2002 Daily Newspaper Awards Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards Daily Newspaper
General Excellence:
1st The Idaho Spokesman-Review
2nd The Idaho Statesman
3rd Idaho State Journal
General News Story
1st Chereen Langrill – The Idaho Statesman – “They call her the little light”
2nd Betsy Z. Russell – The Idaho Spokesman–Review – “Legislatures taking aim at ‘credit scoring’ “
3rd Erica Curless – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Laughing their way into office”
Spot News Coverage
1st Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Silver Mountain boarder, skier found alive”
2nd John O’Connell – Idaho State Journal – “Pocatello native killed in Indonesia ambush”
3rd Staff – The Idaho Statesman – “Police chase ends with Homedale man dead”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report
1st Wayne Hoffman – The Idaho Statesman – “State defends its purchases”
2nd Brad Hem – The Idaho Statesman – “163 Boise bonuses surpass $200 limit in past three years”
3rd Sandy Miller – The Times-News – “Is your doctor O.K.?”
Serious Feature Report
1st Gregory Hahn – The Idaho Statesman – “Pete Bowcut has stunned Burley and torn his family apart”
2nd Julie Howard – The Idaho Statesman – “Gay father’s custody battle touches a nerve in Idaho”
3rd Maggie Walsh – Post Register – “Sick Brother”
Light Feature Report
1st Erica Curless – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Hear her thunder”
2nd Benjamin Shors – “The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “The real huckleberry hounds”
3rd Sandy Miller – The Times-News – “Saying goodbye to George”
Series
1st Angie Gaddy – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “The death of Carissa Benway”
2nd Jennifer Sandmann & Staff – The Times-News – “Our way of life”
3rd Mark Heinz – The Times-News – “Meth in our midst”
Outdoor Feature
1st Chris Hunt – Idaho State Journal – “Small streams of Eastern Idaho”
Tie 2nd
Rob Thornberry – The Post Register – “Love of boots”
Mike McLean – Coeur d’Alene Press – “Dying Breed”
3rd Winston Ross & Benjamin Shors – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “To hell and back”
Sports News Coverage
1st Gregory Hahn – The Idaho Statesman – “No medal, but the day belongs to Picabo”
2nd Kris Boyle – Post Register – “Highly charged emotions often lead to parent-coach conflicts”
3rd Chadd Cripe – The Idaho Statesman – “Gamblin’ Dan”
Sports Feature Story
1st Greg Lee – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Voices from the edge”
2nd Gregory Hahn – The Idaho Statesman – “Freestyle specialists bring joy to Bogus”
3rd Thomas Clouse – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Pitcher-perfect souvenirs”
General Column
1st Steve Crump – The Times-News – “If you can’t…; Through the bathroom; Big enough”
2nd Tim Woodward – The Idaho Statesman – “New car…; Boring neighborhood….; North end…”
3rd Penelope Reedy – Idaho State Journal – “Waiting vainly..; Upside down….; Recalling the price…”
Specialty Column
1st Dan Popkey – The Idaho Statesman – “New book touts…; Mark my words….; It’s hard to give credence”
2nd Gregory Hahn – The Idaho Statesman- “Oh Canada; Curling is a slow-moving blur; At the Olympics, the amazing is common”
3rd Mike Prater – The Idaho Statesman – “Father shares Olympic moment with son; Don’t let Olympics become America’s games; Cyclones aren’t high on H-Bowl bid”
Honorable Mention:
D.F. Oliveria – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Cat gets out of bag when….”
Review
1st Dusty Parnell – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Songs and stories; Diva fans, Harry Connick Jr.”
no other awards given
Editorial
1st Kevin Richert – The Idaho Statesman – “Idaho’s Medicaid crisis: No easy remedy”
2nd Marty Trillhaase – Post Register – “Stuck in an awkward spot; Where’s Brady’s program; Dirk’s Melaleuca backlash”
3rd Editorial board – Idaho State Journal – “Open meetings / open records”
Headlines
1st Brian Beesley – Lewiston Morning Tribune – “Alpha; Ace of Darts; Chickpeas; Upper lip: Abuzz; Viva Warriors”
2nd David M. Lemery II – The Times–News – “Two teens, with child; Power outrage; Olympic adieu;”
no other awards given
Page Design
1st Patrick Davis – The Idaho Statesman – “A Western heritage at risk”
2nd David M. Lemery II – The Times-News – “6/20, 7/21, 7/28”
3rd Karen Robb – Post Register – “9-11, 9-11, Saddam”
Honorable Mention:
Staff – Idaho State Journal – “Undercover; 2002 Olympics; Sept. 11”
Spot News Photography
1st Robert Bower & Randy Hayes – Post Register – “Kidnapping”
2nd Katherine Jones – The Idaho Statesman – “Shootout”
3rd Bruce Shields – The Times-News – “Celebrities for a day”
Feature Photography
1st Darin Oswald – The Idaho Statesman – “The wall”
2nd Bruce Shields – The Times-News – “Down to the wire”
3rd Rob Bartholomew – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Locals enjoy ‘Night out’ “
Sports Photography
1st Bill Schaefer – Idaho State Journal – “Upside down cowboy”
2nd Lisa Collard – The Times-News – “Skateboarding”
3rd Bruce Shields – The Times-News – “Wolves capture crown”
Photo Essay
1st Lisa M. Collard – The Times-News – “Two teens, with child”
2nd Katherine Jones – The Idaho Statesman – “The Owyhee Canyonlands”
3rd Kim Hughes – The Idaho Statesman – “Dugout Dick”
Graphics
1st Patrick Davis – The Idaho Statesman – “Treasure Valley water works”
2nd Tim Jones – The Idaho Statesman – “The Egyptian”
3rd Brian Beesley – Lewiston Morning Tribune – “Kitchen food safety tips”
Political Reporting
1st Graham Garner – Idaho State Journal – “Gubernatorial Candidates”
2nd Erica Curless – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Don Morgan shows power of persistence”
3rd Wayne Hoffman – The Idaho Statesman – “Dirk Kempthorne political savvy may help bid for re-election”
Education Reporting
1st Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Cruel Summer”
2nd Susan Drumheller – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Title IX rules raise concerns in Sandpoint”
3rd Bill Roberts – The Idaho Statesman – “Pilot program aims at hard-to-reach readers”
Business Reporting
1st John O’Connell – Idaho State Journal – State of Unions”
2nd Becky Kramer – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Dot-com lure hooks investors”
3rd Julie Howard – The Idaho Statesman – “Rising from the Ashes”
Agriculture Reporting
1st Rocky Barker – The Idaho Statesman – “Future of ranching uncertain”
2nd Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Where there’s smoke there’s prairie”
3rd Julie Pence – The Times-News – “Gearing up for a fight – Ag groups aim to remove…”
Crime / Courts Reporting
1st Susan Drumheller – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Parents’grief isn’t laid to rest”
2nd Winston Ross – The Idaho Spokesman-Review –”Woman says in-vitro birth got her
fired”
3rd Susan Drumheller – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Stabbed, shot, left for dead”
Religion Reporting
1st Scott Reeves – Coeur d’Alene Press – “An unholy bias”
2nd Diana Klybert – Coeur d’Alene Press – “Kindling hope in the darkness”
3rd Denise Turner – The Times-News – “War, peace and ties that bind”
Environment Reporting
1st Rocky Barker – The Idaho Statesman – “The Owyhees”
2nd Rocky Barker – The Idaho Statesman – “Wolfpack doomed by its own success”
3rd Benjamin Shors – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “Power plants the last straw
Health/Medical Reporting
1st Juanita Rodriguez & Staff – Idaho State Journal – “Hospital Merger”
2nd Susan Drumheller & Carla K. Johnson – The Idaho Spokesman-Review – “High cost driving elderly across border on prescription drug runs”
3rd Dean Miller – Post Register – “Let it Shine”
Rookie of the Year
1st Robert Mayer – The Times-News
2nd David Buford – The Coeur d’Alene Press
3rd Karen E. Sherman – The Coeur d’Alene Press
2002 Annual Awards Weekly Newspaper
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Weekly Newspaper
General Excellence:
1st Idaho Mountain Express
2nd St. Maries Gazette Record
Tie 3rd
Rexburg Standard Journal
The Star-News
General News Story
1st Amy Herzfeld – Boise Weekly – “Too Great for Hate”
2nd Greg Stahl – Idaho Mountain Express – “Insects on a mission”
3rd Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Ready, set, merge!”
Spot News Coverage
1st Greg Stahl – Idaho Mountain Express – “Avalanche nearly claims ski patroller”
2nd Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Sheriff had tip on jailbreak”
3rd Ben Salmon – The Star-News – “Flooding washes out roads near Donnelly / Residents trapped”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report
1st Peter Wollheim – Boise Weekly –”Crazy bad…Intermountain Hospital”
2nd Chris Ehlers – Wood River Journal – “Man who faked death to carry Olympic torch”
Tie 3rd
Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Hailey Mayor Al Lindley resigns”
Greg Stahl – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mayor and police chief face off”
Serious Feature Report
1st Jennifer Liebrum – Wood River Journal – “Supermarket creates mixed emotions”
2nd Cynthia Sewell – Boise Weekly – “Paradis: Lost and found”
Tie 3rd
Becky Cook – Farm & Ranch – Anatomy of an ag injury”
Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “Senegalese women reclim their rights”
Light Feature Report
1st Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Freedom of the hills”
2nd Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “What goes around…”
3rd Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Support group coming here”
Series
1st Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “Spiritual life in the valley”
2nd Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “County battles weed of mass destruction”
3rd Phillip J. Gomez – Wood River Journal – “Officials examine E-911…”
Outdoor Feature
1st Joseph Carberry – Boise Weekly – “Super Seven”
2nd Susan Bailey – Wood River Journal – “Surfer Nat Young carves big waves in local snow”
3rd Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “Ski like a chick with pride”
Sports News
1st Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Suns (24-2) spoil Moose finale”
2nd Jody Zarkos – Idaho Mountain Express – “Rink closure hits hockey players hard”
Tie 3rd
Jody Zarkos – Idaho Mountain Express – “Ski Town bosom buddies”
Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “What a great Homecoming game!”
Sports Feature Story
1st Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “A skier younger than springtime, forever”
2nd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “A perfect night for sweet, smart Sarah”
Tie 3rd
Jody Zarkos – Idaho Mountain Express – “Not seeing is believing”
Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Goodson hits new heights”
General Column
1st Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Shakespeare in a bottle; Jewelry in hen house; Uncle’s advice”
2nd Adam Tanous – Idaho Mountain Express – “Not all the world can be explained; One day, one life; Our ever-shrinking interest in the world”
3rd Dick Dorworth – Idaho Mountain Express – “The public and precautionary principle”
Specialty Column
1st Bill Cope – Boise Weekly – “Bill Cope: Words… thing… boogie”
2nd Susan Bailey – Wood River Journal – “How to tell when it’s time to leave the party; Be careful to read the fine print…; A world of name tags around the neck”
3rd Joseph Carberry – Boise Weekly – “Out there: Rowdy: Expedition; How it all go started”
Review
1st Chris Schnoor – Boise Weekly – “Dollhausen; Parker; Raymond”
2nd Chuck McHenry – Boise Weekly – “Bowling; Mog; Eggers”
3rd Adam Tanous – Idaho Mountain Express – “The perplexing world of medicine; Halberstam sheds light on firehouse culture; It’s a subtle world, after all”
Editorial
1st Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “Looking for a senator; Shame on the elephant; The mush diet”
2nd R.J. Cohn – Bonners Ferry Herald – “If it happens here…; Forcing you to identify…; Dirty dancing to the Byrne Grant”
3rd Carol Ryan Dumas – Ag Weekly – Farm Subsidies; How are they any different?”
Headlines
1st Tyler Rhodes – Teton Valley News – “Dry funds freeze water study; Windmills stir controversy in Alta; How much cash does it take to cross the road?; and more”
2nd Ken Retallic – Idaho Mountain Express – selection of six
3rd Scott Kraus – Wood River Journal – “County assaults…; Shedding light…; and more”
Page Design
1st Bob Reece – Teton Valley News – “Native son; Precious Cargo; Frontier Freighters”
2nd Tony Barriatua – Idaho Mountain Express – “Nurturing the magic life”
3rd Tomi Grote – The Star-News – selection of three
Honorable Mention
Scott Kraus – Wood River Journal – selection of three
Spot News Photography
1st Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Cool plunge beats the heat”
2nd Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Narrow Escape”
3rd Tom Grote – The Star-News – “Close call, but kids ok”
Feature Photography
1st David Bitton – Farm & Ranch – “Thrills & Spills”
2nd Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Jerking the line”
3rd Lorie Palmer – Idaho County Free Press – “Long may she wave”
Sports Photography
1st Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Ruggers up”
2nd Willy Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “El Gato”
3rd David N. Seelig – Idaho Mountain Express – “Throw from the holy”
Photo Essay
1st David N. Seelig – Idaho Mountain Express – “Jazz”
2nd David N. Seelig – Idaho Mountain Express – “Cabaret”
3rd Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Hide and fur”
Graphics
1st Gavin McNeil – Idaho Mountain Express – “Christmas cover”
2nd Gavin McNeil – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mountain wellness festival”
3rd Gavin McNeil – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wagon days”
Political Reporting
1st Ben Salmon – The Star-News – ‘State land board hears Westrock”
2nd Travis Purser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Affordable housing helps diverse groups”
3rd R.J. Cohn – Bonners Ferry Herald – “Levy passes”
Education Reporting
1st Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “There’s a principal reason high school is improving”
2nd Lucia V. Knudson – The Star-News – ‘Alternative education”
3rd Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wisdom is found in unlikely locale”
Business Reporting
1st Carol Ryan Dumas – Ag Weekly – “Dairy receipts triple in last decade”
2nd R. J. Cohn – Bonners Ferry Herald – “Cracking open the eggshell of a dream”
3rd Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “Ad for film extras raises eyebrows”
Agriculture Reporting
1st Carol Ryan Dumas – Ag Weekly – “Closed ports threaten Idaho ag”
2nd David Burgess – Ag Weekly – “Idaho dairy grouws, aids economy”
3rd R.J. Cohn – Bonners Ferry Herald – “Direct seeding is wave of future”
Crime / Courts Reporting
1st Ben Salmon – The Star-News – “Shaver given 18 months in jail / Victim describes….”
2nd Peter Boltz – Idaho Mountain Express – “35 swept up in alleged money laundering raid”
3rd Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “High sentenced to at least five years in prison”
Religion Reporting
1st Ralph Bartholdt – St. Maries Gazette Record – “Santa’s gift to Ghana”
2nd Lorie Palmer – Idaho County Free Press – “New pastor has strong foothold….”
3rd Ben Salmon – The Star-News – How to build a church in your spare time”
Environment Reporting
1st Greg Stahl – Idaho Mountain Express – “White Hawk wolves killed”
2nd Greg Stahl – Idaho Mountain Express – “Pine beetles advance on SNRA”
3rd Carol Ryan Dumas – Ag Weekly – “EPA ruling comes just in time”
Health/Medical Reporting
1st Travis Purser – Idaho Mountain Express – “For some, Medicaid cuts could mean no teeth”
2nd Dana DuGan – Idaho Mountain Express – “Walk the nutrition walk”
3rd Terrell Williams – Ag Weekly – “Mouth matters”
2002 Annual Awards Magazine
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Magazine
General Excellence
1st Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Summer/Fall 2002”
2nd Diane Ronayne – Black Canyon Quarterly – “Fall 2002”
3rd Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Home 2002”
Magazine Writing – Serious Feature
1st Rick Stone, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “The fire next time”
2nd Diane Josephy Peavey, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Idaho Ranch Women”
3rd Van Gordon Sauter, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Born with a Silver Spoon – The Turbulent Childhood of Sun Valley”
Honorable Mention:
Travis Purser – Sun Valley Guide – “Fighting Fires in the West”
Magazine Writing – Light Feature
1st Karen Bossick, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Camp Rainbow Gold”
2nd Dana DuGan – Sun Valley Guide – “Shaken, not stirred”
3rd Eric Cardenas – Quest – Albertson College of Idaho – “Blue Man”
Honorable Mention:
Elaine Ambrose Romano – Intermountain Golf Magazine – “Get a Grip: A Woman’s Guide to Golf Rules
Magazine Photography
1st Kendall Nelson, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong, Karen Oswalt – Sun Valley Magazine – “Idaho Ranch Women”
2nd Karen Wattenmaker, Laurie Sammis, Drew Furlong – Sun Valley Magazine – “The Fire Next Time”
3rd David N. Seelig – Sun Valley Guide – “Shotgun”
Honorable Mention:
John Kelly, Carrie Quinney – Focus- Boise State University – “Fall 2002 Focus: Jamie Goldenberg photo”
2002 Annual Awards Student
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Student
General Excellence
1st The Arbiter – Boise State University
2nd The Coyote – Albertson College
3rd The Sentinel – North Idaho College
General News Story
1st Andrew Benson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “A stroke of luck”
2nd Andrew Benson – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Candidate drops out”
3rd Jerry Manter – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Racial harassment”
Watchdog / Investigative
1st Carissa Wolf – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Part 1: University for sale”
2nd Jennifer Cameron – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “The devasting effects of miscarriage”
3rd Matthew McCoy – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “UI colleges prepare for budget reallocations”
Serious Feature
1st Eric Nelson – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “The long road back”
2nd Matt Neznanski – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Models help doctors”
Tie 3rd
Jessica Adams – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Shedding light on student radio”
James Patrick Kelly – The Arbiter – Boise State Radio
Light Feature
1st Zach Hagadone – The Coyote – Albertson College of Idaho – “On the gun line with the freshman class”
2nd Lauren Fein – The Coyote – Albertson College of Idaho – “Smoke Signals”
3rd Jacob Denbrook – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Math club adds new president”
Honorable Mention:
Aaron Beck – The Arbiter – “Surfing Bliss”
Taralyn Trost – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “Buggy breakfast”
Suzy Sterner – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Former instructor sculpts campus art”
Column Writing
1st John Reuter – The Coyote – Albertson College of Idaho – “Bitching & Moaning; Reuter in his element; Toga & coffee shop girl”
2nd Phil Dailey – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Pre-bowl face-off; Vandals look to rebuild program; Should Broncos be ranked”
3rd Eric Nelson – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “Iraq: one side too many; BYU not the Lord’s team; Title IX: Man hater?”
Editorial
1st Matthew McCoy – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Does God exist?; Keep private hands off public lands; Luna’s views closer to the moon than Idaho”
2nd Jade Janes – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Look past shiny exterior; Luck of students; From here you can”
Headlines
1st Staff – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – “Cops; In Heat of the Sun”
2nd Staff – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Emerald Club, Boise State Radio; Graduating receivers…”
3rd Staff – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Pop stars”
Review
1st Brian Passey – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Mixed Reviews”
2nd Chris Kornelis – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Coldplay ‘Sea Change’ dives deep into Beck’s soul; Here be Ed”
3rd Jim Toweill – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “The Color Red; ‘Siddhartha’ is a treat; No giant man-eating squid”
Honorable Mention:
Dave Fullerton – The Coyote – Albertson College of Idaho – “Transformers; Yo Joe & all that; Thundercats; Ho-rribly disappointing”
Sports News Report
1st Nathan Jerke – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Is Division I-A too much for Vandals?”
2nd Eric Nelson – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “Elimination of Ricks College Athletics hurts SWAC, WSFL”
3rd Jake Alger – The Argonaut – The University of Idaho – “Coming home to the Kibbie”
Page Design
1st Staff – The Sentinel – North Idaho College – Heat of the sun
2nd Staff – The Arbiter – Boise State University – Broncos showdown
Tie 3rd
James Christopher DeCleur – The Coyote – Albertson College of Idaho – Issue 9
Ryan Hales – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – Election day
Honorable Mention
Matthew McCoy – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – Shaking things up
Graphics
1st Ryan Hales – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “Urban Studies; Taking a look at Rexburg crime; …and then there were 10”
2nd Staff – The Arbiter – Boise State University – “Winter Rec Guide Cover; Mission: Powder; Arbiter Classifieds Header
3rd Andrea Scott – The Scroll – BYU Idaho – “Bearing the torch; Into the line of fire; Reconstructive ‘Hart’ Surgery”
Photography
1st Emet Ward – The Argonaut – The University of Idaho – “Vandals cripple Blue Raiders; Hot Shots; Beaten Down”
2nd Luke George – The Sentinel – “Cops; In the heat of the sun; Mountain rescue”
3rd Ryan Town – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Shaking things up; Trial run; Vandals top Anteaters”
Honorable Mention
Brian Passey – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “Basketball and Jazz”
Theresa Palmgren – The Argonaut – University of Idaho – “She’s got that swing; Backhanded; Tripped up again”
2002 Annual Awards Radio
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Radio
General News Report
1st Jeff Rice – Independent production aired on Boise State Radio – “Off the Trail – Vanishing Sagebrush”
2nd Emilie Sanders – KUOI 89.3 fm – “Week of the Young Child”
Spot News Report
1st Glenn Mosley – Northwest Public Radio – “Kooskia Oil Spill”
Watchdog / Investigative Report
1st Samantha Wright – Boise State Radio – “Riders”
Serious Feature Report
1st Jeff Rice – Independent production aired on Boise State Radio – “Off the Trail: Abandoned Mines and Bats”
2nd Steve Jess – Boise State Radio – “The politics of email”
3rd Jyl Hoyt – Boise State Radio – “Big horn sheep in Hells Canyon”
Light Feature Report
1st Mark Brown – Boise State Radio – “Across Open Ground”
Public Affairs Program
1st Hannah Bankhead – Boise State Radio – “Celebration and Sorrow: The Japanese Among Us”
Use of Sound
1st Jyl Hoyt – Boise State Radio – “Silver Creek Preserve”
2nd Samantha Wright – Boise State Radio – “Fretless Guitar”
2001 Annual Awards Television
General Excellence
1st KTRV Fox 12
2nd KIDK – TV
3rd KBCI – TV
General News Report
1st Lee McGuire — KTVB-TV — “Indian Gaming”
2nd Jon Hanian, Clyn Richards — KBCI-TV — “The Mayor—s Mystery”
3rd Rob Piercy, Kelby Young – KIVI-TV — “Stock Plunge”
Honorable Mention
Jon Hanian, Jay Krajic — KBCI-TV — “Grumpy Old Mess”
Tim Hurtt — KTVB-TV — “Wilder Coin Toss”
Spot News Report
1st Kevin Bolinger, Albert Williams – KTRV Fox 12 — “PVC Fire”
2nd Staff — KIVI — TV — “Cowboy Mike Capture”
3rd Joni Shriver — KBCI-TV — “Child Drowns”
Best Live Shot
1st Lee McGuire, Cody Neilson — KTVB-TV — “House Fire”
2nd Robbie Johnson, Xanti Alcelay — KTVB-TV- “Alcohol Test”
3rd Scott Dorval, Jon Hanian, Mark Billings — KBCI-TV — “Snow Storm”
Watchdog/Investigative Report
1st Jon Hanian, Clyn Richards — KBCI-TV – “Cry Rape”
2nd Brenda Baumgartner, Randy Kendell — KPVI-TV — “Justice for Katie”
3rd Jennifer Parker, Charles McClure — KIVI-TV — “Home Builders Inc.”
Honorable Mention
Jon Hanian, Clyn Richards, Spencer Larimore – KBCI-TV — “The Mayor—s Budget Bubble”
Serious Feature Report
1st Anita Kissee & Paul Boehlke — KTVB-TV — “Stop the Sass”
2nd Alyson Outen & Xanti Alcelay — KTVB-TV — “Japanese Internment”
3rd Alyson Outen & Phillip Townsend — KTVB-TV — “Heart to Heart”
Light Feature Report
1st Kim Holcomb, Paul Meunier — KTRV Fox 12 — “Stolen Spine”
2nd John Miller, Xanti Alcelay — KTVB — TV — “Jones Soda Girl”
3rd Jeff Ray, Mark Billings — KBCI-TV — “Momma and Her Gun”
Honorable Mention:
Alan Austin, Bruce Reichert, Pat Metzler — Idaho Public Television — “Outdoor Idaho: River of No Return”
Jeff Ray, Clyn Richards, Spencer Larimore — KBCI-TV — “Pop-up Idaho, Christmas Tree”
Series
1st Sarita Kichok, Rob Piercy — KIVI-TV — “Jan—s Story”
2nd John Miller, Xanti Alcelay — KTVB-TV — “One Tank Trips”
3rd Kevin Bolinger, Paul Meunier — KTRV Fox 12 — “Spirit of the Games”
Public Affairs Program — Studio
1st Staff — Idaho Public Television — “Western Divide”
2nd Joan Cartan-Hansen, Ricardo Ochoa, Al Hagenlock — Idaho Public Television — “Dialogue for Kids: Dinosaurs”
3rd Staff — KIVI-TV — “Newsmakers: The Anthrax Scare”
Public Affairs Program — Field
1st Bruce Reichert, Pat Metzler, John Crancer, Alan Austin, Marcia Franklin, Joan Cartan-Hansen, Ricardo Ochoa — Idaho Public Television — “Outdoor Idaho: —The River of No Return—”
2nd Bruce Reichert , Pat Metzler, Alan Austin, Jay Krajic — Idaho Public Television — “Outdoor Idaho: —Down on the Farm—”
3rd Maggie O—Mara, Paul Boehlke, Gary Salzman — KTVB — TV — “Seven—s Heroes Christmas Special”
Documentary
1st Jim Peck, Alan Austin — Idaho Public Television — “Outdoor Idaho: Old-time-Fiddlers”
2nd Melanie Marsing, Gary Salzman — KTVB-TV — “The Road to Salt Lake”
3rd Marcia Franklin, Jeff Tucker, Al Hagenlock, Lori Joyce, Jay Krajic — Idaho Public Television — “In Our Own Voice”
Sports News Story
1st Joe Hughes — KIVI — TV — “Father—s Day Gift”
TIE 2nd
Brian Holmes — KTVB-TV — “What—s in a Name?”
David Augusto — KTVB-TV — “Golf Kids”
3rd Valerie Rainis — KTRV Fox 12 — “Big Nasty”
Weathercast
1st Scott Stevens — KPVI-TV
2nd Vin Crosby — KTRV Fox 12
3rd Steve Liebenthal — KIVI-TV
Outdoor / Environment Report
1st John Crancer, Pat Metzler, Ricardo Ochoa & Jeff Tucker — Idaho Public Television — “Owyhee Canyonlands”
2nd Jon Hanian & Hank Nystrom — KBCI — TV — “The Politics of Power”
3rd Lee McGuire & Gary Salzman — KTVB — TV — “Salmon vs. Dams”
Consumer Report
1st Melinda O—Malley, Mark Billings — KBCI-TV — “Car Seats”
2nd Don Nelson, Brad Carlson — KIVI-TV — “Auto Hammer”
no other awards given
Health / Medical Report
1st Elizabeth Homan, Paul Boehlke — KTVB —TV — “Country Doctor”
2nd Maggie O—Mara, Paul Boehlke — KTVB-TV — “Fighting for Healthcare”
3rd Maggie O—Mara, Paul Boehlke — KTVB-TV — “Cleft Palate Surgery”
Crime / Court Report
1st Jon Hanian, Trevor Smith — KBCI-TV – “The Legend of Claude Dallas”
2nd Lynn Hightower, J. Clive Jordan — KIVI-TV — “INS Problems”
3rd Lee McGuire, Gary Salzman — KTVB- TV — “Smoke Bomb”
Television Writing
1st Jeff Ray — KBCI-TV — “Momma and her gun”
2nd Joan Cartan-Hansen — Idaho Public Television — “Outdoor Idaho: A Job with a view: Birdwatching”
3rd Mark Browning — KPVI — TV — “A ride like no other”
Videography
1st Kevin Eslinger — KTRV Fox 12 — “Fire Truck”
2nd Jay Krajic — KBCI-TV — “Bosnia to Boise and Back”
TIE 3rd
Jeff Tucker — Idaho Public Television — “Idaho Edens”
Trevor Smith — KBCI-TV — “Spencer Anniversary”
Video Essay
1st Spencer Larimore — KBCI-TV — “Pop-up Idaho: Christmas Tree”
2nd Steve Curtis — KBCI-TV — “Pumpkin Chuckin”
3rd Cody Neilson, Alyson Outen — KTVB-TV — “Proper Farewell”
Rookie of the year
1st Trevor Smith — KBCI-TV
2nd Phillip Townsend — KTVB-TV
3rd Kurt Sproul — KPVI-TV
2002 Annual Awards Public Relations
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Public Relations
News Releases
1st Nancy Hilliard – University of Idaho Media Relations – selection of three
2nd Dave Carlson – AAA Idaho – selection of three
3rd Kathleen Craven – Boise State University Office of News Services – Selection of three
Honorable Mention:
Leslie R. Einhaus – University of Idaho Media Relations – selection of three
Lynette Berriochoa – Idaho Power Company – “Patrolmen Prevent Outages”
Feature Writing
1st Diane Ronayne – Destination: Excellence – The Journal of Skywest Airlines – Go Publications – “Allies in Achievement Section”
2nd Mel Coulter – Idaho Transportation Department – Transporter Newsletter – “Lewis & Clark to take up permanent residency in Lewiston”
3rd Nancy Hilliard – Here We Have Idaho Magazine – Fall 2002 – “Croatian Refugee Lofts Brighter Future at UI”
Honorable Mention:
Darla Christiansen – Idaho Transportation Department – Transporter Newsletter – ” Aviation academy takes teens to new heights”
IHFA Communications Department – Idaho Housing & Finance Association 30th Anniversary Milestones
Dave Carlson – AAA Idaho – “All Roads Lead to AAA”
Script Writing
1st Mel Coulter – Idaho Transportation Department – “Work Zone Safety” radio PSAs
2nd Joe Peagler – Idaho Transportation Department, Office of Highway Safety – “You Drink, You Drive, You Lose” radio PSA
3rd IHFA Communications Department & Chris Thomas – Idaho Housing & Finance Association – “Welcome Home Video”
Honorable Mention:
Dave Fotsch, Kevin Ryan – American Red Cross of Greater Idaho – “Save-The-Day Video 2002”
Media Kit
1st Josephine O’Connor – Idaho Transportation Department Office of Highway Safety – ” ‘Bee’ a Booster Seat User”
2nd Mollie McCarty, Jennifer Oxley, Rosemary Curtin – Idaho Transportation Department – “WYE Interchange Stage 2”
3rd Mary Hunter – Idaho Transportation Department Office of Highway Safety – “Click It!” Media Kit”
Honorable Mention:
St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration – Media Kit
Annual Report
1st Jo Parris, Kathy Rhead, Andrew Taylor, Glenn Alford, Susan Duncan and Julie Hillebrant – Idaho State University – “Idaho State University 2001 President’s Alumni Report”
2nd Idaho Housing & Finance Association Communications Department – “IHFA FY02 Annual Report”
3rd Andrea Scott – Blue Cross of Idaho – “2001 Blue Cross of Idaho Annual Report – For More Idahoans”
Honorable Mention:
Mel Coulter, Public Affairs Staff – Idaho Trasportation Department – “Transportation in Transition: 2002 Annual Report”
Internal Newsletter
1st Kathy Gatens – Idaho National Engineering & Environmental Laboratory – “Need to Know, A National Security Newsletter”
2nd Lynette Berriochoa – Idaho Power Company – “Currents”
3rd Mel Coulter, Darla Christiansen, ITD Office of Public Affairs – Idaho Transportation Department – “The Transporter
Honorable Mention:
Jo Parris – Idaho State University – “News and Notes”
Staff – Coeur d’Alene Press – “Pressing News”
Newsletter
1st IHFA Communications Department & Chris Thomas – Idaho Housing & Finance Association – “Cornerstones”
2nd IHFA Communications Department – Idaho Housing & Finance Association – “HomeSense”
3rd Jo Parris – Idaho State University – “Outlook”
Honorable Mention:
David Proctor – The Idaho Foodbank – “The Idaho Foodbank electronic newsletter – www.idahofoodbank.org/newsletter.htm“
Patricia Pyke, Bill Carman – Boise State University – “Spotlight”
Video News Release
1st Stephanie Worrell – Scott Peyron & Associates – “Albertson’s Healthy Eating”
2nd Lynette Berriochoa, Lon Van Wyck – Idaho Power Company – “Boise Underground Upgrade”
3rd Scott Peyron – Scott Peyron & Associates – “Tamarack”
Honorable Mention:
Kathleen Craven, Rod Cashin – Boise State University – “Todd Shallat, Carnegie Profs”
Dave Fotsch, Kevin Ryan, Kevin Eslinger, Chris Breshears – American Red Cross of Greater Idaho – “Save-the-Day Video 2002”
Special Purpose Publication
1st ITD Office of Public Affairs – Idaho Transportation Department – “Karcher Interchange public hearing brochure”
2nd Gretchen Anderson – Communications Outsource – “Bogus Basin 60th Anniversary Season Planner”
3rd Barbara J. Smith, Nancy Hilliard, Julene Ewert, PK Northcutt – University of Idaho – “Idaho Engineering Design Expo 2002”
Honorable Mention:
ITD Office of Public Affairs – Idaho Transportation Department – “Sand Creek Byway Project”
ITD Office of Public Affairs – Idaho Transportation Department – “McCall Alternative Route environmental assessment / public information packet”
Dave Fotsch, Chris Breshears, Kevin Ryan, Kevin Eslinger, Dave Falcone & Jerry Kramer – American Red Cross of Greater Idaho – “United: Idaho Red Cross Response to 9-11”
2002 Annual Awards Arts in Idaho
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Arts in Idaho
Television
Jim Peck, Alan Austin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Rhapsody”
Daily or Weekly
Adam Tanous – Idaho Mountain Express – “Playing at the seams of reality”
Radio
Mark Brown, Steve Jess – Boise State Radio – “ACI Jazz Ensemble”
2002 Annual Awards Website General Excellence
Idaho Press Club 2002 Annual Awards
Website General Excellence
Public Relations
1st St. Luke’s Women’s Fitness Celebration – www.celebrateall.org
2nd David Proctor – The Idaho Foodbank – www.idahofoodbank.org
3rd Leslie Jones – Idaho State Tax Commission – www2.state.id.us/tax
Broadcast
1st Staff – KBCI – www.kbcitv.com
2nd Stephanie Dickey, Lee Henkel, The IPTV Web Committee – Idaho Public Television – www.idahoptv.org
3rd Tony Courtwright, Don Day, Keri Evans – KTVB – www.ktvb.com
1st Rich Trevillian – Sun Valley Guide – www.svguide.com
2nd Staff – The Idaho Statesman – www.idahostatesman.com
3rd Rich Trevillian – Idaho Mountain Express – www.mtexpress.com
Student
1st Shane Remer & Patrick Shannon – Lewiston High School – The Bengals Purr Web Page – www.lewiston.k12.id.us/bengalspurr/welcome.html
Website Special Purpose
1st Beverly Lingle, Rob Gibson, Mark Wilcomb & Jeff Olson – University of Idaho – Lionel Hampton Center Initiative – http://www.uidahoedu.hampton/
2nd Rick Penticoff, Gens Johnson – Idaho Public Television – www.FocusWest.org
3rd Joan Cartan-Hansen, Rick Penticoff, Marcia Franklin & Nina Moore – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Debates” – www.idahoptv.org/election 2002/index.cfm
