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2000 Daily Newspaper Awards |
General Excellence:
1st The Idaho Spokesman-Review
Judge’s comments: "The S-R is a beautifully designed paper that appreciates good photos and graphics and knows how to play them. The ‘Handle’ section is an innovative way to engage readers. Feature sections are strong and consistent. Weaknesses: writing often was flat and did not live up to play. Business content very uneven. Sports and commentary are not really Idaho sections."
2nd The Idaho Statesman
3rd The Idaho Press-Tribune
General News Story
1st Liz Wyatt – The Idaho Statesman – "River Street neighborhood"
Judge’s comments: "Important urban story told with style, depth, and humanity"
2nd Angie Gaddy & Jenny Slater – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Foes say strip club crosses the line"
3rd Staff – Post Register – "Goodbye Ricks"
Spot News Coverage
1st Kate Reynolds Yaskot & Jennifer Langston – Post Register – "Rescue Efforts; Experts say"
Judge’s comments: "The main rescue story is missing a sentence that tells us what day the avalanche happened. Otherwise a very good package. Good details. The stories work well together."
2nd Corey Taule & Kortny Rolston – Post Register – "Man shot, killed after attacking officers"
3rd Staff – Post Register – "Eastern Idaho blown away"
Watchdog/ Investigative Report
1st Angie Gaddy, Betsy Z. Russell & Ken Sands – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Grim highway"
Judge’s comments: "This isn’t the first look at Highway 95’s carnage - but it clearly is the best. A wonderfully thorough examination of a lingering problem and why the body count has been allowed to grow. Excellent editorial and reader support. Good job!"
2nd Bill Roberts, Jennifer Oxley & Mike Prater – The Idaho Statesman – "BSU athletics, Pavilion red ink; Board wants report on BSU losses; BSU report on finances was verbal"
3rd Craig Quintana – The Idaho Statesman – "Fate of the Foothills"
Serious Feature Report
1st Corey Taule – Post Register – "Lending help to their fellow men"
Judge’s comments: "Top-notch storytelling! A smart account of how a shelter thrives with local support. The writing is crisp and detailed. Chapters spring to life nicely."
2nd Tim Woodward – The Idaho Statesman – "Dr. Wells remains the Idaho historian"
3rd Susan Drumheller – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Fatal accident divides families"
Light Feature Report
1st Maggie Hall Walsh – Post Register – "That’s no lady"
Judge’s comments: "Interesting story - good to see it published in Idaho. Would have liked to see the story focusing on the performers themselves rather than trying so hard to explain how ‘normal’ it is. Also wanted to know how these guys get treated - any abuse/harassment? "
2nd Tony Spilde & Maggie Hall Walsh – Post Register – "Yellowstone on the cheap; Yellowstone on the splurge"
3rd Tony Spilde – Post Register – "Ballad of a wanna-be cowboy poet"
Series
1st Julie Titone – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Tribal sovereignty"
Judge’s comments: "An authoritative but highly readable examination of the issues. The writing was excellent, as were the photos. Outstanding work! "
2nd Wayne Hoffman & Vickie Holbrook – Idaho Press-Tribune – "Cassie’s Law"
3rd Staff – Post Register – "Our Kids"
Outdoor Feature
1st Pete Zimowsky & Rocky Barker – The Idaho Statesman – "Salmon"
Judge’s comments: "Ambitious look at salmon. Well-done."
2nd Rob Thornberry – Post Register – "One clue at a time"
3rd Zaz Hollander – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Life at the Lake"
Sports News Coverage
1st Mike Prater – The Idaho Statesman – "Hawk’s at the helm"
Judge’s comments: "Reasonably complete coverage of a big breaking story - a coaching change at Boise State. Showed a lot of initiative to go beyond the obvious, even in the breaking-news cycle."
2nd Howie Stalwick – Coeur d’Alene Press – "Good morning, Mr. Phelps"
3rd Jim Meehan – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Crab apple fells player"
Sports Feature Story
1st Chris Gove – Idaho Press-Tribune – "Pearson keeps beating cancer"
2nd Derek Samson – The Idaho Statesman – "Playing through the pain"
3rd Paul Lambert – Post Register – "Dragila"
General Column
1st Maggie Hall Walsh – Post Register – "Main Street"
Judge’s comments: "Exceptional writing elevates this column. Excellent window into the human condition. Nice eye for detail."
2nd Dan Popkey – The Idaho Statesman – "HP firing case pits one set of beliefs against another; Fruitland police arrest man for picking up garbage; Brazen, obnoxious Marvel out of touch with Idahoans"
3rd Denise Turner – The Times-News – "Hope comes up with daffodils every Easter; Would that I was born a fidgeter; How my kid got lost in Cyberia"
Specialty Column
1st Mike Prater – The Idaho Statesman – "Woods concentrating on the big picture; White’s hire improves image of Idaho; Gymnasts get edgy on issue of wedgie"
Judge’s comments: "This is what a first-rate sports column should be: a mix of pathos and tragedy, humor and irreverence. Each sample rose to the occasion."
2nd Dan Popkey – The Idaho Statesman – "Micron tax break’ shifts bill’s benefits to big companies; Nervy women force lawmakers to face homophobia; It’s time for the governor to appoint female judges"
3rd Andrea Scott – Idaho Press-Tribune – "Lots of farmers are worried these days; Work with dogs as partners; Rams aren’t exactly sheepish"
Review
1st Chris Thomas – The Idaho Statesman – "Dining Page"
Judge’s comments: "Engagingly written and packed with knowledge and expertise, these reviews convey a real sense of what it’s like to eat at their joints."
2nd Dana Oland – The Idaho Statesman – "Appealing ‘Two Gents’ opens at Shakespeare Fest; Tragedy delights Shakespeare audience; ‘Swan Lake’ shows heart"
3rd Tom Szaroleta – Post Register – "Frankenstein; Asleep at the wheel; Sawyer Brown"
Editorial
1st D.F. Oliveria – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Celebrate verdict, but stay vigilant; Let inmates’ pen pals use common sense; Our freedoms not license to do wrong"
Judge’s comments: "Strong positions, argued with force and vigor. Good work."
2nd Chuck Malloy & Martin Johncox – The Idaho Statesman – "Pro tem replacement; Legislature report card; Everyone must work together to better deal with wildfires"
Dave Turner – Bonner County Daily Bee – "Maybe Bush; Even on strike; Buying votes"
3rd Marty Trillhaase – Post Register – "Where is Dirk; Idaho’s traveling; Stonewalling"
Headlines
1st Staff – The Idaho Statesman – "Pocatello rodeo backers…; Wow, Dow! Index soars 499 points; Nervy women forces lawmakers to face homophobia; It’s stupor Tuesday for the Dow, blue chips; Oh, Oh! It seems we ought not use zip for nada in ‘00"
2nd Bryce Glenn – Post Register – "Voted on the island; Stocking the holiday spirit; Buck’s playoff-win drought stops here; Arti-choked: Vikings rip Scottsdale; Many happy returns for Titans; A niche in stitch"
*no other awards given
Page Design
1st Patrick Davis – The Idaho Statesman – "Healing broken lives; Salmon; 2000 A Summer of Fire"
Judge’s comments: "Creativity and diversity of skills shines through. This entry clearly stood far above the rest."
2nd Kelton Hatch – Idaho State Journal – "Outdoors"
3rd Dave Oakley – Post Register – "June Bugs; East Idaho Blown Away; A truck in the forest wars"
Spot News Photography
1st Jesse Tinsley – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Moyer acquitted"
Judge’s comments: "The emotion...definitely caught our attention. A nice moment that could have been missed by an inattentive photographer. Great job!"
2nd Pete Zimowsky – The Idaho Statesman – "Boise man killed in police standoff"
3rd Kathy Plonka – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Captured"
Feature Photography
1st Kathy Plonka – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Don’t tread on me"
Judge’s comments: "This feature had it all. A flag, a dog, and a little girl - how can you go wrong? The judges would have liked to have seen the story the picture accompanied."
2nd Rob Bartholomew – Idaho Press-Tribune – "Cooling off"
3rd Logan Castor – The Times-News – "I got it! I got it!"
Sports Photography
1st Bruce Shields – The Times-News – "Raft River Falls"
Judge’s comments: "This battle-for-the-ball was our unanimous first-place winner. Great expression and peak action made this one work. "
2nd Logan Castor – The Times-News – "Undermined"
3rd Jesse Tinsley – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "He’s safe!"
Photo Essay
1st Kathy Plonka – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Meth: One woman’s struggle"
Judge’s comments: "The photographs tell the story. This was a very touching, insightful glimpse into the life of a drug addict and the lives affected by the disease. Gaining access was probably the most difficult task and the pictures rewarded the effort."
2nd Kathy Plonka – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Life at the Lake"
3rd Kim Hughes – the Idaho Statesman – "Healing broken lives"
Graphics
1st Patrick Davis – The Idaho Statesman – "Controlling wildfires"
2nd Patrick Davis – The Idaho Statesman – "Salmon Migration"
*no other awards given
Political Reporting
1st Allison Boggs – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Our man in Washington"
Judge’s comments: "Impressive profile! Excellent job of capturing the essence of the man in the spotlight. Nice writing touches throughout."
2nd Corey Taule – Post Register – "The smallest precinct"
3rd Thomas Clouse – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "City Hall calm amid exodus"
Education Reporting
1st Bill Roberts - The Idaho Statesman – "Showdown arrives over school funding"
Judge’s comments: "This story covers all the bases. Highly readable, with depth and needed human touches. Excellent job of priming readers for a big court case."
2nd Jennifer Sandmann – The Times-News – "Out of Patience; Concern over teen-agers disrupts rural town"
3rd Kortny Rolston – Post Register – "Last day at school"
Business Reporting
1st John Tucker – The Idaho Statesman – "Love of machines powers careers"
Judge’s comments: "First-rate profile that really exposes what is driving the man behind MK’s comeback. Great quotes, nice flowing prose."
2nd Ken Dey – The Idaho Press-Tribune – "Keeping the heart beating"
3rd Sean Ellis & Chris Hunt – Idaho State Journal – "Old Town’s new life"
Agriculture Reporting
1st John Tucker – The Idaho Statesman – "Farming: A career withers on the vine"
Judge’s comments: "Solid look at the tough issues facing farmers - and I like the work you did to make Hergert’s tough choices representative of the trouble facing agriculture."
2nd Dusty Parnell – Idaho Press-Tribune – "Battle for lands heads into court"
3rd John T. Huddy – The Times-News – "Neighbor complaints"
Crime / Courts Reporting
1st Angie Gaddy – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Amber struggles to shake drug’s hold"
Judge’s comments: "An important story. Amber’s tragic life is vividly portrayed. The writer and photographer took pains not to glamorize drug use."
2nd Mike McLean & Staff – Coeur d’Alene Press – "Aryans Lose"
3rd Angie Gaddy & Thomas Clouse – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Teenager walked wayward path"
Religion Reporting
1st Liz Wyatt – The Idaho Statesman – "Islam finds a home in Boise"
Judge’s comments: "Important trend story, sensitively told. ‘About Islam’ sidebar gives readers important background. Story and photos click nicely."
2nd Tony Spilde – Post Register – "Bible-believing scientist"
3rd Denise Turner – The Times-News – "As seen on TV"
Environment Reporting
1st Rocky Barker – The Idaho Statesman – "Western Wildfires: The Lessons Learned"
Judge’s comments: "Good piece!! Liked the history angle a lot. It tied up the present situation nicely. Great package! information-packed."
2nd Susan Drumheller – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Biologists losing battle to save dwindling caribou"
3rd Zaz Hollander – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Wolves worry rancher"
Health/Medical Reporting
1st Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Red tape mires help for disabled"
2nd Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – "Cutting into care"
3rd Tony Spilde – Post Register – "Water"
Rookie of the Year
1st Tony Spilde – Post-Register
Judge’s comments: "An ambitious writer with a crackerjack, lively style...and be aware that you get just one chance to write a cowboy-poetry story in cowboy-poet style."
2nd Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review
*no other awards given
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