Print Awards
#1 Best coverage of a spot news event by an individual
FIRST PLACE:
Miller Park Verdict
Ken Lamke, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Norquist Admits Affair
Greg Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#2 Best coverage of a spot news event by more than one reporter
FIRST PLACE:
Snowmobile Betting Melts Under Scrutiny
Andy Hall, Phil McDade, Wisconsin State Journal
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Fort James Sale
Richard Ryman, Elaine Kauh, Susan Campbell, Steven Bruss, Nathan Phelps, Green Bay Press Gazette
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Firststar Merger
Paul Gores, Kathleen Gallagher, Rick Romell, Jason Gertzen, Joel Dresang, Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#3 Best continuous reporting on a single subject, a series or a selection if individual stories.
FIRST PLACE:
Asthmatic Prisoner Dies
Mary Zahn, Jessica McBride, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Stray Voltage
Chris Hardie, La Crosse Tribune
#4 Best single feature story
FIRST PLACE:
Flight for Survival — No Hands, but a Heart
Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Vet’s New Patients Won’t Bark
Tom Alesia, Wisconsin State Journal
#5 Best single short feature under 750 words
FIRST PLACE:
Kidneys for Cats
Patricia Simms, Wisconsin State Journal
HONORABLE MENTION:
Burial in Basra
Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#6 Best single sports story
FIRST PLACE:
The Stadium That Was
Mike Crinello, Milwaukee Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION:
Jael Speights
Dan Manoyan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#7 Best critical review of the arts
FIRST PLACE:
Rock ‘n’ Write
Kent Williams, Isthmus
HONORABLE MENTION:
Survivor
Joanne Weintraub, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#8 Best single editorial, statement of editorial position.
FIRST PLACE:
Star Wars and Peace
John Nichols, The Capital Times
HONORABLE MENTION:
Please, No More Nichelles
Ernst-Ulrich Franzen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#9 Best single editorial cartoon
FIRST PLACE:
Take Me to Your Leader
Joe Heller, Green Bay Press-Gazette
HONORABLE MENTION:
Can’t David
Stuart Carlson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#10 Newspaper headline awards
FIRST PLACE:
Headlines
Bill Lueders, Isthmus
HONORABLE MENTION:
Newspaper Headlines
Dan Kwas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#11 Best single business story
FIRST PLACE:
Wisconsin Unplugged
Lee Berquist, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Betting on the Future, Arvum D. Lank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#12 Best single background, analytical or interpretive story
FIRST PLACE:
Inside Iraq
Tom Heinen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Poison Paint – Lead Takes Its Toll
Greg Borowski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
I Confess
Daniel Greene Smith, Isthmus
#13 Best locally written story for a magazine, magazine supplement or other special section
FIRST PLACE:
Charlie’s Bully Pulpit
Kurt Chandler, Milwaukee Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION:
The Sinking of the Linda-E
Kurt Chandler, Milwaukee Magazine
#14 Best single story or series making a contribution to the welfare of the community or state.
FIRST PLACE:
Stray Voltage
Chris Hardie, La Crosse Tribune
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Secret $200,000 Campaign for Justice Wilcox
Cary Segall, Andy Hall, Joyce Dehli, Terry Franklin, Joseph W. Jackson III, Wisconsin State Journal
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Broken Promises
Meg Kissinger, Dave Umhoefer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#15 Best story or series requiring investigative skills
FIRST PLACE:
Wisconsin Death Penalty
Mary Zahn, Jessica McBride, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
University of Wisconsin NCAA Violations
Andy Hall, Tom Mulhern, Andy Baggot, John Masson, Greg Sprout, Paul Fanlund, Wisconsin State Journal
#16 Best personal service feature which helps readers improve the quality of their lives.
FIRST PLACE:
Top Docs
Laura Merisalo, Milwaukee Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION:
The Bra Ladies
Susan Lampert Smith, Milwaukee Magazine
#17 General columns by an individual on a regular basis.
FIRST PLACE:
Poets, Poultry, and Politics
John Nichols, The Capital Times
HONORABLE MENTION:
Packers; $1,000; Ninham Trial
Tom Perry, Green Bay Press-Gazette
# 18 Sports columns by an individual
FIRST PLACE:
(Dale) Hoffman
Dale Hoffman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Count on Wolf; Molitor; Al McGuire
Bob Berghaus, Green Bay Press-Gazette
#19 Life style columns by an individual
FIRST PLACE:
Close to Home
Andy Moore, Isthmus Publishing
Print Graphics
#20 Best newspaper news page design
FIRST PLACE:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Main Cover/Face to Face
Christine McNeal, Robert Friday, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Special Report
Christine McNeal, Robert Friday, Lou Saldivar, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Sports Cover
Sam Manchester, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#21 Best newspaper feature page design
FIRST PLACE:
Esperanza
Susan Blecker, Wisconsin State Journal
HONORABLE MENTION:
Life
Ed Brud, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#22 Best magazine spread design
FIRST PLACE:
The Sinking of the Linda-E
Sharon Nelson, Mindy Benham, Greg Spalenka, Milwaukee Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION:
Undercover
Sharon Nelson, Mindy Benham, Kevin Miyazaki, Milwaukee Magazine
#23 Best magazine cover design
FIRST PLACE:
City Guide
Sharon Nelson, Mindy Benham, Kevin J. Miyazaki, Milwaukee Magazine
HONORABLE MENTION:
Century of Change
Sharon Nelson, Mindy Benham, Tom Bamberger, Tim Evans, Milwaukee Magazine
#24 Best use of informational graphics
FIRST PLACE:
Milwaukee Art Museum
David Abranas, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
State of the Bay, et al
Joe Heller, Green Bay Press-Gazette
#25 Best use of illustration
FIRST PLACE:
Sam Cooke
Bob Helf, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Polish Fest
Jerry Steingraeber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Photography
#26 Best spot news
FIRST PLACE:
Where are my babies?
Jeffrey Phelps, Milwaukee Journal
HONORABLE MENTION:
Hot Harley
Ron Johnson, LaCrosse Tribune
#27 Best general news
FIRST PLACE:
A Mother’s Agony
Elizabeth Flores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Honor the Dead
Dale Guldan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#28 Best documentary
FIRST PLACE:
Broken Promises
David Joles, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Profiling or Prevention
Jack Orton, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#29 Best feature
FIRST PLACE:
A Peak at Womanhood
Elizabeth Flores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Pedal Power
Dale Guldan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#30 Best sports
FIRST PLACE:
Victory Celebration
Karen Sherlock, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Game Winning Goal in Overtime
John Maniaci, Wisconsin State Journal
#31 Best picture story or series
FIRST PLACE:
On $3 a Day — The Global Thread
Elizabeth Flores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
HONORABLE MENTION:
Havana — A Decaying Beauty
Elizabeth Flores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
#32 Best editorial photographs
FIRST PLACE:
Voices from the Grave
Paul Stroede, Ellen Meany, Dede Bangs, Isthmus
HONORABLE MENTION:
Flowering Shoes
Elizabeth Flores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Radio
#33 Best spot news report
FIRST PLACE:
March Tornado
Dan Shelley, John Malan, Russ Kirkpatrick, Melanie Stout, Bob Reddin, John Jagler, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
Hoan Bridge Failure
Mark Reardon, Bob Reddin, Russ Kirkpatrick, John Jagler, Jonathan Green, Cheri Preston, WTMJ
#34 Best continuing reporting of an ongoing story.
FIRST PLACE TIE:
Perrier Protests
Gil Halsted, Wisconsin Public Radio
FIRST PLACE TIE:
OWI Checkpoints
Russ Kirkpatrick, WTMJ
#35 Best live reporting
FIRST PLACE TIE:
Hoan Bridge Demolition
Jon Byman, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
Tornado Aftermath
Bob Reddin, WTMJ Radio
#36 Best documentary or series
FIRST PLACE:
Marquette Interchange
Mark Reardon, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
Rebuilding Downtown Bay View
Ann-Elise Henzl, WUWM
#37 Best feature
FIRST PLACE:
I Hate Clowns
Cheri Preston, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Summer Camp
Marge Pitrof, WUWM
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Eminem
Mark Reardon, WTMJ
#38 Best sports report
FIRST PLACE:
WWF & Kids,
Dan Sprehe, WUWM
HONORABLE MENTION:
Good-bye Old Friend
Bob Reddin, WTMJ
#39 Best single report or series contributing to the community’s welfare.
FIRST PLACE:
Lead Paint Hazards
Ann-Elise Henzl, WUWM
HONORABLE MENTION:
Small Biz Health Care
Marge Pitrof, WUWM
#40 Best writing for radio news
FIRST PLACE:
Big Burger
Bob Reddin, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
You Call That Art?
Cheri Preston, WTMJ
#41 Best use of audio within a report
FIRST PLACE:
Sounds of the Seasons
John Jagler, WTMJ Radio
HONORABLE MENTION:
The Auction
Johnathan Green, WTMJ Radio
Television
#42 Best immediate coverage of a breaking news story
FIRST PLACE:
Hailstorm/St. Nazianz Tornado
WBAY Staff, WBAY-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Tornado
Staff, WITI/Fox 6
#43 Best same day coverage of a hard news story
FIRST PLACE:
Chmura: Physical Evidence
Fox 6 Staff, WITI
HONORABLE MENTION:
Fatal Fire
Brian McKaig, Michael Lammi, WTMJ-TV
#44 Best multi-day coverage of an ongoing story
FIRST PLACE:
The Figueroa Case
Staff, WTMJ-TV
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Perrier Coverage–Weekend
Art Hackett, Jerry Huffman, Patty Loew, Producers/Reporters Staff Photography/Edit; Andy Moore, Series Producer, Wisconsin Public Television
HONORABLE MENTION TIE:
Perrier Problems
Joel Despain and Don Cady, WISC TV
#45 Best live reporting
FIRST PLACE:
Best Live Reporting
Charles Benson, WITI
HONORABLE MENTION:
Graffiti House
John Mercure, WTMJ
#46 Best mini series
FIRST PLACE:
The Inside Story of Your Town
Duane Gay and John Kenney, WISN-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Marine Corps Toxic Water
Bob Segall, Diane Carbonara, Dave Michuda, Keith Donavan, WITI-TV
#47 Best background, analytical or interpretive report
FIRST PLACE:
The Deadliest Toy
Bob Segall, Craig Hofer, Jeff Frings, WITI-TV
#48 Best investigative report or series
FIRST PLACE:
Work Release
Scott Friedman, Ray Capine, Tim Muelemans, Lamont Belton, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
Insurance Problems
Linda Eggert, Don Cady, WSIC
#49 Best single report or series contributing to the community’s welfare.
FIRST PLACE:
Face of Suicide
Molly Fay, Keith Donavan, Jim Wilson, WITI-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Burning Beds
Lynise Weeks, Paul Marble, WTMJ-TV
#50 Best personal service feature (which helps viewers improve the quality of their lives)
FIRST PLACE:
Radiation Risks
Kimberly Kane, Tim Meulemans, Brian Jacobson, WTMJ-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Eyeglass Prescriptions
Lynise Weeks, Jennie Fox, Paul Marble, Tim Mevlemanns
#51 Best example of writing for television news
FIRST PLACE:
Cops on Fire
Mike Jacobs, WTMJ-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Ted Perry, WITI-TV
#52 Best TV feature
FIRST PLACE:
Saving Pogo
Bob Segall, Matt Mosley, WITI-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Lambeau History
Jeff Alexander, WBAY-TV
#53 Best use of graphics
FIRST PLACE:
WTMJ/Hoan Bridge Explainer
Dan Kallenberger, WTMJ
#54 Best sports special within a regularly scheduled newscast
FIRST PLACE:
Gillespie
Tom Pipines, Brian Graham, Dave Michuda, WITI
HONORABLE MENTION:
4 on the Floor
Dennis Krause, Todd Pretre, Rick Rietbrock, WTMJ
#55 Best sports special outside of a regularly scheduled broadcast
FIRST PLACE:
Thanks For The Memories
Dan Needles, Jeff McCollum, Mike Jacques, John Lazarevic, Dwight Moss, Bob Vermiglio, WISN-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Cinderella Season
Rock Rote, Mike Strehlow, Mark Siergrist, Stacy Eckes, WDJT
#56 Best documentary or news special of current significance showing enterprise and or social awareness.
FIRST PLACE:
Spring Survival Storm Guide
John Garity, Vince Condella, Dave Michuda, WITI
HONORABLE MENTION:
Building Blocks Special
Renee Riddle, Gina Klosowski, WDJT
#57 Best planned coverage of a single event -30 minutes or more in length
FIRST PLACE:
Good-Bye to County Stadium
Cary Docter, Jordan Trantow, Ted Perry, Tom Pipines, Fox 6 Staff, WITI
HONORABLE MENTION:
Count Down 2000
WTMJ Staff, WTMJ-TV
#58 Best public affairs program
FIRST PLACE:
6 to Watch
Joyce Garbaciak, Jim Wilson, Keith Donavan, WITI Fox 6
HONORABLE MENTION:
A Story of Hope: the MACC Fund
Kim Buchanan, Paul Balisheri, Trevor Powers, Peter Zacharias, Mike Jacobs, Carole Meekins, WTMJ TV
#59 Television commentary
FIRST PLACE:
Star Spangled Losers
Rick Horowitz, WMVS
HONORABLE MENTION:
Campaign Words
Andy Moore, Wisconsin Public Television
Television Photography
#60 Best spot news
FIRST PLACE:
Walworth Flooding
Michale Lammi, WTMJ
HONORABLE MENTION:
Duck Rescue
Keith Meka, WDJT
#61 Best general news
FIRST PLACE:
Something’s Fishy
John Kennedy, WISN
HONORABLE MENTION:
Quiet Understanding
Lorraine Wahl, Rebecca Kleefisch, WISN
#62 Best documentary – No winner
#63 Best feature
FIRST PLACE:
Madman Madson
John Kenney, WISN-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Barbershop Quartets
Paul Marble, WTMJ-TV
#64 Best sports
FIRST PLACE:
County Stadium Reflections
John Lazarevic, WISN-TV
HONORABLE MENTION:
Wave Wins
Butch Jorgenson, WTMJ-TV
Electronic Journalism
#65 Best use of web technology by a newspaper or magazine on a single news or feature story or package of related stories
FIRST PLACE:
Broken Promises: Mental Health Care in America
Patrick A. Stiegman, Journal Interactive
HONORABLE MENTION:
Stray Voltage
Chris Hardie, La Crosse Tribune
Collegiate
#99.01 Best single news story (print)
FIRST PLACE:
Umpire Pulled Out of Closet, Off Field
Brian Salgado, Marquette Tribune
HONORABLE MENTION:
New Management May Reopen Hegarty’s Doors
Quincy Harder, Marquette Tribune
#99.02 Best single feature story (print)
FIRST PLACE:
Small Token of Love Marks Memorial
Michael McGraw, Marquette Tribune
HONORABLE MENTION:
Election Stirs Nation’s Campuses
Becca Mader and Kevin Orland, Marquette Tribune
#99.03 Best single sports story (print)
FIRST PLACE:
Rebounds, Turnovers Key in Season Opener
John Casper, Marquette Tribune
HONORABLE MENTION:
MU Professor Witnesses First, Last Games at County Stadium
Brian Salgado, Marquette Tribune
#99.04 Best critical review of the arts (print)
FIRST PLACE:
Pay It Forward
Mack Bates, The Leader
HONORABLE MENTION:
Almost Famous
Kerry Birmingham, The Leader
#99.05 Best single news story (radio)
FIRST PLACE:
Deer Hunt Forecast
Lisa Klinkner, WUEC-FM, UW Eau Claire
#99.06 Best single feature story (radio) – No winner.
#99.07 Best single news story (television)
FIRST PLACE:
The Wisconsin Idea
Nick Pappathopoulos, Jennifer Ware, Alison Rostankowski and the UWM PantherVision News Team, UWM PantherVision
HONORABLE MENTION:
Bush Visit
Ayrie Manthey, Cindy Hanson, Update News, UW-Eau Claire
#99.08 Best single feature story (television)
FIRST PLACE:
Gobbling for Groceries
Amanda Myers, Brandon Schmidt, UW-Milwaukee
HONORABLE MENTION:
Dairy Sheep
Meghan Christensen, Update News, UW-Eau Claire
#99.09 Best single sports story (television)
FIRST PLACE:
Lisa Stone Tribute
Jason Hafeman, Update News, UW-Eau Claire
HONORABLE MENTION:
UWM Bowling Team
Adam Friedrich, UWM PantherVision
#99.10 Best television news photojournalism (television)
FIRST PLACE:
UWM Bowling Team
Adam Friedrich, UWM PantherVision
HONORABLE MENTION:
Got Beer?
Jennifer Ware, Melissa Lancelle, UWM PantherVision
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