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Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

April 14, 2019 Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center, State University East Lansing, Michigan Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame

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Committee Members

Tim Boudreau Joe Grimm Janet Nellis Mendler Department of Journalism School of Journalism At-Large Member Central Michigan University Michigan State University Rich Perlberg Lucinda Davenport Christina Hammitt Michigan Press Association Foundation School of Journalism Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Jam Sardar Michigan State University Felecia Henderson Michigan Chapter Michael Fuhlhage Detroit Chapter Asian American Journalists Association Department of Communications National Association of Black Journalists Kendall Wingrove Wayne State University Jayne Hodak Professional Advisory Council Janet Geissler Michigan Association of Broadcasters School of Journalism Michigan State University Mid-Michigan Chapter Beth Konrad Society of Professional Journalists Detroit Chapter Chastity Pratt Dawsey Bob Giles Society of Professional Journalists At-Large Member Detroit Press Club Maureen McDonald Association of Women in Communications

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Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 2 Tonight’s Program Wade H. McCree Jr. Awards for Welcome and Introductions Lucinda Davenport Director, School of Journalism the Advancement of Justice Michigan State University Sponsored by the Michigan Press Association Foundation Master of Ceremonies Ron Dzwonkowski he Wade H. McCree Jr. Awards for the Advancement of Justice are named Retired journalist and 2010 Hall of Fame inductee for one of the most distinguished lawyers and judges in Michigan history. The Hon. Wade H. McCree (1920-87) served as a circuit, federal and U.S. Wade H. McCree Jr. Appeals court judge and as solicitor general of the from Advancement of Justice Awards T1977-81, arguing in that capacity 25 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a Presented by Dirk Milliman and James Tarrant champion of equal rights and accountable government and dedicated to advancing Jim Schaefer, Gina Kaufman a greater understanding of the vital role of journalists in a free society. This is the 44th year these awards have been presented to Michigan journalists. Elisha Anderson, John Wisely, The winners: Ann Zaniewski and Brian Kaufman Detroit Free Press Reporters Jim Schaefer and Gina Kaufman of the Detroit Free Press for an in-depth investigation “They look like cops, but they’re not. And they’re all Matt Mencarini Lansing State Journal over Michigan” – found the state agency in charge of law enforcement licensing Kevin Dietz, Ro Coppola, Derick neglected to regulate reserve officers, despite gaining the authority to do so nearly Hutchinson, Dave Bartkowiak two years earlier. and Zac Rosen Reporters Elisha Anderson, John Wisely, Ann Zaniewski and Executive Video WDIV and Graham Media Producer Brian Kaufman collaborated on a series that appeared in print and on Dinner the Detroit Free Press website called “Tale of a Tape”. Michigan Journalism Hall of Reporter Matt Mencarini of the Lansing State Journal for his coverage Larry Fame Induction Ceremony Nassar and the fallout at Michigan State University after he was exposed as a serial Hall of Fame Inductees sexual abuser who had used his position as a campus physician to rape woman and girls for 20 years. Mencarini was able to build superb source relationships both with Peter Brown Nominator: Keith Crain the survivors, the investigators and the lead prosecutor on the case. Lead Defense Reporter , Tv & Digital Executive , Mary Conway Kevin Dietz Ro Coppola Nominator: Jerry Hodak Web reporter Derick Hutchinson and Dave Bartkowiak of WDIV and Podcast Kathy Barks Hoffman Producer Zac Rosen of Graham Media for their steady drumbeat of investigative Nominator: Judy Putnam news stories exposing the injustices within the Michigan parole board which Sylvia Rector turned into national outrage and concluded with not only the parole of this Nominator: Charles Hill prisoner but the introduction and passing into law Michigan House Bill 5377. John Benjamin Schneider Jr. We would like to thank the Dykema Law Firm for their sponsorship of the 2019 Nominator: Hugh J. Leach McCree Awards. Mary Schroeder The Michigan Press Association Foundation was established in 1980 to support, Nominator: Kathy Kieliszewski encourage and recognize the quality, vigor and fairness of journalism and a free Vickie Thomas press in the State of Michigan. The Foundation provides college scholarships for Nominator: Alicia Nails journalism students and sponsors the Michigan Journalist of the Year award. To donate or learn more, visit michiganpress.org/mpafoundation.

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Peter Brown Editor & Publisher

ith a bachelor’s degree in politics and Brown was recruited in 1984 to be editor of a start- government from Ohio Wesleyan and up, Crain’s Detroit Business. He built the team and the a master’s degree in theater from the editorial voice that focused on “Detroit businesses that are University of Michigan, Peter Brown more than just cars.” Wbegan his reporting career in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula When the editorship of Crain’s flagship publication, at the Marquette Mining Journal and then at the Mining Automotive News, opened in 1989, Brown moved to Gazette in Houghton. He resigned from the Houghton the publication that is the voice of the world’s auto Daily Mining Gazette with several colleagues following industry. He was promoted to associate publisher in 1992 controversial editorial practices by its owner. and eventually to publisher and editorial director. The Brown took a job as an assistant city editor at the Ann publication launched supplier coverage and expanded Arbor News in 1980 and moved to the Detroit Free Press in coverage into Asia and Europe. 1983 as a copy editor. He soon became a city hall reporter After a 28-year career at Crain Communications, Brown and is credited with a Page One story during the term of retired in 2013 and now lives in Ann Arbor with his wife, Detroit Mayor Coleman Young in which federal Judge John Maria Leonhauser. He has three sons: Greg, Nick and Feikens questioned the fitness of blacks to govern. The Doug. remarks led to an unsuccessful effort to disqualify Feikens Brown is on the board of directors of Focus: HOPE and from his job overseeing the city’s water department. the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan.

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Mary Conway Automotive & Business Reporter

ary Conway was raised in Janesville, at Channel 7, covering thousands of stories of local and Wisconsin, near a small town where her international import. father ran a gas station in an area dependant Conway’s knowledge and passion for the automotive on a Chevrolet plant. “As GM goes, so goes industry led to her assignment as Channel 7’s primary Mthe nation,” was more than an adage around Janesville. automotive reporter soon after she joined the station. It Conway witnessed the vicious cycle that leads to plant was a bold move and made her the only female TV reporter closings. She watched friends’ parents get transferred in a male-dominated profession. She stood out also during lean times. She saw stores and businesses closing because of her exceptional reporting. during poor economic years. Conway brought these Conway was instrumental in supporting and organizing experiences to her job as an automotive reporter in the Channel 7’s coverage of the North America International Motor City for WXYZ-TV, Detroit. Auto Show, the Detroit Grand Prix and the Woodward Upon graduation from the University of Wisconsin- Dream Cruise. Madison, Conway began her broadcast career as a reporter Conway covered Nelson Mandela, Pope John II, Rosa for WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. Within months, she was Parks, and every U.S. president from Gerald Ford to Barack hired by WZZM-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, as a Obama. Ross Jones, a WXYZ-TV investigative reporter, reporter and weekend anchor. wrote that “When major stories broke around the world, Three years later, Conway joined WXYZ-TV, the ABC- the question for management wasn’t who to send, but TV station in Detroit. She would spend 29 years reporting rather, how soon can Mary get on a plane?”

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Kathy Barks Hoffman Investigative Journalist

athy Barks Hoffman’s love of journalism started As a political and special projects reporter, she won AP early. She took her first journalism class in and Best of awards for investigative and public eighth grade. A year later, she moved from service reporting. That earned her a place in The Detroit Santa Monica, California, where she was born, News’ Lansing Bureau from 1994 to 1995 as a database and Kto the farm near Goshen, Indiana, that had been in her political reporter. In 1990, she earned her master’s degree family since 1853. She was involved early as a reporter and in American Studies from Michigan State University while photographer at her high school newspaper and was editor working fulltime. her senior year. In 1995, Hoffman began a 17-year run as The Associated Hoffman earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism Press’ Lansing correspondent. She oversaw the Statehouse from Ball State University in 1978, graduating magna cum Bureau and wrote news. She was named Michigan AP laude. She was a reporter, copy editor and managing Staffer of the Year in 2001. editor at the Ball State and spent a term living Hoffman covered six national political conventions, was in Indianapolis covering the Indiana legislature. a panelist on WKAR’s “Off the Record” show for 26 years A summer internship with The Goshen News led to and spoke regularly to incoming lawmakers, university jobs with The Vidette-Messenger in Valparaiso, Indiana, students and others about the role of media. and the Palladium-Item in Richmond, Indiana. Hoffman has worked in public relations since 2012 and Hoffman joined the Lansing State Journal in 1984. is vice president at Martin Waymire.

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Sylvia Rector Food Writer & Restaurant Critic

ylvia Rector was a talented and competitive That track record and shedding anonymity made possible journalist for four decades, including 23 years at the the Free Press Top 10 Takeover dining series at top new Detroit Free Press, culminating with 17 years as a restaurants, where Rector and the chefs answered diners’ restaurant critic. questions. SShe was an editor in Dallas, Minneapolis and Detroit She wrote for everyone. Her lists of best sandwiches, and then pivoted to reporting. She is remembered as a pizzas and hamburgers generated millions of hits. mentor to a generation of journalists at the Free Press. As a food writer, she covered everything from blueberry Rector was the preeminent restaurant critic in Michigan farmers to home cooks. Her 10-part Exploring Ethnic and evolved from print-only and dining anonymously to Detroit series explained Haitian, Lebanese and other making TV and other public appearances. She regularly dishes. Her stories were about culture and people as well broke news. Readers saved and savored her stories. as food. She took thousands of photos and arguably published Rector joined the Free Press in 1992 as editor of the more print and online photos than any other reporter at new Body & Mind section and later was food editor, food the Free Press. She was one of the first Free Press reporters writer and restaurant critic. She wrote the first Restaurant to work on a feature-length video. of the Year story in 1999. Rector retired at the end of 2015. Her reputation for integrity, fairness and knowledge of She was diagnosed with cancer shortly after retirement food and restaurants was established with her reviews and and passed away in December 2016. Restaurant of the Year and Best New Restaurants stories.

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John Schneider Reporter & Columnist

ohn Schneider is that rare journalist whose talents address the tragic consequences of toddlers left in locked mesh perfectly with what a newspaper wants for the cars in sweltering heat, Schneider made sure his readers community it serves. knew about it—and that problems were addressed. The defining feature of Schneider’s long career Schneider connected with readers in a very personal J was not only that he related to his readers, but that way. Through columns about his family, readers got to he formed a relationship with them. For 35 years, know him well. They could relate with his successes as Schneider connected with mid-Michigan readers through well as his losses. His struggles were theirs: raising kids, breaking and investigative news stories and his column, juggling jobs, working at marriage, trying to provide for often seven days a week. a child with special needs, meeting the challenges of Whether they agreed with him or disagreed, readers daily life and surviving the grief of a daughter’s death. couldn’t get enough. Reader surveys consistently showed His stories reflected readers’ experiences. He was mid- his column to be the most popular local feature among Michigan’s Everyman. Lansing State Journal readers. If you wanted to be heard Schneider introduced readers to each other in a way in mid-Michigan, you called John Schneider. He not only that helped bind the community, a service few journalists listened, he made things happen. provide and even fewer newspapers seek to foster. Whether it was a senior citizen being overcharged $500 Ultimately, Schneider strengthened the weave that is the for a $15 toilet repair or state lawmakers being slow to fabric of the mid-Michigan community.

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Mary Schroeder Photographer & Picture Editor

hen Mary Schroeder stepped into Detroit’s 13 years later as “Captain Forever” hoisted the Stanley Cup professional sports arena in 1983, it was after the Wings broke their 42-year championship drought. a man’s world. At 26, Schroeder was the Schroeder helped bust gender barriers in 1985 as a only female photographer in the country plaintiff in a lawsuit asking that the Detroit Lions allow Wcovering sports full time for a major newspaper. Weighed male and female reporters and photographers equal locker down with cameras and long lenses, she would spend room access. The Lions agreed to “at all times and all the next decade competing with the army of men who places provide the same access to players, coaches and dominated professional sports photography. facilities to all accredited media representatives without Schroeder came to the Free Press as an intern fresh regard to sex.” out of school in 1979 and stayed for 40 years. She is best Schroeder photographed presidents, dignitaries and known for capturing a jubilant leaping in a prayerful Mother Theresa visiting a new convent in victory after his second home run in Game 5 of the World Detroit. Later, she moved to editing, where she coached Series. It essentially clinched the game and the title for the young journalists on photography, Detroit and Free ’84 . Press history. She is a stickler for accuracy, and mentors She has been on the sidelines and the frontlines interns, photographers, editors and web producers on documenting some of Detroit’s most memorable athletes. the importance of accurate and detailed captions. Most She photographed Detroit Red Wings rookie Steve importantly, Schroeder champions photography that Yzerman at 19, folding laundry in his apartment, and then touches lives and tells stories that matter.

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Vickie Thomas City Beat Reporter & Mentor

WJ Newsradio 950 City Beat reporter Black Journalists and, as president of NABJ’s Detroit Vickie Thomas was raised in Highland Park chapter, led it to recognition as “Chapter of the Year.” and discovered her passion for journalism As chapter vice president, she started a scholarship and at High School in Detroit. internship program for college students interested in WThomas attended Michigan State University and broadcast news. graduated from Wayne State University, cum laude, with In 2013, Thomas was elected as the organization’s an honors degree in broadcast journalism. As an intern Region II Director and served a 5-year term on the in the office of U.S. Rep. Louis Stokes, Thomas was national board of directors. She helped produce instrumental in getting legislation passed honoring 1936 regional conferences in Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago four-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Jesse Owens, the and Indianapolis. The conferences included training highest ranked athlete in his sport. Thomas, who had run and development, student critiques and networking track at Barber Elementary, found that to be gratifying. opportunities. She was the driving force behind bringing Since joining WWJ in 1991, Thomas has won the NABJ’s annual convention and career fair to Detroit in recognition from the Detroit Press Club Foundation, 2018, returning after a 26-year absence. the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, the Michigan Thomas received the NABJ President’s Award at the Associated Press and the National Association of Black Detroit convention. Journalists. She also received the national “Gabriel Award” She gives back at local schools’ career days and has in broadcasting from Unda-USA. served on the board of the Midwest Aids Prevention Thomas is a member of the National Association of Project and Casa Maria Family Services.

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 10 Hall of Fame Inductees: 1985-2018

Susan Ager, columnist, Detroit Free Press Charles C. Cain III, state capital Joe Falls, reporter and columnist, The (2018) correspondent, (2015) Detroit News (2004) Frank Angelo, managing editor, Detroit Stephen Cain, investigative reporter, The Nolan Finley, reporter and special projects Free Press (1987) Detroit News (2017) editor, The Detroit News (2012) Patricia Anstett, medical journalist, Detroit Julie Candler, columnist, magazine Brian Flanigan, reporter, Detroit Free Free Press (2017) journalist (1999) Press (1992) Albert A. Applegate, chairman, School Sue Carter, broadcast journalist; Gene Fogel, WJR-AM news reporter of Journalism, Michigan State University documentarian, educator, Michigan State (2007) (1986) University (2007) Dixie Franklin, freelance travel and Roberta Applegate, groundbreaking AP Richard Cheverton, news director, WOOD outdoor writer (2016) reporter in the 1940s; educator (2008) AM - FM -TV, Grand Rapids (1990) John Gallagher, business journalist, Detroit Judd Arnett, columnist, Detroit Free Press Cheryl Chodun, writer, producer, WXYZ- Free Press (2017) (1998) TV, Detroit (2014) Mary Gardner, professor, School of Edmund C. Arnold, editor and publisher, Charles C. Collingwood, correspondent, Journalism, Michigan State University Frankenmuth News; newspaper designer CBS News (1991) (1998) (1987) William E. Coté, educator, Michigan State Robert Giles, broadcast journalism, WXYZ- David Ashenfelter, reporter and editor, University and Capital News Service; TV Detroit (2011) Detroit Free Press (2002) journalist, Booth Newspapers (2006) David P. Gilkey, combat photographer, Harry Atkins, reporter and editor, Keith Evans Crain, publisher, editor, Detroit Free Press (2017) Associated Press (2002) columnist, Crain Communications (2008) Julian H. Gonzalez, photographer, Detroit Willard M. J. Baird, Lansing bureau chief, Mattie Gay Crump, adviser, Saginaw’s Free Press (2016) Federated Publications (1990) Arthur Hill High School (2005) Hugh Grannum, photojournalist, Detroit Ray Stannard Baker, magazine journalist Ding Darling, winning Free Press (2013) and author (1986) cartoonist (1988) Grattan Gray, chairman, The Monroe Don Ball, reporter, Detroit Times, The Edward Deeb, association executive, Evening News (1999) Detroit News (1991) award-winning writer (2014) Joe Grimm, college professor, national Louis J. Berman, publisher, Whitehall Betty DeRamus, reporter and writer, The recruiter, ombudsman, editor. Detroit Free Forum, general manager, Detroit News (2015) Press (2009) (1997) Lawrence DeVine, theatre critic, Detroit Edgar A. Guest, syndicated poet; Bill Black, (George Martin), reporter, WJR Free Press (1999) columnist, Detroit Free Press (1988) Detroit (1993) Jim Doherty, editor, Petoskey News- Rod Hansen, investigative reporter, WJR- Bill Bonds, anchor and reporter, WXYZ-TV, Review (1985) AM Radio (2004) Detroit (2010) Anne Doyle, pioneering female TV sports Fran Harris, pioneer broadcast journalist, Jane L. Briggs-Bunting, director, broadcaster for WJBK Detroit (2007) WWJ Detroit (1986) Journalism Program, Albert J. Dunmore, editor, Michigan Martin S. Hayden, editor, The Detroit News (2003) Chronicle (1994) (1992) Benjamin J. Burns, reporter, editor, teacher Ron Dzwonkowski, special projects, E.C. (“Ted”) Hayhow, publisher, Hillsdale (2001) Detroit Free Press (2010) Daily News (1986) Mary Lou Butcher, advocate for women in Charles Eisendrath, director, Knight- W. Kim Heron, editor, Metro Times (2013) the newsroom; journalist and PR specialist Wallace Fellows, University of Michigan Dawn Hertz, lawyer, staunch supporter of (2006) (2014) Michigan journalism (2010) Robert Button, adviser, The Tower, Grosse Marvin “Sonny” Eliot, pioneer radio and Jerry Hodak, science and medical Pointe South High School (1989) television weather forecaster, WWJ Radio reporter, weather and news announcer, Charles C. Cain II, reporter and editor, (2005) WXYZ-TV Detroit (2010) Associated Press (2001) Wilbur Elston, editorial writer, The Detroit Donald Hoenshell, newspaper journalist News (1993) (1986)

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 11 Hall of Fame Inductees: 1985-2018

Jim Hough, columnist, Lansing State Business (2017) Glenn MacDonald, editor, Bay City Times Journal (2000) Jack Kresnak, reporter, Detroit Free Press (1996) Grant Howell, editor, Royal Oak Tribune (2009) Lawrence I. Mack, adviser, Jackson High (1996) William C. Kulsea Sr., Lansing bureau School (2003) Guy H. Jenkins, Lansing bureau chief, chief, Booth Newspapers (1988) Gilbert O. Maienknecht, founder and Booth Newspapers (1991) , sports journalist and author chairman, Department of Journalism, Ed Kearney, news director, WLUC-TV 6 (1986) Central Michigan University (1997) Marquette (2006) Swift Lathers, publisher, Mears Newz Louis E. Martin, editor, Michigan Chronicle Luther Keith, assistant managing editor, (1986) (1999) The Detroit News (1995) Diana Lewis, television news broadcaster, Wesley H. Maurer Sr., publisher, St. Ken Kolker, reporter, WOOD-TV 8, Grand WXYZ-TV Detroit (2012) Ignace News; chairman, Department of Rapids (2014) Kenneth S. Lowe, editor, The Mining Journalism, University of Michigan (1987) Mary L. Kramer, editor and publisher, Journal and Michigan Out-of-Doors Jeanne May, copy editor and staff writer, Crain’s Detroit Business, Crain’s Cleveland (2002) Detroit Free Press (2007)

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 12 Hall of Fame Inductees: 1985-2018

Richard C. Mayer, graphic artist and Betsy Rau, educator, H.H. Dow High Dale Stafford, publisher, Greenville Daily illustrator, Detroit Free Press, Ward’s School, Central Michigan University (2013) News (1985) Automotive (2008) Martha Rayne, founder, first school Barbara Stanton, editorial writer and Mick McCabe, sports reporter, Detroit Free of journalism in the world; reporter, Detroit Free Press (2001) Press (2014) associate editor, Detroit Free Press (1998) Charlotte “Tavy” Stone, lifestyle reporter, Nancy McCauley, investigative journalist, Tim Richard, co-founder, Michigan The Detroit News (2002) WJBK (2013) Freedom of Information Committee and Joe Stroud, editor, Detroit Free Press Hugh McDiarmid, political columnist, director, News Services for Suburban (1998) Detroit Free Press (2004) Communications Corp. (1998) Robert D. Stuart, editorial writer, Lansing John McElroy, automotive journalist, Auto Dwayne X. Riley, radio, TV, and State Journal (1997) line Daily (2018) documentary news storyteller, WDIV-TV Joe Swickard, investigative journalist, Bill McGraw, author, reporter, Detroit Free Detroit (2012) Detroit Free Press (2012) Press, (2014) Rochelle Riley, columnist, Detroit Free Bob Talbert, columnist, Detroit Free Press Robert G. McGruder, executive editor, Press (2016) (2001) Detroit Free Press (2003) David A. Rood, editor and publisher, Ted Talbert, documentary producer, W. Cameron Meyers, professor, School Upper Peninsula Newspapers (1997) WDIV-TV Detroit (2000) of Journalism, Michigan State University Luster L. (“Les”) Root, radio news John K. Teahen Jr., senior editor, (1991) producer and reporter, Flint (2006) Automotive News (2006) Richard Milliman, publisher, Milliman Carrie Jackson Rowe, publisher, The Bill Thomas, watchdog reporter and Newspapers, Inc. (1994) Milford Times (1990) editor, The Oakland Press, The Macomb Lou Mleczko, investigative reporter, The Norman C. Rumple, publisher, Midland Daily, Traverse City Record-Eagle (2012) Detroit News, (2016) Daily News (1995) , UPI White House Jennifer Moore, business reporter, Daniel Ryan, editor and publisher, Correspondent (1993) broadcast reporter, WDIV-TV, Detroit (1994) Henry H. Tinkham, artist and investigative (2014) Hal Schram, sports writer, Detroit Free reporter, Grand Rapids Press (2005) Bob Myers, publisher, Lapeer County Press Press (1995) Esther Van Wagoner Tufty, newspaper, (1985) William Serrin, author, editor, educator, broadcast reporter (1987) James T. Neubacher, columnist, Detroit New York University (2014) Jerome Vaughn, radio news director, Free Press (1991) Neal Shine, publisher, Detroit Free Press WDET (2018) Thaddeus “Ted” Ogar, editor, AFL-CIO (1990) Werner Veit, president, Booth Newspapers News (1992) Osama Siblani, publisher, The Arab (1996) Gloria Olman, adviser, Utica High School American News (2013) Pete Waldmeir, columnist, The Detroit (1997) Norman Sinclair, investigative reporter, News (2000) Harvey Kurek Ovshinsky, Producer (2015) The Detroit News (2008) Susan Watson, reporter and columnist, Cheryl McCarty Pell, executive director of Tim Skubick, TV, radio and print capitol Detroit Free Press (2000) Michigan Interscholastic Press Association political reporter and columnist (2008) George Weeks, political columnist, The (MIPA); educator, Michigan State Philip Slomovitz, editor and publisher, The Detroit News (1996) University (2007) Jewish News (1993) Ken Winter, publisher, the Petoskey News- James Pooler, reporter, Detroit Free Press David C. Smith, editor-in-chief, Ward’s Review; educator (2011) (2010) AutoWorld (2005) James Wojcik, educator, Central Michigan Phil Power, journalism entrepreneur, Stan Soffin, director, School of Journalism, University (2018) (2012) Michigan State University (1999) Jean Worth, editor, Daily Press, Escanaba Longworth Quinn, publisher, Michigan Linda Solomon, photojournalist (2011) (1989) Chronicle (1985) Tony Spina, chief photographer, Detroit Free Press (1989)

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 13 Congratulations, from the next generation of JOURNALISTS, ENGAGED CITIZENS & INFORMED LEADERS. Few subject areas are as naturally well suited as journalism to prepare youth for the modern workforce and to be tomorrow’s leaders. Journalism classes emphasize the practical application of writing, development of strong research skills, real-world use of technology and encouragement of civic engagement. SUPPORT SCHOLASTIC JOURNALISM IN YOUR COMMUNITY. See how you can help at mipamsu.org/whyjournalism

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The Michigan Press Association and the MSU School of Journalism established the original Michigan Newspaper Hall of Fame in 1952. The MSU School of Journalism has been the home of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame since 1985, reprising the Michigan Newspaper Hall of Fame, which had been dormant since 1968.

George R. Averill, editor-publisher, Rapids Press Tribune Birmingham Eccentric Joseph Haas, publisher, Holly Herald; Chase Salmon Osborn, publisher, Sault Ste. William H. Berkey, editor, The Cassopolis columnist, Pontiac Press Marie News and Saginaw Courier-Herald Vigilant George C. Handy, publisher, Ypsilanti Stuart H. Perry, publisher, Adrian Daily , co-founder, Booth Evening Press Telegram Newspapers John N. Ingersoll, founder of first Elihu B. Pond, publisher and editor, Ann Vernon J. Brown, publisher, Ingham County newspaper in the Upper Peninsula, The Lake Arbor Argus; first president, Michigan Press News Superior News and Mining Journal Association Donald F. Cochrane, publisher, Hartford Day Fred Keister Sr., founder, Ionia County News Phillip T. Rich, publisher, Midland Daily News Spring Gen. James H. Kidd, publisher, Ionia Sentinel The Rev. Gabriel Richard, founder, Len W. Feighner, publisher, Nashville News Col. Wm. Franklin Knox, publisher, Sault Ste. Michigan Essay, first newspaper west of the Harry Y. Fitzgerald, general manager, Marie Evening News Alleghenies (1809) Pontiac Press Schuyler L. Marshall, publisher, James Edmund Scripps, founder, The Howard H. Fitzgerald, publisher, St. Johns Clinton County News-Republican Detroit News News, Flint Journal; President, Pontiac Press Ernest James McCall, publisher, Grand J.P. Sheldon, co-founder, Detroit Free Press Charles A. French, publisher, Holland Haven Daily Tribune Arthur Stace, editor, Ann Arbor News Evening Sentinel J.N. McCall, founder, Gratiot County Herald Louis A. Weil Sr., president, Port Huron A.D. Gallery, publisher, Tuscola County Wallace Webb McCall, publisher, Mount Times Herald Advertiser Pleasant Times-News Harry Whiteley, general manager, Dowagiac Charles Moore Greenway, editor, Grand Floyd J. Miller, publisher, Royal Oak Daily Daily News Induction criteria

The Hall of Fame recognizes journalists signed by the nominator. The Hall of Fame >> Influence on individuals in the and educators who have established their Committee will consider any nomination profession. professional reputations predominately in received before the January deadline. >> The nominee’s resumé or curriculum the state of Michigan. >> Clips, photos, video, audio or online vita. The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame samples documenting a nominee’s work >> Anecdotes and examples that address welcomes nominations. This checklist is as a journalist and demonstrating his or specific selection criteria. This material may intended to assist you in submitting a her impact. These materials become part be presented in the nomination statement or nomination to the Michigan Journalism Hall of the historical record of the Hall of Fame, in testimonial letters. of Fame Committee. The Committee will justifying the nominee’s selection. >> Other relevant documents that base its decision primarily on the material Criteria are: support the nomination, such as clips, tapes, supplied by the nominators. >> Integrity etc. Nomination material must include: >> Courage >> Include a 400-word summary of the >> A typed statement that clearly >> Innovation nominee’s accomplishments that can be demonstrates how the nominee satisfies placed in the ceremony program. the criteria and is therefore qualified for >> Achievement >> Nominators should submit electronic membership in the Hall of Fame. This >> Leadership copies of all materials except for books, etc. statement should emphasize the nominee’s >> At least five but no more than 10 professional journalism career, and letters of testimony that address any or all F F F document how the nominee directly made of the selection criteria. These letters should a difference with journalism in Michigan. It document and support assertions that More information can be found at: is not expected that all criteria will apply or appear in the nomination statement. https://mijournalismhalloffame.org/ apply equally. >> Contribution to the industry. >> A completed nomination form

Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | April 14, 2019 15 The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have advanced the legacy of a free and responsible press and who have inspired others to improve the quality of the profession. It acknowledges the service and dedication of individuals whose distinguished contributions to the profession in their communities, regions or the state have earned them a place in the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame. Induction memorializes extraordinary and clearly outstanding careers.

The Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame congratulates the class of 2019.

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