2011 SDNA News-Editorial Contest Results

South Dakota Better Newspapers Contest

2011 News-Editorial Results

A - Best News Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman


3 - Second / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard


2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Erin Walti

A - Best News Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard

Storm Slams Egan

Excellent coverage of everything from residents' reactions, gov't official's responses,

costs, etc.


3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Jill Meier

Rural residents ask city to maintain roads

Well written.


2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Alica Thiele

Med-Star moves beyond Brandon

Well done. Readers were given both sides of the decision.

A - Best News Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht

Pringle pilot has close call

Nice read!


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht

Proposed food regulations growing threat to sellers

Nice read!


2 - Third / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt

Lost four-year-old

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Nick Hartley

And she lives in Brookings!

Excellent reporting on details of dino, process employed to make it.


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / John Kubal

Citizens group seeks a "restored republic"

Very interesting material and terrific job explaining the presenters.


2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper

Discerning the role of women in church

Readers can really appreciate that every church in the community was given a chance to

weigh-in.

A - Best News Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Lynn Taylor Rick and Heidi Bell Gease

Health Care

This series humanized a very complicated, confusing package of legislation. Compelling

stories, great leads, easy to understand.


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Megan Luther

Lenient law attracts minors to marry in S.D.

Very interesting and easy to follow. This article went beyond in-depth analysis.


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Mary Garrigan

A Town Divided

Interesting look at a split among residents on whether this economic dev. Is worth it for

their small town.

B - Best News Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman, Tim Waltner and Jeremy Waltner


3 - Second / Hill City Prevailer / Carol Walker


2 - Third / The New Era / Sarah Ebeling

B - Best News Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard

Avera agreement in Flandreau series

Good job keeping the public informed.


3 - Second / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner and Erik Kaufman

Farmers wrapping up / Farmers hope for the best / Fields full of smiles

Good ag coverage. Easy to read.


2 - Third / Britton Journal / Doug Card

Flooding problems

Good job providing in depth information on local flooding.

B - Best News Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson

Threat to human safety / State: Playhouse building unsafe

Very good work!


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson and Norma Najacht

FLDS series

nice work


2 - Third / Grant County Review / Jeff Natalie-Lees

Burglary Attempts / Jury finds MN man guilty

interesting…glad, and surprised they were caught

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Melanie Brandert

Ladd Trial Series

Even being nitpicky, there's not much to say here. A terrific job covering a high-profile

trial.


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Austin Kaus

House Explodes in Mitchell

Good coverage from the beginning continuing with good follow-ups.


2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence

US House race coverage

Thorough coverage of each candidate; an examination of national trends on a state level.

B - Best News Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Steve Young

Growing Up Indian

This series was a pleasure to read. Readers no doubt looked forward to each installment.


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Mary Garrigan

Sentenced to death

This story contained all of the elements necessary to keep readers wanting more.


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Jonathan Ellis and Megan Luther

Legislators trips…/ Travel limits…/ No tell me, who pays for lawmaker travel

Stories do a great job in stripping away secrecy, lame policy and overall slime.

C - Best Feature Story A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston

Remembering Kaydence

Touching story. Those are some brave parents. Good balance of information and quotes.


3 - Second / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn

A 929-Mile bike ride

Good lead. Enjoyable narrative.


2 - Third / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman

Hopf comes to the rescue

Good quotes. Fun characters, enjoyable story.

C - Best Feature Story B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt

Giving Life

Excellent subject! People love these kind of features. Great package!


3 - Second / The Miller Press / Sheila Schlechter

Heaven for Swartzendrubers is three swaddling babies

Well written.


2 - Third / Moody County Enterprise / Ryan Woodard

Local man builds scaled down semi

Easy to read. Well written.

C - Best Feature Story C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Grant County Review / Jeff Natalie-Lees

Local homeless man gets a second chance

Story was moving, held interest and was supplemented well by photo.


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Parker Knox

Call of the wild

Story flowed well. Good job with quotes.


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Billy Drown

It could be worse

Good story angle.

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Ross Dolan

I've never been on for self-pity

Good story about someone everyone knows. Good mix of quotes to illustrate optimism.


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence

It's our ways

Sure the community better understands the Amish as a result of Lawrence's story. Good

lead.


2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Terry O'Keefe

Part of history

Nicely done story on an "old vet." Vivid details

C - Best Feature Story D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / American News / Elissa Dickey

Surviving Apart

A heartbreaking story told well, with feeling. Great work!


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kayla Gahagan

Homeless students

An important story well told about a problem many of us don't see.


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Jon Walker

Lawyer sees blessings in the full: "I was dying inside"

Compelling story about personal redemption.

D - Best Feature Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / The New Era / Sarah Ebeling

Leaving one home for another. Haiti series

Good use of quotes. Wonderful characters/good subject.


3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston

Social networking series

Informative and useful.


2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard

Superintendent Resignation / Principal Johnsen Next / Bertram to Continue

You took a news story and turned it into three distinct profiles.

D - Best Feature Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner

Finding Freeman / Randall, Mattila and Nash

Well written. Good way to focus on the businesses that believe enough to invest in the

community.


3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Kelly Kruithoff

Retiring teachers

Nice job focusing on these educators past and present contributions.


2 - Third / Potter County News / Molly McRoberts

Autism awareness…

Important subject…delivered well.

D - Best Feature Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050


Remembering Jasper / Local firefighters recall battling the blaze



Against the Grain / Bread: The staff of destruction


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson

Cooking for the single-mom / Good cooking is worth the prep

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / John Kubal

Trends show this is a time for true patriots / Journalism student goes from combat to

campus

The local angle proves itself. Many facets covered in this interesting tab.


3 - Second / Black Hills Pioneer / Jaci Conrad Pearson

Our teachers making a difference

Well written with good photos.


2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster

Camelot kids get 3 R's in project based learning

D - Best Feature Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Kayla Gahagan

Vanishing words, vanishing world

WOW!! Such an interesting topic! You have such a fluid, poetic way to your phrasing.

BRAVO!


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Steve Miller

West River Story


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Heidi Bell Gease

Cell phones

I was impressed you got teens to participate in this experiment! Great job.

E - Best Sports Reporting A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Dell Rapids Tribune / Kristin Johnson

Dell Rapids boys set records, defy odds to claim tital

Excellent coverage - thorough, interesting, great photos


3 - Second / Lake Preston Times / Mary Gales Askren

Lake Preston team takes first in state

Something different! I love it!


2 - Third / The Onida Watchman / Darell Tilberg

Chargers are going to State!

Excellent story. Great coverage

E - Best Sports Reporting B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050


The Pilot

Your lead is terrific an the whole featue is exciting to read. Good job!



Huskies follow yellow brick road



Barrett Caps Perfect Season

E - Best Sports Reporting C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / The Reporter & Farmer / George Thompson

Local seven year old puts pedal to metal

Interesting subject matter, through and concise. Easy to read.


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson

The Fall Guys

Nice lead. Good writing. Effective style.


2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis

State A Bound: Lady Tigers play best game…

Good lead. Thorough.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Travis Mester

Coaches as caregivers

Very thorough & very informative. The thoroughness of the story made it tops in the

category.


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Luke Hagen

History at Howard Wood

Always fun for readers to "relive" moments, and you helped them with a fabulous story.


2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck

Milestone victory for USD

Story lived up to the significance of the football game.

E - Best Sports Reporting D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Terry Vandrovec

Depression and the promising athlete

A timely and sensitive issue handled with care. Strong writing tells the story.


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Jeff Budlong

GDC travel costs

Wow. That's an alarming amount. Good watchdog reporting.


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Padraic Duffy

Making his way back

Strong writing. Medical, but not too technical.

F - Best Sports Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Dell Rapids Tribune / Kristin Johnson

Quarriers road to state

Excellent coverage. "Perfection" article worthy of front page - great photo!


3 - Second / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer

Warriors take state

Great coverage. Pullout section was a great effect.


2 - Third / The New Era / Shane Merrill

Pheasants sweep districts

Great coverage and photos.

F - Best Sports Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050


Lillie Koerner quest for state title


3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Anne Homan

Oriole Football



Girls basketball title drive

F - Best Sports Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt

Amateau All-Star

Liked it very much! Felt like I knew the subjects. Good writing.


3 - Second / Yankton County Observer / Dan Merritt and Dave Baumeister

Pee Wee hockey championship

Good coverage.


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson

All-Decade Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Girls Basketball

Wouldn't call this your typical sports reporting series…

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Capital Journal / Chris Mangan

Ostarello finding balance…/ McLain leaving mark…

Newspapers often overlook athletes once they leave home. Nice to the the Journal

following them.

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck

Nielsen leaves S.D. for Kent State / USD moves on…

Comprehensive piece.

F - Best Sports Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Sports Staff

Future of Sioux Falls sports venues

THIS is what a sports series should be! Getting A1 treatment both days! Reader-friendly

layout. Great read and tremendous work, guys!


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Andrew Cutler, Jeff Budlong and Danny Lawhon

Mines - BHSU rivalry

Thorough, thorough, thorough! Excellent, in-depth sereis. Game-day breakdown page is

excellent.


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Jeff Budlong

Moving to Division II

A tremendous amount of work went into the anatomy of this series.

G - Best Sports Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Janice Mosel

Porch Sitters / Brothers, Bologna & Baseball / Deer Season(ing)

G - Best Sports Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050


Super Bowl XLIV / This was all about the ladies /

Well written column the heart and feelings of a high school team.

G - Best Sports Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Anne Homan

Speaking of Sports

G - Best Sports Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050


A New York Super Bowl is a horrible idea / Losing records shouldn't be alled in bowl

games

Clearly the best in class!


3 - Second / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis

A tale of bruised ribs and an injured ego / They are just a bunch of teenagers

Winning games sometimes is a bunch of hard work, like chores. This was a good

comparison and humorous.


2 - Third / Central Dakota Times / Billy Ruiz

Mild Bill's Car Connection

Like the columns. Funny stuff.

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Randy Dockendorf

Hard fought game / Football playoffs / Meyer about more than game

Descriptive, detailed and researched. Great columns all the way around.


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Luke Hagen

A Target Field momento / My first time hunting… / Running backs…

I became totally immersed in the stories!


2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Roger Merriam

Worth the wait / Dealing with the pressure / Better late than never

Great treatment and memorialization of big-time moments.

G - Best Sports Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Stu Whitney

Six years in the remaking / On solid ground

Timely reporting and strong story telling. Takes the reader beyond the game.


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Mick Garry

Faith, family - and the fight of his life / Warren's weaponry…


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Matt Zimmer

For city's pro teams…/ Do Twins really think it's not over?

H - Best Editorial Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard

Negative ads / Voter's choice / My online shopping

Thank you for telling it like it is!


3 - Second / Lyman County Herald / Lucy Halverson

Candidates have filed / What do the people want / Don't just condem

Very good insight. Well said.



Editorials

Interesting comments about some hot button topics

H - Best Editorial Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim L. Waltner

Time to fill the gaps / End the sham of term limits

Excellent! Direct, authorative, thorough



Editorials

Great connection with community issues


2 - Third / Corson/Sioux County News-Messenger / Kerry Larson

Tyranny / Spewing hatred doesn't take a lot of work

Applause for using the power of the pen!

H - Best Editorial Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr

Can a few decide to change history / Newspapers play a necessary role

A convincing, easy to read editorial that supports the lead.


3 - Second / Yankton County Observer / Wayne Pibal

Cheap labor / Full stomach / pay frozen

Good subject on government waste & mismanagement


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht

Why is state playing hardball / Advice of taskforce ignored

interesting series of editorials…

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz

Lessons learned…/Nygaard's switch…/Daycare ordinance…

Editorials are well-thought out, persuasive, frank and fair. I would imagine this paper is

the moral center of Yankton.


3 - Second / The Public Opinion / Bob Mooney

Gray areas a problem / It is our gov't / Time for a joint effort

These editorials hit you in the gut, and tackle questionable transparency in gov.t…one of

the most important things a paper can do.


2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper

Decisions, not politics…/ Leadership needed…/ Real issue obscured…

Nice variety of topics that are well worth addressing.

H - Best Editorial Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Yvonne D. Hawkins

Legislators should disclose all travel and who pays for it / Taxpayers deserve open gov't.

Very clear writing - to the point and taking a position. A strong effort and CLEAR

winner!


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Jill Blondin

Your grandma / Chadron / Pipline oversight


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Michael LeFort

Censure / Bear Country / KOTA ethics

I - Best Headline Writing A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Dakota Dunes/North Sioux City Times / Kim Fickett

Sixty miles, five friends, three days: one goal

Very well written and very interesting to read.


3 - Second / The Tri-County News / Riva Sharples

One town's trash…/ And there shall be light…


2 - Third / New Underwood Post / Cris Allen

Learning the hard way…/ Walking on history… / Eight is enough…

I - Best Headline Writing B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050


Run Renee, Run / Bold Vote Leads to Big Growth / Keeping It Real

Clever, Engaging and Unexpected - Well done!


3 - Second / The Miller Press / Ruth A. Moller

Beer & Deer, Don't Mix / FFA - Cream of the Crop / Wind blown education path


2 - Third / The Lennox Independent / Independent Staff

Moove Over / Field of Dreams / CATalog

I - Best Headline Writing C - Weeklies Over 2,050


The Fall Guys / Janklow made some around the fire hot



Against the Grain / Merrill of the Story


2 - Third / Freeman Courier / George Thompson

Wheelin' and dealin' / Don't float your boat from county roads

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Ken Curley

Only one port in your starboard / Stop the presses / Cheese whiz

Really great stuff - 'nuff said!


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Doug Kott

And the beat goes on / Selling ugly / More elevators going up

Lots of fun in these headlines!


2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster

It's soy easy to fall in love / Fielder on the roof / Tutu cool for school

Fun and funny heads that will grab readers.

I - Best Headline Writing D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Robert Ohap

The sky was no limit / 2nd Wal-Mart clears 1st hurdle

Clever headlines, well written


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Todd Norden

On the outside…/ Barriers must fall…/ Sniffing out a face to lick


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Pat Duncan

Cold-weary homeowners…/ Neither fat nor fit…

Well done headlines on hard-news stories

J -Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn

Prairie Ponders

What a great story! It's readable, entertaining and it puts a "human" face on it.

J - Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

3 - Second / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum

Race cars, school buses, I had to laugh

Thoughtful, provactive and important

J - Best Local General Interest Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150


Generational businessman / Center supporters

J - Best Local General Interest Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim L. Waltner

SD House in the wrong house…/ Colbert speaking 'truthiness'

Writer obviously takes time to craft his columns. Powerful use of the written word.


3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Jill Meier

Buying Brandon / Sweet Ride / Here's to 1st five years

Very reader-friendly style connects with audience


2 - Third / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner

Dress shopping / My orange pearless thee / Pine or Plastic

Ordinary life events but writes with unique, quirky style.

J - Best Local General Interest Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Parker Knox

The last time I saw my Dad smile / The dogs are sending a message

This is my favorite group of columns…especially the baseball one. The columns flow

well, get in your heart.


3 - Second / The Reporter & Farmer / George Thompson

Flood prospect stirs up old memories / A little light on lighthouses

Solid columns put together by someone who knows newspapers.


2 - Third / Central Dakota Times / Billy Ruiz

Well, where did it go?

A series of humorous columns, very antidotal.

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Tom Lawrence

Lawrence's columns

Lawrence provides great composition and insight!


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Terry Woster

Woster's columns

Woster gives the daily newspaper the touch of a small-town observation


2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Nathan Johnson

Tomorrow, I will dies / Where is my home / My religion rocks

Johnson's approach is obviously somewhere left of center, but it's intriguing writing.

J - Best Local General Interest Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Lynn Taylor Rick

Edward or Jacob? / Breast-feeding / Answer

Interesting topis - well written…that's a winning combination every time! Lynn knows

how to use words well.


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Jill Callison

Death in the online family / An empty seat for Thanksgiving

Jill is an exceptional story teller. This was a strong second place!


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Jill Blondin

Helmet / Weather / Human

A strong third place!

K - Best Local Humorous Column A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Erin Walti

Fruits of Labor / Weeds of Denial / Hunting for Hunters / Holiday Traditions

Keep up the good work! Your column, I suspect, appeals to a lot more readers than the

Sun h



Vacation, Spring, Wet and Wild Ride

Very satisfying reading. Losts of chuckles here.



Best coffee / My brand attitude / Norweigan foodies

Great thought process

K - Best Local Humorous Column B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Dennis Schrock

Blame it on elections / DRED rules of the road / Pillow talk

Inventive - unexpected. I'd have like to have you as a teacher!


3 - Second / The Miller Press / Ruth A. Moller

Why God made dandelions / And her fate is still unlearned

charming…


2 - Third / The Lennox Independent / Jessica Larsen

Back to the basics

engaging…

K - Best Local Humorous Column C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Bob Karolevitz

Writer At Large

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Bob's columns from start to finish!


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Jason Ferguson

What was Tiger thinking? / Time to make those resolutions you won't keep


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Seth Thompson

A preemptive apology for 2010 / We don't care how you did it back home

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Chuck Cecil

Stubble Mulch

Cecil makes it fun to read his column. Interesting subjects with a light touch.


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Ken Curley

Life is just a chair of bowlies / A summer in lawn hell / Cleaning up the farm air


2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz

Licensing May… / A flip of the coin… / Healthy doses…

K - Best Local Humorous Column D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / John Hult

Birthday basheschange with age / No longer invincible at age 30

A clear-cut first place winner! Interesting, funny and well written! Congrats!


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kevin Woster

Blog / Motoring / Duck hunt

A strong second. Sort of an "every" man's column. Woster, is a pro!


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Patrick Lalley

Sewage crisis creats backyard moments / The road rage of summer

Concise, tight and too the point. Nice effort in a strong category.

L - Best Spot News Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler

Fallen heroes

We need to see more of this. Good job!


3 - Second / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Jessica Giard

Fifty added to CHS Alumni Rolls

Great use of color and angles


2 - Third / Springfield Times / Gale Conrad

Fire devastates Main Street

It's tough to get a picture in the dark, but this one clearly worked.

L - Best Spot News Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga

Van rolls, winds up in Fall River

Talk about getting the whole story in this pic - nice job!


3 - Second / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson

13 coyotes, 11 deer and a turkey

Disturbing content - hope they caught the poachers!


2 - Third / Miller Press / Gordon Davis

Miller firemen lent a hand…

Good picture.

L - Best Spot News Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Dave Baumeister

Lawn mower

made me look twice! Cool mower!



S(n)o fun!

Risky to sled with coffee!


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson

RV Fire

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Public Opinion / Joe O'Sullivan

Welcome Home

Never tire of these shots…good work!


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Jill Fier

Floodwaters force residents to flee homes


2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Chris Huber

Garage fire

L - Best Spot News Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Kristina Barker

Lakota Point Fire

Nice framing in tough lighting situation.


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Jay Pickthorn

Fire aftermath

Excellent "shoot through" image. Photographer looked for interesting angle.


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Elisha Page

Water Walk

Nice angle!

M - Best Feature Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / South Dakota Mail / Bryce Nussbaum

Home is Where the Heart Is

It doesn't get any more picturesque than this!


3 - Second / Mellette County News / Joyce Glynn

Happy Valentine's Day

What a rare shot!


2 - Third / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer

March madness

I can just feel the excitement!

M - Best Feature Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson

Sunset over Timber Lake

Great pic! Love the colors of clouds and mirroring on water.


3 - Second / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga

Buring for a healthier forest

Good content. Clean photo with lots of action.


2 - Third / Bennett County Booster II / Mandy Scherer

Can you hear me now?

This photo made me smile!

M - Best Feature Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Clark County Courier / Kimberly Harrington

Spooktacular costume party shows some real cuties

Cute pic. Love those eyes!


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Billy Drown

Kidneys, livers and feet, oh my!

Glad it's her and not me!


2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr

Both sadness…

Tight shot…well done!

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Kelly Hertz

The Stormy Year

Hertz found the right building to frame the lightening bolt!


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Ryan Woodard

Apple Spikes

Nice shot. Very clear. A photo that tells a story.


2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney

Gina Fritz

Great setting. Really good work.

M - Best Feature Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Rapid City Journal / Aaron Rosenblatt

Branding.

Nice shot. Really illustrates the rite of passage branding is for young cowboys/ranchers.


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Emily Spartz

Welcome Home

It's touching and captivating.


2 - Third / Argus Leader / Emily Spartz

USD vs. SDSU

Wow! I wasn't expecting an image this capivating!

N - Best Sports Photo A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler


3 - Second / Hutchinson Herald / Erik Kaufman


2 - Third / Kadoka Press / Ronda Dennis

N - Best Sports Photo B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / Kevin Maiers

The Tip. The Catch. The Title!

What a great picture! Definitely showed the drama of the final seconds of a

championship game.


3 - Second / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner

Freeman Academy Senior Adrea Eisenbeis

Nice picture. Good focus. Great intensity.


2 - Third / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Steve Peterman

Leap Into End Zone

Nice picture.

N - Best Sports Photo C - Weeklies Over 2,050


Crazy Horse Stampede

Hot shot, good angle


3 - Second / Mobridge Tribune / Jay Davis

Denied

How close were you? Nice work keeping it in focus.


2 - Third / West River Eagle / Ross D. Bray

Loose ball scramble

Nice photo. Very sharp and printed really sharp too.

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney

Maroon splits

Lots of emotion…great photo!


3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Jeremy Hoeck

Vaulters extra duty has USD men in lead

First time I saw this shot, I like it in a strange kind of way


2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Clay Stoddard

Vermillion runner caught by catcher

right place, right time!

N - Best Sports Photo D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / American News / Ryan Deal

Cougars tripped up

Nice action through the glass. Not always the easiest shot


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Devin Wagner

Header

Nice impact moment!


2 - Third / American News / John Davis

Volley celebration

Solid reaction shot.

O - Best Photo Series A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Kadoka Press / Robyn Jones


3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Wendy Royston


2 - Third / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Emily (Brown) Swanson

O - Best Photo Series B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Moody County Enterprise / M.L. Headrick

Nature's fury and destruction / Storm slams Egan

Great job showing massive destruction.


3 - Second / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson

White Horse Wacipi

Very colorful pics…nice job!


2 - Third / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner

Honoring America / Celebrating Independence Day

Loved the angles on these photos

O - Best Photo Series C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Norma Najacht, Jason

Ferguson and Josh Chilson

Gold Discovery Days


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Josh Chilson

Buff stuff


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Norma Najacht

Gold Discovery Days Parade

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Leader / Elisa Sand, Chuck Clement and Brandy Moore

211th Soldiers praised

Nice work. Good phots.


3 - Second / The Brookings Register / Vicki Schuster

Flooding in Brookings

Liked the size variation of photos and spacing.


2 - Third / The Brookings Register / Troy Maroney

I.K.F. 4-cycle speedway grand national

Nice sequential work.

O - Best Photo Series D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Devin Wagner

Growing Up Indian

Incredible! Amazing work. Photographer went the extra mile to tell their stories.


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kristina Barker

The Chapel of Love

Nice variety - Images captured the couple's special day


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Ryan Soderlin

Pine beetle wars

Solid images.

P - Best Special Issue A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / The Hamlin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer and Larry Leeds

Senior Living

Great front page photo, great variety of stories.


3 - Second / The Hill City Prevailer / Bev Pechan, Carol Walker, Billy Drown and

Jason Ferguson

Progress

Very informative, great range of stories.


2 - Third / The Onida Watchman / Marileen Tilberg and Amanda Fanger

2010 Guide to hunting in central South Dakota

Great front cover. Excellent articles, varied and informative.

P - Best Special Issue B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Jeremy Waltner and Murray Preheim

All For One

Great State Section!! Good stories. I liked how the reader was taken game by game.


3 - Second / Brandon Valley Challenger / Challenger Staff

Progress 2010

Great job! Great section - kept my interest throughout the section.


2 - Third / Hot Springs Star / Curt Nettinga, Brett Nachtigal, Michael Burg and Sheryl

Grimes

HSHS All School Class Reunion

Good job. Content was very good. Stories were interesting.

P - Best Special Issue C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Katie Zerr and Steph Vojta

Oahe Observer

Great looking guide. Easy to read. Nice ad design throughout.


3 - Second / Winner Advocate / Cheryl Schroeder, Eugene Simkins, Trish Arvin and

Dan Bechtold

Progress Issue


2 - Third / Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Norma Najacht, Deb Petterson,

Jason Ferguson and Bev Pechan

2010 So. Hills Vacation Guide

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Nick Hartley, Beverly Jensen and Kendra Deibert

Children's Museum of South Dakota

Very well done! Well designed!


3 - Second / The Daily Republic / Seth Tupper and Republic Staff

Progress

Comprehensive work. Real effort on the part of the staff to cover all communities.


2 - Third / The Capital Journal / Capital Journal News Staff

Capitol Centennial

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Argus Leader Sports Staff

The Greatest Games

Nice rememberance section. Good creativity in topic. Nice writing, design and education.

P - Best Special Issue D - Dailies Over 14,000

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Journal Staff

Rapid City Rush

Nice celebrational effort.

Q - Best Typography & Design A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Buum

I would be pleased to have this as my hometown paper!


3 - Second / Hamilin County Republican / LeeAnne Archer

Very organized.


2 - Third / Tripp Star-Ledger / Scott Ehler

Good front, simple and clean.

Q - Best Typography & Design B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor

Great photos. Lots of pages filled with community news.


3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt and Kelli Bultena

Nice style and flow. Pages well defined


2 - Third / Timber Lake Topic / Jim Nelson and Kathy Snyder Nelson

Liked how each inside page is labelled, no surprises to readers.

Q - Best Typography & Design C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Butte County Post / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland, Editor

Nice all around looking paper. Easy to read.


3 - Second / Meade County Times & Tribune / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland

and Tim Velder, Editors


2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Randall Beck, Publisher; Jill Meier, Editor

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Capital Journal / Steve Baker, Publisher; Michael Avok, Editor

The Journal is attractively designed, even more so after an apparent redesign in 2010.


3 - Second / The Public Opinion / Mark Roby, Publisher; Rick Hoover, Editor

Design is generally strong and headlines take straightforward approach.


2 - Third / The Daily Republic / Korrie Wenzel, Publisher; Seth Tupper, Editor

The bread and butter of the Republic! Design, well-written heads, strong cover art!

Q - Best Typography & Design D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Randell Beck, Publisher; Maricarrol Kueter, Editor

Nice use of headline fonts for strong designation of top stoies. Excellent treatment of

topper teasers.


3 - Second / American News / Cory Bollinger, Publisher; J.J. Perry, Editor

Nice formatted design.


2 - Third / Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor

Very clean and effective.

R - Best Original Editorial Cartoon A - All Weekly & Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Yankton County Observer / Jim Anderson

Then & Now

Good, timely subject matter that portrays the reality of the situation in a humours manner


3 - Second / Lakota Country Times / Vernall Marshall

Unci, Why are you crying?

Nice artistic drawing on a serious subject


2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Mick Harrison

Politicks

S - Best Newspaper Web Site A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner and Jeremy Waltner

Clearly the best! Very well done with colors, layout.


3 - Second / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Linda Bingen

Easy website to use.


2 - Third / Mobridge Tribune / Justin Peter and Tribune Staff

S - Best Newspaper Web Site B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Argus Leader / Argus Leader Staff


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Rapid City Journal Staff


2 - Third / American News / Carrie Cole and Digital Media

T - Best FOI Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / New Underwood Post / Cris Allen

Strategies and struggles to improve student's progress.

Great coverage. Very informative

T - Best FOI Project A - All Weekly Newspapers


Legal notices on the web

T - Best FOI Project B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / Argus Leader / Megan Luther

DUI clusters test legal system

Simplistic but solid effort. Good "explainer" on what was asked for and the response.

T - Best FOI Project B - All Daily Newspapers

3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Kevin Woster

Valhalla

U - Best Public Service Project A - All Weekly Newspapers

4 - First / The Onida Watchman / Marileen Tilberg and Amanda Fanger

Celebrate Life

Excellent piece! Good use of color and attractive layout.


3 - Second / Custer County Chronicle / Chronicle Staff

Biggest Loser Contest



Candidates respond to questionaire

U - Best Public Service Project B - All Daily Newspapers

4 - First / The Brookings Register / Register Staff

Community Unity

Good program carried out exceptionally well!


3 - Second / Argus Leader / Steve Young and Devin Wagner

Growing Up Indian

Oustanding effort! A very good read and informative - and needed.


2 - Third / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Shauna Marlette, Lisa Hare and Justin Rust

Jump start the local economy '25-25'

People spending $25 on the 25th - effort was appreciated by the business community.

V - General Excellence A - Weeklies Under 1,150

4 - First / Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Lucy and Kim Halverson, Publisher; Jessica

Giard, Editor


3 - Second / Parkston Advance / Scott Ehler, Publisher


2 - Third / Alcester Union & Hudsonite / Paul Bumm, Publisher

V - General Excellence B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

4 - First / Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor

Sheer volume of news is impressive. Effective packaging. Solid, wide-ranging writing.


3 - Second / The Lennox Independent / Debbie Schmidt and Kelli Bultena

Attention & positive reflection of local news is to be applauded


2 - Third / Southern Union County Leader-Courier / Bruce Odson, Publisher; Kelly

Kruithoff, Editor

Deserving of top place finish!

V - General Excellence C - Weeklies Over 2,050

4 - First / Mobridge Tribune / Bart McDowell, Publisher; Katie Zerr, Editor

Great all around paper! Very easy to read!


3 - Second / Butte County Post / Hollie Stalder, Publisher; Deb Holland, Editor


2 - Third / Brandon Valley Challenger / Randall Beck, Publisher; Jill Meier, Editor

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Under 14,000

4 - First / The Daily Republic / Korrie Wenzel, Publisher; Seth Tupper, Editor

Excellent attention to news coverage, including local stories.


3 - Second / The Daily Press & Dakotan / Gary Wood, Publisher; Kelly Hertz, Editor

Excellent editorial leadership and news coverage.


2 - Third / The Public Opinion / Mark Roby, Publisher; Rick Hoover, Editor

Really good stuff - features, photos, etc.

V - General Excellence D - Dailies Over 14,000

4 - First / Argus Leader / Randall Beck, Publisher; Maricarrol Kueter, Editor

A compelling, engaging and interesting newspaper with depth of coverage.


3 - Second / Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor

The Journal represents everything right and good about a local newspaper.


2 - Third / American News / Cory Bollinger, Publisher; J.J. Perry, Editor

This newspaper should be proud of itself!

Sweepstakes A - Weeklies Under 1,150

/ Chamberlain/Oacoma Sun / Lucy & Kim Halverson, Publishers, Jessica Giard,

Editor

Sweepstakes B - Weeklies 1,151 - 2,050

/ Freeman Courier / Tim Waltner, Publisher; Jeremy Waltner, Editor

Sweepstakes C - Weeklies Over 2,050

/ Custer County Chronicle / Charley Najacht, Publisher, Norma Najacht, Editor

Sweepstakes D - Dailies Under 14,000

/ The Brookings Register / William "Billy" McMacken, Publisher, Ken Curley, Editop

Sweepstakes D - Dailies Over 14,000

/ Rapid City Journal / Brad Slater, Publisher; Michael LeFort, Editor

Outstanding Young Journalist All Newspapers

/ Rapid City Journal / Emilie Rusch

2011 SDNA News-Editorial Contest Results

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