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On the Cover Clockwise: Welcome! Gone to the Birds Good evening, and welcome to The Press Club of Cleveland’s 41st Excellence in Kristin Bauer Journalism Awards! We are thrilled to once again celebrate achievements in journalism The Chronicle-Telegram from across the state of Ohio. Haslam Family Matters This year, we received 801 entries from all corners of the state, which were judged David Kordalski, by Press Club members from across the nation. This year, that includes journalists from Michael Hogue Florida, Idaho, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, New Orleans, Orange County, San Diego, San Crain’s Cleveland Business Francisco, Southeast Texas, Syracuse and Western Pennsylvania. We do this to reinforce Bobby Awards that the judging of our awards is completely objective and independent of our club. Brian Shellito Through this event and other programming throughout the year, The Press Club of Akron Beacon Journal Cleveland aims to provide a stage to highlight the best local journalism in Ohio and to reinforce our mission and our message: Journalism matters…now more than ever. Cookie Dough Craving I want to thank our 2019 corporate partner, FirstEnergy, without whom we could not Michael C. Butz off er our programming and events. And, as always, we thank the House of Blues for Cleveland Jewish News being our most excellent host. The Face Tonight, as we celebrate local journalism and your accolades, please join me in Lisa DeJong thanking Lee Moran, Press Club board member and ch air of the Excellence in Journalism The Plain Dealer awards committee, who worked tirelessly to organize this event. I also would like to recognize Lynn Bracic, Press Club administrator, who really makes everything we do Cincinnati Dining come to life. Kareem Elgazzar Finally, thank you for doing the kind of journalism that deserves to be in a contest The Cincinnati Enquirer called Excellence in Journalism. We need – and value – your excellent reporting, writing, Facebook Backlash editing, page design, art work, photography and videography. Brian Shellito We encourage you to keep on keeping on, and please consider joining our Akron Beacon Journal organization and connecting with us on social media. Thank you again, congratulations to our winners, and have a wonderful time tonight! Hallow’s Eve LookBook Kim Stahnke Amy McGahan, Northeast Ohio Parent President, Magazine The Press Club of Cleveland The King’s Abdication David Kordalski Please take time to connect with us on social media. And, if you are posting about Crain’s Cleveland Business tonight’s event, please use the hashtag #pressclubcle!

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Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 3 Student Run Media Second Place Best Print Feature Story Students bolster local economy 4 Year School Best Print Newspaper Story Abigail Doane First Place 2 Year/Trade School Lorain County Community College Super-Fly Struggles First Place An interesting story about how LCCC Callahan Jones Students bolster local economy students contribute to the local economy Cedars by working at various businesses. Topic us Abigail Doane An interesting detailed look at the chal- original. Lorain County Community College lenges and problems of a an independent This story showed some originality by Third Place business trying to survive in a small town. looking at how the college’s students con- Suicide evokes emotions, guilt Good details fill the story. The store may tribute to the local economy by working in Jay Sigal deal with a specialty produce, its situation is mirrored by many other businesses. various businesses. The quotes are good Lorain County Community College and help the storytelling quite a bit. Well Thus story contains valuable information Second Place written and interesting. on where there is help for anyone contem- Baby Wren Comes Home for Christmas Second Place plating suicide. It could help save a life. Paolo Carrion Scuffle during game brings on Best Online Report Trade/ Cedars investigation This is a human interesting story with a 2 Year School Mark Perez-Krywany happy ending, yet the writer does a good First Place Lorain County Community College job of detailing the disappointments the Ballinger highlights new challenges Solid reporting covers a complicated story. couple faced before and adoption finally Madelyn Hill became a reality. Best Print Sports Story 2 Year/ Lorain County Community College Trade School Good summary reporting of the college Business Publications president’s presentation. First Place General News Scuffle during game brings on Best Print News Story 4 Year Judges comment: Very competitive investigation School category. Mark Perez-Krywany First Place First Place Lorain County Community College Students’ concerns prompt review of Amazon Rising Good reporting breaks down the sequence sexual misconduct policies, resources of the scuffle and the results. Reporter did Terry Troy a good job of including multiple sources. Emma Selmon Cleveland Magazine’s Community The Exponent Leader Second Place The newspaper wasn’t afraid to devote the A strong lead pulls the reader in and Focus keeps students in the game space and resources to covering a major provides a detailed look at how the land a Kirsten Hill campus forum on student concerns about deserted mall stood on, was transformed Lorain County Community College the college’s policies on dealing with com- into a commercial space that breathed Interesting story that not only explains the plaints related to Title IX (sexual assault, new economic life into an area that coach’s five points to consider, but gives discrimination, etc.) It covered college of- desperately needed it. The story unfolds examples, which makes it relatable for ficials’ response and presented both sides. smoothly, thanks to good writing and many readers. Thoroughly reported and well written. strong quotes. The story holds the read- er’s attention– even those not normally Third Place Best Print Sports Story 4 Year readers of stories about business –through Controversy in extra innings assists School the end. Chargers’ sweep First Place Second Place Mark Perez-Krywany Career-ending Injury Doesn’t Hinder Best retail reporting Lorain County Community College Bain’s Legacy Dan Eaton This story does a good job of relating the Tim Miller Columbus Business First controversy with lots of good quotes. Cedars This interesting and exhaustive look at the Well written story about a star basketball Best Print Feature Story regional retail scene stands out, in part, player who sustained a serious injury, how since it zeros in on some specific busi- Trade/2 Year School he is handling it and how supportive other nesses. Readers can really learn about the First Place members of the college have been. An in- state of local retailers here. Overcoming abusive relationships spiring story without the typical sentimen- Jayne Giese tally usually stresses in such accounts. Third Place Lorain County Community College Second Place Commercial real estate coverage This story is especially powerful because Transfer Bennett Turns in Tom Demeropolis abuse victims shared their stories under their Cincinnati Business Courier own names. Well written and researched, Record-breaking Year Tim Miller A thorough, detailed examination of the it included valuable information on signs of local commercial real estate scene. abuse and where to go for help. Cedars Good things come in small packages, even on the basketball court. Nicely writ- ten with good quotes.

4 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Features: Personality Profi le Features: General Third Place First Place First Place Transportation package Trash into treasure: Ansir Junaid’s Urban Acres Staff curiosity, and lots of pallets, generate Chloe Teasley Columbus CEO Magazine success at Prime Woodcraft Columbus CEO Magazine Absorbing, well-researched and written Features: Trends Adam Burroughs Judges comments: This category included article about the promises and perils of Smart Business many fi ne entries illuminating various as- rural and urban farming and their future in Nice writing and an interesting topic. You pects of life in Ohio, with many charts and light of a population increase in Ohio. gave readers more than just a solid profi le, statistics to illustrate the articles. you gave them knowledge about an Second Place First Place industry they never knew they should be Craft beer curious about. Good job. Independent Spirit Jeremy Nobile Chloe Teasley Second Place Crain’s Cleveland Business Columbus CEO Magazine A team of Davids: Mike Kahoe turns un- Enlightening article about the craft beer com- Excellent article about the surprising resur- petition and possible glut in Ohio, with com- derdogs into assets as he drives toward gence of independent bookstores amidst ments by a range of craft beer producers. $100M at Group Management Services the “third wave” of business ventures. Adam Burroughs Features: Package Smart Business Second Place First Place Targeting Talent. How Cleveland Can Some really good detail writing in this Rubber City Rising piece. The article was interesting, acces- Hit the Mark sible to all readers (not too much jargon), Dan Shingler, Susan Walton Staff and nicely reported. Crain’s Cleveland Business Cleveland Magazine’s Community This series represents a compelling and Leader Third Place entertaining story of revitalization for even Fascinating article about the trend to at- Building a Legacy: Steve Germain someone who isn’t from Akron. Well told! tract talent, along with interesting sidebar Jayne Gest Second Place profi les of individuals who provide insight, Smart Business Over-the-Rhine redevelopment recommendations, and personal histories. Loved the lede. You can tell your subject was easy-going and lovely to visit with. Chris Wetterich, Tom Demeropolis You cast him in a light that made readers Cincinnati Business Courier feel like he was an old friend. Well done.

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Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 5 Third Place Second Place Third Place Medical marijuana Kyle Plush death ruled accidental Facial features Jeremy Nobile Hannah Sparling, Dan Horn, Rick Armon Crain’s Cleveland Business Kate Murphy Akron Beacon Journal Compelling series of articles detailing the The Cincinnati Enquirer many road bumps to producing pot and General News: opening medical marijuana businesses in Third Place Multiple Stories- Same Topic Ohio. 4 minutes, 28 seconds: What First Place happened on Fountain Square Public Service/Investigative You don’t leave him. He leaves you. Dan Horn, Sharon Coolidge A four-part series First Place The Cincinnati Enquirer Kevin Grasha, Cameron Knight Columbus’ affordable housing problem The Cincinnati Enquirer Carrie Ghose, Tristan Navera Breaking News: Consecutive Extraordinary, exhaustive reporting pro- Columbus Business First Days- Same Topic vides the facts that are woven into novelis- Well-reported! Great use of graphics and Judges comment: Competition was tight tic writing that is compelling and chilling. variety of voices to convey the scope of between the first and second place - two your story. excellent examples of breaking news Second Place coverage. The Fountain Square shooting Unrest came home in 1968 Departments or Columns coverage was extensive, thorough and Doug Livingston First Place well-organized, a real feat for multi-format Akron Beacon Journal Cincinnati Business Courier coverage of a major breaking news event. Clearly, there is so much relevancy to the Chris Wetterich columns The Cincinnati Enquirer crew has a lot to topic in current times that it calls out for a Hard-hitting and pointed commentary be proud of here. story like this to incorporate the past into from a clear perspective. First Place the present. Fascinating, informative. Second Place The Fifth Third shootings Third Place Closing the Gap Sharon Coolidge, Dan Horn, Max Body of work Alex Johnson Londberg, Sarah Brookbank Terry DeMio Smart Business The Cincinnati Enquirer The Cincinnati Enquirer Third Place Second Place Each piece tells its own sad story and Building Stronger Communities The death of Kyle Plush details the frustration of dealing with a scourge that seems impossible to prevent Jayne Gest Dan Horn, Sharon Coolidge, and a struggle to overcome. Smart Business Alexander Coolidge, Kate Murphy The Cincinnati Enquirer Features: Personality Profile Best Business Judges comment: This was definitely not Breaking News: easy, great articles in this bunch. Most all Publication in Ohio Ongoing Coverage of them easily grabbed my attention and First Place First Place kept it throughout the articles. Columbus Business First The death of Kyle Plush First Place Staff Sharon Coolidge, Dan Horn, He has 20 DUIs. How alcohol ruined A really nice mix of stories, photos and Alexander Coolidge, Mike Nygeres George Tribune’s life charts makes this an entertaining read. The Cincinnati Enquirer Keith BieryGolick The Enquirer’s coverage of the death of Second Place The Cincinnati Enquirer Kyle Plush was more than just a close look This was definitely a unique and creative Crain’s Cleveland Business at a tragedy - it spurred action by lawmak- Staff perspective on a topic that’s covered ers and brought much-needed attention many times in the news, but this is the first Definitely scores well for news and big to what may be a widespread and deadly time I’ve seen the story handled this way. picture think pieces such as why Pitts- defect in a popular car. A laudable series. Very amazing. burgh has grown faster than Cleveland. Second Place Third Place Second Place Fatal Elyria house fire Girl stricken with rare brain infection Cincinnati Business Courier Carissa Woytach Staff Melissa Linebrink The Chronicle-Telegram The Chronicle-Telegram Daily Newspapers General News: Single Story The emotions came through the words of First Place this article, and it accomplished what all Breaking News: Single Story good writing should, and that’s make you The Girl Collector feel something. First Place Kevin Grasha, Cameron Knight The death of Kyle Plush The Cincinnati Enquirer Third Place Sharon Coolidge, Dan Horn, Greater Cincinnati’s Mini-Trump Second Place Sarah Brookband Keith BieryGolick Lynched in Oxford: Descendant tries The Cincinnati Enquirer The Cincinnati Enquirer Very strong and compelling coverage of to reconcile official, family histories of This man is definitely a character, and the two tragic events. The first-place entry 1892 killing article captured his essence. It grabbed stood out for its simple, but concise expla- Mark Curnutte you from the start, what a beginning. It nation of exactly how the young man died. The Cincinnati Enquirer held my attention throughout.

6 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Features: General Business Third Place First Place First Place Girls learn to be rock stars Where the gorillas live A child could die: Honda owners Malcolm Abram Meg Vogel warned feds Akron Beacon Journal The Cincinnati Enquirer Alexander Coolidge Best Section Beautiful writing, memorable images. The Cincinnati Enquirer First Place I felt the experience of being there. This piece was perfect. Watchdog reporting Sports Section Second Place at its best. It’s hard to imagine someone reading this and not feeling called to action Staff Ghost signs of Cleveland to demand reform and accountability. The Chronicle-Telegram John Petkovic Consistently great coverage of local The Plain Dealer Second Place sports, as well as good design. LLC loopholes help property owners Third Place avoid taxes, fees Best Daily Newspaper in Ohio: Cast out Michelle Jarboe Nicki Gorny The Plain Dealer 75,000 or less circulation The Blade (Toledo) Third Place First Place Public Service How Ohio failed to keep GM in The Chronicle-Telegram First Place Lordstown The Chronicle-Telegram is the kind of com- munity paper I’d like to read. Full of informa- The Sex Talk: The conversation that Jessie Balmert is not happening about campus tion on local and national news, along with The Cincinnati Enquirer quirky elements like an advice column. sexual assault Kate Murphy, Meg Vogel Sports Second Place The Cincinnati Enquirer First Place Medina County Gazette Smart, nuanced in its engagement of all Articles by Tom Archdeacon The Medina County Gazette features solid shades of this controversy. Tom Archdeacon reporting and a well informed opinion section. Second Place Dayton Daily News Impossible to forget the characters Tom Side Effects brings to life. He jimmied the lock to get Best Daily Newspaper in Ohio: Marty Schladen, Cathy Candisky, his sources to reveal details only a trusted Lucas Sullivan, Darrel Rowland friend could unearth. more than 75,000 circulation The Columbus Dispatch Second Place First Place Third Place Muncie and back. Inside a road trip Akron Beacon Journal Puerto Rico to Lorain for the Toledo basketball team Akron Beacon Journal does double duty in Bruce Walton Kyle Rowland their editorial commitments. They report The Chronicle-Telegram the big stories along with everyone else, but The Blade (Toledo) they put the stories about their community Exceptional access drives this story. Kyle front and center and that’s commendable. Investigative leaves no stone unturned in his meticulous First Place notetaking and lifts the curtain on what life Second Place The Honda Odyssey and its history of is like on the road for a mid-high major. The Plain Dealer problems Third Place The Plain Dealer is everything a newspa- Alexander Coolidge per needs to be. Informative, precise, with 1971-1972 Zips formed a bond that The Cincinnati Enquirer clean copy and utilitarian design. Terrifying story. Stellar reporting and research will never be ripped apart went into this. Great presentation all around. Marla Ridenour Digital Media Akron Beacon Journal Second Place Marla’s sourcing is the best of the entries. Newspaper Website FBI cyber division arrest reveals face She doesn’t settle for just covering the First Place behind the mask luncheon. She goes a layer deeper to con- cjn.org Amanda Garrett textualize what that magical season meant Staff Akron Beacon Journal for all involved. Cleveland Jewish News This site was more colorful, the photos Third Place Arts & Entertainment were livelier and larger and the organiza- Bullying alleged in prosecutors office First Place tion was neat. Stephanie Warsmith Cleveland Orchestra Sexual Akron Beacon Journal Misconduct Second Place Zachary Lewis medina-gazette.com The Plain Dealer Staff Medina Gazette Second Place The photography was large, and the orga- Glitzy show fit for a queen nization is average. It follows the trend of Lynne Sherwin mixing up the offerings, while calling out Akron Beacon Journal local news at the very top.

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 7 Third Place Third Place Second Place www.chroniclet.com Kittens do yoga, too The RainForest: A legacy of conserva- Staff Kristin Bauer, Melissa Linebrink tion at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo The Chronicle-Telegram The Chronicle-Telegram Matt Florjancic Lovable coverage firing on all cylinders: WKYC Breaking News Single Story words, photos and video. First Place Third Place Security quickly increased at area Podcast Cincinnati Art Club: A Hidden Gem synagogues First Place Laura Hobson CJN Staff Episode 127; AP golf writer Doug aeqai, international online visual arts Cleveland Jewish News Ferguson on the final WGC- magazine Covering extraordinary news events requires Bridgestone Invitational in Akron more than just great reporting - there are Tom Valentino, Travis Ulle Blogs logistical problems to be managed as well. The Nail in the Coffin | A Cleveland First Place The Cleveland Jewish News handled both sports podcast Sports business in Northeast Ohio challenges with aplomb in covering the Kevin Kleps local reaction to the mass shooting at a Second Place Crain’s Cleveland Business Pittsburgh synagogue. An excellent example The Donovan Live Postgame Show A great send-off for LeBron James that of breaking news coverage. and Podcast combines newsy tidbits and sentimental writing. Second Place Dave DeNatale, Jim Donovan, ROBERT ‘MENDY’ KLEIN: OCT. 16, Dave Hrvatin Analysis 1952 – MAY 3, 2018: He was recalled WKYC First Place as a ‘giant’ in philanthropy world Third Place Ben Axelrod: Baker Mayfield made Bob Jacob The Mat Report for February 6 me - and Cleveland Browns fans Cleveland Jewish News Shaun Bennett, Bruce Bishop everywhere - believers in 2018 Breaking News Series The Chronicle-Telegram Ben Axelrod WKYC First Place Television Website Loved this look at Baker Mayfield and the Stipe Miocic breaks UFC record for First Place reporter’s insight into what makes Mayfield consecutive heavyweight title defenses WKYC.com great for the Browns. Matt Florjancic Denise Polverine, Ryan Haidet, Second Place WKYC Stephanie Metzger, Tyler Carey, Dman’s QB Report: Baker Mayfield Comprehensive coverage of a record- Ben Axelrod, Matt Florjancic, Final Grade: A breaking title fight and what happened next. Dave DeNatale, Kierra Cotton, Dennis Manoloff Brian Crane Use of Social Media Cleveland.com WKYC Judges comment: All of the social media Excellent, detailed reporting. This is a great stories were engaging! Excellent job overall. Magazine Website series full of interesting info on Baker First Place First Place Mayfield. Staff EyeonOhio.com Third Place WKSU Lucia Walinchus, Ben Keith Remembering a fallen icon Second Place Eye on Ohio Blade Staff Applause Performances Second Place The Blade (Toledo) Dave DeOreo, Dan Polletta ohiomagazine.com Infographics ideastream Staff First Place Third Place Ohio Magazine How teen died in Honda Odyssey Chronicle-Telegram YouTube Radio News Website Mike Nyerges Staff First Place Cincinnati.com The Chronicle-Telegram WKSU.org Fantastic explanation of an event that would have otherwise been difficult to Online Storytelling Staff describe. First Place WKSU Glenville Shootout: 50 Years Later Online Feature story Best Website in Ohio Staff First Place ideastream First Place Johnny Gargano lives out dream as cjn.org Thorough look back at painful moments professional wrestler in Glenville history. Staff Matt Florjancic Cleveland Jewish News Second Place WKYC Exciting layout and easy navigation. The Stanford Jennings punt return website allows for a nice overview along Mike Nyerges with being easy to drill down when nec- Cincinnati.com essary. Slick video work by a team that clearly loves football history.

8 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 e Plain Dealer congratulates its 2019 All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism award winners:

Lisa DeJong Kathryn Kroll John Petkovic Rachel Dissell Zachary Lewis Terry Pluto Susan Glaser Steven Litt George Rodrigue Michelle Jarboe James McCarty Mary Lou Sneyd

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 9 Second Place Second Place Photography ALL OTHERS www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati As the sun sets Erin Caproni Albert Cesare General Photo Single image Cincinnati Business Courier The Cincinnati Enquirer First Place The King’s Abdication Third Place Third Place David Kordalski sbnonline.com Walk With A View Crain’s Cleveland Business Staff Kristin Bauer Smart Business The Chronicle-Telegram General Photo - Multiple Images First Place Studio Photography - Photography DAILY NEWSPAPER Best Dressed Daily Newspaper Clarissa Westmeyer, First Place Spot News - Daily Newspaper Melissa McClelland Reds Picture Day First Place Edible Cleveland Moment of devastation Sam Greene Kareem Elgazzar The Cincinnati Enquirer Studio Photography - The Cincinnati Enquirer Great variety in the angles and each one All Others highly evocative. Second Place First Place Fire destroys home Second Place Cookie Dough Craving Steven Manheim Damn the Witch Siren Michael C. Butz The Chronicle-Telegram Tim Johnson Cleveland Jewish News Columbus Alive Photo Journalism - Third Place Seductive and original. The shock of mass murder All Others Cara Owsley Third Place First Place The Cincinnati Enquirer Cincinnati Dining Seeking Sanctuary Kareem Elgazzar Tim Johnson General News - Daily Newspaper The Cincinnati Enquirer Columbus Monthly First Place Gun rights march Portrait / Personality Second Place Phil Masturzo Photography - Daily Newspaper Hallow’s Eve LookBook Akron Beacon Journal First Place Kim Stahnke Flutists Northeast Ohio Parent magazine Second Place Meg Vogel Pictorial - All Other Shock of terror The Cincinnati Enquirer Cara Owsley Striking, interesting and original. First Place The Cincinnati Enquirer Pastoral Second Place Shane Wynn Third Place The Face Edible Cleveland Filling out ballot Lisa DeJong Mike Cardew The Plain Dealer Second Place Akron Beacon Journal It starts with the face, but then you notice Gone to the Birds the symbolism surrounding it. Kristin Bauer Sports - Daily Newspaper The Chronicle-Telegram First Place Third Place Game winner Mohammed Bah Third Place Sam Greene Sam Greene Perfect Harmony The Cincinnati Enquirer The Cincinnati Enquirer Jane Rogers Ohio Gardener Second Place Photo Journalism - Punched in the face Daily Newspaper General Circulation Kareem Elgazzar First Place The Cincinnati Enquirer Todd Portune’s morning Magazines Third Place Kareem Elgazzar News Taken down The Cincinnati Enquirer First Place Phil Masturzo Second Place Seeking Sanctuary Akron Beacon Journal The Over-the-Rhine Rhinos Suzanne Goldsmith Columbus Monthly General Feature - Meg Vogel The Cincinnati Enquirer A timely and concise entry exploring Daily Newspaper an issue of national concern on a local First Place level, this article gives the reader valuable Forgotten man documented information while drawing Albert Cesare them in with multi-layered character commentary. The Cincinnati Enquirer Haunting and evocative.

10 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Second Place Third Place Public Service/Investigative Adoption Together Guide to Good First Place Angela Gartner Staff Fight Of Their Lives Northeast Ohio Parent magazine Cleveland Magazine Rebecca Meiser Informative and well-researched with It’s always pleasing to read stories of or- Cleveland Magazine sufficient coverage documenting multiple dinary people doing extraordinary things. Sensitive and thorough coverage of one perspectives of the outlined issue. This feature tied six of their stories togeth- family’s fight to get help for their son. er into one well-crafted uplifting package. Third Place Departments or Columns Chain Reaction Features: Art First Place Sheehan Hannan First Place Welcome to Middlehood Cleveland Magazine 20 Reasons Why Our Music Scene Judi Ketteler As entertaining as the submission is, the Rocks Cincinnati Magazine only recommendation I can give is to so- Staff Fabulous writing that is intensely person- lidify the main point of the article early on. Cleveland Magazine al; the writer’s unique voice resonates as Features: Personality Profile Excellent profiles of present-day musi- clear as a bell. First Place cians, combined with a compelling history of the music scene. Wonderful design. Second Place Mike DiSabato’s War Good News, Dad News Dave Ghose Second Place Joel Oliphint Columbus Monthly Change Agents Columbus Monthly Michael C. Butz Second Place Cleveland Jewish News Third Place Life Well Lived Good survey of a wide range of artists, Lake Effect Abby Burton capturing a current snapshot of their Staff Cleveland Magazine careers. Cleveland Magazine Third Place Third Place Crunching the Numbers Chuck Cleaver Is Still Here Best Magazine in Ohio Gil Kaufman Justin Williams First Place Cincinnati Magazine Cincinnati Magazine CAN Journal A lively profile of a unique person. Features: General Michael Gill, JoAnn Dickey First Place Sports Second Place Sandwich tzedakah First Place Edible Cleveland Michael C. Butz The ‘68 Season Noelle Celeste, Kathy Ames Carr, Cleveland Jewish News Barry Goodrich Lisa Sands, Laura Watilo Blake Very touching story, excellent story-telling Ohio Magazine and writing. A strong reporting effort to track down Third Place Cleveland Magazine Second Place eight figures who played for Woody Hayes. Staff Repairing (literally) the world Second Place Amanda Koehn Game Changer Cleveland Jewish News Vince Guerrieri Non-Daily Newspapers Third Place Ohio Magazine Breaking News I’d never have thought to produce a fea- Wonder Women First Place ture on the creator of the scorecard. I’m Pittsburgh #StrongerThanHate Kelly Petryszyn, Sharon Best glad the author did. akronlife magazine CJN Staff Food Cleveland Jewish News Features: Consumer First Place Sensitive, timely, and comprehensive First Place Family Style coverage of a tragedy that affected Jewish communities around the country. Best Doctors Staff Staff Ohio Magazine Features: Personality Profile Cleveland Magazine Judges comment: Great pieces all of Second Place An excellent work of deep, heart-wrench- them. Definitely got to know these people ing features on a subject still seen by Tastemakers 2018 through the great words from the writer. many as taboo. In particular, the piece on Staff the Jaworski family was masterful. Columbus Monthly First Place Second Place Who was Donna Dalton? Third Place Joel Oliphint Street Eats Twist on tradition Staff Columbus Alive Michael C. Butz Such a compelling read, really got to Cincinnati Magazine Cleveland Jewish News know the subject through the interviews The photography and illustrations in with family and friends. this piece were absolutely incredible. It brought back shades of the now-shuttered Lucky Peach magazine. Bright, whimsical, bold and delicious.

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 11 Second Place Third Place General Feature - MelRo Potter brings advocacy for Brecksville-Broadview Heights schools Non-Daily Newspaper homeless youth to Africa review, seek to improve security in af- First Place Erica Thompson termath of mass shootings at Marjory Christian Gill Columbus Alive Stoneman Douglas High School Corrie Schaffeld Writer captured this inspiring story so well, Bob Sandrick Cincinnati Business Courier let us feel what the subject was going Sun News through. Student shooting are a national concern. Second Place Kashis Keyz Third Place How to help prevent is the story of the day. Rob Hardin Hoffman set to pass the torch as Arts & Entertainment Columbus Alive Federation president First Place Alyssa Schmitt The Hick-Hop Conundrum Studio Photography - Cleveland Jewish News Andy Downing Non-Daily Newspaper Article captured Mr. Hoffman’s legacy to Columbus Alive First Place his community very well. Climb Awards 2018 Second Place Corrie Schaffeld Features: General Magical Realism: 12 Hours at The Cincinnati Business Courier First Place Mercantile Library, Cincinnati’s Own Magical Realism: 12 Hours at The Room of Requirement Second Place Mercantile Library, Cincinnati’s Own Zachary Petit Joe Camerlengo Room of Requirement Cincinnati City Beat Rob Hardin Zachary Petit Columbus Alive Cincinnati City Beat Third Place This was really an amazing article. It had Local black ‘Lady Wrestler’ highlighted everything I wanted, a well-drawn sense of in new film Best Non-Daily Newspaper in place and good quotes. Erica Thompson Ohio: Community Newspaper Second Place Columbus Alive First Place Cleveland Conversion Connection Community / Local Coverage Cleveland Jewish News Amanda Koehn First Place CJN Staff Cleveland Jewish News Crisis Pregnancy Centers under Solid coverage with a balance of news, I really liked this article. I think it needed scrutiny features, columns and lifestyle content all packaged with clean layout. Excellent work. a few more quotes to underline what a Erica Thompson process it is. Columbus Alive Second Place Third Place Heights Observer Second Place The making of Ambrose and Eve The Heights Observer Staff and Community in Crisis: Can Andy Downing Community Wedgewood Village rebound Columbus Alive Not a conventional newspaper but a Nice job. from a violent 2017? well-crafted example of citizen volunteers Andy Downing demonstrating why local news coverage Public Service Columbus Alive is critical for communities. A healthy array Judges comment: All entries highlight pro- of advertising ensuring survival is welcome fessional writing. Thanks to all you entered Section to see, too. the competition. Keep up the good work! First Place Local News First Place Best Non-Daily Newspaper in CJN Staff Behind Franklin County’s high Cleveland Jewish News Ohio: Alternatives eviction rate Good mix of features and local news. Joel Oliphint First Place Columbus Alive Staff With homelessness a growing national prob- Photography Non-Daily Cincinnati Business Courier lem this is a current and compelling story. Newspaper Although it’s primarily a business publi- cation, there’s plenty to engage a wide Second Place General News variety of readers, including features, The roots of Columbus’ ongoing First Place news and, of course, the well-read lists. A color divide Great Oaks healthy blend of coverage. Joel Oliphint Corrie Schaffeld Second Place Columbus Alive Cincinnati Business Courier Staff The history of a city that reflects today’s Columbus Alive race relations. Second Place Felicia DeRosa A lively, smartly presented publication. Great use of photography. Nice mix of music, food Tim Johnson and culture coverage. Provocative features. Columbus Alive

12 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Open Third Place Politics / Government Writing The Fighter First Place Medical / Health Writing Chris Gaitten Kasich First Place Columbus Monthly Jim Vickers Side Effects This in-depth story of a man who has been Ohio Magazine Lucas Sullivan, Cathy Candisky, battling Alzheimer’s disease is powerful and Jim Vickers offers an excellent look into the Darrel Rowland, Marty Schladen inspirational. Reporter had rare access to political life of former Governor John Kasich. The Columbus Dispatch all aspects of his life and vividly showed his Vickers gives his readers a deeper insight into challenges and triumphs as he battles the This is what journalism does best–opens Kasich with an easy and enjoyable read that disease. The subject is treated with dignity, the public’s eyes by doing its best. The defines the man, his motivation through his which makes it even more memorable. fact that middlemen businesses are past into his present candidacy while giving making millions more than they should by insight into Kasich’s future goals. Would that Technology Writing every candidate be presented in the manner administering the Ohio Medicaid program First Place is a serious breach of public trust. The Vickers has done with Kasich! All In problem is presented through facts and Dave Ghose Second Place figures and is a major public service. Good The campaign for heart, minds - and writing and reporting throughout. Columbus CEO Magazine stomachs Second Place Second Place Darrel Rowland Independent docs still see a path to Wind turbines in Sandusky, Seneca The Columbus Dispatch success counties get mixed reception Darrel Rowland has brilliantly taken his read- Lydia Coutré Daniel Carson ers along into candidates’ daily push on the Crain’s Cleveland Business The News-Messenger (Fremont) campaign trail! His shared experiences of the candidates in the search for voters is a This interesting and informative story takes a Third Place detailed look at area doctors who have cho- delight. He gives the reader a view from the The delicate dance of tech startups sen to practice independently as opposed “other side” - one of eating endless treats, to through hospital affiliations. The pros and Chuck Soder handing out cookbooks all the while having cons of such arrangements are detailed Crain’s Cleveland Business to answer to voters without the benefit of a and doctors share their own challenges and prompter. Rowland opens the door to the thoughts about being independent. The topic behind the scenes real world art of cam- is explored through this informative piece. paigning while presenting each candidate in a fresh, new perspective. Well done!

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 13 Third Place Third Place General News Column Housing the homeless a challenge Stephanie Warsmith First Place Doug Livingston Akron Beacon Journal Baseball dreams really do come true Akron Beacon Journal Bob Dyer Doug Livingston article puts a human face Best in Ohio: Freelance Writer Akron Beacon Journal to government policies vs humanitarian efforts to help those who are homeless. His First Place Second Place interviews and photographs of those who are Various History Repeats Itself currently in the midst of the political battle are Vince Guerrieri Stefanie Valentic compelling. From the man who has given his The diversity of subjects in Vince Guerrieri’s EHS Today land for the Tent City, social service agencies writing stand out in excellence. Guerrieri and the city commissioners, Rowland has brings perspective of job losses in the auto Sports Column presented the human face of homelessness industry and the impact to people and busi- First Place and the conflicting issues and difficulties in nesses in local communities. When about Jim Thome: The making of Cleveland finding solutions to this human problem. the excitement of divers discovering what Indians Hall of Famer they believe to be The Serpent (a ship lost Data Journalism Terry Pluto in Lake Erie in 1829) or why baseball players The Plain Dealer First Place prefer bats made of maple, Guerrieri enter- Side Effects This was far-and-away the winner. From tains and educates his readers at the same the opening scene this recap of Thome’s Darrel Rowland, Lucas Sullivan, time. His use of video, visuals and photo- Hall-of-Fame career included unique an- Rachel Kilroy graphs bring each article to life and leave ecdotes that pulled you through the story. The Columbus Dispatch the reader wanting to know more about his In addition to the opener, I enjoyed the A thorough and exhaustive analysis of a subjects. Vince Guerrieri has laid forth a road snapshot of Thome’s subdued reaction to complete subject, pharmacy benefit man- map for success for freelance writers and his basketball success as a portrait of his agers, and their role in drug prices. A signif- has earned the No. 1 place in the Freelance famed humble approach. icant public service and in-depth treatment Writer category. Congratulations! Second Place rarely seen in contemporary journalism! Second Place Columns by Tom Archdeacon Look Back, Elyria Second Place Tom Archdeacon Marci Rich Unlike Neighboring States, Ohio Lacks Dayton Daily News Marci Rich takes her readers on a trip Transparent, Merit Process For Debt Col- It would have been easy to tell the story down memory lane with her colorful tales lection Outsourcing; Campaign Contrib- the same way ESPN did, seeing the former of Elyria’s local history. From the wom- utors Much More Likely To Get Contracts player in a wheelchair This story took a en who worked in budding telephone different approach, delving into the rela- James McNair industry to a child’s trip to the local corner tionship born from tragedy. Eye on Ohio store, Rich gives her readers the sense of Third Place being there. Rich takes that step back to Third Place Rape kits: A follow-up another time when she describes the rise Straight Jackets: A frustrating start and demise of the local movie theaters Rachel Dissell Jim Fischer as well as her childhood memories of the Columbus Alive The Plain Dealer first trip to the library. Her description of There is nothing more boring then a medio- the Cascade Park and those who lovingly cre team. This column had a little bit of fun kept its inhabitants, the local bears, safe Best in Ohio: Photographer with it all, which isn’t an easy thing to do. Judges comment: This category is very imparts a sense of innocence. Rich’s love competitive. The three top selections dis- of her town shines throughout her writing. Business Column played unique angles, diversity of composi- Third Place First Place tion, good timing and great light. Thank you. Lovers of Ohio Wildflowers have a Lending circles fulfill dreams First Place natural bond with Georgia O’Keeffe, Betty Lin-Fisher Kristin Bauer Living Museum, Pattern Recognition, Akron Beacon Journal The Chronicle-Telegram Treasure Hunters, Catching Light Second Place Second Place Jill Sell Tips From The Top Lisa DeJong Jill Sell introduces her readers to the Michael Feuer scientific, craft, historical and artistic Smart Business The Plain Dealer landscape in Ohio. Her vivid descriptions Third Place of the Museum of Natural History in Lifestyle Corrie Schaffeld Cleveland bring the Museum to life for First Place Cincinnati Business Courier the reader. She introduces the Cleveland There’s no one like Mom to share big artist and her loom-making and shares news how a treasure hunter in Columbus ended BEST IN OHIO: STAFF REPORTER up opened an architectural salvage yard. Robin Swoboda Akron Beacon Journal First Place Rich brings to light the hundred year old Franklin Art Glass Studios in Columbus Robin Swoboda’s prose is a pleasure to Sheehan Hannan tasked with the repair and preservation of read even when, as in this case, it deals Cleveland Magazine damaged stained glass windows as well with a life and death struggle, loss of a Second Place as sharing with a new generation how to loved one and troubling memories. Her clean, fresh style is the sugar that makes Joel Oliphint work glass. Sell’s writings and photographs the medicine go down. Columbus Alive bring the artists in Ohio to life in her well written, illuminating articles.

14 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Second Place Third Place Third Place Sexual assault denies humanity of Paighton’s place: Avon Lake senior “Senior living CEO gives himself a pink women Masterson continues dominance on slip to try to push community into the Holly Christensen home course black” Akron Beacon Journal Vince Guerrieri Lois Bowers The author stands above the current politi- The Chronicle-Telegram McKnight’s Senior Living cal ruckus to bring a larger and deeply This is an attention-getter, will draw thoughtful context to the MeToo move- readers in! Reviews/Criticism ment and the need for it. First Place Call to action: HEDGE Gallery’s ‘Don’t Third Place Best In Ohio: Headline Writing Be Still’ stirs emotions, spurs conver- Read it and weep at doctor’s office Judges comment: Extremely tough category but the winners had consistently sation about gender inequality Robin Swoboda strong and catchy headlines. Michael C. Butz Akron Beacon Journal In the author’s hands, a personal incident First Place Cleveland Jewish News becomes a parable on aging woven into Mark J. Price Enjoyed reading this very much. Review popular culture in a clean, unaffected and Akron Beacon Journal made me want to immediately visit this enjoyable writing style. exhibit. Well done. Second Place Second Place Banking on LeBron; The Son also Best In Ohio: Column CPH leads with expressionistic, rises; Sox make great presents; O.P. or Judges comment: Great writers covering a heavyweight drama ‘The Royale’ O.T., it’s just B.A.D; Just a tying shame. wide variety of topics. The columns catego- Bob Abelman Kevin Aprile ry ranges in entries across all sections and Cleveland Jewish News genres. Extremely competitive category and The Chronicle-Telegram all the columnists give great perspective. Third Place Third Place Saluting newspaper movies First Place Bob Jacob Clint O’Connor Jim Ingraham Cleveland Jewish News Akron Beacon Journal The Chronicle-Telegram Setting the standard in sports journalism. Headline Writing All Other The columns are insightful and go into good Publications Best In Ohio: Reviews/Criticism First Place analysis, something we are lacking today. First Place Our Animosity to Adiposity Second Place Steven Litt Roderick L. Ingram Sr. Songs & Stories by David Budin The Plain Dealer Northeast Ohio Medical University David Budin Great alliteration for first place winner. Second Place Heights Observer Andy Downing Witty, real and sincere insights given into Second Place Columbus Alive the life of a true independent. So enjoy- The United Silence of America able and inspiring. Roderick L. Ingram Sr. Third Place Third Place Northeast Ohio Medical University Bob Abelman Rini Jeffers Third Place Cleveland Jewish News The Chronicle-Telegram The Smokey Robinson | Society Single Essay With very tough competition in other Lounge’s Winter Talisman First Place areas, the entries by this columnist found Kathy Ames Carr RFK brought a message of healing to the “interesting” in every day life. Very Edible Cleveland Cleveland in wake of King’s death enjoyable and insightful for the readers. Headline Writing - Online Richard Perloff Headline Writing Newspapers Judges comment: All headlines did what The Plain Dealer they were suppose to do. But the headline Second Place (Daily & Non Daily) connection to the story was best served in Amma’s Sri Lankan Dhal Curry Judges comment: Some good entries the order of you see here. here, tough to decide as all were worthy, Udenie Madanayake, Shane Wynn but these three really stood out. Kudos to First Place Edible Cleveland these headline writers! “PETA’s claws come out over Brookdale community’s activities” Third Place First Place Lois Bowers, Ronald Rajecki Choosing Life Here’s looking at Hue McKnight’s Senior Living Kate Bigam Mark Price Hard to beat the connection between Cleveland Magazine Akron Beacon Journal PETA and real claws. Clever word play, short and succinct! Second Place Best In Ohio: Essay Writing Second Place The Smokey Robinson: Society Judges comment: All the entrants had Centenarian puts his mettle to the wonderful essays that deserve to be read Lounge’s Winter Talisman widely, making the category a hard one to pedals Kathy Ames Carr judge and select three winners. Jerry Petersen Edible Cleveland The Blade (Toledo) Headline was a good fit for picture that Nice blend of words on a tough challenge! went with story.

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 15 First Place Third Place Second Place Richard Perloff Opinion: Sleepless over the trauma of The making of Ambrose and Eve The Plain Dealer separated families Andy Downing Outstanding, top-notch essays by Perloff Bonnie Jean Feldkamp Columbus Alive on Robert F. Kennedy, political divisive- The Cincinnati Enquirer This was a delightfully unexpected write- ness, and the impact of the Tet Offensive up of a restaurant opening. Great work. during the Vietnam War. Best In Ohio: Editorial Third Place Second Place First Place Feeding a Need Bob Dyer Michael Douglas Lisa Roberson Akron Beacon Journal The Chronicle-Telegram Dyer’s varied, and oftentimes humor- Akron Beacon Journal Michael Douglas writes with excellent Fantastic research and reporting on an ous, essays on the myth of chemtrails, important topic. over-engineering of products, and the framing of arguments and presenting good military lottery draft are well-written and background to explain his views. He offers Travel Writing informative. his readers historical perspective to artic- First Place ulate his positions. Douglas educates his Third Place readers while presenting strong arguments Iceland in 5 days Chuck Yarborough to support his views! Congratulations to Susan Glaser The Plain Dealer Michael Douglas for his superb writing! The Plain Dealer This will really help someone plan a trip to Yarborough’s essays on music, especially Second Place the poignant one about Glen Campbell’s Iceland. Scott Suttell ability to play live despite having Alzhei- Second Place mer’s, are effective and well-done. Crain’s Cleveland Business Crain Business editorials offer excellent ar- Camp Ohio guments with sourced links to encourage Staff Obituary the readers tor engage in further indepen- Ohio Magazine First Place dent research! Well done! This will help anyone planning to camp in Ohio. Jenny Mae: 1968-2017 Third Place Joel Oliphint Bonnie Jean Feldkamp Third Place Columbus Alive The Cincinnati Enquirer A look back at 20 years of traveling A thoroughly enjoyable read despite thorny Bonnie Jean Feldkamp brings her personal Bob Downing issues and varying accounts of the subject’s and compelling knowledge into her well Akron Beacon Journal substance abuse. Great storytelling. written editorials! Congratulations for her I really liked the intro to this, and you did Second Place informative and excellent presentations! a great job mentioning your favorite and most memorable trips. Notorious Cleveland bank robber Analysis dies at 89 First Place James McCarty Copley couple torn apart by Radio The Plain Dealer deportation News A neat story filled with surprises. Concise Rick Armon First Place and well-written. Felt like I learned some- Akron Beacon Journal Judges May Be Powerful, But Judicial thing new from reading this. Nice lede. Interesting read that left us Races Fly Under The Radar Third Place wondering if the Furmans had been Nick Castele Popular Akron jazz voice silenced reunited in the U.S. As you are well aware, ideastream it’s good to leave readers wanting more. Malcolm Abram Good explanation of the problems with Kudos! Akron Beacon Journal getting people to understand and vote Descriptive writing and lively anecdotes Second Place in judicial races and efforts to improve set this apart from difficult competition. Path to diploma blocked for some the process. Crisp writing and pace, easy Doug Livingston to follow, logical layout of facts, strong Single Editorial delivery, good variety of voices. Judges comment: A very good collection Akron Beacon Journal of opinion pieces. There was something Important story with some nice detail Second Place valuable in each one of them for the writing. EBay Finds Akron’s Jugglers, readers. These three pieces still stood out; Third Place Beekeepers and Artists their writers really stepped up! CBC 2018 Election Analysis M.L. Schultze First Place Chris Wetterich WKSU Hickey did it, they hid it Cincinnati Business Courier Interesting subject: the changing needs of artisans, consumers and the retailers who Staff Food Writing bring them together. The Blade (Toledo) First Place On-going Coverage Second Place The Future of Ancient Einkorn First Place Urban Meyer under fire Steve Corso Amer Adi Deportation Brad Dicken Edible Cleveland M.L. Schultze The Chronicle-Telegram A phenomenal exploration of an ancient grain and the current state of agriculture. WKSU Clear and compelling story. Powerful.

16 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2019 ALL OHIO EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD WINNERS!

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Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 17 Second Place Human Interest Best Radio Newscast in Ohio in “Pro-Gun Kasich Suddenly Pivots In First Place His Last Year As Governor” Local Foodies Have Found the Next a Major Market: (Cleveland, Karen Kasler, Andy Chow Big Thing: Gas Station Hummus Columbus or Cincinnati) Ohio Public Radio Amy Eddings First Place Interesting ideastream WKSU Newscasts Classic “driveway moment” story that Third Place Amanda Rabinowitz, Jeff St. Clair keeps the listener intrigued and wanting to “Cordray v. DeWine - 2018 Race for learn more. Fascinating subject that edu- WKSU Governor” cates and entertains. Delivery and pacing Andy Chow, Jo Ingles, of the writing are spot-on. Impressive that Television Karen Kasler the story takes us to so many places and Ohio Public Radio introduces so many flavors in such a short News time! An easy pick for first place. First Place Public Service Pet Food Law Investigation Second Place First Place Maia Belay, Ali Ghanbari Project D.R.E.W. Helps Veterans Heal Navigating the Path to Mental Health WJW Fox 8 WKSU Staff Through Song Interesting story, compelling subject mat- WKSU Amanda Rabinowitz ter, really well shot and edited. Good stuff. WKSU Second Place Interesting subject and nice variety of voic- Second Place “Ohio’s Opioid Crisis: Connecting es. I would have liked to have heard longer Heroin Hearts To Care” segments of the music and learned more Kay Colby Jo Ingles, Andy Chow, about how the songwriters were able to ideastream Karen Kasler, Daniel Konik coax personal stories from the veterans. Third Place Ohio Public Radio Use of Sound Scott Noll Daily Digging Third Place First Place Scott Noll “Analyzing the Ohio ‘18 Vote” A New Kind of Wooden Coaster WEWS-TV 5 Karen Kasler, Andy Chow Twists and Turns at Cedar Point Ohio Public Radio Mark Arehart On-Going Coverage WKSU First Place In-Depth Coverage Use of sound transports listener to the UH Fertility Clinic Failure First Place roller coaster with the reporter; story exam- Monica Robins The Toxic Stress and Trauma from Gun ines interesting roller coaster technology. WKYC Violence Takes a Toll On Health of Really strong reporting. In the initial story, Second Place Cleveland Communities And “Cleve- the reporter wasn’t afraid to lay out what How Lawson’s, a Small Ohio Dairy, land Communities Caught in Crossfire she didn’t know yet. Then the reporter an- Became a Japanese Retail Giant of Gun Violence Search for Solutions” ticipated every question I had as a viewer, Adian Ma and answered it. Smart, compelling, done Marlene Harris-Taylor ideastream with heart., this is excellent reporting. ideastream Easy to listen to, fun quirky story with nice Second Place Heart-breaking. vintage audio clip. Thrown Under The Bus;Taxpayers and Second Place News Writing the RTA “Eight Years Of Gov. John Kasich: First Place Bill Sheil, Chris Reece, Changes In Tone And Ideas” Blockland Backers Dream of a Mary Stiene, Andy Fishman Karen Kasler Cleveland Tech Mecca WJW Fox 8 Ohio Public Radio Jeff St. Clair Insightful. Third Place WKSU Third Place Kaylie’s Gifts Second Place Industry 4.0 in Cleveland Alexis Rogers, Brandon Oubre, Sound of Ideas: Crowdsourced Grad- Jeff St. Clair Christina Rule uation Advice WKSU WLWT Mike McIntyre, Rachel Rood Public Service ideastream First Place Radio/Podcast Show Cleveland students visit therapeutic First Place horse farm to cope with trauma Sound of Ideas: Tackling Youth Shannon Kantner Cassilo Violence in Cleveland Cleveland Metropolitan School Mike McIntyre, Leigh Barr, District Lisa Ryan Second Place ideastream Hough Reads / Promise Reads Margaret Bernstein WKYC-TV

18 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Third Place Feature Photography Second Place “Over Dose Organ Donation” First Place The United Silence of America Robert Busby, Alexis Rogers The Mural Wall A well needed “talk” about mental illness WLWT-TV Ali Ghanbari in America. WJW-TV Roderick L. Ingram Sr. Human Interest Beautifully shot and edited. Every shot Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity Judges comment: We actually involved a ton helped make the mural the star – which of judges in this category because we felt Third Place was the point. Really well done. there were four entries good enough to win. Gates goes public Ultimately, we came up with a point system Second Place Kyle Brown and Graffiti Artist and His Crew won by a very Oh, Say Can You See... Rubber & Plastics News close vote. Honor Flight deserves mention as Ali Ghanbari an extremely close 4th Place finisher. WJW-TV Features: Personality Profile First Place First Place Third Place Reflecting with Marie-Joelle Khouzam Graffiti Artist and His Crew Return to “Just Don’t Call It Ping Pong” RJ Smith Cleveland to Create a Mural Robert Busby Super Lawyers Magazine Mary Fecteau, David C. Barnett WLWT-TV ideastream Second Place Beautifully laid out and executed. Great Television Show RPN Executive of the Year pics, great sound, really interesting story. First Place Chris Sweeney Judges loved the history lesson. Ideas: December 24, 2018 Rubber & Plastics News Stephanie Jarvis, Gabriel Kramer, Second Place Third Place Mary Fecteau, Amy Cummings “Down School For Troubled Youth” Stuck sticks with rubber industry ideastream Robert Busby, Brian Hamrick Bruce Meyer WLWT-TV Second Place Rubber & Plastics News Third Place “The State of Ohio” Karen Kasler, Daniel Konik, Features: General Cleveland’s Murals: Exposing Hidden First Place Jo Ingles, Andy Chow Corners of the City & Boosting Business Solid Development: Silica-based addi- Ohio Public Radio Sia Nyorkor, Misty Stiver, tive could change concrete industry Devin Lamb, Holly Sechrist Best Weathercast Bruce Meyer WOIO-TV First Place Rubber & Plastics News WWFD? What will Florence do (to our Sports Report or Commentary Second Place weekend forecast)? Betsy Kling, Chief First Place Oral health a concern for providers Meteorologist No Excuses ‘Zion Story’ to chew on Betsy Kling P. J . Ziegler, Ali Ghanbari Tom Valentino WKYC WJW-TV Addiction Professional Really well shot and edited, great reveal Clear, easy to understand. Really well on the lack of legs. Really well done story, done. Terrific weather presentation overall. Third Place loved it. Custom Rubber ready to develop Second Place Best Television Newscast in next generation “Just Don’t Call It Ping Pong” Ohio in a Major Market: Kyle Brown Robert Busby, Alexis Rogers (Cleveland- Columbus or Rubber & Plastics News WLWT-TV Cincinnati) Features: Special Section/ Third Place Package First Place A Surprise Touchdown First Place Andy Fishman, Marc Singer, Reggie Wilson, Todd Meadows Game Changing Technology Jessica Bateman, Bryan Gruden WKEF/WRGT Chris Sweeney WJW Fox 8 Rubber & Plastics News Spot News Videography Great pictures right off the top, solid report- Great writing and reporting on a topic First Place ing. The big tornado story was handled that might at first glance seem less than Ashland Amish Accident really well, but then this newscast had so exciting. Nice use of graphics and photos Ali Ghanbari much more. Terrific broadcast overall. to support the reporting. WJW-TV Trade Publications Second Place Interesting shots, nice variety of angles Lasting Legacies and depths, and really well edited together. Excellent job. Trade Report Kathleen Osborne First Place Hathaway Brown Second Place Impact of tariffs, trade “Trenton Shooting Suspect” Miles Moore Robert Busby, Courtis Fuller Rubber & Plastics News WLWT-TV Thoroughly researched, informative and well presented about the impact of tariffs.

Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 19 Features: Trends Best Trade Publication in Ohio Multiple Illustrations for One First Place Story- All Publications First Place Women in Surgery: A Rising Tide First Place Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity Elaine Guregian Bobby Awards Elaine Guregian, Scott J. Rutan, Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity Brian Shellito Roderick L. Ingram The opening grafs laid the groundwork, Akron Beacon Journal leading to the interesting personal stories Great Design! Visually dynamic with great of the surgeons and how they made their illustrations, etc. Second Place way into the OR. Second Place Haslam Family Matters David Kordalski, Michael Hogue Second Place HB Magazine Crain’s Cleveland Business Cryptocurrencies could be Kathleen Osborne, Vanessa Butler catching on Hathaway Brown Tom Valentino Best in Ohio: Behavioral Healthcare Executive Visuals Illustration All Publications Bitcoin! Well-written, easy-to-understand explanation of how it works and the treat- Single Cartoon First Place ment center willing to take a chance on it First Place David Kordalski for its patients. Midterm elections: Darcy cartoon Crain’s Cleveland Business Jeff Darcy Third Place Second Place Cleveland.com How Pre-task Exercises Build a Strong Tom Fisher Safety Core Second Place The Blade (Toledo) Facebook backlash Stefanie Valentic Third Place Brian Shellito EHS Today Chris Morris Akron Beacon Journal The information is nicely presented and The Plain Dealer very readable. Third Place Departments or Columns Reluctant debate candidates Infographics First Place Rich Williams First Place Finding Time for Reflection Crain’s Cleveland Business Gerrymandering in Ohio Elaine Guregian Mike Nyerges Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity Best in Ohio: Cartooning The writer conveys meaning and emotion Cincinnati Enquirer First Place This video infographic is easy to listen to, through her descriptive, yet economical Kirk Walters concise and self explanatory. The combi- writing style. Good use of quotes, espe- nation of easy to understand graphics with cially in the longer piece. She succeeds in The Blade (Toledo) verbal explanations is a winner! writing about cadavers and dissection in a Incisive cartoons that will make you laugh as you understand the serious points at way that conveys the patients’ dignity and Second Place the same time. students’ humanity, and without “grossing The New High Street out” the lay reader. That’s no mean feat. Second Place Yogesh Chaudhary Second Place Brian Shellito Columbus CEO Magazine The College Store Editorial Akron Beacon Journal This infographic using photos, graphics and Michael von Glahn Good range of topics covered in these text gives the viewer all one needs to under- The College Store Magazine biting cartoons. stand the neighborhood. The potential buyer gets the big picture of the community. Nice! The writer offers advice/food for thought Third Place tailored to his audience in college retail. Rich Williams The editorials have a rhythm -- a begin- Crain’s Cleveland Business Best in Ohio: Infographics ning, a middle and an ending that sums Well-drawn and effective cartoons. First Place up the moral of the story. I can hear the writer’s inquisitive, authoritative voice in Illustration Single image Mike Nyerges Mike Nyerges does a fantastic job of com- these pieces. First Place municating information quickly and in an Third Place Birth Control informative way. Editor’s Viewpoint Tom Fisher Second Place Bruce Meyer The Blade (Toledo) Yogesh Chaudhary Rubber & Plastics News Clever, well-done illustration. Columbus CEO Magazine The writer displays deep knowledge of the Second Place rubber industry and its players, providing Power Struggle Third Place some “inside baseball” for his readers in David Kordalski, John Ferguson, Alyse Pasternak the trade. His writing is clear and straight- Columbus Monthly forward. Dan Shingler Crain’s Cleveland Business Single page design- Broadsheet Third Place First Place Bobby Awards Season of the Arts Brian Shellito Jeff Basting Akron Beacon Journal The Blade (Toledo)

20 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Second Place Second Place Second Place Fibonacci phenomena By the Numbers Crain’s C-Suite Honorees Jeff Basting Alyse Pasternak David Kordalski The Blade (Toledo) Columbus Monthly Crain’s Cleveland Business The layout of this piece does what it’s Single page design- Tab Third Place supposed to do. It’s clean and precise. First Place The Monthly Specials Dayton manufacturers embrace new Rachael Jirousek Spread or Multiple Page- technologies Ohio Magazine Magazines First Place John Hancock A-1 News Front- Daily and Dayton Business Journal The Misfortune Teller Non-Daily Newspapers Maria Amador Second Place First Place Cleveland Magazine Banks hedging at working in Crain’s Cleveland Business Front Page marijuana space David Kordalski, John Ferguson, Second Place David Kordalski, Andrea Ucini Elizabeth McIntyre Street Eats Crain’s Cleveland Business Crain’s Cleveland Business Brittany Dexter Cincinnati Magazine Third Place This publication know how to get a read- er’s attention. The three stories submitted Third Place Newsmakers of the Year show good judgement and clever design. David Kordalski, Dear Alex Daniel Zakroczemski Spread or Multiple Page- Tabs Alyse Pasternak Crain’s Cleveland Business First Place Columbus Monthly Crain’s Cleveland Book of Lists Single page design- Magazine David Kordalski, First Place Daniel Zakroczemski August On the Side Crain’s Cleveland Business Kendra Huspaska This spread took subject matter that could Cleveland Magazine be a little dry and made it exciting. This is a fine example of the art working with the copy.

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Friday, June 7th, 2019 The Press Club of Cleveland 21 Best in Ohio: Page Design First Place Covers: Trade & Professional Ghostly Figures Publications First Place Mary Lou Sneyd First Place Maria Amador The Plain Dealer Fall 2018 Ignite Magazine Cleveland Magazine Dave Szalay, Elaine Guregian, Good design is clean, sharp, purposeful Second Place Scott J. Rutan, Roderick L. Ingram Sr. and emotive. Excellent design is all those Deflated things, but it also elevates the copy. And Staff Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity that’s what we have here - A superior Columbus Monthly Love imaginative illustrations understanding of color, textures, photog- Third Place Second Place raphy and how they all come together Spring 2018 Ignite Magazine with the story. Edible? Rosie Hileman, Melissa McClelland Dave Szalay, Elaine Guregian, Second Place Edible Cleveland Scott J. Rutan, Roderick L. Ingram Sr. Rachael Jirousek Northeast Ohio Medical Unversity Ohio Magazine Covers: Business Publications Third Place The “Play Ball” spread was one of the Judges comment: All good entries, but best in the competition. This designer/ imagination won the day. HB Magazine Fall 2018 Vanessa Butler team understands photography and clean, First Place commercial design. Hathaway Brown Power Struggle Third Place David Kordalski, John Ferguson, Best Use of Multimedia Betsy Becker Dan Shingler First Place Columbus Monthly Crain’s Cleveland Business Cleveland Jewish News - These entries feature clean, crisp design, Pittsburgh #StrongerThanHate Second Place and excellent typography. CJN Staff Yogesh Chaudhary Cleveland Jewish News Covers: General Circulation Columbus CEO Magazine Magazines Second Place Third Place Judges comment: A great series of en- Kittens do yoga, too Hoopla tries. The top winners surfaced quickly but Kristin Bauer, Melissa Linebrink Tess Howdieshell all had good graphic qualities. The Chronicle-Telegram Dayton Business Journal

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26 The Press Club of Cleveland Friday, June 7th, 2019 Congratulations to all 2019 Recipients

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