Story of the Year “PREVAILING WAGE SERIES” A.D. Hopkins, Las Vegas Review Journal “Effected major reform in state’s second largest industry affecting thousands of people and saving taxpayers thousands. Big impact because of it.” Editorial of the Year Photo of the Year “RESPITE CARE” Debra Reid, Sparks Tribune “Emotional moment …
Read More »Outstanding Journalist- Dailies Marshall Allen, Las Vegas Sun“ “In a category loaded with talented reporters and investigative pieces, Marshall’s depth of reporting and the quality of his writing set his work apart. His indentured doctors stories were extraordinary, but over the other submissions were terrific examples of what journalists are …
Read More »Story of the Year “REGISTERED SEX OFFENDERS! DO YOU KNOW WHO’S LIVING NEXT DOOR?” Alison Bath, Reno Gazette-Journal “This series of articles is an excellent example of reporting that can make a difference in society. Alison Bath’s exhaustive research on the subject of registered sex offenders pays off by finding …
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Story of the Year “SAGA OVER PLANNED DUMPSITE SCIENCE OR SCIENCE FICTION” Benjamin Grove, Las Vegas Sun “It’s a great combination of writing and reporting. Impressed that the writer takes what could be a dry and complex subject and explains it in terms a lay person can understand.” Editorial of …
Read More »Story of the Year “PREVAILING WAGE SERIES” A.D. Hopkins, Las Vegas Review Journal “Effected major reform in state’s second largest industry affecting thousands of people and saving taxpayers thousands. Big impact because of it.” Editorial of the Year Photo of the Year “RESPITE CARE” Debra Reid, Sparks Tribune “Emotional moment …
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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 …
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Intermediate, Community Outstanding Journalist Steve Ranson, Lahontan Valley News The category is journalist of the year, not reporter of the year, and the first-place nod goes to a community journalist who filled both roles with excellence this year. The response to the train wreck, especially, showed first-rate reporting as well …
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Read More »Story of the Year “A night in the life of a coroner” Joe Schoenmann; Las Vegas Review-Journal “A lead that paints a vivid picture leads to a story of great human interest, coupled with plenty of solid information about a public institution few of us spend much time thinking about.” …
Read More »Photo of the Year K.M. Cannon–Nevada Appeal (Fallen Firefighters) Ad of the Year Henderson Home News (Skyline) Story of the Year Sandy Thompson–Las Vegas Sun (A Family Torn) Editorial of the Year Susan Brockus–Humboldt Sun (Wow, That Was Dumb) Outstanding Journalist (Dailies) Gary Thompson–Las Vegas Sun Outstanding Journalist (Weeklies) Steve …
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