Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists - Professional Chapter announces annual award winners
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Newspaper Division A | B | C | Television | Radio | Magazines | Public Relations | Web | Videography
Division A Newspapers
Investigative Reporting/Individual: first, Omer Gillham, Tulsa World; second, Curtis Killman, Tulsa World; third, Ziva Branstetter, Tulsa World.
Investigative Reporting/Team: first, Nolan Clay, Randy Ellis, Augie Frost and Chad Previch, The Oklahoman; second, Randy Krehbiel, Mick Hinton, Curtis Killman, Barbara Hoberock and Angel Riggs, Tulsa World; third, Tony Thornton, Nolan Clay, Chris Casteel and Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman
In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Individual: first, Rob Collins, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman; third, Ginnie Graham, Tulsa World
In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Team: first, Ben Fenwick and Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Bryan Dean and Ryan McNeill, The Oklahoman; third, Bobby Ross Jr. and Erik Tryggestad, The Christian Chronicle
Political/Government Reporting:first, Randy Ellis and John Estus; second, Liz McMahon, Muskogee Phoenix; third, Bryan Dean and Jay Marks, The Oklahoman
Spot News Reporting: first, Michael Overall and Tom Droege, Tulsa World; second, Bryan Dean and Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman; third, Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman
Feature Writing: first, Emily Jerman, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Bobby Ross Jr., The Christian Chronicle; third, Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Gazette
Personal Column: first, Richard Mize, The Oklahoman; second, David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix; third , Michael Overall, Tulsa World; honorable mention (tie) Tamie Ross, The Christian Chronicle; honorable mention, Leif Wright, Muskogee Phoenix
Editorial/Commentary: first, Stephen Prescott, Tulsa World; second, Robin Meyers, Oklahoma Gazette; third, David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix
General News Reporting: first, Nolan Clay, The Oklahoman; second, David R. Million, Tulsa World/Community World; third, Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Gazette
Special Projects: first, Tulsa World; second, Tulsa World; third, The Oklahoman
Criminal Justice Reporting: first, Nicole Marshall, Tulsa World; second, Nolan Clay, The Oklahoman; third, Bryan Dean and Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman; honorable mention, Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette
Minority Issues: first, Judy Gibbs Robinson, The Oklahoman; second Erik Tryggestad, The Christian Chronicle; third, April Marciszewski, Tulsa World; honorable mention, S.E. Ruckman and Jim Myers, Tulsa World
Education Reporting: first, Kim Brown, Tulsa World; second Emily Jerman, Oklahoma Gazette; third, April Marciszewski, Tulsa World
Health Reporting: first, Rod Lott, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Deborah Benjamin, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Ginnie Graham, Tulsa World; honorable mention, Kim Archer, Tulsa World
Science and Technology Reporting: first, Robert Evatt, Tulsa World; second, Rob Collins, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette
Business Reporting: first, Paul Monies, The Oklahoman; second, Robert Evatt, Tulsa World; third, Paul Monies, The Oklahoman; honorable mention, Rhonda Clark, Tulsa World
Business Feature: first, Steve Lackmeyer, The Oklahoman; second, Brianna Bailey, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Laurie Winslow, Tulsa World; honorable mention, Ja�Rena Lunsford, The Oklahoman
Entertainment Feature: first, George Lang, The Oklahoman; second, Michael Smith, Tulsa World; third, Rod Lott, Oklahoma Gazette; honorable mention, Bobby Ross Jr., The Christian Chronicle
Arts Criticism: first, Michael Smith, Tulsa World; second, Kathryn Jenson White, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Karen Shade, Tulsa World; honorable mention, George Lang, The Oklahoman
Sports Reporting: first, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; second, John Hoover, Tulsa World; third, John Helsley and George Schroeder, The Oklahoman
Sports Feature: first, Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman; second, Lynn Jacobsen, Tulsa World; third, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman.
Sports Column: first, Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman; second, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; third, Bobby Ross Jr., The Christian Chronicle; honorable mention, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman
Best Page 1 Layout and Design: first, Steve Byerly, The Oklahoman; second, Joan Cuccio and Moran Elwell, The Oklahoman; third, Felicia Murray, The Oklahoman
Feature Page Layout and Design: first, Chris Street, Oklahoma Gazette; second, James Royal, Tulsa World; third, Matt Clayton, The Oklahoman
News Headlines: first, Russell LaCour, Tulsa World; second, Karen Welch, Tulsa World; third, Jerry Willis, Muskogee Phoenix; honorable mention, Joan Cuccio, The Oklahoman
Feature Headlines: first, Rod Lott, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Moran Elwell, The Oklahoman; third, Terry Groover, The Oklahoman
Best Use of Graphic Illustration: first, Bruce Eagle, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Brad Thompson, Tulsa World; third, Susan Cyrus, Tulsa World
Feature Photography: first, Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman; second, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman; third, Kelly Kerr, Tulsa World
Sports Photography: first, Stephen Holman, Tulsa World; second, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman; third, Matt Strasen, The Oklahoman; honorable mention, Nate Billings, The Oklahoman
General Photography: first, Sherry Brown, Tulsa World; second, Stephen Holman, Tulsa World; third, Stephen Holman, Tulsa World; honorable mention, Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World
Story/Photo Essay: first, Kelly Kerr, Tulsa World; second, Mike Simons, Tulsa World; third, Mark Hancock, Oklahoma Gazette
Spot News Photography: first, James Gibbard, Tulsa World; second, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman; third, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman; honorable mention, Mike Simons, Tulsa World
Best Photographic Portfolio: first, Mike Simons, Tulsa World; second, Tom Gilbert, Tulsa World; third, Kelly Kerr, Tulsa World
Best Reporting Portfolio: first, Emily Jerman, Oklahoma Gazette; second, Scott Cooper, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Gazette; honorable mention, Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman
Best Newspaper: first, Tulsa World; second, Oklahoma Gazette; third, Muskogee Phoenix; honorable mention, The Christian Chronicle
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Division B Newspaper
Investigative Reporting/Individual: first, M. Scott Carter, Norman Transcript; second, Shannon Muchmore, Daily O'Collegian; third, James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital
Team Investigative Reporting: first, William W Savage III and Breanca Thomas, Oklahoma Daily
In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Individual: first, Amanda Gire, Shawnee News-Star
In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Team: first, Oklahoma Daily staff; second, Lisa Janssen, Zhe Zhang, Annie Gasparro and Kris Akin, News to Know special edition; third, Baxter Holmes and Breanca Thomas, Oklahoma Daily; honorable mention, Becca Baker and Jaclyn Cosgrove, Daily O'Collegian
Political/Government Reporting: first, Amanda Gire, Shawnee News-Star; second, Shannon Muchmore, The Daily O'Collegian; third, Carol Cole-Frowe, Norman Transcript; honorable mention, Julianna Parker, Norman Transcript
Spot News Reporting: first, Meredith Simons, The Oklahoma Daily; second, Julianna Parker, Norman Transcript; third, Jarrel Wade and Elise Johnston, The Oklahoma Daily
Feature Writing: first, Althea Peterson, Norman Transcript; second, M. Scott Carter, Norman Transcript; third, Jerry Wofford, The Oklahoma Daily; honorable mention, Michael Kinney, Norman Transcript
Personal Column: first, Andy Rieger, Norman Transcript; second, Greg Gotcher, Daily O�Collegian; third, Vicky Misa, Oklahoma Daily; honorable mention, Mike McCormick, Shawnee News-Star
Editorial/Commentary: first, Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital; second, Mike McCormick, Shawnee News-Star; third, William W. Savage III, Oklahoma Daily
General News Reporting: first, Maria Prato-Gaines, Oklahoma Daily; second, M. Scott Carter, Norman Transcript; third, Nijim Dabbour, Oklahoma Daily; honorable mention, Julianna Parker, Norman Transcript
Special Projects: first, The Oklahoma Daily
Criminal Justice Reporting: first, Kim Morava, Shawnee News-Star: second, Carol Cole-Frowe, Norman Transcript; third, Matt Barnard and Jenny Redden, Daily O�Collegian
Minority Issues: first, Tiara Etheridge, Oklahoma Daily; second, Kristin Hale, Oklahoma Daily
Education Reporting: first, Althea Peterson, Norman Transcript; second, Meghan McCormick, Norman Transcript; third, Becca Baker, Daily O� Collegian
Health Reporting: first, Jerry Wofford, Oklahoma Daily; second, Patti Marshall, Shawnee News-Star
Business Reporting: first, Jarrel Wade, Oklahoma Daily
Business Feature: first, Matt Crider, Shawnee News-Star
Entertainment Feature: first, April Wilkerson, Shawnee News-Star; second, Ryan Daly, Oklahoma Daily; third, Carol Cole-Frowe, Norman Transcript
Arts Criticism: first, Ryan Daly, Oklahoma Daily; second and third, James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital
Sports Reporting: first, Michael Harris, Daily O� Collegian; second and third, Kelly Hines, Daily O� Collegian
Sports Feature: first, Kelly Hines, Daily O� Collegian; second, Michael Kinney, Norman Transcript; third, Fred Fehr, Shawnee News-Star
Sports Column: first, Baxter Holmes, Oklahoma Daily; second, Fred Fehr, Shawnee News-Star; third, Jeremy Higgins, McAlester News-Capital
Best Page 1 Layout and Design: first, Shana Adkisson, Norman Transcript; second, Josh McBee, Oklahoma Daily
Feature Page Layout and Design: first, Amanda Gire, Shawnee News-Star
News Headlines: first, Shana Adkisson, Norman Transcript
Best Use of Graphic Illustration: first, Keisha Whaley, Oklahoma Daily
Sport Photography: first, Ed Blochowiak, Shawnee News-Star
Story/Photo Essay: first, Ed Blochowiak, Shawnee News-Star
Spot News Photography: first, Ed Blochowiak, Shawnee News-Star; second, Ashley Heider, Oklahoma Daily
Best Photography Portfolio: first, Ed Blochowiak, Shawnee News-Star
Best Newspaper Reporter Portfolio: first, Jaclyn Cosgrove, Daily O�Collegian, second, Kelly Hines, Daily O� Collegian
Best Newspaper: first, Norman Transcript; second, Oklahoma Daily; third, The Shawnee News-Star; honorable mention, Daily O� Collegian
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Division C Newspaper
In-Depth Enterprise Reporting/Individual: first, Korina Schneider, The North Central Reporter; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer; third, Drew Hampton, OCCC Pioneer
Political/Government Reporting: first, Carolyn Cole, Mustang News; second, Victoria Middleton, Newcastle Pacer; third, Matt Caban and Eric Nguyen, OCCC Pioneer
Spot News Reporting: first, John Small, Johnston County Capital-Democrat; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer; third, John Small, Johnston County Capital-Democrat
Feature Writing: first, Fawn Porter, Mustang News; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer; third, John Small, Johnston County Capital-Democrat; honorable mention, Korina Schneider, The North Central Reporter
Personal Column: first, Patti Marshall, Shawnee Sun; second, Barb Walter, Hennessey Clipper; third, Gloria Trotter, Tecumseh Countywide News; honorable mention, Barb Walter, Hennessey Clipper
Editorial/Commentary: first, Brett Jones, El Reno Tribune; second, Brett Jones, Mustang News; third, Karen Maple, The Southeastern
General News Reporting: first, John Savage and Jamie Jackman, OCCC Pioneer; second, John Small, Johnston County Capital-Democrat; third, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer
Special Projects: first, Staff of The Campus at Oklahoma City University; second, Newcastle Pacer staff; third, Brett Jones, Mustang News; honorable mention, Staff of The Campus at Oklahoma City University
Criminal Justice Reporting: first, Matt Caban and Eric Nguyen, OCCC Pioneer; second, Victoria Middleton, Newcastle Pacer; third, John Small, Johnston County Capital-Democrat
Education Reporting: first, Nathan Altadonna, The Campus, Oklahoma City University; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer
Health Reporting: first, Amanda Bittle and Kinber Roberts, OCCC Pioneer
Business Reporting: first, Heidi Rambo Centrella, OKC Business; second, Patrick McGuigan, Mid City Advocate
Business Feature: first, Pamela A. Grady, OKC Business; second, Heidi Rambo Centrella, OKC Business
Entertainment Feature: first, Normal Bean, Johnston County Capital-Democrat; second, Karen Maple, The Southeastern
Arts Criticism: first, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer; second, Patrick McGuigan, MidCity Advocate; third, Steven Reckinger, The Vista, University of Central Oklahoma
Sports Reporting: first, Glen Miller, Mustang News
Sports Feature: first, Glen Miller, Mustang News
Sports Column: first, Andrew Maloney, The Collegian, Tulsa University; second, Glen Miller, Mustang News
Best Page 1 Layout and Design: first, Chris Street, OKC Business; second, Nathan Altadonna, The Campus at Oklahoma City University; third, Jeff Leyerle, Newcastle Pacer
News Headlines: first, Heidi Rambo Centrella, OKC Business
Feature Headlines: first, Heidi Rambo Centrella, OKC Business
Best Use of Graphic Illustration: first, Jeff Leyerle, Newcastle Pacer
Feature Photography: first, Valarie Case, Northwestern Okla. State University; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newscastle Pacer
Sports Photography: first, Valarie Case, Northwestern Okla. State University; second, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer
General Photography: first, Shannon Cornman, OKC Business/Tierra Media; second and third, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer
Spot News Photography: first, Carrie Cronk, OCCC Pioneer; second and third, Darla A. Welchel, Newcastle Pacer
Best Photographic Portfolio: first, Valarie Case, Northwestern Oklahoma State University; second, Shannon Cornman, OKC Business
Best Newspaper Reporter Portfolio: first, Heidi Rambo Centrella, OKC Business; second, Patrick McGuigan, MidCity Advocate; third, Ashley Sonnenburg, The Collegian, University of Tulsa
Best Newspaper: first, Mustang News; second, OKC Business; third, Wayne and Gloria Trotter, Tecumseh Countywide News
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Public Relations
Newsletter: first, Oklahoma Zoological Society; second, Sheree L. Powell, Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Services; third, Diana Rogers, Oklahoma Housing Finance Authority; honorable mention, Laura Knoll, KGOU
Promotional Material: first, Langdon Publishing; second, University of Oklahoma Outreach; third, Stephanie Bond, Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Press Release Writing: first, Adam Cohen, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; second, Emily Lang, Oklahoma Attorney General�s Office; third, Valarie Case, Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Best Public Relations Magazine: first, Nancy C Hermann, Nancy Bizjack, Amanda Bullock, Tulsa Performing Arts Center: second, Susan Grossman, Christine Hughes and Brock Wynn, University of Oklahoma Outreach; third, Kathryn Jenson White
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Magazines
Feature Writing: first, Jay Upchurch, Sooner Magazine; second, Jane Zemel and Missy Kruse, Tulsa People; third, George Earl Johnson Jr., Oklahoma Department of Human Services; honorable mention, Steffie Corcoran, Oklahoma Today
News Writing: first, Scott Wigton, Kayte Spillman and Joy Jenkins, Tulsa People; second, Joy Jenkins, Tulsa People; third, Scott Wigton, Tulsa People; honorable mention, Gretchen Collins, Ballet-Dance.com
Column Writing: first, Gordon Grice, Oklahoma Today; second, Mary Logan Wolf, Oklahoma Today; third, Michael Wallis, Oklahoma Today; honorable mention, Teresa Miller, Oklahoma Today
Photo Story/Essay: first, John Jernigan, Oklahoma Today; second, M.J. Alexander, Oklahoma Today; third, Michelle Weeks, Tulsa People; honorable mention, Michelle Weeks, Tulsa People
General Photography: first, Terri Angier, Oklahoma Department of Transportation; second, Phil Shockley, Oklahoma State University; third, Michelle Weeks, Tulsa People; honorable mention, Phil Shockley, Oklahoma State University
Page Design: first, Jenny Lee, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; second, Oklahoma Today; third, Oklahoma Today; honorable mention, Oklahoma Today
Illustration/Graphic: first, Tim Jessell, Oklahoma Today; second, Debby Cotter Kaspari, Oklahoma Today; third, Adam Cohen, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation; honorable mention, Amanda Bullock, Tulsa People
Best Magazine Reporting Portfolio: first, Joy Jenkins, Tulsa People; second, Chad Love, Oklahoma Today; third, Steffie Corcoran, Oklahoma Today; honorable mention, Gretchen Collins, Intermission/Ballet-Dance.com
Best Magazine: first, Oklahoma Today; second, Kendall Martin, Lauren Zeligson and Michelle Weeks, Tulsa People/Weddings magazine; third, Sooner Spectator/Redzone Publishing; honorable mention, Tulsa People
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Radio
General News Reporting: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU; second, Rachel Hubbard, KOSU: third, Scott Gurian, KGOU
Series/Documentary: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU; second, Scott Gurian, KGOU; third, Brian Hardzinski, KGOU
Sports Reporting: first, John McGuire, KOSU; second, Brian George, K-101
Sports Play-by-Play: first, Brian George, K-101; second, Brian George, K-101; third, Steve Adams and Brad Cooksey, KMGZ
Feature: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU; second, Gail Banzet, KOSU; third, Gail Banzet, KOSU
Investigative: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU
Best News Talk Show: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU; second, Kurt Gwartney, KGOU; third, Keith Gaddie, KGOU
Best Radio Newscast: first, Brian George, K-101
Best Radio Reporting Portfolio: first, Scott Gurian, KGOU; second, Rachel Hubbard, KOSU
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Television
General News Reporting: first, Meg Alexander and Travis Schutten, KFOR; second, Marcus Washington, KOKI; third, Amy Lester and Matthew Wells, KWTV
Spot News Reporting: first, Anne Bassett, KOKI; second, Marc Dillard and Grant Johnson, KFOR; third, Mary Joseph, Travis Doussette, Scott Buechner, KWTV
Special Program, Documentary or Series: first, Stateline staff, OETA; second and third, OETA Gallery staff
Feature: first, Mason Dunn, Stacey Cameron, Greg Ward, Mark McBride, KWTV; second, Daniel T. Gotera, KXII; third, Linda Cavanaugh and Tony Stizza, KFOR
Investigative Reporting: first, Emily Sinovic, KOKI; second, Cathy Tatom, OETA; third, Dave Jordan, Matthew Wells, David Young, Darrin Johnson, KWTV
Sport Reporting: first, Lance West and Walt Cox, KFOR; second, David Crow and Sean Bilodeau, OETA; third, Al Jerkens, KJRH
Best Weathercast: first, Dan Threlkeld, KJRH; second, Paul Heggen, KOKI
Best Television Newscast: first, Phil Berman, Ben Fisher, Russ McCaskey, Karen Larsen, Dan Threlkeld, Casey Roebuck, Steve Weinstein and Lori Dukelow, KJRH; second, Phil Berman, Ben Fisher, Russ McCaskey, Karen Larsen, Dan Threlkeld, Al Jerkens, Casey Roebuck, Steve Weinstein and Lori Dukelow, KJRH; third, Sean Saied and Dean Travinski, KWTV
Best Television Reporting Portfolio: first, Amy Lester, KWTV; second, Meg Alexander, KFOR; third, Emily Sinovic, KOKI
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Videography
Series/Documentary: first, OETA Gallery staff: Dave Tamez, Randy Hayes, Boots Kennedye; second, OETA Stateline staff; third, Rogers State University Public Television
Feature/General News: first, Mark McBride, KWTV; second, John Clanton, The Oklahoman; third, Darren Brown, KWTV
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Web sites
Best Web-exclusive content: first, Dave Sittler, Tulsa World; second, Tarek Dina, KGOU
Best Web site: first, Tulsaworld.com; second, NewsOk.com; third, Okgazette.com
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