FSNE 2002
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June 13, 2002 Dear Florida Journalist: In a year filled with news dominated by Sept. 11, Florida newspapers managed to go above and beyond, covering the national event and the surrounding tragedy and war, but also continuing to focus on the matters that hit even closer to home. From growth and the elderly to Dale Earnhardt and Nathaniel Brazill, from AIDS in the Caribbean and prostitution to phosphate and Publix, our four out-of-state judges read it all. They left the state impressed at the depth and scope of Florida journalism, praising it repeatedly as they made the tough decisions. The judges were treated to entries in two new categories this year: Sports and Business reporting. Entries were strong across the board. This year we had nearly 300 more entries than last year, a record 905 compared with 590 in 2001. It’s yet another testament to the outstanding work being published in Sunshine State newspapers. Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors 2002 competition, who are presented in this booklet. We applaud all the winners and participants. |
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Division ANewspapers with daily circulation of 125,000 or more: 1. Daily DeadlineStaff Orlando Sentinel “Death of Dale Earnhardt” The Orlando Sentinel — in a window of just a few hours — captured the magnitude and drama of this story. Second Place Staff The Miami Herald “Anthrax” Third Place Staff The Palm Beach Post “Brazill Sentencing” Honorable Mention Staff St. Petersburg Times “Fleeing Man Kills Officer” Honorable Mention Staff The Tampa Tribune “Police Officer Shot” 2. InvestigativeStaff Orlando Sentinel “Exposing the Flaws” This is journalism in its finest role. Second Place Julie Hauserman St. Petersburg Times “Poison in Your Back Yard” Third Place Ronnie Greene, Geoff Dougherty The Miami Herald “Kids in Prison” Honorable Mention Staff Orlando Sentinel “Racing Safety” Honorable Mention Collins Conner St. Petersburg Times “Lost Patrol” 3. ExplanatoryStaff South Florida Sun-Sentinel “AIDS in the Caribbean” A thoroughly reported project that demonstrates considerable dedication of time and resources. Second Place Graham Brink, Sydney P. Freedberg St. Petersburg Times “Missing Sabrina” Third Place Anita Kumar St. Petersburg Times “Deadly Combination: Ford, Firestone & Florida” 4. FeaturesChristine Evans The Palm Beach Post “My Cambodia” A compelling story written in such an open and honest way. Second Place Susan Taylor Martin St. Petersburg Times “Murder at Locker 02-069” Third Place Paul Lomartire The Palm Beach Post A collection of work 5. BusinessKris Hundley St. Petersburg Times A collection of work Hundley’s work bursts with people and activity. She writes about business and money with the gossipy wit and sharp writing of a features reporter. Second Place Dan Tracy Orlando Sentinel “Base for a Bargain: The Orlando NTC Giveaway” Third Place Amy Martinez, Deborah Circelli The Palm Beach Post “On the Line: Our Energy Future” Honorable Mention Jeff Kunerth Orlando Sentinel Profile of Kenneth Lay 6. SportsDave Hyde South Florida Sun-Sentinel “Price of Perfection” This is a fascinating tale with wonderful details about a little-discussed subject. Second Place Mike Bianchi Orlando Sentinel “Mike Bianchi’s Road Trip” Third Place Kevin Kelly St. Petersburg Times “Auto Racing” 7. EditorialsMarianne Arneberg Orlando Sentinel “NASCAR safety” The tone is demanding and strong, asking hard questions and seeking answers. Second Place Martin Dyckman St. Petersburg Times A collection of work Third Place Joe Guidry The Tampa Tribune “Higher Education” 8. ColumnsHoward Troxler St. Petersburg Times A collection of work Written in an authoritative voice backed by research and reason. Second Place Frank Cerabino The Palm Beach Post A collection of work Third Place Mike Thomas Orlando Sentinel A collection of work Honorable Mention Leonard Pitts Jr. The Miami Herald “We’ll Go Forward” 9. CriticismJohn Fleming St. Petersburg Times “Performing Arts” Perceptive and educational critiques. The tone is knowledgeable without being elitist. Second Place Scott Eyman The Palm Beach Post “Book Reviews” Third Place Matt Soergel The Florida Times-Union A collection of work 10. HeadlinesMike Burke The Palm Beach Post A collection of work Burke has a knack for penning headlines that are clever (not cute) and classy. Second Place Mark Wood St. Petersburg Times A collection of work Third Place Beth Navage St. Petersburg Times A collection of work 11. Page DesignKiely Agliano The Tampa Tribune Solid play of a unique and entertaining illustration. Second Place Nicole Life St. Petersburg Times “Grace for Each of Us” Third Place Michelle Mazzone The Palm Beach Post 12. Page One DesignFred Stone Shane Blatt The Tampa Tribune These page designs were bold with headlines and photos when images merited it. Second Place Staff The Palm Beach Post Third Place Third Place Staff Orlando Sentinel 13. Graphic or IllustrationStaff South Florida Sun-Sentinel “The Trail of Terror” Presented in a simple, logical way without gimmicks. Second Place Jeff Goertzen St. Petersburg Times “Ford, Firestone and Florida” Third Place Cindy Jones-Hulfachor South Florida Sun-Sentinel “Replacing the Damaged Heart” 14. Spot News PhotographyGreg Lovett The Palm Beach Post “Anguished Protest” The Post photographer made the image at exactly the right time. The details are exquisite. Second Place Mark Randall South Florida Sun-Sentinel “Anthrax Blues” Third Place Janel Schroeder-Norton St. Petersburg Times “Back on Her Feet” 15. Feature PhotographyJ. Albert Diaz Miami Herald “Lure of the Burbs” Real people doing real things. The essences of documentary photography. Second Place Peter Andrew Bosch The Miami Herald “Inside the Gates of Hell” Third Place Jamie Francis St. Petersburg Times “Pakistan” 16. Sports PhotographyDavid Kadlubowski The Tampa Tribune A collection of work The photographer captures the true essence of the competitive spirit. Second Place Bill Serne St. Petersburg Times “Pleading His Case” Third Place Allen Eyestone The Palm Beach Post “The Gesture” |
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Division BNewspapers with circulation between 40,000 and 125,000 daily. 1. Daily DeadlineStaff Pensacola News Journal “Three Drown at Area Beaches” Stories reflected the drama of disaster but also raised the questions of community response and policy. Second Place Staff Florida Today “Chain of Wrecks” Third Place Staff Sarasota Herald-Tribune “Tropical Storm Gabrielle” 2. InvestigativeStaff Pensacola News Journal “Hidden Hazard” This is brave, thorough, well-presented reporting on a complicated topic of crucial community concern. Second Place Ron Matus The Gainesville Sun “CCA” Third Place Staff Sarasota Herald-Tribune “Murder of James Brier” Honorable Mention Duane Marsteller The Bradenton Herald 3. ExplanatoryDinah Voyles Pulver Daytona Beach News-Journal “Uncharted Waters” Excellent execution marked this award-winning series. Second Place Hillary Ferrara Sarasota Herald-Tribune “State of the Gator” Third Place Eric Pera The Ledger “Nursing Homes” 4. FeaturesChris Grier Sarasota Herald-Tribune “A Mission Other Than War” Second Place Bill Dean The Ledger “Remembering the Grievous Angel” Third Place Ginny Graybiel Pensacola News Journal “Paradise Lost” 5. BusinessMichael Sasso The Ledger “Publix” A strong compilation of reporting on a reclusive and uncooperative subject. Second Place Gina Edwards Naples Daily News “The Men Who Make Gold” Third Place Michael Pollick Sarasota Herald-Tribune “A Master Mystery” 6. SportsDoug Haller Pensacola News Journal “Fighting Spirit” Doug Haller captured a coach’s life and battle against cancer, pushing this story beyond the traditional limits of jock journalism. Second Place Derek Catron Daytona Beach News-Journal “A High School Season” Third Place Doug Haller Pensacola News Journal A collection of work 7. EditorialsAllan Horton Sarasota Herald-Tribune “Phosphate” This editorial series is all it should be — well-focused, well-researched and well-written. Second Place Tie: Pierre Tristam Daytona Beach News-Journal & Ron Cunningham The Gainesville Sun Both: A collection of work 8. ColumnsSharon Rauch Tallahassee Democrat A collection of work Sharon Rauch writes with a human touch whether the subject is spirituality, lesbianism or rodents. Second Place Pamela Hasterok Daytona Beach News-Journal A collection of work 9. CriticismRod Harmon Bradenton Herald “Music” His concrete details and use of sources bolster the authority of his pieces without diluting the attitude. Second Place James M. Abraham Sarasota Herald-Tribune “The Literate Life” Third Place Ted Hoffman The Ledger A collection of work 10. HeadlinesRon Sirmans Pensacola News Journal A collection of work Clarity came first, cleverness second. In combination, they gave readers heads that captured attention with verve and accuracy. Second Place Keri Petersen The Gainesville Sun A collection of Work Third Place Sean McCrory The Gainesville Sun A collection of work 11. Page DesignNicole Sneed Sarasota Herald-Tribune Effective use of main photo element, while maintaining clean design and appealing organization of text and graphics. Second Place Jim Urick Stuart News “The Top 10” Third Place Jenna Feurtado The Bradenton Herald “Travel” 12. Page One DesignStaff Sarasota Herald-Tribune This paper demonstrates both adherence to good design principles and a willingness to take creative risks. Second Place Staff The Gainesville Sun Third Place Steve Antley, DeWayne Wilson The Ledger 13. Graphic or IllustrationSteve Madden Fort Myers News Press This info-graphic is attractive, reader-friendly and informative — essential for this kind of visual. Second Place Ron Stallcup Pensacola News Journal “Welcome Aboard the Iwo Jima” Third Place Connie Hester-Moore The Daytona Beach News-Journal “Fins to the Left, Fins to the Right” 14. Spot News PhotographyJohn Blackie Pensacola News Journal Blackie’s persistence through the 6 1/2-hour standoff paid off with a truly compelling photo. Second Place David Mills The Ledger “Civilians Rescue Woman” Third Place Scott Wheeler The Ledger “Fire Victim” Honorable Mention David Tucker Daytona Beach News-Journal “Discovered Body” Honorable Mention Nigel Cook Daytona Beach News-Journal “Interstate Death” 15. Feature PhotographyMike Ewen Tallahassee Democrat What a catch! This photo captures the stuff of daydreams, beautifully composed: the sky, the billowing clouds, the water. Surreal. Second Place Gary Coronado Naples Daily News “Once in a Lifetime” Third Place Sylwia Kapuscinski Naples Daily News “A Strength Within” Honorable Mention Carolyn Kaster Sarasota Herald-Tribune “A Bus Ride to Freedom” 16. Sports PhotographyRomain Blanquart Naples Daily News An atypical candid moment between two fighters before a fight. Second Place Michel Fortier Naples Daily News Third Place Phil Sears Tallahassee Democrat “Cal Knocks Out ’Noles” |
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Division CNewspapers with circulation of less than 40,000 daily: 1. Daily DeadlineDave Shelton Hernando Today “Father Dies Protecting Family” Dave gives a clear, unadorned, detailed account of a dramatic crime. Second Place Staff The Villages Daily Sun “Gov. Bush Visits School” Third Place Tom McLaughlin Northwest Florida Daily News “A Mother Lost, A Baby Born” 2. InvestigativeMike Wright, Christi Stevens Citrus County Chronicle “Brown Schools” The writers were not content to just take what investigators said. They doggedly pursued this story, searching for independent sources of information. Second Place Todd Twilley The News Herald “The Cedar Grove Investigation” Third Place Michael Kaiser Press Journal “$1 Million Mystery” 3. ExplanatoryStaff Citrus County Chronicle “Suffering in Silence” The effort to showcase this issue through vivid writing and many voices is clear. Second Place Curt Hills The Villages Daily Sun “EMS” Third Place Emily Roach The Key West Citizen “Affordable Housing” 4. FeaturesErin Bryce The Independent Florida Alligator “Prostitution” Engaging writing, excellent reporting. Second Place Jacob Ogles The Daily Commercial “Stem Cell Crusaders” Third Place David Jablonski Press Journal “A Round With the Rookie” 5. BusinessChristi Poole Stevens Citrus County Chronicle “Area Businessman Investigated” The Chronicle stands up for a woman who couldn’t do so on her own. Second Place Staff The Charlotte Sun “Business of Dying” Third Place Roselle Zayas The Sun “Airline Situation a Bear” 6. SportsHays Carlyon The St. Augustine Record A collection of work An offbeat collection of topics and an engaging lead on the “cruel season” story. Second Place Justin Barney St. Augustine Record A collection of work Third Place Cal Powell Northwest Florida Daily News A collection of work 7. EditorialsJohn Pastor The Daily Commercial A collection of work Snappy writing — especially leads and kickers. Important, newsy topics and pungent opinions. Second Place John Pastor The Daily Commercial “E-threat Girl” Third Place Gary Corsair The Villages Daily Sun A collection of work 8. ColumnsTom Walker The Key West Citizen “View from the Hammock” Tom displays a nice writing touch on a variety of subjects with humor and pathos. Second Place Mandy Bolen Key West Citizen “Tan Lines” Third Place Mike Szvetitz Highlands Today A collection of work 9. CriticismJeremy Dean The Daily Commercial A collection of work Jeremy brings flair and excitement through effective use of repetition and contrasts. Second Place Jack Petro The Villages Daily Sun Theater Reviews 10. HeadlinesChuck Balnius Press Journal A collection of work Clever, creative, exciting — headlines with flair and style. Second Place Scott Callahan The Daily Commercial “Canker Rancor” Third Place William Hatfield Northwest Florida Daily News A collection of work 11. Page DesignJohn Russo The News Herald “Students of Note” Innovative and diversified, this page enhances the story and complements the headline. Second Place Angela Selph Press Journal “McKee Renaissance” Third Place Trisha Murphy Palatka Daily News “Season of Events” 12. Page One DesignDerek Hembd The St. Augustine Record Bold, confident designs and excellent use of photos and type made for commanding pages. Second Place Staff Northwest Florida Daily News Third Place Dennis Durkee Press Journal 13. Graphic or IllustrationJohn Russo The News Herald “That’s the Ticket” The breadth and depth of John’s talent are evident in this entry. Second Place John Russo The News Herald “Moonlight in the Garden of Good and Evil” Third Place John Russo The News Herald “ ‘A’ is for Aphid” 14. Spot News PhotographyJeffrey Langlois The Sun “North Port Fire” Jeffrey captures an emotion rarely seen in spot news photos — fear. Second Place Matt May St. Augustine Record “Gas Station Homicide” Third Place Mari Darr-Welch Northwest Florida Daily News “Fire Tornado” 15. Feature PhotographyDebi Haussermann Northwest Florida Daily News “Reflection on Adoption” A lovely photo, difficult to have shot technically and to have conceived conceptually. Second Place Jonathan Fredin The Sun “First Day” Third Place Jack Hardman The Daily Commercial “Lake Eustis Sunset” Honorable Mention Terry Barner The News Herald “Muslim Candlelight Vigil” 16. Sports PhotographyMichael Bean The Villages Daily Sun “A Big Spill” A great action shot that captures the moment and makes you wince. Second Place Jeffrey Langlois The Sun “Charlotte High School Football” Third Place Mari Darr-Welch Northwest Florida Daily News “Going Up for a Dunk” Honorable Mention Mari Darr-Welch Northwest Florida Daily News “Prayer Before the Match” |
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Newspaper Online Site Division ATampa Bay Online “Good design and navigation. Good local news presentation. Deep sports section.” Second Place Sun-Sentinel.com Third Place SPTimes.com Newspaper Online Site Division BFloridaToday.com “Clean, attractive design. Easy, intuitive navigation and great content.” Second Place GainesvilleSun.com Third Place News-JournalOnline.com |
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