1st Joe Relk — Idaho Transportation Department — Selection of three

Judge's comments: "Very good leads."

2nd Communications Department — Idaho Housing & Finance Association — Selection of three

3rd Lynda Friesz Public Relations, Inc. — Selection of three

Honorable Mention:

Brian Harris — Ada County Highway Dept. — Selection of three

Eric Cardenas — Albertson College of Idaho — Selection of three

1st Franklin O. Carroll — Potlatch Corporation — "Northwest energy crisis is no joke"

2nd Leslie Jones — Idaho State Tax Commission — "Queen of TDB gives up her throne"

3rd Janelle Brown, Bob Evancho, Patricia Pyke & Kathleen Mortensen — Boise State University News Service — "Back to school story packet"

Honorable Mention:

Franklin O. Carroll — Potlatch Corporation — "Spangle and the soil sea"

1st Anne Abrams — Idaho State Library — "Pioneering new frontiers — Idaho State Library Centennial Video"

Judge's comments: "Great work! Interesting, Informative, creative!"

2nd Joe Relk — Idaho Transportation Department — "Not your father—s Transportation Department"

3rd Communications Department — Idaho Housing and Finance Association — "Governor—s housing conference speech"

1st Communications Department — Idaho Housing and Finance Association - "Governor—s conference on housing"

Judge's comments: "The only thing this package lacks is video for TV. You should be proudof your work."

2nd Chereen Langrill — Idaho Transportation Department — "Winter Driving Packet"

3rd Communications Department — Idaho Housing and Finance Association — "Accessibility Improvements Program"

1st Communications Department — Idaho Housing and Finance Association — FY00 Annual Report

Judge's comments: "Great use of graphics with copy. Excellent report with useable information!"

2nd Greg Grasso & Andrew Taylor — Idaho State University — "The Changing Face of ISU"

3rd Joe Relk — Idaho Transportation Department — "Idaho Transportation Department Special Report — Annual Report"

1st Chris Thomas & Chris Ackerman — Chris Thomas Company — Interstate Batteries— "Crank It Up"

Judge's comments: "I was impressed! What a great way to get the info to the employee while respecting their busy schedule! Great narration and organiuzation of info."

2nd Joe Relk — Idaho Transportation Department — "Transporter"

3rd Lynette Berriochoa — Idaho Power Company — "Currents"

Honorable Mention:

Rick Just — Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation — "Outlook —E"

1st Communications Department — Idaho Housing & Finance Association — "HomeSense Newsletter"

Judge's comments: "Creative, original! Love the use of space, color, and design; very modern and easy to read!"

2nd Office of Public Affairs & Lynda Friesz Public Relations — Idaho Transportation Dept. — "Idaho 55 — Smiths Ferry to Round Valley"

3rd Communications Dept. — Idaho Housing & Finance Association — "Cornerstones Newsletter"

1st Ron Paarman & Jason Bohne — i News — INEEL — "Si Se Puede: 2000 Hispanic Youth Symposium"

Judge's comments: "Engaging photos pull in the reader. Great candid shots tell a strong story."

2nd Joe Relk & Mark Hall — Idaho Transportation Department — "WYE Interchange Reconstruction Project 2000"

3rd Ron Paarman — i News — INEEL — "Robo Challenge"

1st Frank Carroll & Stefany Bales — Potlatch Corporation & Intermountain Forest Association — "2000 Fire Season — Thinning Helps"

Judge's comments: "Excellent slating makes it easy to use. Fabulous footage; well organized; grea variety in sources. Well done!"

2nd Frank Carroll & Dan Walker — Potlatch Corporation & Dan Walker Productions —

"Governor Kempthorne—s Fish Story"

3rd Lynette Berriochoa — Idaho Power Company — "Power Line Completion Serves BSU Expansion Needs"

1st Garry Young — Idaho Transportation Department — "Taking the Scenic Route"

Judge's comments: "Excellent photography, truly showcases the beauty and splendor of Idaho."

 2nd Joe Relk — Idaho Transportation Department — "Idaho Highway Historical Marker Guide"

3rd Amy Stahl — Albertson College of Idaho — "Inauguration Invitation"