris, Heather Kennison, Caley Cook, Matt Unrau ,Ross Andreson, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Rob Langrell, Staff, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Phil Hagen,Xania Woodman, Vegas Seven.
Second Place: Class I — Johanna Huybers, Chris Murray, Dan Hinxman, Duke Ritenhouse, Jim Krajewski, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Rob Langrell, Staff, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Carmen Kofoed, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Carmen Kofoed, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Phil Hagen, Vegas Seven.
Best Large-Space Ad:
First Place: Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Shari Gilson, Ely Times; Class IV — Sean Rademacher, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — C.J. Hadley, John Bardwell, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Joe Plummer, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Melissa Arendt, John Murphy, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Sean Nebeker, Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Class II — Joe Plummer, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Joe Plummer, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Skyler Smith, Gina Odegard, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Joe Plummer, Kelley Morris, Inside Northern Nevada (Winnemucca).
Best Black & White Ad:
First Place: Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Shari Gilson, Ely Times.
Second Place: Class II — Joe Plummer, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Joe Plummer, Kelley Morris, Battle Mountain Bugle.
Third Place: Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Sierra Frazier, Kayla Love-Koseck, Battle Mountain Bugle.
Best Multi-Color Ad:
First Place: Class I — Robert Johns, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Joe Plummer, Kayla Love-Koseck, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Sean Rademacher, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — C.J. Hadley, John Bardwell, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class I — Michael Rollman, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Sierra Frazier, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Sean Rademacher, Las Vegas Weekly; Magazines — Joe Plummer, Kelley Morris, Inside Northern Nevada (Winnemucca).
Third Place: Class II — Heather Ruth, Pahrump Valley Times; Class III — Shari Gilson, Ely Times; Class IV — Vivian Liu, Beverly Savage, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Joe Plummer, Kelley Morris, Inside Northern Nevada (Winnemucca).
Best Special Section (Advertising):
First Place: Class I — Dorraine Earnest, Matt Lauc, Annie Flanzraich, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Adele Hoppe, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class III — Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Marianne Mancina, Kate Murphy, John Murphy, RN&R Staff, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Skyler Smith, John Murphy, RN&R Staff, Reno News & Review.
Third Place: Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Terrie Chism, Lora Mattingly-Enget, Lovelock Review-Miner; Class IV — Reno News & Review.
Best In-House Promotion:
First Place: Class I — Robert Johns, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Sierra Frazier, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Joe Plummer, Battle Mountain Bugle; Class IV — Skyler Smith, John Murphy, Reno News & Review; Magazines — Sean Nebeker, Carrie Roussel, Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Class II — Sierra Frazier, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Sierra Frazier, Battle Mountain Bugle; Magazines — Nevada Silver & Blue (UNR).
Third Place: Class II — Sierra Frazier, The Humboldt Sun (Winnemucca); Class III — Sierra Frazier, Battle Mountain Bugle.
Advertising General Excellence:
First Place: Class II — Adele Hoppe, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class IV — Michael Skenandore, Vegas Seven; Magazines — Las Vegas Magazine.
Second Place: Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — Reno News & Review; Magazines — Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
Best Headline Writing:
First Place: Urban Newspapers (Classes 1 & 4) — Ginger Meurer, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas); Community Newspapers (Classes 2 & 3) — Karen Woodmansee, Virginia City News.
Second Place: Urban Newspapers (Classes 1 & 4) — Matthew Crowley, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Community Newspapers (Classes 2 & 3) — Cynthia Kennedy, Virginia City News.
Third Place: Urban Newspapers (Classes 1 & 4) — George Riggle, Las Vegas Review-Journal; Community Newspapers (Classes 2 & 3) — Steve Lyon, Debra Reid, Lovelock Review-Miner.
Best Web Site:
First Place: Class I — Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Las Vegas Weekly.
Second Place: Class I — Las Vegas Review-Journal; Class II — Kurt Hildebrand, Joey Crandall, Sheila Gardner, Caryn Haller, Scott Neuffer, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class IV — Danny DeFreitas, Mike Grimala, Felicia Mello, Billy Steffens, Vegas Seven.
Third Place: Class I — Reno Gazette-Journal; Class IV — View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Best Multimedia Story:
First Place: Class I — Dave Toplikar, Kyle Hansen, Steve Marcus, Yasmina Chavez, Las Vegas Sun; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class III — Richard N. Velotta, Vegas Inc.; Class IV — Andrea Domanick, Leila Navidi, Las Vegas Weekly.
Second Place: Class I — Julian Peach, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Matt Unrau, Elko Daily Free Press; Class IV — Michael Quine, View Neighborhood Newspapers (Las Vegas).
Third Place: Class I — Liz Margerum, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class IV — Steve Bornfeld, Nicole Ely, Felicia Mello, Cindi Reed, Vegas Seven.
Best Online Writing:
First Place: Class I — Yvonne Beasley, Mark Robison, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class II — Kurt Hildebrand, Caryn Haller, Joey Crandall, Scott Neuffer, Sheila Gardner, The Record-Courier (Gardnerville); Class IV — Dennis Myers, Reno News & Review.
Second Place: Class I — John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Sun; Class IV — Erin Ryan, Las Vegas Weekly.
Third Place: Class I — Chris Murray, Dan Hinxman, Reno Gazette-Journal; Class IV — John Katsilometes; Las Vegas Weekly
Best Regular Department (magazines):
First Place: Christy Jerz, Kellie Paul, Nevada Silver & Blue (UNR).
Second Place: Crystal Parish, Theresa Danna-Douglas, Patrick McFarland, Nevada Silver & Blue (UNR).
Third Place: Annie Flanzraich, Matt Lauc, Richard Stokes, Isha Casagrande, Siobhan McAndrew, Reno Magazine.
Best Profile/Interview (magazines):
First Place: Dave Skinner, RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Second Place: Michael S. Coffman, Ph.D., RANGE magazine (Carson City).
Third Place: Johnathan L. Wright, Reno Magazine.
Best Advertising Innovation (all papers):
First Place: Amber Eliades, Victor Friesen, Elko Daily Free Press.
Second Place: Michael Rollman, Reno Gazette-Journal.
Third Place: Carrie Roussel, Nevada Magazine (Carson City).
