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2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceBolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Story About Religion

Jill WayCommunity rallies to support fired professor First Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Story About History

Jill WayBolivar's own 'Over There' First Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best News or Feature Series

Jill Way and Jessica Franklin MaullEveryone's epidemic: A series focusing on the opioid crisis First Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Investigative Reporting

Jill WayProsecutor, new PHPD chief weigh in on dismissals, missing evidence Second Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Online Newspaper or Website

Staffbolivarmonews.com Second Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffAbove and Beyond Third Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar General ExcellenceThird Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Health Story

Jessica Franklin MaullHope is a four-legged word Third Place

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best Military Story

Jill WayBolivar's own 'Over There' Honorable Mention

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best News Story

Jill WayI've got your guy Honorable Mention

Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Bolivar Best News or Feature Series

Dave Berry, Jessica Franklin Maull and Jill WayFrom Polk County to the Governor's Mansion Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceBoonville Daily News, Boonville Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

Claire ColbySecond Place

Boonville Daily News, Boonville Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Claire ColbyThe midwife drive: more rural women having home births Second Place

Boonville Daily News, Boonville Best Feature Story

Claire ColbyInmates get their hands dirty as they get clean Second Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceBowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best Page Design

Ethan ColbertA Season of Wonder. A Season of Prayer. Second Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best News or Feature Special Section

Ethan Colbert, Linda Luebrecht and Kyle BoazTraveler Magazine: 24 Hours in Photos Second Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best Headline Writing

Linda Luebrecht and Ethan ColbertLogs Go Timber; Dawg Gone It; A Wheely Big Win; Proposed MunicipalSmoking Ban Gets Snuffed Out; Logs Go Timber;

Second Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Community Service

Ethan Colbert, Linda Luebrecht and Kyle BoazPeople of Pike: 11 People Who Through Their Work Run This Town Second Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best Editorial Pages

Ethan Colbert, Liz O'Farrell and Linda LuebrechtBowling Green Times Entry Second Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best Local Business Coverage

Ethan ColbertThird Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best News or Feature Obituary

Ethan ColbertBGHS Coach Jack Couchman Third Place

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best News Photograph

Ethan ColbertFire Destroys Rural Pike County Home Honorable Mention

Bowling Green Times, Bowling Green Best Sports Feature Photograph

Ethan ColbertTriumphant Return, Kyle Horner, Pole Vault Feature Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceBranson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best Breaking News Story

Sara KarnesTragedy on the lake First Place

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best News or Feature Series

Sara Karnes, John Robinson, Emily Cole and Cliff SainStories on the duck boat tragedy that killed 17 people First Place

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best Military Story

John RobinsonA hug 51 years in the making Second Place

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best News or Feature Obituary

Joshua Clark Clark's lasting legacy in Branson Third Place

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best News Story

Sara KarnesTaney County Jail nearing capacity Third Place

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best Story About Education

Sara Karnes and Cliff SainC of O alumni react to alleged sexual assault of students Honorable Mention

Branson Tri-Lakes News, Branson Best Military Story

John RobinsonNavy unit holds reunion along with man they rescued as infant Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceCalifornia Democrat, California Best Feature Photograph

Michelle BrooksScooped, drizzled and sprinkled Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceCassville Democrat, Cassville Best Overall Design

First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Feature Story

Kyle TroutmanSuperbubba First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Investigative Reporting

Kyle TroutmanFamily Mourns Dogs First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Military Story

Melonie RobertsLocal Veterans Letters First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Photo Illustration

Kyle TroutmanCat Scratch Fever First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

StaffFirst Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Story About the Outdoors

Kyle TroutmanFinding the Source First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Headline Writing

StaffFirst Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Multi-Media Reporting

Kyle Troutman and Jared LankfordWildcats beat Lamar First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffShell Knob Tab First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Community Service

StaffBreast Cancer Community Service First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Video

Kyle TroutmanWildcats Beat Lamar First Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Front PageSecond Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Story About History

Jordan Privett144-Year-Old Jail Cell Second Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffSecond Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Breaking News Story

Kyle Troutman and Murray BishoffStorms Through Area Second Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville General Excellence

StaffSecond Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Sports News Story or Package

Kyle Troutman Wildcats Keep Singing Second Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffCommunity Reflections Second Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Magazine/Alternative Publication

StaffConnection Magazine Second Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Sports Photograph

Kyle TroutmanStreak Stops Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Jordan PrivettLocal Ranch Bison Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Military Story

Jordan PrivettFreedom Celebrated Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Sports Pages

StaffThird Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Story About the Outdoors

Kyle TroutmanRoaring River Manager Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Breaking News Story

Kyle TroutmanCassville Admins Call Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Health Story

Jordan PrivettDoctor/Pharmacist Point/Counterpoint Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Page Design

Kyle TroutmanPage Design Superbubba Third Place

Cassville Democrat, Cassville Best Health Story

Jordan PrivettTelemedicine Program Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceChristian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Business Story

Rance Burger and Sydni MooreFinley Farms First Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Front PageFirst Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Sports Photograph

Pat DaileyAt the Plate First Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark General ExcellenceFirst Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Sydni MooreBeetle Banishers First Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Editorial Pages

StaffChristian County Headliner News editorial pages First Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Local Business Coverage

StaffSecond Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Story About Education

Rance BurgerTunes of Change Second Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Sydni MooreWicker Queen Second Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Story About Religion

Rance BurgerCross lights on Third Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Multi-Media Reporting

Rance BurgerAir Force dad surprises kids Third Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Online Newspaper or Website

Staffccheadliner.com Third Place

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Overall DesignHonorable Mention

Christian County Headliner News, Ozark Best Coverage of Government

Rance BurgerChristian County Justice Center Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceClinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Front Page

First Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best News or Feature Obituary

Steve Tinnen Gassman First Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Sports Feature Photograph

Brett AdkisonSpotlight First Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg General Excellence

Brett Adkison, Steve Tinnen, Autumn Barnett Betty Dickinson and Nikki KelingFirst Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Sports News Story or Package

Brett Adkison and Clint Dye Lathrop State Semifinal First Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Photo Illustration

Brett AdkisonSwing Second Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Sports Feature Story

Brett AdkisonMules End Streak Second Place

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Sports Feature Photograph

Clint DyeHeartbreaker Honorable Mention

Clinton County Leader, Plattsburg Best Feature Photograph

Brett AdkisonWater Fight Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceColumbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Photo Illustration

Jacob Lichman and Don ShrubshellLeft in the Dark, Pt. 1 First Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Coverage of Government

Rudi KellerCompeting plans complicate medical pot legalization First Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Sports Feature Story

Daniel JonesFormer college football player Tabb looks to hold NCAA responsible fornot doing enough about concussions

First Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Sports Feature Photograph

Hunter DykeTiger Feels the Heat First Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Online Newspaper or Website

Tribune StaffSecond Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Photo Illustration

Don Shrubshell and Jacob LichmanLeft in the Dark, Pt 2 Second Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Sports Photograph

Hunter Dyke18th Hole Heroics Second Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Investigative Reporting

Lexi Churchill and Waverly ColvilleLeft in the Dark Series Second Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Story About History

Roger McKinneyHolocaust survivor shares story of horror and hope Second Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia General ExcellenceSecond Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Business Story

Anna KohlsHow Trump's tariffs could affect Missouri farmers Second Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Sports Feature Story

Cameron Teague RobinsonVisit with Cuonzo Martins helps Illinois teen through battle withlymphoma

Third Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Story About Education

Lexi Churchill and Waverly ColvilleLeft in the Dark series on Title IX Third Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Business Story

Michael MareshCity relies on Amazon despite tax drain Third Place

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Front PageHonorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Sports Columnist

Garrick HodgeCollapse against Kentucky embarrassing for MU Honorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Editorial PagesHonorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Multi-Media Reporting

Cameron Robinson and Hunter DykeVisit with Cuonzo Martin helps Illinois teen through battle withlymphoma

Honorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best News or Feature Special Section

Tribune StaffBehind the Stripes Honorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Story About Education

Rudi KellerCentral Missouri college one of many exempt from Title IX transgenderrules

Honorable Mention

Columbia Daily Tribune, Columbia Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Rudi KellerFarm groups critical of trade relief payments Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceColumbia Missourian, Columbia Multi-Media Reporting

Jennifer Mosbrucker and Titus WuIn rural Missouri, going to jail isn't free. First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Online Newspaper or Website

Missourian Staff First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Information Graphic

Matthew HallA Nobel Achievement First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Editorial Cartoon

John DarkowFirst Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

Missourian Staff First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Headline Writing

Missourian StaffFirst Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Photo Illustration

Julia HansenThe Last Straw November 2018 First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About Education

Nancy ColemanFor student parents at MU, finding child care remains an uphill climb First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Local Business Coverage

Missourian StaffBest Local Business Coverage First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Health Story

Alexis AllisonBearing the burden: How racism-related stress hurts America's blackmothers and babies

First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News or Feature Obituary

Alexis AllisonEdwin Schnell First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News or Feature Series

Alexis Allison, Dylan Sherman, Noah Higgins-Dunn, Sten Spinella, Kristin Blake and Annabel AmesOpportunity Gap First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Video

Cameron La Fontaine and Joey SchneiderBaseball: a Lifetime of Lessons First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Titus WuIn rural Missouri, going to jail isn't free. You pay for it. First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Feature Story

Ann MarionRecovering remains: using sonar to locate missing persons First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News Story

Sam A. ManasUPDATE: City manager warned Police Chief Burton about work habits First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Sports News Story or Package

Ryan Herrera, Matt Antonic, Jake Sutherlin and Langston NewsomeFootball on the Defensive: Columbia schools fight declining nationalnumbers

First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Page Design

Missourian StaffPreacher First Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Overall DesignSecond Place


Tynan StewartColumbia at 200 Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Front PageSecond Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Feature Photograph

Jessi DodgeLevi Bedall Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Photo Illustration

N. Andrew Dent IIIFall Arts Guide October 2018 Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About Education

Kyle LahucikUM wants to chart a new course in research. So it's building a 'gamechanger.'

Second Place


Annalise AcuffNathan Blount Second Place


Kathryn Hardison, Lydia Nusbaum, Dylan Jackson, Mica Soellner, Trevor Hook and Annika MerrileesDisconnected: A Missourian special report on rural broadband Second Place


Rayna SimsTruckstop Ministries Second Place


Kathryn HardisonMilked dry: Missouri's diminishing dairy industry at a crossroads Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News or Feature Special Section

Missourian StaffBoomtown Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Sports Feature Story

DJ McGuireThe winner of this race? Sportsmanship Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About History

Alexander RansomWakenda locals remember the area before the flood Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About the Outdoors

Jared KaufmanCatfishing continues to be a generational pastime Second Place


Reed Koutelas and David Sack'A brutal blow:' Reactions to Jontay Porter's season-ending injury Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia General ExcellenceSecond Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Page Design

Missourian StaffDream Queen Second Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Community Service

Missourian StaffColumbia Missourian Progress Awards Second Place


Allyson VasilopulosHow a diverging diamond interchange works Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Sports Feature Photograph

Antranik TavitianBattle linebacker Elias Edwards shows his emotions at halftime Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Health Story

Alexis AllisonCentral Missouri sees dramatic increase in HIV diagnoses Third Place


Claire MitzelAndrea Kirkpatrick Third Place


Kathryn HardisonMilked dry: Missouri's diminishing dairy industry at a crossroads Third Place


Qinghui KongU.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Third Place


Anna Brett and Tessa WeinbergIn rural Missouri, response to sexual assault is uneven and uncertain Third Place


Madison McVanGirls find strength, community in weightlifting Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News or Feature Special Section

Missourian StaffHomecoming 2018 Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Sports Feature Story

Eli Lederman'Make an impact': Are all those Missouri uniforms fashion dos or fashiondon'ts?

Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About Religion

Hannah Musick and Antranik TavitianCommunity working together for Islamic Center's long-planned expansion

Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News Photograph

Abigail YoungBraden Grathwohl, 11, watches his father, Nick Grathwohl help LisaJordan over the creek

Third Place


Noah Higgins-Dunn, Alexis Allison and Cary LittlejohnTwo Columbia-area hikers found dead in Alaska backcountry Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Investigative Reporting

Anna Brett and Tessa WeinbergIn rural Missouri, response to sexual assault is uneven and uncertain Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best News Story

Anna BrettAs silence cloaks allegations of violent bullying in a tiny community, anews weekly fights back with facts

Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Photo Package

Liv Paggiarino, Jacob Moscovitch, Clare Rothand Jenna Kieser

Thunderstruck Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Community Service

Nancy Coleman and Elena K. CruzColumbia Missourian Regional Spelling Bee Third Place

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Sports Pages

Missourian StaffThird Place


Alexis AllisonExemption area covers most of Missouri Honorable Mention

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Coverage of Government

Missourian StaffMidterm Ballot Issues Honorable Mention

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Military Story

MC CrossColumbia veteran fights for her rights as transgender woman Honorable Mention


Alexander Ransom, Jared Kaufman, Ann Marion, Sharon Mai and Lauren PuckettThicker than water: stories from the Missouri River Honorable Mention


Margaret AustinLinda Powers helps husband and former MU football coach battleAlzheimer's

Honorable Mention

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Story About Religion

Annalise Acuff and Kathryn HardisonUPDATE: Names released of those accused of sexual abuse in JeffersonCity Diocese

Honorable Mention


Alexis AllisonRiver man: How Jeff Barrow's love for water unites Missourians Honorable Mention

Columbia Missourian, Columbia Best Investigative Reporting

Titus WuIn rural Missouri, going to jail isn't free. You pay for it Honorable Mention


Eli LedermanSometimes it's not in our hands:' MU looks within – and to thepast – to ensure player safety

Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceCommunity News, O'Fallon Magazine/Alternative Publication

Mathew DeKinder, Robert Huneke, Brett Auten and Becky BrockmannCrossRoads First Place

Community News, O'Fallon Best Columnist- Humorous

Cindy MooreMoore on life Second Place

Community News, O'Fallon Magazine/Alternative Publication

Mathew DeKinder, Robert Huneke, Charlotte Beard and Melissa NordmannOur Town Second Place

Community News, O'Fallon Best Sports Feature Story

Brett AutenGoing for gold Third Place

Community News, O'Fallon Best Story About the Outdoors

Brett AutenHunting for hunger Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceCourier-Tribune, Liberty General Excellence

First Place

Courier-Tribune, Liberty Best Coverage of Government

Amanda LubinskiCounty official back pay First Place

Courier-Tribune, Liberty Best Photo Package

Kellie HouxJesse James Festival Second Place

Courier-Tribune, Liberty Best Coverage of Government

Amanda LubinskiClerk's office staff pay Second Place

Courier-Tribune, Liberty Best News or Feature Series

Amanda Lubinski, Kellie Houx and Sean RobertsStop Suicide Second Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceDaily Express & News, Kirksville Best Investigative Reporting

Jason HunsickerLobbyists spent more than $500K on Mo. lawmakers in '18 First Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Coverage of Government

Jason HunsickerCampaign finance reports First Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Sports News Story or Package

Austin MillerTruman cuts men's tennis, wrestling First Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Columnist- Serious

Jason HunsickerJason Hunsicker - My Take First Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Investigative Reporting

Jessica KarinsR-III considers virtual school Second Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Health Story

Jason HunsickerDr. Marberry brings practice back to Kirksville Second Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best News or Feature Special Section

Danielle Brown, Jason Hunsicker and Austin MillerKirksville Daily Express - Progress Second Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Military Story

Jessica KarinsThey served their country during World War II; they're still waiting forrecognition

Second Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville General ExcellenceSecond Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Online Newspaper or Website

Jason Hunsicker, Jessica Karins and Austin MillerThird Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Overall Design

Jason Hunsicker, Austin Miller and Danielle BrownThird Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Investigative Reporting

Jason HunsickerO'Laughlin continues to hold massive fundraising edge Third Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Coverage of Government

Jason Hunsicker Lobbyists spent more than $500K on Mo. lawmakers in '18 Third Place


Danielle BrownHealth Council moves to better serve new residents from the Congo Third Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Story About Religion

Jessica KarinsFirst Baptist celebrates 150th anniversary Third Place

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Sports News Story or Package

Austin MillerGophers bound for Final Four Third Place


Danielle BrownATSU takes simulations to next level Honorable Mention

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Story About History

Jessica KarinsThey served their country during World War II; they're still waiting forrecognition

Honorable Mention

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Jason HunsickerKirksville family harvests giant surprise from garden Honorable Mention

Daily Express & News, Kirksville Best Feature Story

Jessica KarinsA day in the life of Americans in poverty Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceDouglas County Herald, Ava Best Columnist- Serious

Sue Curry JonesThe Snoop Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceEdina Sentinel, Edina Best Investigative Reporting

Echo Menges and Mike ScottKnox County School Assault Coverage Second Place

Edina Sentinel, Edina Multi-Media Reporting

Echo Menges and Mike ScottSheriff Forced Out Second Place

Edina Sentinel, Edina Best Business Story

Echo MengesHometown Business Second Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceEldon Advertiser, Eldon Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Trevor VernonVernon's Views Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceGasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Coverage of Government

Dave MarnerGovernment Coverage-Gov.Greitens First Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Photo Package

Dave Marner, Jacob Warden and Dennis WardenGraduation First Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Overall DesignSecond Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Business Story

Dave MarnerLSC Communications Second Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Photo Package

Dave MarnerTea Fire Calls Second Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Health Story

Linda TrestCat head lost in the mail creates serious problems for Rosebud woman Second Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Feature Story

Roxie MurphyKorean War veteran ready to share story Third Place

Gasconade County Republican, Owensville Best Breaking News Story

Roxie MurphyBlaze Tuesday afternoon destroys Bland residence, injures owner's son Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceGreenfield Vedette, Greenfield Best Online Newspaper or Website

Staff39 The Vedette First Place

Greenfield Vedette, Greenfield Best Business Story

James McNaryIconic Dairy Isle Drive-In to Reopen Under New Ownership First Place

Greenfield Vedette, Greenfield Best Overall Design

Gina Langston, Lavinia Thornhill, James McNary and Bob JacksonThird Place

Greenfield Vedette, Greenfield Best Story About Education

James McNaryReenactors, spectators invade Third Place

Greenfield Vedette, Greenfield General Excellence

Gina Langston, Lavinia Thornhill, James McNary and Bob JacksonThird Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceHannibal Courier-Post, Hannibal Best Sports Photograph

Mathew KirbyCorner of his muddy eye First Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceHouston Herald, Houston Best Information Graphic

Jeff McNiellSheriff's department crumbles First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Photo Illustration

Jeff McNiellSnapshot First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best News Photograph

Doug DavisonWater cannon First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best News or Feature Special Section

Jeff McNiell Hit year for Tigers First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Military Story

Doug DavisonThe Door Gunner First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Feature Photograph

Jeff McNiellHomecoming 9-20-18 First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Breaking News Story

Jeff McNiellSheriff arrested First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jeff McNiellPractice with Marines First Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Information Graphic

Jeff McNiellPolice busier than ever Second Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Sports Pages

Jeff McNiellSecond Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

Doug DavisonSecond Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Video

Jeff McNiell39-year-old Houston man from Ethiopia goes sledding for first time Second Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Page Design

Jeff McNiellHerald Live Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Information Graphic

Jeff McNiellMonopoly football schedule Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Front PageThird Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Investigative Reporting

Brad GentryTomaszewski joins sheriff's department, others leave in numbers Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Community Service

Brad GentryHerald's role in Downtown Houston's major initiative (Melba) Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Photo Package

Jeff McNiellFootball practice with marines Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jeff McNiellMoment of silence Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best News or Feature Series

Jeff McNiell, Brad Gentry and Doug DavisonSheriff arrested Third Place

Houston Herald, Houston Best Local Business Coverage

Doug DavisonHonorable Mention

Houston Herald, Houston Best Sports News Story or Package

Jeff McNiellBad dudes Honorable Mention

Houston Herald, Houston Best Story About Education

Jeff McNiellAfter shooting threats, school considers adding officer Honorable Mention

Houston Herald, Houston Best Editorial Pages

Brad GentryBest Editorial Page - Houston Herald Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceIndependence Examiner, Independence Best Columnist- Humorous

Jeff FoxSqueezed by government again Second Place

Independence Examiner, Independence Best Sports News Story or Package

Michael SmithUnlikely hero lifts Wildcats Third Place

Independence Examiner, Independence General ExcellenceThird Place

Independence Examiner, Independence Best Sports Columnist

Bill AlthausBill Althaus Honorable Mention

Independence Examiner, Independence Best Columnist- Serious

Jeff FoxGrateful for this moment Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceJackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Story About History

Mary WilsonForgotten Cemetery First Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Story About Religion

Mary WilsonFlourish Furnishings Ministry First Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Mary WilsonCommunity Garden in Terrace Lake Second Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Coverage of Government

Mary WilsonGrandview Municipal Court Second Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best News or Feature Series

Mary WilsonSoccer Complex - Gateway Village Third Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Business Story

Mary WilsonArea's Oldest Operating Auction House Third Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Sports Feature Story

Brent KalweiHaynes continues to carry records and memories Third Place

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Sports News Story or Package

Brent KalweiState Champions - Basketball Honorable Mention

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Sports Feature Story

Brent KalweiWilliams signs to play with his hometown team Honorable Mention

Jackson County Advocate, Grandview Best Coverage of Government

Mary WilsonGrandview Rental Registration and Inspection Programs Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceJefferson County Leader, Festus Best Health Story

Gordon BessFestus teen diabetes First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Business Story

Steve TaylorCrystal City PPG First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Newspaper In Education Project

STAFFLeader Teen Advisory Board First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Local Business Coverage

StaffJefferson County Leader First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best News or Feature Obituary

Laura Marlow Adleigh Hartog First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Investigative Reporting

Steve TaylorWieland, lobbyist gifts First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Editorial Pages

StaffJefferson County Leader First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Community Service

STAFFLeader Teen Advisory Board First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Columnist- Serious

Peggy BessPeggy Bess First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Military Story

Laura MarlowFestus engineer water First Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Feature Story

Laura MarlowBrischle 5 years later Second Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Story About History

Gordon BessMcCulloughs color line Second Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best News or Feature Special Section

STAFFLeader Wedding Fair Second Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Headline Writing

StaffSecond Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Editorial Cartoon

Judy DixonParty Without Stout Second Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Mary McKinstryHappy hunting morels Second Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Health Story

Peggy BessSenior Dental Van Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best News Photograph

Ron RigdonHanging on Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Sports Photograph

Ted HowellLevitation, 9-13 Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Breaking News Story

Peggy Bess and Kim RobertsonHillsboro impeach mayor Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Story About Religion

Gordon BessUpward Strides Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

STAFFLicense office nonprofit Third Place

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best News or Feature Special Section

STAFFJefferson County Bicentennial Honorable Mention

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Front PageHonorable Mention

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Editorial Cartoon

Judy DixonRats, Independent expenditures Honorable Mention

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffJefferson County Leader Honorable Mention

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Story About the Outdoors

Gordon BessOutdoorsman conquers Appalachian Trail Honorable Mention

Jefferson County Leader, Festus Best Columnist- Serious

Pat MartinPatrick Martin Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceJoplin Globe, Joplin Best Feature Photograph

Roger NomerMartin Luther King balloon day First Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Feature Story

Emily YounkerOne year later: Nicodemus, Russell families brace for anniversary oflosing sons to tragedy

First Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Editorial

StaffThere must be words First Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin General ExcellenceFirst Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Military Story

Kimberly BarkerWWII veteran plays music for love of country, late wife First Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Magazine/Alternative Publication

Kevin McClintockJMag - Joplin Metro Magazine Second Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Editorial Pages

StaffThird Place


Kevin McClintockKerry Sachetta's 57-year hunt for biological family comes to fruition Third Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best News or Feature Special Section

Emily YounkerMen can't get breast cancer … and other myths Third Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Investigative Reporting

Jordan Larimore and Emily YounkerAnatomy of a Tragedy Third Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Page Design

Brent FisherBlack History Month Notable Missourians Third Place

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Overall Design

Brent FisherHonorable Mention


Kevin McClintockLocal historian visits World War I sites, walking in the 'footsteps' of hisgrandfather

Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Story About the Outdoors

Andy OstmeyerOzarks was home to 'last group of untouched rivers' in the country Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Editorial

StaffNo excuse for ignorance of Sunshine Law Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Story About History

Kimberly BarkerBerlin woman shares stories of 'Candy Bomber' Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Page Design

Nathan MillsStampede Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Breaking News Story

Jordan Larimore and Joe HadsallAs Branson tourists, residents mourn victims, NTSB launchesinvestigation

Honorable Mention

Joplin Globe, Joplin Best Columnist- Serious

Carol StarkCarol Stark Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceKansas City Star, Kansas City Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffFirst Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Overall DesignFirst Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Information Graphic

Neil NakahodoUnsolved homicides First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Sports Photograph

John SleezerMahomes southpaw pass First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Video

Jill ToyoshibaLiberty Memorial ablaze with animated poppies in dramatic WWIcommemoration

First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Investigative Reporting

Mike HendricksLethal inaction: As fatal truck crashes surge, U.S. government won'tmake an easy fix

First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best News or Feature Series

Ian Cummings, Glenn E. Rice and Tony RizzoStalk. Murder. Repeat. First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Health Story

Andy MarsoFree drug saved the life of JoCo family's son. But soon it will cost$375,000 a year

First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Story About History

David FreseIt began with a headache: KC polio survivor is one of last iron lung usersin U.S.

First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Community Service

Laura Bauer, Hunter Woodall and Bryan Lowry Town halls tackle government secrecy First Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Front PageSecond Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Sports Columnist

Sam MellingerSecond Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Information Graphic

Neil NakahodoTruck safety Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Feature Photograph

Tammy LjungbladChild Bride Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Editorial Pages

Colleen Nelson, Melinda Henneberger, Dave Helling, Derek Donovan, Toriano Porter and Steve KraskeSecond Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Feature Story

Lauren FoxShe helped a Lansing prisoner escape in a dog crate 12 years ago. Here'sher story

Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best News or Feature Obituary

Judy L. Thomas, Laura Bauer and Matt CampbellMike McGraw, Pulitzer-winning investigative reporter, dies at 69 Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Multi-Media Reporting

StaffTragedy on Table Rock Lake, the first 24 hours Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Sports Pages

The Kansas City StarSecond Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Story About Education

Katy BergenCritics say fraternities are beyond hope. Mizzou is trying to prove themwrong.

Second Place


Shelly YangKansas City polio survivor is one of last iron lung users in U.S. Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Editorial

Melinda Henneberger and Dave HellingKC Star Greitens editorial Second Place


Kelsey Ryan and Andy MarsoHow a small company above a N.J. pizza parlor put Kansas nursing homeresidents at risk

Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Sports Feature Photograph

John SleezerTyreek Hill cameraman Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Breaking News Story

Jason Hancock, Bryan Lowry, Steve Vockrodt, Lindsay Wise, Allison Kite and Joseph BustosGreitens resigns Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Military Story

Rick MontgomeryKansas vet's family may have to leave U.S. over adopted daughter'simmigration status

Second Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Sports Photograph

John SleezerTouchdown reception Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Coverage of Government

Lindsay Wise, Jason Hancock and Steve VockrodtOut-of-state political consultants helped direct Josh Hawley's MissouriAG office

Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best News Story

Hunter Woodall, Bryan Lowry, Jessica Huseman and Blake PatersonKobach promised cities help. It cost them millions - and powered hispolitical rise

Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best News or Feature Series

Eric AdlerMissouri's Child Brides Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Editorial

Dave HellingKC Star Hawley editorial Third Place


Andy MarsoOpioid backlash: Kansas Citians in chronic pain say fewer doctors willprescribe meds

Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Story About Religion

Judy L. ThomasJustice revisited Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Columnist- Serious

Melinda HennebergerMelinda Henneberger columns Third Place

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best News Story

Max LondbergBeyond 'Satanic Panic': Agent has theory on 30-year mystery of missing teen

Honorable Mention


Shelly YangThe incredible touching story of Dr. Moo Moo Honorable Mention

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Best Investigative Reporting

Mara' Rose Williams and Mike HendricksProfessor used students as servants. UMKC knew and didn't stop him Honorable Mention

Kansas City Star, Kansas City Community Service

Rick Montgomery, Michael Wells, Mary Kate Metivier, Bill Turque and Joanna MarshWhat's your KCQ? We answer your questions about Kansas City Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceLake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Feature Photograph

Mitch PrenticeLight Up the Night at the Bagnell Dam First Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Sports Feature Photograph

Michael LoschCelebrating a win at state First Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Sports Feature Story

Michael LoschRaising the expectations at Eldon Second Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Sports News Story or Package

Michael LoschEldon's Gulshen enshrined in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Second Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Sports Photograph

Mitch PrenticeCamdenton Mid-Air Interception Second Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best Feature Photograph

Mitch PrenticeSwift Water Rescue Training Third Place


Michael LoschWinning a district championship Third Place

Lake Sun Leader, Camdenton Best News Photograph

Mitch PrenticePlaying at the Hillbilly Fair Third Place


Michael LoschThe Hillbilly Hammer Third Place


Michael Losch3rd place at state Honorable Mention


Michael LoschCamdenton grad preps on Lake of the Ozarks for rowing season Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceLakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Story About the Outdoors

Sara HalversonArmadillos In The Ozarks First Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Online Newspaper or Website

Brent Simpson, Nathan Bechtold, Sara Halverson, Emily Smith, Mike Kircher and Janet DabbsSecond Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Headline Writing

Nathan Bechtold, Jay Eastlick, Connye Griffin, Al Griffin and Sara HalversonSecond Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Feature Story

Nathan BechtoldHumble Plumber On A Pontoon Second Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Breaking News Story

Sara Halverson and Nathan BechtoldChildren Killed In Fire Second Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Coverage of Government

Nathan BechtoldHostility, Defamation Suits, & Retaliation In The County Courthouse Third Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Story About Education

Nathan BechtoldSPARK! Student Activists Third Place

LakeExpo, Osage Beach Best Breaking News Story

Janet DabbsTram Plummets Down Hillside Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceLebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Page Design

Megan GibbsUFO sightings First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Photo Package

Steve SmithActive shooter training First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Photo Illustration

Shawna BradleyTeacher turnover First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best News or Feature Series

Steve Smith, Fines Massey, Chris Roden and Shawna BradleyRemember us: fatality fire First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About the Outdoors

Chris RodenHealing waters First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About Religion

Laura ValentiCamp David First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About Education

Chris RodenPerfect attendance First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best News Photograph

Fines MasseyRemember Us First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best News or Feature Special Section

Fines Massey, Shawna Bradley, Jennifer Early and Beth ChismDay in the life First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Military Story

Chris RodenHealing waters First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Chris RodenTraining the stars First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Editorial

Fines MasseyA week Lebanon First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon General ExcellenceFirst Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Magazine/Alternative Publication

Fines MasseyTrout Talk First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Breaking News Story

Fines MasseySchool Threat First Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Page Design

Fines MasseyDeadpool 2 Second Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Photo Package

Chris RodenKids Fishing Day Second Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Editorial Pages

Fines MasseySecond Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Photo Illustration

Shawna BradleyMissouri votes Second Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best News or Feature Series

Fines MasseySchool bond issue Second Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About Religion

Steve SmithIreland to Missouri Second Place


Fines MasseyBuses Second Place


Steve SmithWoman Found Dead Second Place


Shawna BradleyMissouri State Night Third Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Headline Writing

Fines MasseyThird Place


Chris RodenTwo decades of leading Third Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About History

Laura Valenti Once upon a time Third Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Chris RodenHoney Creek Third Place


Fines MasseyPolice investigate murder Third Place

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best News or Feature Obituary

Kirk PearceLongtime attorney Third Place


Megan GibbsLincoln assassination Honorable Mention

Lebanon Daily Record, Lebanon Best Business Story

Chris RodenFinal Chapter Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceLexington News, Lexington Best Story About History

Joe ParmonWoman writes about trailblazing grandmother Third Place

Lexington News, Lexington Best News Photograph

Joe ParmonBushwhacker gets whacked Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceLincoln New Era, Windsor Best News or Feature Series

Dianne PeckWill People Be Obsolete? First Place

Lincoln New Era, Windsor Best Columnist- Serious

Dianne PeckSo In The Echo Second Place

Lincoln New Era, Windsor Best News or Feature Obituary

Dianne PeckCowboys Take Friend For Last Ride Third Place


Dianne PeckEnjoying The View Third Place


Dianne PeckMakes My Mouth Water Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMaries County Advocate, Belle Best Sports Photograph

Jacob WardenGRRRRR of a Chamption First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Photo Package

Dave MarnerBelle Fire First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Breaking News Story

Roxie MurphyBland Fire First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Page Design

StaffVichy Wood Carver First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Feature Photograph

Jacob WardenDumping Pig First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Coverage of Government

Laura SchiermeierLawsuit against Opioid Companies First Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Overall DesignSecond Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Sports Photograph

Neal JohnsonGoalie Dive Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Military Story

Roxie MurphyChance Encounter Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News Photograph

Dave MarnerGarage attack Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Story About Education

Laura SchiermeierReceives two art Teaching awards Second Place


Jacob WardenDonkey Basketball Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Story About the Outdoors

Laura SchiermeierBears Spotted Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jacob WardenTough Win Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News or Feature Series

Roxie Murphy and Dave MarnerBland man dead from Gunshot Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Health Story

Laura SchiermeierLocal woman fights cancer Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News Story

Roxie MurphyHomicide Victium's Wife Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Page Design

StaffHEavy Hitters Second Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Front PageThird Place


Jacob WardenDancers Third Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Sports News Story or Package

Will Johnson and Jacob WardenCongrats Eagles Third Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News Story

Laura SchiermeierVoilent Owensville Man Third Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Coverage of Government

Roxie MurphyOutsourcing Belle PD Third Place

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News Photograph

Jacob WardenBox of Fire Honorable Mention


Jacob WardenBland Fire Honorable Mention

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News or Feature Series

Roxie MurphySchool Security Office Honorable Mention

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best Business Story

StaffWarden Publishing acquires UD Honorable Mention

Maries County Advocate, Belle Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffFirst Ladies Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMarshall Democrat-News, Marshall Best Story About History

Whitney BarnesCongressional Gold Medal Second Place

Marshall Democrat-News, Marshall Magazine/Alternative PublicationSaline County Veterans Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMarshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Sports News Story or Package

Dane LaleWho's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? First Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Story About the Outdoors

Karen Craigo Snow geese pay a visit to Marshfield First Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Columnist- Serious

Dane LaleThree columns by Dane Lale Second Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Sports Feature Story

Dane LaleStrafford girls poised to have strongest basketball season yet Third Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Columnist- Humorous

Dane LaleThree columns by Dane Lale Third Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Story About History

Sarah BicknellWar from the eyes of a Hiroshima survivor Third Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Columnist- Serious

Karen CraigoThree columns by Karen Craigo Third Place

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Story About Religion

Karen CraigoPeace Lutheran a beacon for 25 years Honorable Mention

Marshfield Mail, Marshfield Best Story About History

Sarah BicknellFamily gravestone in Niangua leads to investigation ... Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceMexico Ledger, Mexico Best Headline Writing

Mexico Ledger StaffSecond Place

Mexico Ledger, Mexico Multi-Media Reporting

Sarah SabatkeSpecial delivery: Company bonds UPS driver and teen Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMissouri Lawyers Weekly, St. Louis Best Feature Story

Scott LauckThe Passion of Charlie Harris First Place

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, St. Louis Best Overall Design

Ryan O'Shea and Matt FosterSecond Place

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, St. Louis Best Business Story

Jessica ShumakerBack to work... Second Place

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, St. Louis Best Headline Writing

Ryan O'SheaThird Place

Missouri Lawyers Weekly, St. Louis General ExcellenceHonorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMoberly Monitor-Index, Moberly Best News Story

Erik CliburnMurder to serve 5 life sentences Second Place

Moberly Monitor-Index, Moberly Best Feature Story

Erik CliburnCommunity Kitchen volunteers look to give back through service Third Place

Moberly Monitor-Index, Moberly Community Service

Erik CliburnFire department's unfunded needs pile up Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMonett Times, Monett Best Health Story

Melonie RobertsMonettan Hoping for Cure First Place

Monett Times, Monett Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jared LankfordPurdy Bird Fight Second Place

Monett Times, Monett Best Coverage of Government

Murray BishoffVerona Council Second Place

Monett Times, Monett Best News or Feature Obituary

Murray BishoffA Great Friend Second Place

Monett Times, Monett Best News Story

Murray BishoffMonett July 4th Third Place

Monett Times, Monett Best Sports Columnist

Jared LankfordSports Columnist Lankford Third Place

Monett Times, Monett Best Sports Photograph

Jared LankfordLady Cubs Championship Third Place

Monett Times, Monett Best Sports News Story or Package

Jared LankfordClass by Themselves Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceMound City News, Mound City Best Health Story

Dennis SharkeyThe doctor is in; and out and about Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceNews Tribune, Jefferson City Best Coverage of Government

Bob Watson, Joe Gamm, Gerry Tritz and News Tribune StaffEric Greitens scandals First Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Editorial PagesFirst Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Story About Religion

Joe GammJefferson City bishop examines role of deacons First Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Sports Columnist

Tom RackersPress Box First Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Editorial

Gerry TritzCommunication needed for prosecutor problem, not a charter change First Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City General ExcellenceFirst Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Community Service

StaffA Christmas Wish First Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Sports Pages

News Tribune StaffFirst Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Editorial Cartoon

Jim DykeSheep Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jenna KieserTouchdown reaction Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Health Story

Joe GammBanded together Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Story About Religion

Joe GammNew shepherd meets his flock Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Sports Columnist

Greg JacksonPress Box Second Place


Gerry TritzFor Missouri, Greitens should resign immediately Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Investigative Reporting

Rebecca MartinChild care desert Second Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Business Story

Rebecca MartinGoing out in style Second Place


Jim DykeMary Jane Third Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Front PageThird Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Sports Photograph

Jason StricklandOut at home Third Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Magazine/Alternative Publication

Samantha Pogue and News Tribune StaffHER Magazine Third Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Page Design

Molly MorrisNews Tribune Style Third Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Breaking News Story

Jeff HaldimanBody of missing boy found Third Place

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Overall DesignHonorable Mention


Jim DykePresumed Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Story About Education

Phillip SitterWiggle, wobble, bounce Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Health Story

Joe GammPower of the punch Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best News or Feature Special Section

News Tribune StaffGoal Lines Honorable Mention


Gerry TritzKeep faith in the Johnson Amendment Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best News Story

Rebecca MartinChild care desert Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Photo Package

Jason Strickland and Jenna KieserBlair Oaks vs. Lathrop Honorable Mention

News Tribune, Jefferson City Best Page Design

Molly MorrisNews Tribune Style Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceNortheast News, Kansas City Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Michael BushnellGiving Voice First Place

Northeast News, Kansas City Best Editorial Pages

Michael Bushnell and Bryan StalderNortheast News editorial pages Second Place

Northeast News, Kansas City Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Michael BushnellA free and unencumbered press Second Place

Northeast News, Kansas City Best Editorial Cartoon

Bryan StalderThis is fine. Third Place

Northeast News, Kansas City Best News or Feature Series

Michael Bushnell, Paul ThompsonControversial repair of deteriorating historic home series Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceOak Grove Focus, Oak Grove Best Story About Education

Ruth Ann HafnerDoherty leaves legacy as superintendent First Place

Oak Grove Focus, Oak Grove Best Health Story

Ruth Ann HafnerJessica Dean shares family's battle with asthma and allergies First Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceOdessan, Odessa Best Feature Story

Hannah SpaarA winning partnership Second Place

Odessan, Odessa Best Feature Photograph

Hannah SpaarPuddle Jumpers! 8-9-18 Second Place

Odessan, Odessa Best Sports Photograph

Kory HalesMiracle catch Third Place

Odessan, Odessa Best News Story

Hannah SpaarBates City ignores ordinance, staff connects water to "abandoned" trailer Third Place

Odessan, Odessa Best Story About Education

Hannah SpaarGoing new school Third Place

Odessan, Odessa Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Hannah Spaar A winning partnership Third Place

Odessan, Odessa Best Feature Story

Jordan WrightStained glass Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceOzark County Times, Gainesville Best News or Feature Series

Sue Ann Jones, Jessi Dreckman and Norene Prososki 2017 Historic flood - one year later Second Place

Ozark County Times, Gainesville Best Sports Photograph

Karla SmithJalen Evans Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlacePerry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Overall Design

First Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Columnist- Humorous

Robert CoxWriting on the Wall First Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best News Story

Robert CoxNot the end of the world First Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Editorial Cartoon

Debbie GahanBaby steps First Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Front PageSecond Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Columnist- Humorous

Beth DurremanRose Colored Glasses Second Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Breaking News Story

Robert CoxVandalism spree Second Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Coverage of Government

Robert CoxGov. Greitens resigns Second Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Breaking News Story

Robert CoxSuspect suicide Third Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Video

Robert CoxSound Bites Third Place

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best News or Feature Special Section

Heather Wentz, Stephanie Vandeven and StaffMiraculous Medal centennial Honorable Mention

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best News or Feature Obituary

Robert CoxLast Alarm Honorable Mention

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Editorial Cartoon

Debbie GahanCareer politician Honorable Mention

Perry County Republic-Monitor, Perryville Best Video

Robert CoxLast Alarm Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlacePress-News Journal, Canton Best News or Feature Obituary

Rita Cox, Paula Bichsel and Karin AlthoffRay "Shocker" Schafer Second Place

Press-News Journal, Canton Best News or Feature Obituary

Rita Cox and Karin AlthoffIn Loving Memory Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceQuincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffHeroes First Place

Quincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best Story About the Outdoors

Matt SchuckmanNo Need for a Gun First Place

Quincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best News or Feature Special Section

StaffSpring Farm and Field Second Place

Quincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best Overall DesignThird Place

Quincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best Front PageThird Place

Quincy Herald - Whig, Quincy Best Sports Pages

StaffThird Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceRichmond News, Richmond Best Page Design

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaMorphos First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Local Business Coverage

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaFirst Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Investigative Reporting

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaClay County salaries First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Pages

Shawn Roney and Jack "Miles" VentimigliaFirst Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best News or Feature Obituary

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaOpioid death First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Community Service

Jack "Miles" VentimgliaOPIOIDS First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Story About Education

Joy TippingGrievance First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Columnist

Shawn RoneyFirst Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Health Story

Teresa ShawKnitted Knockers First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaDecorum, fairness still necessary First Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Photo Illustration

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaCocaine Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Feature Story

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaMissouri Wrestling Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Story About Religion

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaTrail of Faith Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best News or Feature Obituary

Teresa ShawHit and Run Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond General ExcellenceSecond Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Story About History

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaA true WWII fish story Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Feature Photograph

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaFading memories Second Place


Jack "Miles" VentimigliaCriminal negligence in Jeff City Second Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Overall DesignThird Place


Jack "Miles" VentimigliaOpioids Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best News Photograph

Teresa ShawTwo injured in wreck Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

The Richmond NewsThird Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Military Story

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaSailor at Pearl Harbor Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Feature Photograph

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaFancy colors Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports News Story or Package

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaWinless Spartans Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Coverage of Government

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaClay County politics Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Story About the Outdoors

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaEating pests Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Editorial Cartoon

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaPigs at the public trough Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Editorial Pages

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaEditorial Pages Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Columnist

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaThird Place


Jack "Miles" VentimigliaDo officeholders deserve $77k per year year? Third Place

Richmond News, Richmond Best Business Story

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaOnline Tax Honorable Mention

Richmond News, Richmond Best Information Graphic

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaFULL BALLOT Honorable Mention

Richmond News, Richmond Best Front PageHonorable Mention


Jack "Miles" VentimigliaProp A Honorable Mention

Richmond News, Richmond Best Sports Feature Story

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaHooves and Horns Honorable Mention

Richmond News, Richmond Best Photo Package

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaStart your engines Honorable Mention

Richmond News, Richmond Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Jack "Miles" VentimigliaJapanese Beetles Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSalem News, Salem Best Feature Story

Andrew SheeleyFeatures.Andrew Sheeley First Place

Salem News, Salem Best Columnist- Serious

Donald DoddDonald Dodd First Place

Salem News, Salem Best Military Story

Andrew SheeleyAndrew Sheeley.Gulf War Veteran Second Place

Salem News, Salem Best Story About the Outdoors

Ben SheeleyOutdoors Ben Sheeley Second Place

Salem News, Salem Best Editorial Cartoon

Athena TivnanTivnan editorial cartoons Second Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSedalia Democrat, Sedalia Best Military Story

Hope LecchiThe letters of war First Place

Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia Best Business Story

Nicole CookeFederal grant to expand industrial park First Place

Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia Best Columnist- Serious

Bob SatnanSatnan columns Second Place

Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia Best Military Story

Nicole CookeLocal Guard unit deploys overseas Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceShannon County Current Wave, Eminence Best Feature Photograph

Roger DillonStill Waters Second Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSouth Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Best Columnist- Serious

Dennis MinichDennis Minich First Place

South Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Best Sports Feature Story

Dennis MinichRai of Sunshine First Place

South Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Best Feature Story

Dennis MinichMiracle boy Third Place

South Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Dennis MinichDecisions were difficult Third Place

South Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Best Story About History

Linda ThompsonMedal of Honor Honorable Mention

South Cass Tribune, Harrisonville Best News Story

Dennis MinichMiracle boy Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSoutheast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Photo of the Year

Kassi JacksonScott City school lock down

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Overall DesignFirst Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Front Page

Southeast Missourian StaffFirst Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Feature Photograph

Kassi JacksonInaugural flag retirement ceremony First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports Feature Photograph

Ben MatthewsSE football practice First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports Photograph

Tyler GraefVying for rebound First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best News or Feature Special SectionB Magazine (Progress) First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports Feature Story

Phillip SuittsApple doesn't fall far for Crosnoe family First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best News Photograph

Kassi JacksonScott City school lock down First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Story About History

Marybeth NiederkornRIP, Dutchtown First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Investigative Reporting

Mark Bliss and Bob MillerPursuit of Proof: The Lawless Murder First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Photo Package

Kassi JacksonIzaak Pursley: Going beneath the surface First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Breaking News Story

Bob MillerMo. Supreme Court: Robinson innocent First Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Multi-Media Reporting

Kassi Jackson, Ben Matthews and Bob MillerLIfe Without: Robinson freed Second Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Coverage of Government

Mark BlissSheriff Drury hires deputy despite allegation... Second Place


Tyler GraefDives for ball Second Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Military Story

Ben MatthewsMarine vet uses art to deal with return to civilian life Second Place


Ben MatthewsFire destroys home Second Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best News Story

Bob MillerDetective in Robinson case placed on leave Second Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Photo Package

Kassi JacksonForgetting the neigh-sayers Second Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports PagesSecond Place


Ben MatthewsJackson Homecomers Third Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Editorial PagesThird Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Headline WritingThird Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Photo Illustration

Kassi JacksonElsie Miller Third Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Local Business CoverageThird Place


Mark BlissUnder water: The relentless flood of '93 Third Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best EditorialHats off to developers on Courtyard opening Third Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Business Story

Marybeth NiederkornIt's not just soap -- it's hope Third Place

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Columnist- Serious

Jon K. RustGrieving Maryland...; First Lady...; 2018: Cape, Jackson move forward... Third Place


Ben MatthewsHoops at Capaha Park Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports Feature Photograph

Ben MatthewsScott City baseball loss Honorable Mention


Ben MatthewsMud volleyball Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Photo Illustration

Kassi JacksonBeauty of the line Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best News or Feature Obituary

Marybeth NiederkornMarcellus Jones remembered by friends Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Marybeth NiederkornRIP, Dutchtown Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Sports Feature Story

Phillip SuittsMaking noise: Small, quiet and productive Honorable Mention


Ben MatthewsStabbing on North Park Honorable Mention


Joshua HartwigStory behind Jackson's 'mane' street icon Honorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau General ExcellenceHonorable Mention

Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau Best Business Story

Marybeth NiederkornCourting Cape: New Marriott opens in downtown Cape Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSpringfield News-Leader, Springfield Best News Story

Will SchmittConsent First Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Photo Package

Andrew JansenMedical Marijuana First Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Page Design

Jamie StadeMilly Sawyers Map First Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Business Story

Gregory J. HolmanHigh School Hair First Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Columnist- Serious

Steve PokinPokin First Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Overall DesignSecond Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Headline Writing

StaffSecond Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Coverage of Government

Alissa ZhuPedestrian Safety Second Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Sports Feature Story

Wyatt D. WheelerFight For Life Second Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Will SchmittTrade War Second Place


Nathan PapesDying Dad Second Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Columnist- Serious

Stephen HerzogHerzog Second Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Information Graphic

Jamie StadeMilly Sawyers Map Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Coverage of Rural Life or Agriculture

StaffThird Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best News or Feature Obituary

Claudette RileyNick Hostler Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Multi-Media Reporting

StaffDuck Boat Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Story About the Outdoors

Wes JohnsonChronic Wasting Disease Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Video

Nathan PapesCanoe Art Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Sports Feature Photograph

Andrew JansenHuddle Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield General ExcellenceThird Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Breaking News Story

Wyatt D. WheelerMom Survives Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Community Service

Giacomo BolognaMilly Sawyers Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Military Story

Steve PokinCharity Check Third Place

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Information Graphic

StaffVoting Results Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Photo Illustration

Andrew JansenBest Photo Illustration - Obediah Church Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Feature Photograph

Andrew JansenOzark Empire Fair Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best News Photograph

Andrew JansenTia Coleman Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Coverage of Government

Harrison KeeganChild Porn Problem Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Local Business Coverage

Staff25 Best Local Business Coverage Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Sports Feature Story

Wyatt D. WheelerCall Her Coach Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Sports Pages

StaffHonorable Mention


Andrew JansenHit By Truck Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Sports Feature Photograph

Andrew JansenCelebration Honorable Mention

Springfield News-Leader, Springfield Best Military Story

Steve PokinPurple Heart Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Clair County Courier, Osceola Best News Story

Brandy BourlandOsceola mayor apologizes First Place

St. Clair County Courier, Osceola Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Michael CrawfordCitizens are not a priority for Osceola elected officials First Place

St. Clair County Courier, Osceola Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Michael CrawfordIt's time to remember Osceola city officials are public servants Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph Best Headline Writing

Brandon ZennerOH, BUCH-YEAH Third Place

St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph Best Columnist- Humorous

Ken NewtonPatience in the din of an aria Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Louis American, St. Louis Best Overall Design

Mike Terhaar and Melvin MooreFirst Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Video

Rebecca RivasJames Clark: 'All we're going to do is save lives.' First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Sports Feature Story

Ishmael SistrunkSix minutes of glory First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best News or Feature Special Section

Staff90th Anniversary First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Front Page

Mike TerhaarFirst Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Headline Writing

Chris KingFirst Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Multi-Media Reporting

StaffGas Mart protests First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Editorial Cartoon

Kevin BelfordStatue of Liberty First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Story About Education

Rebecca RivasScores up, suspensions down First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best News Story

Rebecca RivasCity police sued over kettling arrests First Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Sports Pages

Earl Austin Jr., Ishmael Sistrunk, Alvin Reid and Tashon ReedFirst Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Video

Rebecca RivasMichael McMillan: A true force for positive change Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best News Photograph

Wiley PriceGas Mart Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Newspaper In Education Project

Cathy SewellNewspaper in Education - STEM Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Online Newspaper or Website

Ishmael Sistrunk and Kenya Vaughnstlamerican.com Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Story About Education

Chris KingEmpowering boys at Pierre Laclede Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Community Service

StaffSalute to Excellence in Education Second Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Local Business Coverage

StaffBest Local Business Coverage Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Photo Package

Melvin MooreUniverSoul Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Investigative Reporting

Rebecca RivasBest Investigative Reporting Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Editorial Pages

Editorial BoardSt. Louis American Editorials Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Sports Columnist

Alvin ReidSports Eye Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis General ExcellenceThird Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Columnist- Serious

Mike JonesBest Serious Columnist - Mike Jones Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best News or Feature Series

StaffHomegrown Black Males Third Place

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Sports Feature Story

Tashon Reed'Sky is the limit' Honorable Mention

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best News or Feature Obituary

Dawn SuggsA Gem and a genius Honorable Mention

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Tiffany ShawnRaising North St. Louis Honorable Mention

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Sports Columnist

Ishmael SistrunkIn the Clutch Honorable Mention

St. Louis American, St. Louis Best Coverage of Government

StaffSt. Louis Metropolitan Police conflicts with community Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Page Design

Michael BehrensFashion industry First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Information Graphic

Michael Behrens and Veneta RizvicFood trucks First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Story About History

Diana Barr and Jacob Kirn Monsanto's legacy First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Photo Package

Dilip Vishwanat30 Under 30 First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Steph Kukuljan Finding space inside $600M agtech industry First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Photo Illustration

Michael BehrensTech shortage First Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Sports Feature Story

Nathan RubbelkePGA Championship's impact Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Page Design

Michael Behrens Coworking spaces Second Place


Michael BehrensInfrastructure grades Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Front Page

Erik SiemersSecond Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Multi-Media Reporting

Veneta Rizvic, Dilip Vishwanat and Erin HartGateway Arch before and after Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Local Business Coverage

Erik SiemersSt. Louis Business Journal: Local Business Coverage Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Investigative Reporting

Jacob Kirn and Brian RobbinsWell spent: Millions into economic development Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Story About the Outdoors

Diana BarrPeak Resorts growth Second Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis General ExcellenceSecond Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Feature Photograph

Dilip VishwanatAndy Leek Second Place


Michael BehrensTD Ameritrade Third Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Feature Story

Veneta RizvicStitching together a plan Third Place


Michael Behrens and Veneta RizvicMO restaurants Third Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Story About Education

Veneta RizvicRaises for administrators outpace teachers Third Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Sports News Story or Package

Nathan Rubbelke$55.7M in bonds for Blues ice complex Third Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Photo Illustration

Michael BehrensAirplane Third Place

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Health Story

Brian RobbinsArtificial blood Honorable Mention


Michael BehrensLion's Choice Honorable Mention

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Business Story

Steph KukuljanFailed St. Louis Outlet Mall Honorable Mention

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Feature Story

Steph KukuljanExpanding the menu Honorable Mention


Michael BehrensCards stack up Honorable Mention

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Breaking News Story

Greg EdwardsReliance Bank sale Honorable Mention

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Investigative Reporting

Steph KukuljanHistory isn't easy Honorable Mention

St. Louis Business Journal, St. Louis Best Feature Photograph

Dilip VishwanatCynthia Chapple 07-06-18 Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Best Online Newspaper or Website

Gloria Lloyd, Erin Achenbach and Taylor KellySt. Louis Call Newspapers Website First Place

St. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Best Breaking News Story

Gloria LloydEcono Lodge termed unfit for human occupancy Second Place

St. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Best News Story

Gloria LloydVoters to decide fate of Missouri 'right-to-work' Second Place

St. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Best Columnist- Serious

Mike AnthonyMike Anthony's Columns Second Place

St. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Community Service

Deb Baker, Pat Dillon, Gloria Lloyd and Erin AchenbachCall Newspapers sponsors USO of Missouri Operation October food drive Third Place

St. Louis Call Newspapers, St. Louis Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

StaffMost Misguided Quotes Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceSt. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Front Page

First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Sports Columnist

Ben FredericksonFirst Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Headline Writing

StaffFirst Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Editorial Cartoon

Dan MartinMr. Cardinal First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best News Photograph

David CarsonGas Station Protest First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Editorial Pages

StaffFirst Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best News or Feature Obituary

Rick Hummel and Benjamin HochmanMr. Cardinal dies First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Multi-Media Reporting

StaffStolen future First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Sports Pages

StaffFirst Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About Education

Jesse BoganKeep the faith? First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Newspaper In Education Project

Lauren Anderson Koelker, Shannon Keller and Erica MillsSt. Louis Post-Dispatch - Newspapers in Education First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Bryce GrayDouble whammy First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About Religion

Erin HeffernanPlace out of time First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Breaking News Story

Kevin McDermott, Jack Suntrup and Kurt EricksonGreitens resigns First Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Columnist- Humorous

Aisha SultanAisha Sultan columns First Place


Dan MartinThe blindfold Second Place


Robert CohenNRA Protest Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Local Business Coverage

StaffPost-Dispatch business coverage Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best News Story

Jesse BoganSystem failure Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About the Outdoors

Erin HeffernanEndangered wolf pups Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best News or Feature Series

Michele Munz Stolen future Second Place


Doug MooreClose to home Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Page Design

Norma KlingsickHidden Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Community Service

StaffStolen future Second Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffThird Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Sports Columnist

Benjamin HochmanThird Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Photo Illustration

Hillary LevinSummer Cherries Third Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Feature Photograph

Robert CohenBathrobe Shoveler Third Place


Dan MartinKa-ching Third Place


J. B. ForbesCop Comfort Third Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Jesse BoganThe uprooting Third Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Story About History

Blythe BernhardBold quarantine Third Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Photo Package

Robert CohenThe Dream Goes On Third Place

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best News or Feature Obituary

Ashley JostFrankie Muse Freeman Honorable Mention

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Sports Photograph

Robert CohenGymnastic Moves Honorable Mention

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Health Story

Stu DurandoYoungest gunshot victims Honorable Mention


Doug MooreRoom at the table Honorable Mention

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis General ExcellenceHonorable Mention

St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis Best Business Story

Leah ThorsenCompany town Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceThe Current Local, Van Buren Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Ryan Van Winkleloggerheads over hogs First Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best News Photograph

Mike GrasshamTool Time Riverways First Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Feature Story

Ryan Van Winkleshop memories Second Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Tilghman Cloud Memorial Editorial Award

Ryan Van WinkleRedemption... and repair Second Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Investigative Reporting

Ryan Van WinkleCID Tax District Third Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Sports Feature Photograph

Mike GrasshamRedbirds Earn Title Third Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Feature Photograph

Mike GrasshamWith A Little Help 8-16-18 Third Place

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Sports Photograph

Mike GrasshamShe's in There Honorable Mention

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Military Story

Ryan Van WinkleRandolph at Midway Honorable Mention

The Current Local, Van Buren Best Story About the Outdoors

Ryan Van WinkleNo poster child Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceThe Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Sports Feature Story

Jon DykstraMosley: No stranger First Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best News Photograph

Anthony BrownWinter misery ravages Second Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Sports Photograph

Jon DykstraFeuer Second Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best News Story

Skye PournazariStudent seeks asylum Second Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Sports News Story or Package

Jon DykstraGoing out on top Second Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Sports Columnist

Jonathan BakerBaker sports columnist Second Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Business Story

Skye PournazariTariffs trouble Laclede Third Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Headline Writing

Anthony Brown, Skye Pournazari and Geoffrey WoehlkBest Headline Writing Third Place

The Maryville Forum, Maryville Best Sports Pages

Jon DykstraHonorable Mention

The Maryville Forum, Maryville General ExcellenceHonorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceTipton Times, Tipton Magazine/Alternative Publication

Becky Holloway and Tara AlumbaughSenior Scribbles First Place

Tipton Times, Tipton Best News or Feature Special Section

Becky Holloway and Tara AlumbaughBack to School 2018 Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceTrenton Republican-Times, Trenton Best Headline Writing

Seth HerroldFirst Place

Trenton Republican-Times, Trenton Best Sports Feature Story

Seth HerroldTolson's Trek 1-30-18 First Place

Trenton Republican-Times, Trenton Best News or Feature Special Section

Seth Herrold winter sports tab - 11-20-18 Third Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of EntryAward Winner(s) PlaceWarren County Record, Warrenton Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffWarren County Record Website Entry First Place

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceWashington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best News Photograph

Jeanne Miller-WoodBridge Ceremony Saturday First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Feature Photograph

Bill BattleLucky First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Photograph

Bill BattleSliding Snag First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports News Story or Package

Bill Battle and Arron HusteadPacific Wins District First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Story About Religion

Karen Cernich'The Same God Saved Me' First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Columnist

Bill BattleBattleline First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Feature Photograph

Jeanne Miller-WoodMmm Doughnut! 07/25/18 First Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Health Story

Karen Cernich'I Waited Too Long' Second Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports News Story or Package

Arron Hustead and Bill BattleState Track Second Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Story About Religion

Karen Cernich'Send More Pilgrims!' Second Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Columnist

Arron HusteadArron's Assessment Second Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Pages

Bill Battle and Arron HusteadSecond Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Story About History

Karen CernichInside the ECC Actors Studio Third Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best News or Feature Special Section

Karen Cernich, Bill Battle, Jeanne Miller-Wood and Gregg JonesHello to the New Bridge, Goodbye to the Old Third Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Front PageThird Place


Bill BattleMore Cowbell Third Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Online Newspaper or Website

StaffMissourian Website Entry Third Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Military Story

Karen Cernich 'To Inspire the Storytellers, the Flame Keepers' Third Place

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Overall DesignHonorable Mention

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Photo Package

Staff2018 WASHINGTON TOWN & COUNTRY FAIR Photos 08/08/18 Honorable Mention


Bill BattleHeaded for Cape Honorable Mention

Washington Missourian, Wednesday, Washington Best Sports Photograph

Arron HusteadRoadblock Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceWashington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Sports Feature Photograph

Arron HusteadOvertime Buzzer Beater Second Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Sports Photograph

Bill BattleFlying to the Title 04141518 Second Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Overall DesignThird Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Business Story

Karen CernichCheers, to Macadoodles! Third Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Newspaper In Education Project

Dawn KitchellMissourian Summer Reading Program Third Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Story About Rural Life or Agriculture

Karen CernichGrabbing the Bull by the Horns Third Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Coverage of Government

Monte MillerEbker Bill Coverage for Best Coverage of Government Third Place

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best Story About Religion

Elizabeth BarmeierSt. Clair Pastor Joins Religious Leaders for Shabbat Honorable Mention

Washington Missourian, Weekend, Washington Best News Story

Gregg JonesResponse Evolves to Shootings 06/02/18 Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceWebster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best Columnist- Humorous

Don CorriganFrom The Editor's Desk - Don Corrigan First Place

Webster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best Story About the Outdoors

Don Corrigan Cova The Climber First Place

Webster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best News or Feature Obituary

Jaime Mowers Family Raises Questions In Death Of Karen Arnold Second Place

Webster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best Feature Photograph

Ursula RuhlBeach & Bubbles At Affton Community Days Third Place

Webster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best News Photograph

Diana LinsleyDedication of Officer Blake Snyder Highway Honorable Mention

Webster - Kirkwood Times, St. Louis Best Story About History

Don CorriganLove Stories From Old St. Louis Honorable Mention

2019 Better Newspaper Contest Awards ListNewspaper, City Cat. Name Title of Entry Award Winner(s) PlaceWest Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News Story

Abby HessFrazier's attorney to issue statement First Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Story About History

Abby HessMSU professor pens Ozark history First Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Business Story

Abby HessHampton Inn First Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News or Feature Obituary

Sherry HarperDavid Hall First Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Feature Story

Abby HessBreAnna's journey First Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Feature Photograph

Kim LangstonDragonfly Second Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Story About the Outdoors

Abby HessBobcat fever Second Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News Photograph

Kim LangstonCrash Second Place


Regina MozingoJoe Harris Second Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Photo Package

Cody SandersMonster trucks Third Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News or Feature Series

Abby HessChild Advocacy Center Third Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Story About the Outdoors

Regina MozingoBald eagles begin winter migration Third Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Military Story

Kim LangstonA veteran of two militaries Third Place


Kim Langston'Not Grandpa's manufacturing' Third Place

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Photo Package

Regina Mozingo and Katie DuddenLet it snow Honorable Mention

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best Feature Photograph

Kim Langston Snow day Honorable Mention

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News or Feature Series

Abby HessParkside House history Honorable Mention

West Plains Daily Quill, West Plains Best News Story

Abby HessParents upset to learn of week old school threat Honorable Mention

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