1st Laura Love Cross & Paul J. Schneider — KBOI Radio — "News"

Judge's comments: "Four stories, three tape cuts in three minutes. Pretty good. This —cast moves well. The writing is tight and active. Moves well into tape."

2nd Sadie Babits, Samantha Wright & Steve Jess — Boise State Radio —

"3 O—clock News"

3rd Sadie Babits, Samantha Wright & Steve Jess — Boise State Radio —

"Noon News"

1st Sadie Babits — Boise State Radio — "Jarbidge Rebellion"

Judge's comments: "Nice use of tape. It captured well the characters and their feeling."

2nd Steve Jess — Boise State Radio — "The President in Idaho"

*no other awards given

1st Dave Plourde — KADQ / Rexburg, Idaho — "Spori Fire"

*no other awards given

1st Steve Jess & Sadie Babits — Boise State Radio — "The Statehouse Mourns"

Judge's comments: "Competent handling of an unexpected death in the legislature. But the event doesn—t lend itself well to —live— coverage. The drama is in Twiggs— death, not the reaction from colleagues. Good political reporting, though/"

2nd Paige Carleton & Laura Love Cross — KBOI Radio News — "False Police Report"

*no other awards given

*no entries

1st Jyl Hoyt — Boise State Radio — "Idaho Farm Workers"

Judge's comments: "Nice mixing...overall the writing flowed very well. Important topic brought to life by the reporter."

2nd Sadie Babits — Boise State Radio — "Supreme Court Election"

3rd Bob Ziel & Neal Larsen — KWIK / KID Radio — "Clear Creek Fire"

1st Paige Carlton — KBOI Radio News — "BSU Grads 2000"

*no other awards given

1st Jyl Hoyt — Boise State Radio — "Extreme Kayaking"

Judge's comments: "Great use of sound. Nice writing to set up some really strong quotes. Good balance between storyteller and voices."

2nd Paul J. Schneider — KBOI Radio News — "Tribute to Ginger"

*no other awards given

1st Sadie Babits — Boise State Radio — "The Fires Next Time"

Judge's comments: "Comprehensive story on a good topic. Good in-depth investigation. Good voice work."

2nd Steve Jess — Boise State Radio — "House Tax Debate"

*no other awards given

1st Jyl Hoyt Boise State Radio — "Wilderness Volunteers"

Judge's comments: "This was a nice piece. And Jyl has taught us to expect great things. This one is pretty good."

2nd Steve Jess & Sadie Babits — Boise State Radio — "2000 — A Year in Focus"

3rd Sadie Babits & Steve Jess — Boise State Radio — "The Shovel Brigade"

Rookie of the Year

1st Paige Carlton — KBOI Radio

Judge's comments: "Good strong delivery...great work. Keep it up!"

*no other awards given