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Daily Newspaper
General Excellence – Daily Print
1st Times-News
2nd Post Register
3rd Idaho Statesman
General News Story – Daily Print
1st Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal – “Housing Dilemma”
2nd Margaret Carmel – Idaho Press – “Salt Lake City library offers a glimpse of what could be ahead for Boise”
3rd Ryan Collingwood – The Spokesman-Review – “Big drama in little Idaho: Former Harrison mayor, city councilman feud over Wi-Fi title”
Spot News Coverage – Daily Print
1st Rebecca Boone – The Associated Press – “Six minutes of strength”
2nd Tommy Simmons, Savannah Cardon – Idaho Press – “3-year-old dies following stabbing, neighbor offers details”
3rd Laurie Welch – Times-News – “Burley bombing: Police say suspicious vehicle spotted before bomb planted”
Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print
1st Tommy Simmons, George Prentice – Idaho Press – “Leaking roofs, abscessed teeth, little time outside: Idaho prisoners describe Texas facility”
2nd Ralph Bartholdt – Coeur d’Alene Press – “A Father’s fight”
3rd Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Idaho Youth Ranch in trouble and failing to help children, say former employees”
Serious Feature Report – Daily Print
1st Gretel Kauffman – Times-News – “Suicide rates in Idaho and the Mountain West are steadily rising”
2nd Rebecca Boone – The Associated Press – “Murdered in prison: The problem with cellmate pairings”
3rd Michael Katz – Idaho Statesman – “‘Saints on Earth’: Idaho couple has recovered the bodies of 113 people who couldn’t be found”
Light Feature Report – Daily Print
1st Bill Manny – Idaho Statesman – “How Spuddy Buddy and the Big Idaho Potato charmed Seattle”
2nd Mychel Matthews – Times-News – “Sixty years after her death, the legend of Twin Falls serial killer Lyda Southard lives on”
3rd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “It’s Beer Can Appreciation Day. This Idaho man has 11,000 cans”
Series – Daily Print
1st Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “Mental Health Series”
2nd Staff – Times-News – “Growing Up: Magic Valley’s Vision for the Future”
3rd Kevin Richert, Andrew Reed, Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Obstacles and Options”
Outdoor Feature – Daily Print
1st Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “Fish and Game commissioner hunts ‘family of baboons’ in Africa, faces calls to resign”
2nd William Brock – The Spokesman-Review – “Rapid Lessons”
3rd Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – “99 species and, yep, they’re still counting: This Boise Christmas tradition is for the birds”
Sports News Coverage – Daily Print
1st Jeff Papworth – Idaho State Journal – “Background checks for prospective Idaho high school coaches unreliable”
2nd Brandon Walton – Idaho Press – “Treasure Valley holds a monopoly on state basketball tournaments”
3rd Dave Southorn – Idaho Statesman – “Weird, sad, difficult, ‘WTF’: First Responder Bowl’s cancellation sends teams, fans reeling”
Sports Feature Story – Daily Print
1st Madison Guernsey – Idaho State Journal – “Sam Dowd overcomes homelessness”
2nd Brandon Walton – Idaho Press – “The first rule about Wrestle Club”
3rd Dave Southorn – Idaho Statesman – “What makes Leighton Vander Esch tick? Ask his sisters”
Sports Prep Story – Daily Print
1st Michael Lycklama – Idaho Statesman – “Born deaf and a goal scorer; Boise native is on track to play for national team”
2nd John Wustrow – Idaho Press – “Brothers Dan and Matt Holtry have teams on brink of history”
3rd Jeff Papworth – Idaho State Journal – “Soda Springs beats Ririe 56-46 to win 2A state championship”
General Column – Daily Print
1st Bill Manny – Idaho Statesman – “Column selection”
2nd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “Column selection”
3rd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Column selection”
Specialty Column – Daily Print
1st Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “Sports Columns”
2nd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Entertainment Columns”
3rd Rett Nelson – EastIdahoNews.com – “East Idaho Transportation”
Editorial – Daily Print
1st Bryan Clark – Post Register – “Post Register / Will Risch lead on Saudi Arabia?”
2nd Editorial Board – Idaho Statesman – “‘It’s God’s will.’ Should that belief ever excuse any form of child abuse or neglect?”
3rd Scott McIntosh – Idaho Press – “Can we afford to keep giving tax breaks?”
Opinion – Daily Print
1st Megan Hart – Idaho Statesman – “Lockdown drills and Lockdown lollipops”
2nd Bill Manny – Idaho Statesman – “We still let abusive college athletes quietly leave town. Shame on us”
3rd Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “I thought I knew how to work the American health care system. Then I got pregnant”
Headlines – Daily Print
1st Staff – Idaho Press – “Ball Hog”
2nd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman online headlines
3rd Staff – Idaho Press – “Scrubs in the Slammer”
Page Design – Daily Print
1st Bradley Guire – Idaho Press – “3 lanes and growing pains”
2nd Bradley Guire – Idaho Press – “Stibnite mine”
3rd Bradley Guire – Idaho Press – “Wrestle Club”
Graphics – Daily Print
1st Drew Nash – Times-News – “Educator’s Ethics”
2nd Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Liquor Sales by County”
3rd Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “EdTrends Book”
Arts / Entertainment Reporting – Daily Print
1st Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Boise’s big breweries face declining sales. Do you drink beer? Blame yourself”
2nd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “’It’s the Venice, CA, of Boise’: New Greenbelt market plans to open on fast-growing riverfront”
3rd Bowen West – Times-News – “To make a meat pie, you’ve got to slit a couple of throats: ‘Sweeney Todd’ premieres at Orpheum Theatre”
Political Reporting – Daily Print
1st Betsy Russell – Idaho Press – “Legislative panel on truck fees never met, so is offering no solutions”
2nd Nicole Blanchard – Idaho Statesman – “To some a rallying cry, to others a liability, ‘Blue Girl’ stickers find new meanings”
3rd Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News – “Lawmakers question Ybarra’s engagement with Legislature”
Elections Reporting – Daily Print
1st Clark Corbin, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Ybarra kicks off campaign with help from former co-worker accused of sexual harassment”
2nd Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “Jordan staffer left over campaign’s ‘detestable’ ties to independent tribal PAC”
3rd John O’Connell – Idaho State Journal – “Assessor candidate failed to file taxes”
Education Reporting– Daily Print
1st Julie Wootton-Greener – Times-News – “Schools grapple with the growth of special education”
2nd Nicole Foy – Idaho Press – “Migrant students find support in local schools”
3rd Clark Corbin – Idaho Education News – “Safety expert, educators express concerns over Ybarra security plan”
Business Reporting – Daily Print
1st Sven Berg – Idaho Statesman – “Want a liquor license in Boise? Better stack your cash — or settle in for a long wait”
2nd David Staats – Idaho Statesman – “How an executive’s hair dryer saved the memory chips — tales of Micron’s 40 years”
3rd B.J. Rains, Areena Arora – Idaho Press – “Managing the Madness”
Agriculture Reporting – Daily Print
1st Nicole Foy, Riley Bunch – Idaho Press – “Trade war hits Idaho dairies, cherries and beer”
2nd Nicole Foy – Idaho Press – “South Idaho migrant camp residents reflect on heritage”
3rd John Sowell – Idaho Statesman – “Beyond potatoes: Idaho crops now mean caviar, bullfrogs and yak meat”
Crime / Courts Reporting – Daily Print
1st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “She took the baby and left. He showed up with a machete and killed her”
2nd Katy Moeller, Cynthia Sewell – Idaho Statesman – “Mass stabbing suspect flew under the radar in Memphis. Then, he came to Boise”
3rd Emily Lowe, Tommy Simmons – Idaho Press – “Women are the fastest-growing demographic in Idaho’s prisons”
Religion Reporting – Daily Print
1st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “Father Faucher’s fall from grace: Once a respected priest, now he holds Mass in jail”
2nd Ruth Brown – Idaho Statesman – “After Oregon abuse, problem priest was sent to Boise. This was his next victim”
3rd Julie Wootton-Greener – Times-News- “’Times have changed’: How 5 of Twin Falls’ historic downtown churches are trying to adapt to a new era”
Environment Reporting – Daily Print
1st Bill Manny – Idaho Statesman – “US-placed cyanide device ignites – and a Pocatello family is changed forever”
2nd Bryan Clark – Post Register – “Teton Land Trust”
3rd Mychel Matthews – Times-News – “Rock Creek Canyon Recovery”
Health/Medical Reporting – Daily Print
1st Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “She went to the hospital for mental illness. She ended up charged with 2 felonies.”
2nd Gretel Kauffman – Times-News – “Rural doctor shortage problem persists, but solutions could be on the horizon”
3rd Audrey Dutton – Idaho Statesman – “He was flown to the hospital, then got the bill: $56,800 that insurance won’t cover”
Special Section- Daily Print
1st Sports Staff – Idaho Press – “Fall Football Preview”
2nd Staff – Idaho Statesman – “March 21; Business Insider”
3rd Staff – Idaho Press – “Cavalcade”
Rookie of the Year – Daily Print
TIE 1st Savannah Cardon – Idaho Press
Riley Bunch – Idaho Press
2nd Sean Whole – Times-News
3rd Madeleine Coles – Idaho State Journal
Weekly Newspaper
General Excellence – Weekly Print
1st Idaho Mountain Express
2nd Sandpoint Reader
3rd Teton Valley News
General News Story – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “‘this is North Fork’”
2nd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Library district addresses growth with creative solutions”
3rd Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “Residents seek a return to normal following Sharps Fire”
Spot News Coverage – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “One month after Parkland, students demand to be heard”
2nd Joshua Murdock, Greg Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Sharps Fire exceeds 50,000 acres”
3rd Peter Jensen, Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Fire ravages Warm Springs Lodge”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – Weekly Print
1st Joshua Murdock, Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Blaine County follows controversial immigration policy”
2nd Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “After 415K in investment, KIC plans major revamp”
3rd Ben Olson, Cameron Rasmusson – Sandpoint Reader – “Person of interest in racist CD distribution at SHS also investigated in Virginia for similar actions”
Serious Feature Report – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “’Everything I have is here”
2nd Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “Road deicing increases safety at a cost to car owners”
3rd George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Someone Else’s Christmas”
Light Feature Report – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Sorry, we’re (still) open’’
2nd Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “From wags to riches”
3rd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Deaf community faces language barriers in the housing market”
Series – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Recycling in Blaine County”
2nd Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley boaters tackle the great Blue Nile”
3rd Del Gray – Emmett Messenger-Index – “Fred Ashley Series”
Outdoor Feature – Weekly Print
1st Max Silverson – The Star-News – “One Person. 12 Dogs 237 Miles”
2nd Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley News – “Playing Hooky”
3rd Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Taking a Kid Fishing”
Sports News Coverage – Weekly Print
1st Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Suns seize command early”
2nd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Knight’s goal starts off team USA”
3rd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Chase Josey makes Olympic halfpipe final”
Sports Feature Story – Weekly Print
1st Julia Tellman – Teton Valley News – “Undaunted”
2nd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Cycling’s long road appeals to Sara Youmans”
3rd Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Back in the saddle, again”
Sports Prep Story
1st Alx Stevens – Kuna Melba News – “A Helmet Saved My Life”
2nd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “3 peaks, all in a day”
3rd Jeff Cordes – Idaho Mountain Express – “Cutthroat boys streak to state”
General Column – Weekly Print
1st Julia Tellman – Teton Valley News – “Restless Limbs”
2nd Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “Historical Reflections”
3rd Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “Breast Feeding, Roundup, and Insects”
Specialty Column – Weekly Print
1st Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley People”
2nd George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Screen”
3rd Mark Steele – Caribou County Sun – “I’d Rather Be Fishing”
Editorial – Weekly Print
1st Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “Let ’em rot”
2nd Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “You’re on your own”
3rd Pam Morris – Idaho Mountain Express – “The Secesh 29”
Headlines – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Dreamers, ‘deferred’; Buy hard: Willis sells Hailey home; Build it up, Buttercup? Neighbor says no”
2nd Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “Dog-diving competition to deliver king canine in Ketchum”
Page Design – Weekly Print
1st Tony Barriatua – Idaho Mountain Express – “Snow”
2nd Tony Barriatua – Idaho Mountain Express – “Arts”
3rd Erik Elison – Idaho Mountain Express – “John Kerry PDF”
Graphics – Weekly Print
1st Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wagon Days 2018”
2nd Kristen Kaiser – Idaho Mountain Express – “Alpine Championships”
Arts / Entertainment Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Joshua Murdock – Idaho Mountain Express – “Warren Miller’s free spirit defines annual film”
2nd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Children’s Museum of Idaho gets ready for its grand opening”
3rd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Treasure Valley Children’s Theater finds a new location”
Political Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Seth Ogilvie – Idaho Public Television – “She’s got a ticket to ride and everyone cares”
2nd Tony Evans – Idaho Mountain Express – “High-cost housing and low wages highlight ‘state of cities’ meeting”
3rd Julia Tellman – Teton Valley News – “Mind the Gap”
Election Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “Idaho candidates debate action on climate change”
2nd George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Paulette Jordan’s Historic Ride”
Education Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Idaho is last in pre-K participation”
2nd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Delay in new high school means another year of overcrowding”
3rd Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “Students, parents take issue with new grading policy at Rocky Mountain”
Business Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “With name tags and name drops, Allen & Co. takes over Sun Valley”
2nd Peter Jensen – Idaho Mountain Express – “Visit Sun Valley to roll out new branding”
3rd George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Labor Gains”
Agriculture Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Patty Bowen – The Meridian Press – “The last of the Meridian dairy farmers”
2nd Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “There’s something in all of this”
3rd Julia Tellman – Teton Valley News – “Living in laughter”
Crime / Courts Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Jeannette Boner – Teton Valley News – “Felony rape pled to lesser charge”
2nd Greg Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “’Catch me if you can’ fraud case”
3rd Harrison Berry – Boise Weekly – “The Bicycle Thief”
Religion Reporting – Weekly Print
1st George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “Grains of Sand”
2nd Joshua Murdock – Idaho Mountain Express – “Valley faithful carry holidays’ goodwill all year”
3rd Devon Downey – Idaho Public Television – “ Idaho Reports Blogs – Now Hiring, Atheists need not apply”
Environment Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Greg Moore – Idaho Mountain Express – “Wolf killed by Wildlife Services in September”
2nd George Prentice – Boise Weekly – “The Paper Chase”
3rd Sharon Fisher – Idaho Business Review – “From cow manure to natural gas”
Health/Medical Reporting – Weekly Print
1st Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Idahoans may vote to expand Medicaid. But will skeptical lawmakers go along?”
2nd Mark Dee – Idaho Mountain Express – “Schools scramble to battle vaping”
Special Section – Weekly Print
1st Staff – Teton Valley News – “Voter’s Guide”
2nd Kim Burgess – Idaho Business Review – “2018 Travelog”
3rd Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “Sun Valley Film Festival 2018”
Rookie of the Year – Weekly Print
1st Alejandra Buitrago – Idaho Mountain Express
2nd Patty Bowen – Meridian Press
Periodical
General Excellence – Periodical
1st Staff – University of Idaho – Blot Magazine – “October 2018 Issue”
2nd Kate Hull, Sage Hibberd – Teton Magazine – “Summer 2018 Issue”
Periodical Writing – Serious Feature
1st Patti Murphy – Territory Boise Magazine – “A Cinderella Story of Land Restoration – Hyatt Hidden Lakes Makes a Comeback”
2nd Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal – “Lava Hot Springs Housing”
3rd Patti Murphy – Territory Boise Magazine – “On a Wing and a Prayer – Ruth Melichar Bird Center Offering Second Chance to Boise’s Winged Wildlife”
Periodical Writing – Light Feature
1st Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal – “Passion for Bees”
2nd Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “Could Connor Williams be the next Aaron Paul? He’s already won three best actor awards”
3rd Olivia Heersink – University of Idaho Blot Magazine – “Nature’s Balancing Act”
Periodical Cover
1st Staff – University of Idaho Blot Magazine – “October 2018 Issue”
2nd Staff – Idaho Statesman Treasure Magazine – “Summer 2018 Issue”
3rd Danae Lenz – Idaho State Journal – “Biz Journal May Cover”
Television
General Excellence – TV
Division A
1st KTVB
2nd KIVI
3rd KBOI 2
Best Morning News Program- TV
Division A
1st Karly Craig – KTVB – “KTVB Morning News: Hilary Wins Gold”
2nd Bryan Levin, Deni Hawkins, Nicole di Donato, Ryan Hawes – KBOI 2 – “School Threat Cancels Classes”
3rd Lisa Chavez – KTVB – “KTVB Morning News: Multiple Stabbings and Officer Shot”
Best Evening News Program – TV
Division A
1st Ellen Mattila – KTVB – “KTVB News at 10: Vander Esch Drafted”
2nd Travis Drake – KIVI – “KIVI News at 10: 2 July 2018”
3rd Lisa Chavez – KTVB – “KTVB News at 5: Multiple Stabbings”
General News Report – TV
Division A
1st Xanti Alcelay, Morgan Boydston – KTVB – “Billionaires Land Block”
2nd Abigail Taylor, Nick Ridgeway – KBOI 2 – “Meridian Mom Pleads for Crosswalk”
3rd Joe Parris, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “School Walkout”
Division B
1st Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Buried Alive: Surviving an Avalanche”
2nd Garrett Hottle – KMVT – “Holiday Fuel Ups”
3rd Kelsey Souto – KMVT – “Navigating Traffic Stops”
Spot News Report – TV
Division A
1st Joe Parris, Logan Schenk – KTVB – “Goats Take Over”
2nd Joe Parris, Shirah Matsuzawa, Mike di Donato, Paul Boehlke, Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Cartwright Fire”
3rd Alexis Goree, Chase Duckworth – KBOI 2 – “Boise Mass Stabbing”
Division B
1st Michael Collett, Janelle Guerrero Miguel, Misty Inglet – NPG of Idaho – “Grassy Ridge Fire Evacuations”
2nd Todd Kunz, Michael Collett – NPG of Idaho – “Bingham Deputy Down”
Best Live Shot – TV
Division A
1st Joe Parris, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Simplot Fire Live Shot”
Division B
1st Kaitlin Miklos – NPG of Idaho – “Fair Food Frenzy”
2nd Michael Collett – Local News 8 – “Small Town Evacuation”
3rd Kaitlin Miklos –NPG of Idaho – “Desert Eagles Shoot for Food Bank”
Watchdog/ Investigative Report – TV
Division A
1st Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Mackey / Custer county Law Enforcement”
2nd Morgan Boydston, Mary Kinzle – KTVB – “Pedestrians in Construction”
3rd Seth Ogilvie, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Bail Reform”
Division B
1st Kaitlin Miklos – NPG of Idaho – “Digging Into Hospital Costs”
Serious Feature Report – TV
Division A
1st Xanti Alcelay, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “No Longer Unknown”
2nd Roland Steadham – KBOI 2 – “Blind Kayakers”
3rd Maggie O’Mara, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “After Paralysis”
Division B
1st Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “What’s in the River?”
2nd Katie Keleher – Local News 8 – “Victim of Transgender Inmate Speaks Out”
3rd Katie Keleher – Local News 8 – “Saying Goodbye to a City’s Finest”
Light Feature Report – TV
Division A
1st Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Pool Player”
2nd Maggie O’Mara, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “The Blessing Bike”
3rd Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Idaho Candy Company Prepares for Busy Holiday Season”
Division B
1st Natalia Hepworth – EastIdahoNews.com – “Fort Henry Rendezvous”
2nd Cristle Jose – KMVT – “Firefighters Compete, Children Win”
3rd Kaitlin Miklos – NPG of Idaho – “Sports Director Takes Big Water Break”
Sports News Story – TV
Division A
1st Will Hall, Tyson White – KTVB – “A Week in a Coach’s Life”
2nd Mark Johnson, Mike di Donato – KTVB – “Jerry Kramer Hall of Fame”
3rd Jay Tust, Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Chase Josey on Mt. Baldy”
Division B
1st Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “One of the Guys”
2nd Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Reaching For State”
3rd Andrea Urban – Local News 8 – “Snake River Football Player and Hawk Trainer”
Sportscast – TV
Division A
1st Jay Tust – KTVB – “Jay Tust Sportscast”
2nd Will Hall – KTVB – “Will Hall Sportscast”
Division B
1st Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Brittany’s Gonzaga Coverage”
2nd Dylan Carder – Local News 8 – “Sports Line Segment”
Weathercast – TV
Division A
1st Bri Eggers – KTVB – “Bri’s Weathercast”
2nd Rachel Garceau – KIVI – “Weathercast”
3rd Sarah Jacobsen, Nick Ridgeway – KBOI 2 – “Live Weather at Boise Goathead Fest”
Division B
1st Garrett Hottle – KMVT – “Scattered Showers”
2nd Brian Neudorff – KMVT – “Weathercast 12/11/2018”
3rd Cristle Jose – KMVT – “Weathercast”
Outdoor / Environment Report – TV
Division A
1st Joan Cartan-Hansen, Jay Krajic, Troy Shreve, Bruce Reichert, Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Jobs without Walls”
2nd Seth Ogilvie, Jay Krajic, Troy Shreve, Bruce Reichert, Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Hops & Barley”
3rd Tami Tremblay, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Bambi”
Division B
1st Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Where Have All the Bees Gone?”
2nd Katie Keleher – Local News 8 – “Restoration Continuing in Teton County”
Arts / Entertainment Report – TV
1st Jay Hildebrandt – NPG of Idaho – “Rexburg Children’s Choir”
2nd Karen Lehr – KIVI – “Boise Teen Shares Love of Music with Adults with Disabilities”
3rd Ricardo Coronado – KMVT – “Folk Festival”
Consumer Report – TV
1st Brent Hunsaker, Clyn Richards – KBOI 2 – “Recycling Revolution”
2nd Jillian Garrigues, A.J. Howard – KIVI – “Made in Idaho: Jete Bar”
3rd Tami Tremblay, Troy Colson – KTVB – “Toxic Mattresses”
EDUCATION REPORTING– TV
Division A
1st Jillian Garrigues, Matt Bowlin – KIVI – “The Science of Snow: Bogus Basin SnowSchool”
2nd Lauren Clark – KBOI 2 – “Bullying Hard on Students in Rural Areas”
3rd Michelle Edmonds, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Making the Grade 60% Goal”
Division B
1st Cristle Jose – KMVT – “Special Sandbox for Special Ed”
2nd Cristle Jose – KMVT – “Co-Teaching a Success”
3rd Ricardo Coronado – KMVT – “Inspiring Idaho’s Youth”
Election Reporting
– TV
Division A
1st Doug Petcash, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Brad Little Profile”
2nd Seth Ogilvie, Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Proposition 1, Horse Racing”
3rd Joe Parris, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Verify: Fracking”
Division B
1st Brittany Cooper – KMVT – “Knowing Your Precinct”
2nd Mike Price – EastIdahoNews.com – “One-on-One With Lt. Governor Candidates”
Health / Medical Report – TV
Division A
1st Jillian Garrigues, Matt Bowlin – KIVI – “Linda and Eleanor”
2nd Kim Fields, Tyson White – KTVB – “Too Many Pills”
3rd Karen Lehr, Doug Lock-Smith – KIVI – “Nampa Man Quits Opioids by Using Acupuncture”
Division B
1st Jay Hildebrandt – NPG of Idaho – “Stem Cell Success”
Crime / Court Report – TV
Division A
1st Alexis Goree, Chase Duckworth – KBOI 2 – “Walking Away from Domestic Violence”
2nd Abigail Taylor – KBOI 2 – “The Critical Relationship between Dispatchers and Police”
Division B
1st Natalia Hepworth – EastIdahoNews.com – “A Church is vandalized”
Government / Political – TV
Division A
1st Morgan Boydston, Logan Schenk, Mary Kinzle – KTVB – “Paulette Jordan Radio Reaction”
2nd Dee Sarton, Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Ali Becomes a Citizen”
Series – TV
1st Brian Holmes, Mike di Donato, Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Exploring Idaho”
2nd Melissa Davlin, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Outdated Government Facilities Straining”
3rd Joe Parris, Tyson White – KTVB – “Dogs with Jobs”
Public Affairs Program –TV – Studio
1st Melissa Davlin, Seth Ogilvie, Devon Downey, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: School Safety”
2nd Melissa Davlin, Seth Ogilvie, Devon Downey, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Not Quite the End”
3rd Marcia Franklin, Bill Krumm, Aaron Kunz, Andy Lawless, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Dialogue: Author Anna Quindlen”
Public Affairs Program – TV – Field
1st Kris Millgate, Jay Krajic, Joan Cartan-Hansen, Bruce Reichert, Chuck Cathcart – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Restoring Rivers”
2nd Bruce Reichert, Sauni Symonds, Pat Metzler, Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: 35th Anniversary Celebration”
3rd CBS 2 News Team – KBOI 2 – “Idaho Governor’s Debate”
Documentary – TV
1st Karen Lehr, J Bates – KIVI – “Finding Hope”
2nd Melissa Davlin, Bill Krumm – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Forgotten Neighbors”
3rd Bruce Reichert, Sauni Symonds, Pat Metzler, Jay Krajic, Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Land of the Lost River Range”
Sports Program – TV
1st Jay Tust, Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Road to South Korea”
2nd Jay Tust, Will Hall, Xanti Alcelay, KTVB – “BSU Gameday Roundup”
3rd Dylan Carder, Andrea Urban – Local News 8 – “Sports Line”
Television Writing – TV – single story
1st Seth Ogilvie – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Reports: Redistricting”
2nd Brian Holmes – KTVB – “Networking with Neighbors”
3rd Lauren Clark – KBOI 2 – “Canyon County Dump: Best in the Country”
TELEVISION WRITING – TV – Program Length
1st Joan Cartan-Hansen – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek: Kingdoms of Life, Sort Of”
2nd Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: Forgotten Neighbors”
3rd Marcia Franklin – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Experience: We Sagebrush Folks: Annie Pike Greenwood”
Videography – TV – Segment
1st Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Air Barn”
2nd Bill Krumm – KTVB – “Thankful for Family Photos”
3rd Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Idaho Life: North End Rodent Den – Mossy the Squirrel”
Videography – TV – Program Length
1st Jay Krajic, Chuck Cathcart, Pat Metzler, Aaron Kunz – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Jobs without Walls”
2nd Xanti Alcelay – KTVB – “Road to South Korea”
Video Essay – TV
1st Sauni Symonds – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Journal of a Marathon Mountaineer”
2nd Lauren Clark – KBOI 2 – “Veteran’s Day”
3rd Paul Boehlke – KTVB – “Polar Bear Plunge”
Best TV Graphics
1st Cassandra Groll – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek”
2nd Haley Kramer – KBOI 2 – “App Dangers”
Best TV Sports Graphics
1st Jay Tust, Shayne Woodland – KTVB – “BSU Uniform Rules”
Rookie of the year – TV
1st Jessica Taylor – KIVI
2nd McKenna King – KIVI
3rd Rachel Fabbi – KMVT
Audio
General Excellence – Audio
1st Frankie Barnhill – Boise State Public Radio – “Wanna Know Idaho (podcast): What’s In the Fire Retardant That’s Dropped On Idaho Wildfires?”
2nd Lacey Daley – Boise State Public Radio – “You Know the Place (podcast)”
3rd Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – “Legislative Breakdown (podcast)”
General News Report – Audio
1st Amanda Peacher – Boise State Public Radio – “Trauma Piles On For Refugees in the Wake of Boise Stabbings, Family Separation”
2nd James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “3-Year-Old Victim in Boise Stabbing Dies; Suspect Now Faces Murder Charge”
3rd Rachel Wynder – KBYI / BYU-Idaho – “Cybersecurity”
Election Report – Audio
1st Amanda Peacher – Boise State Public Radio – “As Idaho And Utah Vote On Medicaid This Fall, Patient Health Options Hang In The Balance”
2nd Matt Guilhem – Boise State Public Radio – “In ‘Year of the Woman,’ Idaho Will Have First Female Lt. Governor after November Elections”
3rd James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “Brad Little Hopes to Chart a Pragmatic Course for Idaho as Governor”
Spot News Report – Audio
1st James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “Former Idaho Lawmaker Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Girls”
2nd Matt Guilhem – Boise State Public Radio – “Safety ‘A Moot Point’ As Idaho Senate Votes Down Bill To Curb Cellphone Use While Driving”
3rd Bryanna Willis – KBYI / BYU-Idaho – “Students in Hurricane Florence”
Watchdog / Investigative Report – Audio
1st James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “Some Struggle, Others Flee, As Healthcare Gap Persists In Idaho”
Serious Feature Report – Audio
1st Matt Guilhem – Boise State Public Radio – “Idaho’s Attempt to Skirt Affordable Care Act Rules Swatted Down By Feds”
2nd Heath Druzin – Boise State Public Radio – “Gun Rights Groups Pressure Legislators to Expand Stand Your Ground Rules”
3rd Rachel Wynder – KBYI / BYU-Idaho – “Technology in Cars”
Light Feature Report – Audio
1st James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “How Did Idaho’s Capital Move From Lewiston to Boise?”
2nd Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – “As Used Bookstores in Idaho Close, Library Friends Take up The Slack”
3rd Matt Guilhem – Boise State Public Radio – “Architectural Bliss: Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Idaho Building”
Interview – Audio
1st Gemma Gaudette, Samantha Wright, Rich Copeland – Boise State Public Radio – “Author Kelly Sundberg Talks About Escaping Abuse”
2nd Samantha Wright – Boise State Public Radio – “Idaho Matters Goes To Prison: From Cats to Inmate Emotions”
3rd Bryanna Willis – KBYI / BYU-Idaho – “The Science behind Bigfoot”
News Talk Show
1ST Samantha Wright, Gemma Gaudette, Rich Copeland – Boise State Public Radio – “Idaho Matters: Boise Mass Stabbing Attack”
2nd Ian McGrady – The McGrady Group Podcast – “Idaho Matters: Boise Mass Stabbing Attack”
Sports Talk Show
1st Jay Tust, Dave Southorn – KTVB – “The 208. Sports. Stats. Stories.”
2nd B.J. Rains – Idaho Press – “Bronco Legends”
3rd Sean Whooley – Times-News – “Magic Valley Sports”
Sports News Report
1st B.J. Rains, John Wustrow – Idaho Press – “Bronco Report”
2nd Frankie Barnhill – Boise State Public Radio – “X Games Qualifier Swells Downtown Boise with Weekend Competition”
Public Affairs Program – Audio
1st Leigh Cooper – University of Idaho – “The Vandal Theory: Episode 1”
2nd Erik Jones, Andrew Fisher – Boise State Public Radio – “I Used to Listen to KBSU: An Origin Story”
Use of Sound – Audio
1st Matt Guilhem – Boise State Public Radio – “On First Visit to Idaho, B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Madras Maiden’ Soars”
2nd Frankie Barnhill – Boise State Public Radio – “Boise’s New Recycling Program Asks Consumers to Help Solve a Global Problem”
3rd Amanda Peacher – Boise State Public Radio – “With Few Protections in Place, Farmland Is Gobbled Up By Subdivisions”
Public Relations
Editorial Writing – PR
1st Brian Keenan – University of Idaho – “President Chuck Staben Guest Columns”
Opinion Writing – PR
1st John Curtis – Fahlgren Mortine – “Idaho Foodbank Opinion”
2nd Shea Andersen – Fahlgren Mortine – “Trust-Based Marketing Opinion”
3rd Shea Andersen – Fahlgren Mortine – “Boise Tourism Opinion”
News Releases – PR
1st Natalie Hickman, Sophie Sestero – Fahlgren Mortine – “Idaho Wine Commission Fall Harvest Release”
2nd Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – “ICOM News Releases”
3rd John Curtis – Fahlgren Mortine – “Idaho Foodbank Fry Day Events Release”
Feature Writing – PR
1st Michelle Bartlome – St. Luke’s Health System – “For one St. Luke’s employee and patient, difficult decisions and clarity about life and faith”
2nd Leigh Cooper –University of Idaho – “Wildfires in the West”
3rd Kate Keenan – University of Idaho – “First-Gen Architecture Student Sets Sights on Affordable Housing”
Annual Report – PR
1st Brian Keenan – University of Idaho – “Idaho Impact: University of Idaho Annual Report”
2nd Christine Campbell-Davis, Mike Schroeder – Women’s and Children’s Alliance – “Seeds of Hope”
3rd Staff – Idaho Housing and Finance Association – “2018 Community Report”
Newsletter – External – PR
1st Shea Andersen – Fahlgren Mortine – “Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau November 2018 Newsletter”
2nd John Curtis – Fahlgren Mortine – “The Idaho Foodbank Food for Thought Newsletter”
3rd Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – “ICOMmunication”
Special Purpose Publication – PR
1st Staff – Idaho Housing and Finance Association – “Helping Idaho’s Homeless”
2nd Stephanie Dillon – Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine – “ICOM Recruiting Booklet”
3rd Bill Kotowski, Jared Tuttle – Idaho Transportation Department – “Kids Calendar”
Media Campaign – PR
1st Leigh Cooper, Brad Gary, Sara Zaske – University of Idaho – “Climate Change”
2nd Sandy McBride, Jim Hadley, Greg Likins, Cassy Rider – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho: Land of the Lost River”
3rd Shea Andersen, Sophie Sestero – Fahlgren Mortine – “Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau New York Media Mission”
Media KIT – PR
1st Anita Kissee – St. Luke’s Health System – “St. Luke’s Virtual Care Center Grand Opening”
2nd Nicole Bare, Mark Breske – Strategies 360 – “Idaho State Museum Here We Are Campaign”
3rd Sandy McBride, Jim Hadley, Greg Likins, Jenifer Johnson, Shane Chariton – Idaho Public Television – “Imagine the Possibilities, Idaho Public Television”
Brand Management – PR
1st John Curtis – Fahlgren Mortine – “One Up Brand Management”
Public Service Campaign – PR
1st Nicole Bare, Brian Cronin, Todd Dvorak, Mark Breske – Strategies 360 – “Idaho State Museum Here We Are Campaign”
2nd Bill Kotowski – Idaho Transportation Department – “Shift Engaged Driving”
3rd John Curtis – Fahlgren Mortine – “A Chef’s Affaire PSA Video”
Student
General Excellence – Student
1st Boise State University – The Arbiter
2nd University of Idaho – Argonaut
General News Story – Student
1st Kaya Nardi-Sedimayer – North Idaho College – The Sentinel – “Nationwide Protest Hits Home”
2nd Jordan Erb – Boise State University- Student Media – “Students affected by health care gap could see a change”
3rd Ximena Bustillo – Boise State University- Student Media – “Boise State students grapple with the damages of Typhoon Yutu”
Page Design – Student
1st Maddie Ceglecki – Boise State University – The Arbiter – “Selection of 3”
2nd Staff – University of Idaho – Argonaut – “Selection of 3”
3rd Isabel Sarhad – Boise State University – The Arbiter – “Selection of 3”
Column Writing – Student
1st Logan Potter – Boise State University- Student Media – “Just a thought”
2nd Jonah Baker – University of Idaho Argonaut – “Selection of 3: So Long and Thanks for All the Fish; What Checks and Balances? More than another Incident”
Review – Student
1st No award
2nd Max Rothenberg – University of Idaho Argonaut – “Selection of 3: Fantastic failure; Running back for more; A second homecoming”
Watchdog / Investigative – Student
1st Jordan Erb – Boise State University- Student Media – “A look into Boise State’s graduation gap”
2nd Ellamae Burnell, Kyle Pfannenstiel –University of Idaho Argonaut – “UI Greek members danced naked, records show”
Serious Feature – Student
1st Jordan Erb, Taylor Munson – Boise State University – Student Media – “Rethinking consent and communication”
2nd Logan Potter – Boise State University – Student Media – “Seeking identity in a diversity crisis”
3rd Ximena Bustillo – Boise State University – Student Media – “Boise State communities work together to address student suicides”
Light Feature – Student
1st Blake Simony – Boise State University- Student Media – “Boise State has an interior designer?”
2nd Jordan Wilson – University of Idaho KUOI FM – “A place to call home”
3rd Olivia Heersink – University of Idaho Argonaut – “An 11-year-old welcome”
Editorial – Student
1st Zach Hill – Boise State University- Student Media – “Bitcoin is killing the environment”
2nd Logan Potter – Boise State University- Student Media – “How not to be offensive on Halloween night”
Sports News Report – Student
1st Autum Robertson – Boise State University- Student Media – “Running through adversity”
2nd Delaney Brassil – Boise State University- Student Media – “Meet Boise State’s new head coaches”
3rd Delaney Brassil – Boise State University- Student Media – “Creating the Bronco game day atmosphere”
Photography – Student
1st Leslie Kiebert – University of Idaho Argonaut – “Selection of 3”
2nd Taylor Humby – Boise State University- Student Media- “Selection of 3”
3rd Bailey Nellesen – Boise State University- Student Media- “Selection of 3”
Graphics – Student
1st Wyatt Wurtenberger – Boise State University- The Arbiter – “Wurtenberger Graphics”
2nd Maddie Ceglecki – Boise State University – The Arbiter – “Ceglecki Graphics”
3rd Isabel Sarhad – Boise State University- Student Media – “Sarhad Graphics”
Student TV or Audio– General News Report – Student
1st Kali Nelson – University of Idaho KUOI FM – “Rob Spear ASUI hearing”
2nd Faith Evans – University of Idaho KUOI FM – “Cold case unit documentary”
Online/Web Division
Best Blog
1st Melanie Flake – Idaho Education News – “A Mom’s Blog”
2nd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Words & Deeds”
3rd Jessica Mullins – KTVB – “The Scott Slant”
Best Online- Only Video – News Story
1st Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “Middleton High School student council makes wishes come true”
2nd Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “Surviving a Spear”
3rd Axel Quartarone – KBOI 2 – “An Inside Look at the Idaho Horse Rescue”
Best Online- Only Video – Feature Story
1st Kelsey Grey – Idaho Statesman – “Riggins, Idaho to America’s Team: Leighton Vander Esch reflects on his journey to the NFL”
2nd Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “A True Love Story”
3rd Jerry Manter – KBOI 2 – “Hike from Boise to Redfish Lake”
Best Online-Only Video Program – Public Affairs
1st Joan Cartan-Hansen, Chuck Cathcart, Jay Krajic, Hank Nystrom, Tammy Scardino – Idaho Public Television – “Idaho Science Journal: Disappearing Farm Lands, Part 1 & 2”
2nd Jessica Mullins, Lisa Chavez, Joe Parris – KTVB – “LIVE State-by-state: Why is Idaho’s governor race getting so much national attention?”
3rd Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com – “A Mother’s Deadly Mistake”
Best Online- Only Video Program – General
1st Jay Tust, Will Hall, Lisa Chavez, Jessica Mullins, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “Bronco Roundup Gameday Show digital-only editions”
2nd Bill Manny, Andy Lawless, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Beyond Civility”
3rd Joan Cartan-Hansen, Al Hagenlock, Cassandra Groll, Jenessa Carson – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek: The Brain: What’s Inside Your Head”
Best Website Graphics
1st Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Obstacles and Options”
2nd Jon Sisk – Idaho Education News – “Inspire Idaho”
Best Multimedia Reporting
1st James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “Our Changing Idaho: What Lessons Boise Can Learn From Growth Across the Country”
2nd Drew Nash – Times-News – “Inside the Frame”
3rd Jennifer Swindell, Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Idaho’s 60 Percent Goal”
Best Audience Engagement
1st Bruce Reichert – Idaho Public Television – “Outdoor Idaho Facebook Page”
2nd Staff – Idaho Statesman – “Curious Idaho”
3rd Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Townhall discussion focuses on pathways after high school”
Best Use of Social Media
1st Don Day – Boise Dev – “BoiseDev community”
2nd Christine Campbell-Davis – Women’s and Children’s Alliance – “WCA Social Media Pages”
3rd Anita Kissee – St. Luke’s Health System – “A Surprise of Vice Presidential Proportion”
Website – General Excellence – Daily
1st Staff – Idaho Press – www.idahopress.com
2nd Staff – Idaho Statesman – www.idahostatesman.com
3rd Staff – Times-News – www.magicvalley.com
Website – Special Purpose – Daily
1st Staff – Idaho Press – “Elections, 2018”
2nd Sports Staff – Idaho Press – “Blue Turf Sports”
Website – General Excellence – Weekly
1st Gregory Foley – Idaho Mountain Express – “https://www.mtexpress.com”
Website – General Excellence –Online
1st Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – “Idaho Ed News”
2nd Don Day – Boise Dev – “BoiseDev |Local. Independent. Original”
3rd Nate Eaton, Nate Sunderland, Rett Nelson, Natalia Hepworth, Mike Price – EastIdahoNews.com – “www.eastidahonews.com”
Website – Special Purpose –Online
1st Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho ED Trends”
2nd Pauline Davis, Jared Tuttle, Reed Hollinshead – Idaho Transportation Department – “Historical Photo Library”
Website – General Excellence – TV
1st J Bates – KIVI – “kivitv.com”
2nd Jerry Manter, Kristen McPeek, Axel Quartarone – KBOI 2 – “IdahoNews.com”
3rd Jessica Mullins – KTVB – “KTVB.com”
Website – Special Purpose – TV
1st Stephanie Dickey, Cassy Rider, Joan Cartan-Hansen, Janna DeLange – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek”
Website – Special Purpose – PR
1st Rosemary Curtin, Kate Reed, Amy Schroeder, Jake Melder, Joe Rice – RBCI – “ITD Projects”
Website – General Excellence – Student
1st Ximena Bustillo, Arbiter Staff – Boise State University – Student Media – “arbiteronline.com”
Photography
Spot News Photography
1st Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Ladder Smoke”
2nd Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Cindy Wilson celebrates her primary victory”
3rd William Cook – Idaho Mountain Express – “Fish Get a Health Checkup”
Feature Photography – Light
1st Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Aerial Acrobat”
2nd Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Grad Walk”
3rd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Abe Lincoln shows up at GOP election night”
Feature Photography – Serious
1st Drew Nash – Times-News – “Rising Stars Therapeutic Riding Center”
2nd Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Training Burn”
3rd Andrew Reed – Idaho Education News – “Rep. Maxine Bell Retires”
General News Photography
1st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Priest Faces Pornography Charges”
2nd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “March for Our Lives”
3rd Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Refugee Transportation”
Sports News Photography
1st Drew Nash – Times-News – “Boys Soccer – Bliss vs. Timberlake”
2nd Pat Sutphin – Times-News – “Bloody Boxer”
3rd Chris Bronson – Idaho Press – “Shirt-Tail Tackle”
Photo Essay
1st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Not Your Average Cat Lady”
2nd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Stabbing at Wylie Lane Apartments”
3rd Drew Nash – Times-News – “Life in the Fastlane”
Photo Package
1st Brian Myrick – Idaho Press – “Stabbing Vigil”
2nd Drew Nash – Times-News – “Treefort 2018”
3rd James Dawson – Boise State Public Radio – “Boise Stabbing Vigil”
News Portrait Photography
1st Joshua Murdock – Idaho Mountain Express – “Mark Inouye Portrait”
2nd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman – “Hiroshima Witness”
3rd Chris Bronson – Idaho Press – “Inside the Helmet”
Food Photography
1st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Bun bo Hue”
2nd Kristen McPeek – KBOI 2 – “Russian Food Festival”
3rd Drew Nash – Times-News – “Von Scheidt’s takes cooking into their own hands”
All Media Categories
First Amendment Award
1st Devin Bodkin, Randy Schrader, Jennifer Swindell – Idaho Education News – “Sugar-Salem self-corrects superintendent hire after complaint”
2nd Nate Eaton – EastIdahoNews.com– “Transparency – Even When it’s ‘Troublesome’”
3rd Clark Corbin, Randy Schrader, Jennifer Swindell, Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “New Plymouth admits open meeting violation”
Reporter of the Year – Broadcast
1st Melissa Davlin – Idaho Public Television
2nd Seth Ogilvie – Idaho Public Television
3rd Karen Lehr – KIVI
Reporter of the Year – Print
1st Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman
2nd Nicole Foy – Idaho Press
3rd Devin Bodkin – Idaho Education News
Photographer of the Year – Broadcast
1st Jay Krajic – Idaho Public Television
2nd Xanti Alcelay – KTVB
3rd Paul Boehlke – KTVB
Photographer the Year –Publication
1st Pete Caster – Lewiston Tribune
2nd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman
3rd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman
Best Use of Drone
1st Xanti Alcelay, Mike di Donato, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “Exploring Idaho”
2nd Xanti Alcelay, Morgan Boydston, Gary Salzman – KTVB – “Billionaire’s Land Block”
3rd Dave Barrington – Local News 8 – “Pratt Cattle Drive”
Media Innovation Award
1st Joan Cartan-Hansen, Troy Shreve – Idaho Public Television – “Science Trek 360°: Volcanoes: Craters of the Moon Tour”
2nd Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho EdTrends”
3rd Xanti Alcelay, Brian Holmes – KTVB – “KTVB: 360”
Special Coverage
1st Kevin Richert – Idaho Education News – “Obstacles and Options”
2nd Staff – Idaho Statesman – “University of Idaho botched sex assault complaint coverage”
3rd Jennifer Swindell, Randy Schrader – Idaho Education News – “Idaho EdTrends Book”
Pinnacle Award
The highest number of winning entries – Best of 2018 Annual Awards
Daily – Idaho Statesman
Weekly – Idaho Mountain Express
Television – Division A – KTVB
Television – Division B – NPG of Idaho / Local News 8