General Excellence – Daily Print
1st The Spokesman-Review
2nd Idaho Statesman
3rd Idaho State Journal
General News Story – Daily Print
1st Kathleen Kreller – Idaho Statesman – “State failed Robert despite red flags”
2nd Alison Boggs – The Spokesman-Review – “Dying to Live at Home”
3rd Betsy Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Wide, wide loads opposed”
Spot News Coverage – Daily Print
1st Kathleen Kreller –Idaho Statesman – “Bowe Bergdahl ‘has not been forgotten’”
2nd Patrick Orr –Idaho Statesman – “Landscaping saves homes from fire”
3rd Bradley Guire – Times-News – “From a spark, devastation”
Watchdog/Investigative Report – Daily Print
1st Betsy Z. Russell – The Spokesman Review – “Rep. Phil Hart – Continuing Coverage”
2nd Cynthia Sewell –Idaho Statesman – “Big spending amid cuts”
3rd 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
1st Alison Boggs – Spokesman-Review – “Coming to grips”
2nd Tim Woodward – Idaho Statesman – “Where Old and New West Meet”
3rd Melissa Davlin – Times-News – “Autism after 18”
Honorable Mention
Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “Grand ambitions in business, charity”
Light Feature REPORT – Daily Print
1st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “The man with the plan: Coach Pete”
2nd Kristin Rodine – Idaho Statesman – “Small town big on character”
3rd Ariel Hansen – Times-News – “Piecing together a community”
Series – Daily Print
1st Becky Kramer, Jim Kershner, Rich Landers – The Spokesman-Review – “Flame and Ruin: The Fires of 1910”
2nd Joe Jaszewski, Darin Oswald, Katherine Jones, Chris Butler, Shawn Raecke and Tim Woodward – Idaho Statesman – “City of Keys: Music in Boise”
3rd TIE
Nate Poppino – Times-News – “Strain of Survival”
Melissa Davlin, Ashley Smith – Times-News – “Faces of the 116th”
Staff – Idaho State Journal – “The Tribes: History, Culture, and Legacy”
Outdoor Feature – Daily Print
1st Roger Phillips – Idaho Statesman – “The White Stuff”
2nd Bill Schaefer – Idaho State Journal – “Nature’s Engineer”
3rd Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “When do you stop looking?”
Sports News Coverage – Daily Print
1st Dan Angell –Idaho State Journal – “Teams tackle history”
2nd Nick Jezierny – Idaho Statesman – “Dead-End Job?”
3rd 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
1st Bruce Mason – Idaho Press-Tribune – “A touching journey for BK coach Leslie”
2nd Jay Heater – Idaho State Journal – “May had his Faith”
3rd Mike Christensen – Times-News – “At Full Speed”
General Column – Daily Print
1st Michael O’Donnell – Idaho State Journal – “Thanksgiving; Pole Shows; Old Glory”
2nd Eniko Jordan – Idaho State Journal – “Mary; Wild and Sweet; Ant death spiral”
3rd Martin Hackworth – Idaho State Journal – “Crazy preacher; Advice; Words mean something”
Specialty Column – Daily Print
1st Jay Heater – Idaho State Journal – “Anger and apathy; Rockland; Heart not measured”
2nd Tom Fox – Idaho Press-Tribune- “Getting; Charlie Brown; Record Day”
3rd Kevin Richert – Idaho Statesman – “Tough Minnick attack ads; Otter writes; Ethical misadventures”
Honorable Mention
Michael Christensen –Times-News – “CSI basketball column”
Editorial – Daily Print
1st Kevin Richert – Idaho Statesman
2nd Marty Trillhaase – The Lewiston-Tribune
3rd Steven Crump –Times-News
Headlines – Daily Print
1st 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”
2nd 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
1st Ben Kennedy – Idaho State Journal – Jan 21; April 7; July 14
2nd Linda Phillips – Idaho State Journal – Aug 10; Oct 18; Nov 16
3rd Krysten Bullock – Idaho State Journal – Aug 27; Sept 26; Nov 19
Spot News Photography – Daily Print
1st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Barn Fire”
2nd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Bulls on Parade”
3rd Shawn Raecke – Idaho Statesman – “Dog Rescue”
Feature Photography – Daily Print
1st Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Sunset Ride”
2nd Greg Kreller – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Chicken Roundup”
3rd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Water Fight”
General News Photography – Daily Print
1st Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Farewell”
2nd Greg Kreller – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Saying Goodbye”
3rd Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Relay for Life”
Sports Photography – Daily Print
1st Joe Kline – Idaho State Journal – “Championship Hug”
2nd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Rodeo”
3rd Darin Oswald – Idaho Statesman – “Stiff Arm”
Photo Essay – Daily Print
1st Ashley Smith – Times-News – “Sheep Herding”
2nd Charlie Litchfield – Idaho Press Tribune -“Night Rodeo”
3rd Katherine Jones – Idaho Statesman- “Life and Death of Cliff Williams”
Graphics – Daily Print
1st Sandy Salas –Times-News – “Eye on the Prize”
2nd Sandy Salas –Times-News – “Coaching carousel”
3rd 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
1st Ariel Hansen – Times-News – “Movie night in a small town”
2nd Dana Oland – Idaho Statesman – “Film by Michael Hoffman reflects personal taste”
3rd Michael Deeds – Idaho Statesman – “Crosby, Stills & Nash launch Eagle Pavilion”
Political Reporting – Daily Print
1st Betsy Z. Russell – The Spokesman-Review – “Ward’s statements have familiar ring”
2nd Dan Popkey – Idaho Statesman – “Two men in a hurry”
3rd Mike Butts – Idaho Press-Tribune – “Bujak calls it quits”
Education Reporting – Daily Print
1st Joe Estrella – Idaho Statesman – “Meridian bus plan sparks ire”
2nd John Bulger – Idaho State Journal – “School made impact”
3rd Kristin Rodine – Idaho Statesman – “School mergers: often discussed, rarely embraced”
Business Reporting – Daily Print
1st Katy Moeller – Idaho Statesman – “Four decades of frugality pay off”
2nd Sandra Forester – Idaho Statesman – “Boise businesses strike a ‘Tweet’ deal”
3rd Joe Estrella – Idaho Statesman – “1 in 3 Valley Homeowners confront ‘underwater’… ”
Agriculture Reporting – Daily Print
1st Sean Ellis – Idaho State Journal – “Unexpected Boost”
2nd Tabitha Simenc – Idaho Press-Tribune –“Sugar beet growers concerned for the future”
3rd Blair Koch –Times-News – “Frozen fruit: Cold weather destroyed Magic Valley”
Crime / Courts Reporting – Daily Print
1st Eric Larsen – Times-News – “Smashed”
2nd Patrick Orr – The Idaho Statesman – “Rape charge dismissed over quirk in Idaho Code”
3rd Patrick Orr – The Idaho Statesman – “Deputies question LDS leader’s role”
Religion Reporting – daily Print
1st Bill Roberts – The Idaho Statesman – “Ex-Idahoan says priest sexually harassed him”
2nd Blair Koch – Times-News – “Victory through Christ”
3rd Andrew Weeks – Times-News – “Roping in the faithful”
Environment Reporting – Daily Print
1st Rocky Barker – Idaho Statesman – “Earth Day, 40 years later”
2nd Ben Botkin – Times-News – “Nuclear power remains elusive in Idaho”
3rd Nate Poppino – Times-News – “The future of the falls”
Health/Medical Reporting – Daily Print
1st Melissa Davlin – Times-News – “Living, Despite Lyme”
2nd Kathleen Kreller – Idaho Statesman – “Helping the next George Nickel”
3rd Melissa Davlin –Times-News – “Tears, Laughter, and a Lot of Love: For Jerome Daughter”
Special Section- Daily Print
1st Times-News Staff – Times-News – “One Summer Day”
2nd Idaho Statesman Staff – Idaho Statesman – “Treasure Valley Gardening”
3rd 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
1st Amy Huddleston – Times-News
2nd Laura Lundquist – Times-News
3rd Vanessa Grieve – Idaho State Journal
