2006 Illinois Associated Press Editors Association Editorial Excellence contest winners announced
ILLINOIS EDITORS:
Here is the list of winners in the 2006 Illinois Associated Press Editors Association Editorial Excellence contest.
Please note that all information came from the judges, including names and story titles. If a listing appears incomplete or a name misspelled, please contact Chicago AP Administrative Assistant Susan Yount via e-mail only at syount(at)ap.org with the correction.
Awards will be presented at the Illinois Press Association/Illinois Associated Press Editors Association annual meeting Sept. 21 in Springfield.
DIVISION A (circulation 40,001 or more):
Spot News
1. Paul Beaty, Daily Herald, “Roof Scramble”
2. Ron Johnson, Peoria Journal Star, “A Mother’s Loss”
3. David Proeber, The Pantagraph, “Confectionary Inferno”
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General News
1. Matthew Grotto, Daily Southtown, “School Closing”
2. David Albers, The State Journal-Register, “Tornado Recovery”
3. Fred Zwicky, Peoria Journal Star, “First Steps”
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Features
1. Fred Zwicky, Peoria Journal Star, “Carpe Diem”
2. David Albers, The State Journal-Register, “Boy scouts”
3. Gilbert R. Boucher II, Daily Herald, “Elephant Time”
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Pictorial:
1. David Zalaznik, Peoria Journal Star, “Flight by Moon”
2. David Proeber, The Pantagraph, “Red Frame”
3. Fred Zwicky, Peoria Journal Star, “Horse Kiss”
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Portrait
1. Jonathan Kirshner, The State Journal-Register, “Jesus”
2. David Zalaznik, Peoria Journal Star, “Elevator”
3. John Starks, Daily Herald, “Young Victim”
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Sports Action
1. Ron Johnson, Peoria Journal Star, “To a Fan’s delight”
2. David Albers, The State Journal-Register, “Face Mask”
3. David Banks, Daily Southtown, “Baseball Throw”
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Sports Feature
1. Jonathan Kirshner, The State Journal-Register, “Sacred Heart”
2. David Albers, The State Journal-Register, “Football Lose”
3. Robin Scholz, The News- Gazette, “Mini Zook”
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Illustration
1. Shannon Kirshner, The State Journal-Register, “Good Coffee”
2. Ted Schurter, The State Journal-Register, “Real Food for Dogs”
3. Bill Zars, Daily Herald, “Securing Your Home”
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Picture Story
1. Jonathan Kirshner, State Journal-Register, “Pass or Fail”
2. Jonathan Kirshner, The State Journal-Register, “Role of a Life”
3. Fred Zwicky, Journal Star, “A Mother’s Love”
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DIVISION B (circulation 15,001-40,000):
Spot News
1. Jim Bowling, The Telegraph, “Family at Crash”
2. John Badman, The Telegraph, “Head First”
3. Kelly J. Huff, Decatur Herald & Review, “Garage Fire”
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General News
1. Marianne Mather, The Beacon News, “A Newborn’s Last Day”
2. John Badman, The Telegraph, “Looking for Hope”
3. Kelly J. Huff, Herald & Review, “Fallen Officer”
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Features
1. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “A Busy Summer Afternoon.”
2. John Badman, The Telegraph, “Like Father Like Daughter”
3. Ceasar Maragni, The Southern Illinoisan, “World Longest Horse”
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Pictorial
1. John Badman, The Telegraph, “Spotted Warmth”
2. Tom Sistak, The Ottawa Daily Times, “Heading South”
3. Tom Sistak, The Ottawa Daily Times, “Still Waters”
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Portrait
1. Justin Runquist, The Northwest Herald, “King Blanton”
2. Steve Jahnke, The Southern Illinoisan, “A Little Chess Champion”
3. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “Starry Skies”
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Sports Action
1. Michael Kipley, The Quincy Herald-Whig
2. Ceasar Maragni, The Southern Illinoisan, “Rough Pass”
3. Bill Gaither, The Register Mail, “Fundamentals”
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Sports Feature
1. Kristy Ann Mann, The Northwest Herald, “Victory Prayer”
2. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “Huddle Up”
3. Danielle Gardner, Naperville Sun
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Illustration
1. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “Cubs Autopsy”
2. Marianne Mather, The Beacon News, “Baseball Burger”
3. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “Spicy Peppers”
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Picture Story
1. Bill Manley, The Northwest Herald, “Pageant Madness”
2. John Badman, The Telegraph, “Army Reserve Departs”
3. Jonathan Miano, The Naperville Sun, “Baptized by a Bullet”
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DIVISION C (15,000 or less circulation):
Spot News:
1. Eric Williams, Effingham Daily News, “House Fire”
2. Josh Bradshaw, Pekin Daily Times, “Fire Heartbreak”
3. Josh Bradshaw, Pekin Daily Times, “House Fire”
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General News
1. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Vigil”
2. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Barn Fire”
3. Eric Williams, Effingham Daily News, “Pet Blessing”
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Features
1. Amelia Phillips, Kane County Chronicle, “Haircut”
2. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Water Park”
3. Eric Williams, Effingham Daily News, “Snow Spray”
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Pictorial
1. Holly Lundh, Daily Chronicle, “Nature Trail”
2. Amelia Phillips, Kane County Chronicle, “Hats”
3. Curtis Clegg, The Daily Chronicle, “The Storm That Wasn’t”
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Portrait
1. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Friends”
2. Amelia Phillips, Kane County Chronicle, “New Baby”
3. Amelia Phillips, Kane County Chronicle, “Flying”
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Sports Action
1. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Safe by a Nose”
2. Eric Williams, Effingham Daily News, “Hang Time”
3. Eric Williams, Effingham Daily News, “Diving Catch”
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Sports Feature
1. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “Tough Loss”
2. Chris Birks, Kane County Chronicle, “Jump for the Clouds”
3. Ben Jenkins, Kane County Chronicle, “First Day of practice”
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Picture Story
1. Amelia Phillips, Kane County Chronicle, “Wheels that Heal”
Note: No entries in Division C Illustrations; one entry in Division C Picture Story.