Daily Newspaper

General Excellence – Daily Print

1^st The Spokesman-Review

2^nd Idaho Statesman

3^rd Idaho State Journal

General News Story – Daily Print 

1^st Kathleen Kreller – Idaho Statesman – “State failed Robert despite red flags”

2^nd Alison Boggs – The Spokesman-Review – “Dying to Live at Home”

3^rd Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Wide, wide loads opposed”

Spot News Coverage – Daily Print

1^st Kathleen Kreller –Idaho Statesman – “Bowe Bergdahl ‘has not been forgotten’”

2^nd Patrick Orr –Idaho Statesman – “Landscaping saves homes from fire”

3^rd Bradley Guire – Times-News – “From a spark, devastation”

Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print 

1^st Betsy Z. Russell – The Spokesman Review – “Rep. Phil Hart – Continuing Coverage”

2^nd Cynthia Sewell –Idaho Statesman – “Big spending amid cuts”

3^rd Cynthia Sewell –Idaho Statesman – “A cost cutter of a kingdom builder”

Honorable Mention

John O’Connell – Idaho State Journal – “At What Cost?”

Serious Feature Report – Daily Print

1^st Alison Boggs – Spokesman-Review – “Coming to grips”

2^nd Tim Woodward – Idaho Statesman – “Where Old and New West Meet”
3^rd Melissa Davlin – Times-News – “Autism after 18”

Honorable Mention

Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “Grand ambitions in business, charity”

Light Feature REPORT – Daily Print

1^st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “The man with the plan:  Coach Pete”

2^nd Kristin Rodine – Idaho Statesman – “Small town big on character”

3^rd Ariel Hansen – Times-News – “Piecing together a community”  

Series   – Daily Print

1^st Becky Kramer, Jim Kershner, Rich Landers – The Spokesman-Review – “Flame and Ruin: The Fires of 1910”

2^nd Joe Jaszewski, Darin Oswald, Katherine Jones, Chris Butler, Shawn Raecke and Tim Woodward – Idaho Statesman – “City of Keys: Music in Boise” 

3^rd TIE

Nate Poppino – Times-News – “Strain of Survival”

Melissa Davlin, Ashley Smith – Times-News – “Faces of the 116^th”
Staff – Idaho State Journal – “The Tribes: History, Culture, and Legacy”

Outdoor Feature – Daily Print

1^st Roger Phillips – Idaho Statesman – “The White Stuff”

2^nd Bill Schaefer – Idaho State Journal – “Nature’s Engineer” 

3^rd Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “When do you stop looking?”

Sports News Coverage – Daily Print

1^st Dan Angell –Idaho State Journal – “Teams tackle history”

2^nd Nick Jezierny – Idaho Statesman – “Dead-End Job?”

3^rd Chadd Cripe – Idaho Statesman – “BSU sets itself up for BCS title run”

Honorable Mention

Rachel Roberts – Idaho Statesman – “Conquest Complete”

Sports Feature Story – Daily Print

1^st Bruce Mason – Idaho Press-Tribune – “A touching journey for BK coach Leslie”

2^nd Jay Heater – Idaho State Journal – “May had his Faith”

3^rd Mike Christensen – Times-News – “At Full Speed”

General Column – Daily Print

1^st Michael O’Donnell – Idaho State Journal – “Thanksgiving; Pole Shows; Old Glory”

2^nd Eniko Jordan – Idaho State Journal – “Mary; Wild and Sweet; Ant death spiral”

3^rd Martin Hackworth – Idaho State Journal – “Crazy preacher; Advice; Words mean something”

Specialty Column – Daily Print

1^st Jay Heater – Idaho State Journal – “Anger and apathy; Rockland; Heart not measured”

2^nd Tom Fox – Idaho Press-Tribune- “Getting; Charlie Brown; Record Day”

3^rd Kevin Richert – Idaho Statesman – “Tough Minnick attack ads; Otter writes; Ethical misadventures”

Honorable Mention

Michael Christensen –Times-News – “CSI basketball column”

Editorial – Daily Print

1^st Kevin Richert – Idaho Statesman

2^nd Marty Trillhaase – The Lewiston-Tribune

3^rd Steven Crump –Times-News

Headlines – Daily Print

1^st Staff – Idaho Statesman – “RV there yet?; A heli of a good time; Streetcar derailed, but Bieter stays on track; BPD to officers: Dnt txt n drv; Fish & Chips”

2^nd Chris Langrill – Idaho Statesman – “Monumental; Bronco $tadium; A leg up on scoring; Of violin strings and football cleats; Not par for the course; This defense won’t rest”

Page Design – Daily Print

1^st Ben Kennedy – Idaho State Journal – Jan 21; April 7; July 14

2^nd Linda Phillips – Idaho State Journal – Aug 10; Oct 18; Nov 16

3^rd Krysten Bullock – Idaho State Journal – Aug 27; Sept 26; Nov 19

Spot News Photography – Daily Print

1^st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Barn Fire”

2^nd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Bulls on Parade”

3^rd Shawn Raecke – Idaho Statesman – “Dog Rescue”

Feature Photography – Daily Print

1^st Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Sunset Ride”

2^nd Greg Kreller – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Chicken Roundup”

3^rd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Water Fight”

General News Photography – Daily Print

1^st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Farewell”

2^nd Greg Kreller – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Saying Goodbye”

3^rd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Relay for Life”

Sports Photography – Daily Print

1^st Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Championship Hug”

2^nd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Rodeo”

3^rd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Stiff Arm”

Photo Essay – Daily Print

1^st Ashley Smith – Times-News – “Sheep Herding” 

2^nd Charlie Litchfield – Idaho Press Tribune -“Night Rodeo”

3^rd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman- “Life and Death of Cliff Williams”

Graphics – Daily Print

1^st Sandy Salas –Times-News – “Eye on the Prize”

2^nd Sandy Salas –Times-News – “Coaching carousel”

3^rd Shawn Raecke & Chris Langrill – Idaho Statesman – “Building a Steelhead”

Honorable Mention

Joi Topete and  Bethann  Stewart – Idaho Statesman – “What you’ll find on Orchard Street”

Arts / Entertainment Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Ariel Hansen – Times-News – “Movie night in a small town”

2^nd Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “Film by Michael Hoffman reflects personal taste”

3^rd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Crosby, Stills & Nash launch Eagle Pavilion”

Political Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Betsy Z. Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Ward’s statements have familiar ring”

2^nd Dan Popkey – Idaho Statesman – “Two men in a hurry”

3^rd Mike Butts – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Bujak calls it quits”

Education Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Joe Estrella – Idaho Statesman – “Meridian bus plan sparks ire”

2^nd John Bulger – Idaho State Journal – “School made impact”

3^rd Kristin Rodine – Idaho Statesman – “School mergers: often discussed, rarely embraced”

Business Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “Four decades of frugality pay off”

2^nd Sandra Forester – Idaho Statesman – “Boise businesses strike a ‘Tweet’ deal”

3^rd Joe Estrella – Idaho Statesman – “1 in 3 Valley Homeowners confront ‘underwater’… ”

Agriculture Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Sean Ellis – Idaho State Journal – “Unexpected Boost”

2^nd Tabitha Simenc – Idaho Press-Tribune –“Sugar beet growers concerned for the future”

3^rd Blair Koch –Times-News – “Frozen fruit:  Cold weather destroyed Magic Valley”

Crime / Courts Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Eric Larsen – Times-News – “Smashed”

2^nd Patrick Orr – The Idaho Statesman – “Rape charge dismissed over quirk in Idaho Code”

3^rd Patrick Orr – The Idaho Statesman – “Deputies question LDS leader’s role”

Religion Reporting – daily Print

1^st Bill Roberts – The Idaho Statesman – “Ex-Idahoan says priest sexually harassed him”

2^nd Blair Koch – Times-News – “Victory through Christ”

3^rd Andrew Weeks – Times-News – “Roping in the faithful”

Environment Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Rocky Barker – Idaho Statesman – “Earth Day, 40 years later”

2^nd Ben Botkin – Times-News – “Nuclear power remains elusive in Idaho”

3^rd Nate Poppino – Times-News – “The future of the falls”

Health/Medical Reporting – Daily Print

1^st Melissa Davlin – Times-News – “Living, Despite Lyme”

2^nd Kathleen Kreller – Idaho Statesman – “Helping the next George Nickel”

3^rd Melissa Davlin –Times-News – “Tears, Laughter, and a Lot of Love:  For Jerome Daughter”

Special Section- Daily Print

1^st Times-News Staff – Times-News – “One Summer Day”

2^nd Idaho Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – “Treasure Valley Gardening”

3^rd TIE

Staff – Idaho Statesman – “Boise State’s Bronco Nation Goes to Washington”

Mike Christensen, David Bashore, Ryan Howe & Stephen Meyers – Times-News – “Magic Valley Prep Football”

Rookie of the Year – Daily Print 

1^st Amy Huddleston – Times-News

2^nd Laura Lundquist – Times-News

3^rd Vanessa Grieve – Idaho State Journal