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Utah SPJ Pro 2011

CATEGORY M1BEST MAGAZINE 1stUtah Valley Magazine Comments: A publication that has broad reader value and appeal in an attractive package. The story choices were diverse and shows the publication knows well their readership. Their voice is clear and reflective. 2ndUtah Business Magazine 3rdUtah Valley Business CATEGORY M2NEWS 1stStaff UV 50 Utah Valley Magazine Comments: Both the layout and content were engaging. The photos made what could have been a dry business piece inviting. 2ndGreg Bennett 3rdLinda Kennedy Home Grown Cougars Lean Machines Utah Valley Magazine Utah Business Magazine

CATEGORY M3FEATURE 1stHeather Stewart From Farm to Table Utah Business Magazine Comments: A saavy inside business voice that also has broad appeal to a general audience. Writer provided context with background and data, while quotes were used to drive the story forward, rather than just fill space. 2ndHeather Stewart 3rdCandace M. Little The Effects of SB81 Gary Crocker feature Utah Business Magazine Utah Business Magazine

CATEGORY M4COVER-PAGE DESIGN 1stJanuary 2010 Jeannette Bennett Utah Valley Magazine Comment: The colors brought me into this cover immediately. Great use of type and pleasing white spacemakes everything pop a bit more. Just enough color in the type to highlight each inside tease. Easy to read and fun photo. Definitely makes you want to open the magazine. 2ndBusinessQ Winter 2010 Jeannette Bennett 3rdMarch 2010 Sarah Ryther Francom Utah Valley Magazine Utah Business Magazine

CATEGORY P1BEST PHOTOGRAPHER DIVISION A 1stChris Detrick The Salt Lake Tribune Comment: This photog gives the viewer unique up close perspectives of his subjects and stories. 2ndSteve Griffin 3rdRick Egan HMKristin Murphy The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

DIVISION B 1stJud Burkett The Spectrum Comments: Many of the photogs Ive looked up to were the ones who arent afraid to get inside the conflict of the story, and I feel this photog knows how to bring the story to the viewer well. 2ndKina Wilde 3rdSamantha Clemens The Spectrum The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1stMaegen Burr Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: I loved the variety of shots in this photogs entry, an outstanding selection of her work. 2ndBrian Nicholson 3rdChris Madsen El Observador de Utah The Leader

CATEGORY P2SPOT NEWS PHOTO DIVISION A 1stPaul Fraughton Stabbing The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Raw emotion. As a parent myself, just imagining something as awful as losing a child leaves me feeling empty, and I think that feeling is conveyed in the fathers eyes. 2ndJeffrey Allred 3rdTom Smart HMRick Egan Wild Fire Helicopter Crash Ice Rescue Deseret News Deseret News The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1stJud Burkett Thumbs Up The Spectrum Comments: The photo appropriately portrays an amusing moment following a potentially dangerous situation. The bomb squad team member looks like a space alien robot. 2ndJud Burkett 3rdMark Johnston DIVISION C 1stGreg Madsen 2ndMaegan Burr Flood canoe Fatal Fire Spot news photo Trailer park fire The Spectrum Daily Herald The Leader Tooele Transcript Bulletin

CATEGORY P3GENERAL NEWS PHOTO DIVISION A 1stLaura Seitz Soldier surprises daughter Deseret News Comments: Emotion aside, I really love how Im able to see the familys reactions while a beautiful moment is privately shared with the daughter. 2ndKristin Murphy 3rdLaura Wadman HMJeffrey Allred Goodbye Prop. 8 Landing Zone Deseret News The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

DIVISION B 1stLost Limb Samantha Clemens The Spectrum Comments: The photo is filled with stark contrast and beautifully captures the womans expression. 2ndSalute 3rdLightning Hug Samantha Clemens Jud Burkett The Spectrum The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1stFour Funerals Staff El Observador de Utah Comments: Captured the scene and situation better than any other entry. 2ndSaying goodbye Maegan Barr Tooele Transcript Bulletin

CATEGORY P4FEATURE PHOTO DIVISION A 1stLennie Mahler Autumn Storms Deseret News Comments: I think the photo speaks for itself. Its not easy to get a great cityscape shot thats clear and well-exposed, AND a strike of lightning together. Well done 2ndLaura Wadman 3rdLaura Wadman Swimming Mattress Dominoes The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1stKina Wilde Olya The Spectrum Comment: Instead of making the dancer the sole focus of the photo, Wilde created an interesting scene in which we get a glimpse behind the curtain, showing the musicians in the darkness. 2ndMark Johnston 3rdRandy Wright HMJed Burkett True Blue Foam Day Snow Kick Airport Window Daily Herald Daily Herald The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1stErik Daenitz Afloat Park Record Comment: This shot was eye-catching and told an immediate story. Erik captured an intriguing moment and its story artfully, the aim of all photo journalists. 2ndSterling Boin 3rdMaegan Burr Amazing Ruck Race The Utah Statesman Seven decades of Marriage Tooele Transcript Bulletin

CATEGORY P5PHOTO ESSAY DIVISION A 1stJeffrey Allred Haiti Earthquake Deseret News Comments: This raw series of photos takes the viewer for an inside glimpse of some of the many realities these victims faced. 2ndTom Smart 3rdJeffrey Allred HMLaura Seitz Amputee Camp Jazz Bear Homeless Shelter Deseret News Deseret News Deseret News

DIVISION B 1stSamantha Clemens Deputy Killed The Spectrum Comments: I like how we get to see the reaction from the fallen officers comrades as well as those saying goodbye. Great way to tell the story from two points of view. 2ndKina Wilde Commemorative Air The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1stMaegan Burr Night at the Rodeo Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: A great photo essay gives the viewer a chance to see things they may not be able to seecaptured many sides of the rodeo. 2ndPatrick Oden CEU Merger The Utah Statesman

CATEGORY P6SPORTS ACTION PHOTO DIVISION A 1stLaura Seitz Kodak Courage Deseret News Comments: Laughed at skiers facial expression, then remembered my own experience and laughed at myself. Great capture! 2ndKristin Murphy 3rdTrent Nelson HMTrent Nelson Mud Flying Tackle Freestyle Deseret News The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION C 1st--Maegan Burr Bull wins Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Nice composition, great use of lighting. Captures a moment that is easily missed. 2ndGeoff Liesik 3rdGreg Madson Hanging tough Sports action Uintah Basin Standard The Leader

CATEGORY P7SPORTS FEATURE PHOTO DIVISION A 1stLaura Wadman State champs The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Felt like witnessing a celebration of the girls basketball team. The photographer got up close to shoot literally from inside the action. 2ndJeffrey Allred 3rdTrent Nelson Parasail Bobsled Gold Deseret News Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1stMark Johnston Wrestling loss Daily Herald Comments: Brave photo to run, knowing you might upset the kids parents. Kudos to your editor for running it. Captures the mood perfectly, especially with the kid in the background looking a little uncomfortable. 2ndMark Johnston Rock climber mom 3rdSamantha Clemens Racing past Daily Herald The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1stMaegan Burr Speed and Honor Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: The photographer recognized a great photo op. and nailed all of the settings to get this shot. Strong technical photo. 2nd Staff World Cup Win El Observador de Utah

CATEGORY R1BEST RADIO REPORTER 1stTasha Cook KUER Comments: The story ideas are interesting and provocative, and important and the execution is excellent. Engaging writing, good tape and nice use of nat sound. I may steal your idea for a series on senior abuse. Well done! Oh, yeah, nice voicing, too! 2ndJenny Brundin 3rdElizabeth Ziegler KUER KCPW

CATEGORY R3SPOT NEWS 1stStaff Ethan Stacy Portfolio KSL Comments: Comprehensive approach, up-to-minute coverage of a developing and tragic story. 2ndDan Bammes 3rdDan Bammes Provo Tabernacle Burns Broken Pipelines KUER KUER

CATEGORY R4GENERAL NEWS 1stJenny Brundin Of Mice and Marrow KUER Comments: Reporter humanized the problem by talking with patients who suffer from the ailment, as well as caregivers. The fact that mice suffer from the same illness, and a bone marrow transplant seems to cure them, was fascinating and well reported. 2ndAndrew Adams Reid Attacks KSL 3rdErick Ray/Elizabeth Ziegler Traffic Lights KCPW HMDan Bammes Wilderness after Bennett KUER CATEGORY R5GENERAL FEATURE 1stWholl control wolves in Utah? Kim Schuske KUER Comments: Well-balanced treatment of a highly-emotional topic. Strong interview tape. Excellent use of natural sound. Well written and organized. 2ndGardners Victims Share Pain Jenny Brundin KUER 3rdYoga in Zion Eric Ray KCPW HMGilgal Gardens: Past, Present, Future Jennifer Napier-Pierce KUER CATEGORY R6CONTINUING COVERAGE 1stJenny Brundin The Execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner KUER Comments: Comprehensive series of reportsan outstanding body of work that doesnt flinch from complicated issues or emotions. 2ndSheryl Worsley 3rdEric Ray Mitchell Trial Chevron Oil Spill I KSL KCPW

CATEGORY R7SERIES 1stNkoyo Iyamba Human Trafficking KSL Comments: Work casts a light on modern-day slavery in Utah. The first person accounts are jarring and powerful. Stories are short, but the reporter fits in an immense amount of information and compelling stories. 2ndTasha Cook Silent Shame: Elder Abuse in Utah KUER 3rdEric Ray/Elizabeth Ziegler Effects of Chevron Oil Spill KCPW CATEGORY R8DOCUMENTARY 1stJenny Brundin Rhea Hermann Goes To KUER Comments: Tremendous work showing extensive research and a developed knowledge of the subject beforehand, as well as afterwards. CATEGORY R9CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1stJenny Brundin Historic Swings of Insanity Defense KUER Comments: Well written and produced, offered an angle that could help listeners caught up in the current trial understand some historic context. 2ndTasha Cook 3rdWhitney Evans Race for Salt Lake County DA Ronnie Lee Gardner executed KUER KCPW

CATEGORY R10BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1stJennifer Napier-Pearce Amano Wows Chocolate World KUER Comments: Great, inventive and fun use of sound; amazing story about a small Utah chocolate maker hitting the big time. Loved the segue from Star Wars music to beans being processed! 2ndJenny Brundin 3rdElizabeth Ziegler Invention Dimension II Ride a Bike, Save Some Bucks KUER KCPW

CATEGORY R11EDUCATION REPORTING 1stTasha Cook School for Utahs Littlest Learners KUER Comments: Sound is rich, and points well established, over Utahs lack of money for early education. Well balanced piece. 2ndElizabeth Ziegler 3rdJenny Brundin Conservative Groups Kill Sex-Ed KCPW Westminster Students Cheer Olympians KUER

CATEGORY R12GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1stJenny Brundin The Incentives Game KUER Comments: The story really flushes out the issue. There are a wide variety of interviews and examples. 2ndJeff Robinson Bennett Eliminated at Convention KCPW 3rdDan Bammes Utahs Mid-Term Race for Governor KUER

CATEGORY R-13MILITARY REPORTING 1stTasha Cook Utahs Effort to Help Veterans KUER Comments: An important story well told and thoroughly reported. 2ndRandall Jeppesen Soldier Killed KSL

CATEGORY R14MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1stJenny Brundin Gay Rights Group Asks for Correction KUER Comments: Thoughtful, well written report. Good use of tape from multiple perspectives. 2ndElizabeth Ziegler 3rdWhitney Evans HMAndrew Adams Affirmative Action Debate KCPW Homeless Youth Remain a Fixture KCPW Illegal Workers KSL

CATEGORY R15PERSONALITY PROFILE 1stJennifer Napier-Pearce UVU student with Down Syndrome KUER Comments: This story uses strong writing and excellent structure, along with great use of tape, to tell a compelling tale of Reeds challenges and dreams. 2ndBrian Martin Homeless Cellist KSL

CATEGORY R17SPORTS REPORTINGNON-DEADLINE 1stJenny Brundin Pogopalooza Reaches New Heights KUER Comments: A vivid, sound-rich journey into the fascinating and wacky world of competitive pogo stick jumping. A fun story told with excellent tape, music, sound, writing, and boundless enthusiasm. 2ndAndrew Adams 3rdTasha Cook BYU/Utah Changes Goalball in Utah KSL KUER

CATEGORY R18PUBLIC AFFAIRS/TALK SHOW 1stRadio West staff Death Penalty Pro and Con KUER Comments: Insightful, intelligent exploration of capital punishment and the underlying philosophies. Fascinating mix of reporting and comments from articulate guests. 2ndEric Ray Politics Up Close: Hispanic Reps KCPW

CATEGORY R19BEST USE OF SOUND 1stElizabeth Ziegler Park Visitors Differ on Changes KCPW Comments: Great use of sound, varied elements, great voices and good mix. Thats what this is all about! 2ndJennifer Napier-Pearce Abandoned Mines Draw Fans, Scrutiny KUER 3rdTasha Cook Sight and Sound at the UMFA KUER

NEWSPAPERSDIVISION A N1BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER 1stSara Israelsen-Hartley Deseret News Comments: Sara has a knack for writing catchy ledes without being clichd or cute. Writing clear and easy to understand. Good, solid work. 2ndHeather May 3rdMatthew D. LePlante HMLois M. Collins 1stThe Salt Lake Tribune 2ndSalt Lake City Weekly Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News N2BEST NEWSPAPER

N3SPOT NEWS 1stDon Meyers, Kristen Moulton and Bob Mims Fire Scorches Hole in Citys Heart The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Excellent detail, nicely written. A lot was packed into this story, from history and timeline to quotes along the rail. 2ndErin Alberty, Jeremiah Stettler Herriman Fire and Roxana Orellana 3rdErin Alberty and Rosemary Oil spill Winters The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N4 GENERAL NEWS 1stMatthew LaPlante From Combat to Lockdown The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: A tremendous package on veterans falling through the cracks. The newspapers exploration of efforts to help former servicemen offered hope for a brighter future for many. 2ndSammy Linebaugh 3rdLois Collins I have to go get her A giving heart Deseret News Deseret News

N5 GENERAL FEATURES 1stErin Alberty Antelope Islands Only Child The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Writer took a story that on its face was nothing spectacular, and turned it into the exploration of a world. Great job. 2ndLois Collins Shattered 3rdSara Israelsen-Hartley Family is Everything HMJeremiah Stettler A.J.s Mission Deseret News Deseret News The Salt Lake Tribune

N6CONTINUING COVERAGE 1stStaff Ronnie Lee Gardner execution The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Comprehensive look at unique method of execution, with insight from all involved parties. Nice job of putting together complete package on story that began 25 years ago. 2ndScott Taylor/Dennis Romboy Haiti Earthquake Relief Deseret News 3rdMatthew LaPlante, Nate Carlisle Veteran shot by police The Salt Lake Tribune and Sheena McFarland N7SERIES 1stLindsey Whitehurst Nutty Putty cave The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Impressively researched story package that reads like a suspense novel, making it easy to digest such a lengthy piece. 2ndMatthew LaPlante 3rdMelinda Rogers HMScott Taylor Sickened by Service Julians Story Hope and HealingHaiti The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

N8REVIEW/CRITICISM 1stSean Means New Voyage to Narnia The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Sean delivers not just plot summary, but valid, knowledgeable criticism that informs and entertains. 2ndScott Renshaw 3rdDavid Burger Babies Music legend delivers Salt Lake City Weekly The Salt Lake Tribune

N9ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 1stRoxana Orellana One dance closer to a life The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: I felt like I was there. Excellent job on immersing readers in the story. 2ndSean Means/Vince Horiuchi Gary & Shannon 3rdEllen Fagg Weist Polygamy, Writ Large HMRandy Harward Utah Hold em The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City Weekly

N10CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1stKristin Moulton and Sheena McFarland Who are Stephanie and Nathan The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: This story stood out in a very competitive category. Details are written in a fantastic way. 2ndCarolyn Campbell 3rdNate Carlisle Killed for Custody Patchwork of laws The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N11BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1stTom Harvey The Art of the Big Lie The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Great use of detail. The reporter took a complicated issue and made it interesting and digestible. Great setup with solid ending. 2ndPaul Beebe Community banks end leaves trail 3rdTom Harvey Preying on the faithful The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N12EDUCATION REPORTING 1stAmy K. Stewart Townsfolk rally to support school Deseret News Comments: Stewart made readers feel as if they had visited Garfield County themselves, and yet she wrote a well-balanced article that explained why its difficult to continue funding such a small school. 2ndSara Israelsen-Hartley Higher ed trying to measure learning Deseret News 3rdLisa Schencker Schools out for 13 superintendents The Salt Lake Tribune HMPaul Koepp Utahs for-profit colleges brace Deseret News N13GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1stMatt Canham Utahs transit: funding train The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: An excellent look at how the funding gravy train may dry up for Utah transportation projects. 2ndChristopher Smart Wild debate 3rdJeremiah Stettler My water bill pays for what? HMAmy K. Stewart Flood aftermath The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

N14MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1stEric S. Peterson Bad Doctors Slipping Through Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Wonderful use of records combined with compelling narratives. 2ndHeather May A Liver for Lulu The Salt Lake Tribune 3rdHeather May/Kirsten Stewart Reform wont reduce demand The Salt Lake Tribune N15MILITARY REPORTING 1stMatthew D. LaPlante Traumatized female vets battle The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Fascinating look at an otherwise hidden problem. 2ndMatthew D. LaPlante Once homeless veterans bumped The Salt Lake Tribune 3rdMatthew D. LaPlante For some vets, false memories The Salt Lake Tribune N16MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1stLindsey Whitehurst Crime in Indian Country The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: The story contained excellent analysis of important information, along with a compelling human interest side. Great interviews. 2ndAmy Stewart 3rdJulia Lyon Gov. Herberts new ed. panel Here is America Deseret News The Salt Lake Tribune

N17PERSONALITY PROFILE 1stNate Carlisle Dark and Deadly Path The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Easily the best entry in this category. The lives of killer and victims told simply, clearly and effectively. 2ndDerek P. Jensen New Senator on the Hill is LDS 3rdPeggy Fletcher Stack Farewell to Rabbi Rosen The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N18RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1stScott Carrier Brian David Mitchell Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: A highly readable story, taking liberties with traditional journalistic style. The story grabbed me immediately and never let go. 2ndJesse Fruhwirth Massage therapist jailed 3rdPeggy Fletcher Stack Mental illness and faith Salt Lake City Weekly The Salt Lake Tribune

N19 SPORTS DEADLINE 1STJay Drew/Tony Jones BYU goes rogue The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Great story. I thought it did an excellent job of breaking down a topic thats not easy to understand. It was well-written and well-sourced. 2ndMichael Lewis 3rdJay Drew 1stKurt Kragthorpe 2ndBill Oram 3rdBrad Rock HMMichael C. Lewis 1stDeseret News 2ndDeseret News 3rdStandard-Examiner King of the Track How WAC-BYU deal caved The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N20SPORTS NON-DEADLINE Their loyalty carried a lifetime The Salt Lake Tribune What happened to the Sandlot? The Salt Lake Tribune Burden of Proof Deseret News From the NFP to the opera The Salt Lake Tribune N22EDITORIAL Twisting words, numbers A Political System out of Touch Orwellian free speech

N23OPINION COLUMN 1stJohn Rasmuson Text Me Not Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Uses humor and common sense to make a case against the wonders of texting. GRATZ! (congratulations!) 2ndPeg McEntee 3rdMarjorie Cortez Child porn a sweeping..plague Scary, exciting work ahead The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

N24SPORTS COLUMNS 1stBrad Rock SL to Chicago: Boozers your enigma Deseret News Comments: The voice in this column was fantastic. Not only was it entertaining, but it also clearly and accurately explained the emotion of Jazz fans about this deal. 2ndKurt Kragthorpe 3rdGordon Monson HMKurt Kragthorpe Logan legend larger than life The Salt Lake Tribune Former Manti coach had heart The Salt Lake Tribune Mascot Bumbles work exhaustingThe Salt Lake Tribune

N25HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1stErin Alberty Where Credit is Due In This Week Comments: Erin mixed history with an activity readers could do, all in a funny, snarky tone. I laughed out loud a few times, which is always welcome when reading a column. 2ndRobert Kirby 3rdAnn Cannon HMBill Frost Deciphering the Popes stance Hope eclipses fear on Christmas What Gary Herbert doesnt know The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City Weekly

N26HEADLINE WRITING 1stScott Renshaw Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Scott works in one to two clever twists in his headlines, yet manages to keep their intent perfectly clear. 2ndSteve Mohlman 3rdKimberly Worner The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N27PAGE DESIGNFRONT PAGE 1stJosh Awtry Tracking Utahs Stimulus Money The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Josh took a hot topic, and instead of a typical photo or multiple photo display with spot color and big display type, actually did something immensely clever and easy to follow. 2ndColin Smith 3rdColin Smith My Water Bill Pays for What? Herbert vs. Lee The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

N28PAGE DESIGNFEATURE PAGE 1stStaff Freestyle skiing The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: This page showcases what can be great about feature page design. It takes a subject that many are aware of, and gives them a reason to care and be educated. 2ndBlain Hefner 3rdStaff HMColin Smith Prime Time Crime Wave The Games Toxic Flames Flooding the Air The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune The Salt Lake Tribune

NEWSPAPERS--DIVISION B 1stHeidi Toth 2ndScot Kerbs 3rdCharles Geraci 1stDaily Herald 2ndThe Spectrum N1BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER Daily Herald The Spectrum The Herald Journal N2BEST NEWSPAPER

N3SPOT NEWS 1stDaily Herald Staff Tabernacle Fire Daily Herald Comments: A story package the staff can be proud of. Thorough and well-reported. Nice to see how pounding the pavement can still pay off. 2ndThe Spectrum Staff Swept Away The Spectrum

N 4GENERAL NEWS 1stHeidi Toth The New High: Spice Daily Herald Comments: Comprehensive, complete, engrossing. A well-written introduction to a confounding new drug that parents and politicians should know more about. 2ndCimaron Neugebauer The Slide Divide 3rdDavid DeMille Keeping it Clean HMCaleb Warnock Watchdog: Cedar Hills golf The Spectrum The Spectrum Daily Herald

N5GENERAL FEATURE 1stDoug Fox A Life to Remember Daily Herald Comments: A moving story that stays with you. Well-written. 2ndThe Spectrum Staff Living a nightmare The Spectrum 3rdManette Newbold The haunted halls of USU Herald-Journal N6CONTINUING COVERAGE 1stTiffany DeMasters Officer shooting The Spectrum Comments: Tight ledes, nice follow-through. A surprising variety of story subjects. Nice work. N7SERIES 1stHeidi Toth Young lives lost Daily Herald Comments: Comprehensive and incredibly informative. Very moving series. Tightly written. 2ndThe Spectrum Staff Hooked on heroin The Spectrum

N 8REVIEW/CRITICISM 1stDoug Fox Styx, Foreigner, Kansas Daily Herald Comments: Foxs concert review invoked the feeling of being in the midst of the sweaty audience for what had to be a high-powered rock show. 2ndCody Clark 3rdDoug Fox HMCody Clark Slack Magic McCartney Delivers Invisible Man Daily Herald Daily Herald Daily Herald

N11BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1stThe Spectrum Staff What happens in Vegas The Spectrum N13GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1stCaleb Warnock Local cities drop millions Daily Herald Comments: Government reporting, at its best, should hold officials accountable for their choicesand thats exactly what Mr. Warnock does in this piece. 2ndHeidi Toth More than just politics Daily Herald

N14MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1stBrian Passey Alzheimers challenge The Spectrum Comments: The article painted a vivid picture of the impact of Alzheimers and how it is affecting Utah. 2ndManette Newbold 1stThe Spectrum Staff Preston woman the first N15MILITARY REPORTING Combat memories last The Herald Journal The Spectrum

N16MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1stCimaron Neugebauer List legislation hot topic The Spectrum N17PERSONALITY PROFILE 1stDoug Fox Drummer manNegel Olsson Daily Herald Comments: Loved it! An engaging, well-written piece. I learned a lot while being thoroughly entertained. 2ndCharles Geraci Karl Rove Daily Herald

N 18RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1stStaff LDS missionaries share stories Herald Journal Comments: Great lede, caught my interest right away. Quotes are strong and specific and facts show a well-researched piece. 2ndStaff Finding God behind bars The Spectrum

N19SPORTS DEADLINE 1stJason Franchuk BYU coach Hill fired Daily Herald Comments: Very timely. Great quotes from Hill interview. N20SPORTS NON-DEADLINE 1stDarnell Dickson BJ Peterson can relate Daily Herald Comments: Great lede. Nice storytelling and use of subheads to advance the narrative. 2ndNeil Warner 3rdThe Spectrum staff Pleasant Grove man enjoys Attention Getter N22EDITORIAL Nation Needs a Tuneup United Effort Plan Hold the Applause Daily Herald The Spectrum Daily Herald The Spectrum Daily Herald The Spectrum

1stJim Tynen, Randy Wright 2ndStaff 3rdJim Tynen, Randy Wright

N23OPINION COLUMN 1STThe Spectrum staff Mud gets dirt on facts

N24SPORTS COLUMN 1stJason Franchuk Sign of the (BYU) times Daily Herald Comments: Both Franchuks tone and overall point are consistent from the first sentence. An interesting and insightful look at an ongoing controversy. 2ndThe Spectrum staff Baseball in his veins 3rdDarnell Dickson Wooden really was one of kind The Spectrum Daily Herald

N25HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1stThe Spectrum staff Discovering something small The Spectrum N27PAGE DESIGNFRONT PAGE 1stMegan Carleton Bramble feature Daily Herald Comments: Colorful, yet clean. Multiple entry points. 2ndMegan Carleton Spice Daily Herald

N28PAGE DESIGNFEATURE PAGE 1stMegan Carleton Philanthropy special section Daily Herald Comments: Beautiful work. Creative and well-executed. Doesnt look like a front page, but a true special section.

NEWSPAPERS--DIVISION C 1stGeoff Liesik 2ndTim Gillie 3rdReinaldo Escobar N1BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER Uintah Basin Standard Tooele Transcript Bulletin El Observador de Utah

N2BEST NEWSPAPER 1stTooele Transcript Bulletin 2ndThe Statesman 3rdEl Observador de Utah N3SPOT NEWS 1stLisa Christensen Gunman holds up Walgreens Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good narrative, details about incident. It flows very well. Good accompanying photos, too. 2ndMegan Allen 3rdBenjamin Wood HMBlaze Bullock Girl missing Dept. head injured Police arrest 11 during HOWL The Utah Statesman The Utah Statesman The Utah Statesman

N4GENERAL NEWS 1stLisa Christensen A Hero Comes Home Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: A respectful and informative piece about an emotional and important story. 2ndPeri Kinder 3rdCaroline Kingsley HMChelsey Gensel Rising Waters bring flood Murray Journal Historic Sugar Factory Fate West Jordan Journal USU Works to Be Carbon Neutral The Utah Statesman

N5GENERAL FEATURE 1stJessica Montgomery Chief Wasatch Murray Journal Comment: Great feature on a local landmark. Well researched, very interesting to readers. 2ndKellyn Anderson 3rdCarrie Finlinson HMSarah Miley You packin Festival of Trees-28 years Inside the Salt Flat News The Utah Statesman Murray Journal Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N6CONTINUING COVERAGE 1stSarah Miley Rocky Mountain Power Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good floweasy to follow despite complexities of story. Also, good photos, with expressive subjects. 2ndRaili Jacquet Holladay Village Center Cottonwood/Holladay Journal 3rdRachel Christensen CEU-USU Merger The Utah Statesman

1stEllen Cook 2ndCecelia Skinner

N7SERIES Great Salt Lake Narcos y Pandillas en la mira ICE

The Leader El Observador de Utah

N8REVIEW/CRITICISM 1stChelsey Gensel Contrived, predicable elements The Utah Statesman Comments: Interesting review of a controversial book. Like that it focused on analyzing, not summaring, the book. 2ndMissy Thompson 3rdChelsey Gensel The Social Network New Take on Old Classic Tooele Transcript Bulletin The Utah Statesman

N9ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 1stReinaldo Escobar Trazos del Alma Espanola en Utah El Observador de Utah Comments: With language as vivid as the work of the artist he described, Reinaldo wove a colorful portrait of the artists passion, history and world view. Wonderful to read. 2ndMissy Thompson A Piece of Sundance Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N10CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1stLisa Christensen County attorney kept sex case Tooele Transcript Bulletin 2ndGeoff Liesik New arrests made Uintah Basin Standard 3rdJohn Hales County Drug Court Makes Comeback Sanpete Messenger N 11BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1STAndrew Kirk Injured teens caught in possible turf war Park Record Comment: A clear explanation of a case of medical institutions playing dirty at the expense of the patients. Excellent expose. 2ndJohn Hales Moroni Feed goes after $8M Sanpete Messenger

N12EDUCATION REPORTING 1stTim Gillie Growing pains at Excelsior Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comment: Memorable storytelling and very even-handed. 2ndBenjamin Wood 3rdCecelia Skinner CIL tests most efficient way Preparcion para Kindergarten The Utah Statesman El Observador de Utah

N13GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1stGeoff Liesik Tribe suspends Cesspooch Uintah Basin Standard Comment: Covering tribal government can be difficult. Kudos for what is obviously deadline reporting. Well-written and timely. 2ndSarah Miley Commissioners defend meetings Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N14MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1STAlexandra Evensen Local author tells of journey The Utah Statesman Comment: An insightful and well-handled look at a familys struggle to deal with an autistic child as he grew into an adult. 2ndSarah Miley A winnable war Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N15MILITARY REPORTING 1stJeff Barrus Community mourns fallen soldier Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good detail, use of quotes. 2ndAndrew Choffel Cancer, then U.S. Army The Signpost

N16MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1STMegan Bainum Forum confronts issues on reform The Utah Statesman Comments: Nice summary of a meeting to educate the community on an important issue. 2ndSarah Miley 3rdBenjamin Wood 1stLisa Christensen 2ndGeoff Liesik 3rdBenjamin Wood A Call to Come Together Tooele Transcript Bulletin Students Divided after Remarks The Utah Statesman N17PERSONALITY PROFILE Life as a Bear Tooele Transcript Bulletin Paynes retires from bench Uintah Basin Standard Sharing office withfriends Utah Statesman

N18RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1stJohn Hales Blessed are the Children Sanpete Messenger Comments: Obviously a lot of work put into this story. So many quotes, and enjoyed the scope and focus of the article. 2ndDan Smith Panel shows seven sides 3rdSarah Miley Firmly planted in faith The Utah Stateman Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N19SPORTS DEADLINE 1STEric Jensen Wildcats win overtime thriller The Signpost Comment: All the tension and drama of the game was communicated. Even a reader with minimal understanding of football could be caught up in the excitement of the game. 2ndMegan Allen 3rdMark Watson Hansens hat trick leads Aggies The Utah Statesman THS out in front of region track Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N20SPORTS NON-DEADLINE 1stCraig Halbasch Religion leaves prints on sports The Signpost Comment: Gave a clear insiders view into an unexpected issue in college-level sports. 2ndAdam Nettina Armed and Dangerous Utah Statesman 3rdCatherine Garrett Special addition/Bingham High athletic The Valley Journals N21EDITORIAL CARTOON 1stJohn Christian Perkins Legal obligation Tooele Transcript Bulletin 1stJohn Hales 2ndGeoff Liesik 3rdJeff Barrus 1stMatt Rowley 2ndJohn Hales 3rdJustin Hinh 1STMark Watson N22EDITORIAL Right of Free Speech Sanpete Messenger Reporting on the inappropriate Uintah Basin Standard Hogan failed public Tooele Transcript Bulletin N23OPINION COLUMN Caucus meetings set menu Did America die on 9-11? Why this country needs N24SPORTS COLUMN World viewing party shows Tooele Transcript Bulletin Sanpete Messenger The Utah Statesman Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N25HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1stPeri Kinder Trip to the Inferno The Valley Journals Comment: Kinder was overall the funniest columnist. Inferno is the true account of the nightmare of anyone whos gone to junior high--student or parent! 2ndJeff Barrus 3rdPeri Kinder HMKory Wood HMPeri Kinder 1stJeff Barrus Dont get the World Cup? Tooele Transcript Bulletin Island of Misfit Toys The Valley Journals Humor Appreciation 101 The Signpost Id Like To Thank the Academy The Valley Journals N26HEADLINE WRITING Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N27PAGE DESIGNFRONT PAGE 1stTooele Transcript Bulletin Comment: Clean layout, highly scanable with good photos and intriguing headlines. Gave a clear sense of whats inside. 2ndEl Observador de Utah 3rdThe Signpost

N28PAGE DESIGNFEATURE PAGE 1stTooele Transcript Bulletin Ancient sport, modern competition Comment: The article begged to be read. Striking photos coupled with a great layout and unusual topic. 2ndEl Observador de Utah 3rdThe Signpost Una tradicion que rebase fronteras Eco-friendly architecture

WEB CATEGORY W1Best News-Oriented Web Site 1stDaily Herald Comments: This site focuses on what matters to its readersLOCAL NEWS. Putting local headlines on the front page ensures that users dont have to dig around the find the news. 2ndSalt Lake Tribune 3rdThe Spectrum HMCity Weekly CATEGORY W2BEST OVERALL BLOG 1stTrent Nelson Utah Photojournalism The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Consistency, large photos, variety, great use of the Facebook comments platform. This is the kind of blog that captures my attention and rewards me with great content. 2ndStaff 3rdStaff HMLesley Mitchell Out of Context City Weekly salt blog Cheap Chick The Salt Lake Tribune Salt Lake City Weekly The Salt Lake Tribune

CATEGORY W3BEST SINGLE BLOG POST 1stJay Drew BYUs Max Hall The Salt Lake Tribune Comment: Brief but informative. Well written and conversational. This is exactly what blogs are meant to be. 2ndBen Winslow 3rdBrian Smith HMJared Whitley Elizabeth Smart testimony Bells halftime speech Raising heck FOX 13 The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Policy

CATEGORY W5BEST MULTI-MEDIA ONLINE 1stTodd Seifert Hooked on Heroin Package The Spectrum

CATEGORY W6BEST USE OF NEWS-ORIENTED SOCIAL MEDIA 1stBen Winslow @Ben Winslow FOX 13 Comment: Bens Twitter account is everything that social media should beimmediately informative and personal. The use of twitpics and documents shows digital saavy. Up and coming journalists should follow his lead. 2ndStaff 3rdStaff HMStaff Cougar Blue Facebook Facebook page Twitter page Daily Herald Salt Lake City Weekly The Salt Lake Tribune

GRAPHICS CATEGORY G1ART/ILLUSTRATION 1st--Trent Nelson Aerials The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Engaging visual of winter sports participants, abstract from a distance, but specific upon closer inspection. 2ndJohn Kilbourn 3rdHeather Tuttle Election Issues Book em Salt Lake City Weekly Deseret News

CATEGORY G2Best Single-Page Design 1stTodd Adams Are you ready for NBAs free-agent dash? The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Well organized page that makes several layers of information simple to digest. Fun visual anchor with easy to navigate text. Discovering Tutankhamun Deseret News On probation or parole The Salt Lake Tribune

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CATEGORY T1--BEST TV REPORTER 1stLori Prichard KSL-TV Comments: Loris reporting is extremely thorough. She doesnt show any bias and presents facts in a balanced way. Her stories are well researched and she gets results. 2nd Jennifer Stagg 3rdBen Winslow HMAlex Cabrero HMJohn Daley KSL-TV FOX 13 KSL-TV KSL-TV

CATEGORY T3SPOT NEWS 1st--KSL Staff Provo Tabernacle Fire KSL-TV Comments: The different elements were goodfile video of inside, the history of the building, live interviews with people who loved it. 2nd--Alex Cabrero 3rd--Jennifer Stagg HMBen Winslow 1stAlex Cabrero 2ndBen Winslow 3rdAlex Cabrero Utah-Arizona Floods Mitchell Verdict Witness to an Execution KSL-TV KSL-TV FOX 13

CATEGORY T4GENERAL NEWS The Night Wade Pennington KSL-TV Ronnie Lee Gardners Execution FOX 13 Haiti Earthquake KSL-TV

CATEGORY T5GENERAL FEATURE 1stKathy Aiken Tiffany Searle Make a Wish KSL-TV Comments: Very touching story that tugs at heartstrings. Very good writing, delivery and pace. Very good photography, editing and use of natural sound. Most of all, excellent job of capturing the emotion of the day. 2ndJohn Hollenhorst 3rdAlex Cabrero HMBrooke Walker Caveman Diet Tickle Kid A Good Grief KSL-TV KSL-TV KSL-TV

CATEGORY T6CONTINUING COVERAGE 1stJohn Daley/Lisa Riley Roche UDOT Bid Payout KSL-TV 2ndBen Winslow FLDS Land Feud FOX 13 3rdBen Winslow Ogden Gang Restraining FOX 13 CATEGORY T7SERIES 1stKSL Staff The Dream Divided 2ndJennifer Stagg, Mike Sadowski Drug Court and Dave Albin 3rdBen Winslow Gays, Mormons and Change KSL-TV KSL-TV FOX 13

CATEGORY T8DOCUMENTARY 1st--On The Edge: Mental Health In Utah Nancy Green KUED Comments: Amazing body of work, well-researched, written and very well produced. CATEGORY T9CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1stLori Prichard and Linda Williams Judgments KSL-TV Comments: It was clear a lot of time and research went into this story. Great organization of the story and the involvement of real people affected by this. 2ndJennifer Stagg 3rdArrika Von Trooper Investigation Spice: A Legal High? KSL-TV FOX 13

CATEGORY T10BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1stJed Boal, Kelly Just, Vance Mortimer Loan Modifications KSL-TV 2ndLori Prichard, Kelly Just Investigating Labor LLCs KSL-TV 3rdChris Vanocur, Matt Lee, Chris George Historic Utah Bank Closes KTVX CATEGORY T11EDUCATION REPORTING 1stLori Prichard/Kelly Just Utahs Summer Lunch Program KSL-TV Comments: Good writing and editing support this undercover piece about a possible misuse of federal funds. 2ndArrika Von 3rdBen Winslow Brighton Culitary Team Starving Students FOX 13 FOX 13

CATEGORY T12GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1stLori Prichard, Kelly Just Utahs 4-Day Work Week KSL-TV Comments: Good persistence with open records requests. Very effective. 2ndKelli OHara 3rdChris Vanocur Child Abuse Victims Guess Whos Coming to Dinner ABC 4/KTVX ABC 4/KTVX

CATEGORY T13MILITARY REPORTING 1stAlex Cabrero Hill to Haiti KSL-TV Comments: Great local angle on an international concern. 2ndAlex Cabrero 3rdAlex Cabrero Marines Home PFC. Byrd Funeral KSL-TV KSL-TV

CATEGORY T-14MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1stJennifer Stagg Dream Divided: Crime KSL-TV Comments: Great use of statistics and research to disprove a stereotype of Hispanic immigrants. 2ndJennifer Stagg Dream Divided: Courage KSL-TV 3rdBen Winslow Polygamy Sensitivity Training FOX 13

CATEGORY T15PERSONALITY PROFILE 1stSammy Linebaugh When Lightning Strikes Twice Mountainwest Sports Network Comments: Interesting story and showcase of personalities, beautifully shot. 2ndKathy Aiken 3rdJohn Hollenhorst HMJennifer Stagg HMShara Park Viola Rindels Caveman diet Bike Pastor Santaquin Mother KSL-TV KSL-TV KSL-TV KSL-TV

CATEGORY T16SPORTS REPORTINGDEADLINE 1stArrika Von Jazz rookie takes a shot FOX 13 Comments: Great sports story from beginning to endespecially put together under a tight deadline. CATEGORY T17SPORTS REPORTINGNON-DEADLINE 1stSammy Linebaugh Shaky and Fishy Mountainwest Sports Network Comments: Great job! Great use of nat sound and play by play. You told the story so well full circle without making it too lengthy. 2ndKathy Aiken 3rdSammy Linebaugh Alex Brotherson A World War II Vets KSL-TV Mountainwest Sports Network

CATEGORY T19EDITING 1stSarah Roberts Vet benefits KSL-TV Comments: Good use of effects in telling the story by incorporating undercover video, audio, documents and stock footage. 2ndSarah Roberts 3rdWyatt Woolley HMSarah Roberts Praying for Paxton Layton PD Cup stacking KSL-TV KSL-TV KSL-TV

VIDEO CATEGORY V1BEST VIDEOGRAPHER 1stMarty Foy Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: This was an entry that had fun with the concept of online coverage. The subjects varied greatly and held my attention. 2ndKeri Wilcox 3rdRick Egan HMJeffrey Allred 1stSammy Linebaugh KSL-TV The Salt Lake Tribune Deseret News

CATEGORY V3SPORTS Haiti and RSL Midfielder Jean Alexandres Hometown Freelance Comments: Great music at beginning to draw interest, and the reporter animation was perfect for telling the story. Good job using home video and nat sound. They helped create a unique perspective. Job well done!

2ndSammy Linebaugh Inside the Notre Dame Experience with Ute fans Freelance 3rdRick Egan BYU vs Utah football, 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune CATEGORY V4FEATURES 1stRandy Wright Forged in Foam Daily Herald Comments: Puts a face to those you see by the park. Shows a world that people might dismiss as odd or outside the norm, and tells the story of those who live it. 2ndFrancisco Kjolseth Piano Bike 3rdSamantha Clemens Mountain Man Rendezvous The Salt Lake Tribune The Spectrum