2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Specialty Categories
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Dead bodies and billions in tax dollars: The secret, profitable world of private prisons; Rod Rosenstein: The one man standing in Trump's way is the president's polar opposite; Undercover Distinguished Writing First Place Philadelphia Media Network David Gambacorta Gangster: In their fathers' footsteps Ungodly Pain: decades later, the damage from one Philadelphia predator priest still torments victims; A park that love built: Limerick Park; Hidden history: Beneath five layers of exterior, a Distinguished Writing Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Maria Panaritis 1704 treasure Window dressing; Quaker Valley football ‐ end zone; Penguins goalie Marc‐Andre Fleury signs Distinguished Visual First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Steph Chambers cap for young fan Villanova vs. Creighton basketball; High School Boys Mile Run Championship; At last, the Indian children have come home; The total eclipse; La Distinguished Visual Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Charles Fox Maison
Upholding freedom of information : Nursing homes' failure to report; Uncovering a halfway John V.R. Bull Freedom of house horror; Eagle shreds vail of secrecy in drug Information Award Winner Reading Eagle Company Staff fight; Public documents include blocked passages Obsolete? 15 years after the reconstructions of Route 30, rush hour is gridlock; Hit and Run: The Edith Hughes Emerging Lancaster Mennonite bus; Setting Security Journalist Award Winner LNP, Lancaster Lindsey Blest Standards Calkins Family Distinguished Video Award Winner York Daily Record/Sunday News Kate Penn The Long Goodbye: Ayden Kohler 2018 Keystone Press Award Sweepstakes Winners
Category Newspaper Division I Philadelphia Media Network Division II Reading Eagle Company Division III Beaver County Times Division IV The Evening Sun, Hanover Division V TheBurg, Harrisburg Division VI Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Division VII The Caucus, Harrisburg 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division I ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ over 75,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Wendy Ruderman, Barbara Investigative Reporting First Place Philadelphia Media Network Laker, Dylan Purcell Toxic City: Tainted Soil
Investigative Reporting Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Chris Palmer, Nancy Phillips The Wordsworth Center Honorable Investigative Reporting Mention The Morning Call, Allentown Emily Opilo, Kaitlin Washburn Allentown firetrucks in precarious place
Editorial First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg John Micek Opioids; Carnegie Award; Shale Tax The worst of times; A new low for Fenerty; Editorial Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Sandra Shea We're awash with soda
Honorable Groping for dollars; Criminal to waste money; Editorial Mention Philadelphia Media Network Cynthia Burton Let's rethink Independence National Park Crisis‐service library; 'Cathedral' to drug den; Column First Place Philadelphia Media Network Mike Newall A family's opioid crisis On diversity, seeking action, not more talk; If #AllAddictsMatter, where was the concern in the crack years?; Phila. streets stained by the Column Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Helen Ubiñas blood of the dead Honorable Home is where the heart is; A delayed Column Mention Philadelphia Media Network Ronnie Polaneczky farewell; A signature season Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Possible terrorist shooting in Harrisburg, Dec. PUBLICATIONS ONLY First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Staff 22‐23 Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Announcement of charges against 18 Penn PUBLICATIONS ONLY Second Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Staff State students, May 5 Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Honorable Fatal fire in downtown Harrisburg, kills 3, PUBLICATIONS ONLY Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Staff March 10‐11
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division I ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ over 75,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title A disposable child; Grace Packer's birth mother: I always thought I would see her again; Suspect's work with adoptions scrutinized; Did Grace's life turn on a single point; Grace's brief respite; Foster child's Ongoing News Coverage First Place The Morning Call, Allentown Staff claims Ongoing coverage of the Cosmo DiNardo Ongoing News Coverage Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Staff investigation Christine Vendel, Charles Honorable Thompson, Dan Gleiter, Joe Ongoing News Coverage Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Hermitt Penn State student dies after fraternity hazing John Luciew, James Robinson, Mark Pynes, Dan Special Project First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Gleiter Addicted Towns of Pa. Special Project Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Maria Panaritis Stolen Childhoods Honorable Special Project Mention Philadelphia Media Network Alfred Lubrano 'Pimping Out' Addicts Niche Publication First Place Philadelphia Media Network Staff Your Ultimate Shore Guide 2017 Niche Publication Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Staff Distinction Honorable Niche Publication Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Staff In the lead + Top 50 in business David Gambacorta, Amy Series First Place Philadelphia Media Network Junod Undercover Gangster Series Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Ronnie Polaneczky Falling Off the Cliff Preparing for Chemical Valley: Life between Honorable Anya Litvak, Andrew Rush, two Shell plants; Cracker future in Beaver Series Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Zack Tanner County Sports Story First Place Philadelphia Media Network Mike Sielski The Mystery of Michael Brooks Sports Story Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Mike Sielski An Eagle's Slow, Painful Descent
Honorable Phil Anastasia, Dylan Purcell, Sports Story Mention Philadelphia Media Network Aaron Carter, Rick O'Brien Helmet Safety Sports Event Coverage First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Staff Penguins win fifth Stanley Cup
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division I ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ over 75,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Sports Event Coverage Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Sports Staff NFL Draft in Philadelphia: Day One Honorable Sports Event Coverage Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Staff College Signing Day, Dec. 20
Most courageous, and generous; Philly nun Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Philadelphia Media Network Mike Sielski helped grow St. Anthony; Losing his way
Goodbye Mr. Rooney; A story of a man, a gym and two boxers; Enduring another weekly Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Gene Collier dose of carnage on the football field Honorable Neris a devoted dad; Brothers in arms link at Sports/Outdoor Column Mention Philadelphia Media Network David Murphy Linc; Team's evolution has begun Daniel Moore, Steve Mellon, Night Shift: Working through the deadest of Feature Story First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Zack Tanner hours Feature Story Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Rita Giordano Blessed to be alive Honorable A heroin addict, an Uber driver and their ride Feature Story Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg John Luciew to redemption News Feature Story First Place Philadelphia Media Network Jason Nark Still a 'Miracle' News Feature Story Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Mensah M. Dean Quiet Return to Force Kate Giammarise, Rebecca Honorable Droke, Laura Malt Taking inclusion to a new level ‐ Sheltered News Feature Story Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Schneiderman Workshops wrestling with new rules Personality Profile First Place Philadelphia Media Network Kristen A. Graham Unwavering Will
Ollie's Bargain Outlet inspiration: The real Personality Profile Second Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg John Luciew 'Ollie' and the woman who loved him Honorable Personality Profile Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Jason Mackey Meet normal Matt of Thunder Bay Business or Consumer Story First Place The Morning Call, Allentown Anthony Salamone The lifeblood of sciences Business or Consumer Story Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Jacob Adelman A Different Track Honorable Business or Consumer Story Mention The Morning Call, Allentown Jon Harris Lehigh Valley feeling labor pains News Beat Reporting First Place Philadelphia Media Network Rita Giordano Health and Science
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division I ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ over 75,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title News Beat Reporting Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Aubrey Whelan Trumpadelphia Honorable News Beat Reporting Mention Philadelphia Media Network Valerie Russ Neighborhoods Feature Beat Reporting First Place Philadelphia Media Network Craig LaBan Restaurants and Drink
How smart (or snoopy) do you want your home to be; Read all about it; Avoiding information that might upset you; A hit on the Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Maria Sciullo run; Fake news a bipartisan problem Honorable Feature Beat Reporting Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Sean Adams Life and Culture; Entertainment
Sports Beat Reporting First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Aaron Kasinitz Eagles/NFL Sports Beat Reporting Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Matt Gelb Phillies
Two roads traveled; For better, for worse, Honorable forever; Recruiting battle getting graphic Sports Beat Reporting Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Brian Batko these days; Hammer time; Can U believe it
News Photo First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Sean Simmers Anti‐fa protest News Photo Second Place Philadelphia Media Network David Swanson Letter of the Grave Honorable News Photo Mention Philadelphia Media Network Michael Bryant Eclipse Pens goalie Marc Andre‐Fleury signs cap for Feature Photo First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Steph Chambers excited kid during victory parade
Feature Photo Second Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg James Robinson Parkour Honorable Feature Photo Mention Philadelphia Media Network Ed Hille Soaking in the Occasion Steve Mellon, Stephanie Riding OD Road, Life and Death on Santron Photo Story/Essay First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Strasburg Avenue Photo Story/Essay Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Charles Fox The Long Road Home
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division I ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ over 75,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention Philadelphia Media Network Tom Gralish Art Encounters of the Street Kind Sports Photo First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Steph Chambers Football player flies into the end zone Sports Photo Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Steven Falk Leap Over Honorable Sports Photo Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Peter Diana Making the save A new era; The state's newcomers; Keystone Front Page Design First Place PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Sean McKeown‐Young snapshot Deeper desperation; Massacre; Effort builds Front Page Design Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Sterling Chen to limit gun device Honorable Is this the year to buy a home?; 100 days. No Front Page Design Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Jen Cieslak budget. Again.; Addicted towns Once upon a time...; On the Empirer's home Page Design First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Steve Ziants turf; Remembering Living with murder; Nine rules to make us Page Design Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Daniel Marsula more civil; Manufacturing matters Honorable A wrong turn; Earth movers; Steeler training Page Design Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Steve Ziants camp '17 Home, Street Home; Cliff Hanger; Prey at the Headline Writing First Place Philadelphia Media Network Joe Berkery Alter Headline Writing Second Place Philadelphia Media Network Joe Berkery Tutu Tall; Diamond Mine; Under Where? Honorable Some enchanted dwelling; The Golden AJA; Headline Writing Mention The Morning Call, Allentown Bill Savage Once there was a spot Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Daniel Marsula Two Decades of Choice Ethane's journey from the wellhead to the Graphic/Photo Illustration Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Ed Yozwick, James Hilston cracker Honorable The annual heroin numbers, in an interactive Graphic/Photo Illustration Mention PennLive/The Patriot‐News, Harrisburg Nick Malawskey graphic Steve Mellon, Stephanie Video Story First Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Strasburg 1601 Brighton Road Video Story Second Place Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Andrew Rush Living and working on the Ohio River Honorable Video Story Mention Pittsburgh Post‐Gazette Andrew Rush, Steve Mellon Timelapse: Steelers in the Playoffs
5 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Guns and domestic abuse: Why can't PA Investigative Reporting First Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Ed Mahon protect victims? Investigative Reporting Second Place Reading Eagle Company Ford Turner A troubled halfway house Honorable Investigative Reporting Mention Reading Eagle Company Nicole Brambila Coming clean No hate here; Hail Mary pass; Me Too Editorial First Place LNP, Lancaster Suzanne Cassidy Tsunami Hoarding money; Tax hike; Back where it all Editorial Second Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Guy Petroziello began Suicide by cop: how can we prevent it? ; Knives you can buy at stores should be legal Honorable under Pa. law; No easy answers to stop PFA Editorial Mention York Daily Record/Sunday News Mike Argento violators The revelation of Eugene; Silent Witness; Column First Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Christopher J. Kelly Justice then, justice now
A chorus of inspiration in a small town in America; A love story that began 68 years ago; Column Second Place Reading Eagle Company Harry J. Deitz Jr. Sometimes we meet people too late in life
Picking up a late night hitchhiker on Trenton Road; On a rainy Thursday, a heroin arrest in Honorable Levittown; Four funerals have concluded but a Column Mention Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown J.D. Mullane crucible awards loved ones Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY PUBLICATIONS ONLY First Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Jo Ciavaglia To them she was ... a disposable child David Singleton, Joseph Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Kohut, Terrie Morgan‐ PUBLICATIONS ONLY Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Besecker, Staff Calculated carnage Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Honorable PUBLICATIONS ONLY Mention Erie Times‐News Staff Facebook Ongoing News Coverage First Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Kate Penn The long goodbye
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Jim Lockwood, Christopher J. Ongoing News Coverage Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Kelly Scranton sewer sale Ex‐mayor Spencer, 2 others indicted; The players and events; Reading School District leaders ...; Ex‐school board leader ...; Scott: Residents can trust ...; Arrested Honorable development?; 'What you do ...'; Spencer Ongoing News Coverage Mention Reading Eagle Company Staff history ...; Spencer enters ... Special Project First Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Staff Civil asset forfeiture Outlook 2017: "Turning a Corner ‐ The Rebirth Special Project Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Joe Healey, Staff of Our Downtowns" Honorable Special Project Mention Reading Eagle Company Jamie Klein, Susan Angstadt Caring to the end Ted Sickler, Stephanie Benamor, Angel Luciano, Sunday Magazine: For People Who Love Niche Publication First Place LNP, Lancaster Mike Andrelczyk Lancaster County Niche Publication Second Place Reading Eagle Company Stacie Jones Voices Honorable Niche Publication Mention Erie Times‐News Pam Parker, Brenda Martin Her Times 2017 Environmental injustice in Lower Bucks Series First Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Kyle Bagenstose County Kyle Bagenstose, Jenny Series Second Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Wagner Unwell Water Honorable Series Mention Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Jo Ciavaglia, Marion Callahan Born into addiction Sports Story First Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Donnie Collins Cycle of life Sports Story Second Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Jim Seip Sisters outstanding in their own ways Honorable Sports Story Mention Erie Times‐News Tom Reisenweber Father, son and football
Sports Event Coverage First Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Staff Pittsburgh Penguins win Stanley Cup Sports Event Coverage Second Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Frank Bodani Heartbreaking Rose Bowl loss
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Reading High boys basketball team wins state Sports Event Coverage Mention Reading Eagle Company Staff championship A true leader of men; The end was sudden, but not unexpected; This year's Phillies are a Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Kevin Cooney crying shame No excuse for Reading High's rout; Out of the darkness, there was light; State fi nal loss still Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place Reading Eagle Company Mike Drago haunting Stu Jackson
The Ravens and Kaepernick: A study in hypocrisy; Calm down, Steelers fans. He didn't Honorable mean to stand for the anthem.; New Paterno Sports/Outdoor Column Mention York Daily Record/Sunday News Mike Argento revelations won't change any minds He taught them to love and never spoke a Feature Story First Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Mike Argento word A journey to find the source of Lancaster Feature Story Second Place LNP, Lancaster Ad Crable County's Conestoga River Honorable Feature Story Mention Reading Eagle Company Jamie Klein, Susan Angstadt Caring to the end
Making 'em pay: What does Lancaster County News Feature Story First Place LNP, Lancaster Jeff Hawkes do when a parent fails to pay child support?
News Feature Story Second Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Marion Callahan Looking to foster hope
I would be a success story; A look at juvenile lifers from Berks; Juveniles not getting life Honorable sentences in recent Berks cases; Man involved News Feature Story Mention Reading Eagle Company Stephanie Weaver in murder as teen wants second chance
Personality Profile First Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Crissa Shoemaker Debree A labor of love Personality Profile Second Place LNP, Lancaster Mary Ellen Wright Family's flight
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable State Rep. Mark Rozzi: 'I know that we're Personality Profile Mention Reading Eagle Company Liam Migdail‐Smith doing the right thing'
Business or Consumer Story First Place Reading Eagle Company Jeff McGaw Golf courses in the rough Michael Walton, Deb Erdley, Business or Consumer Story Second Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Brian Bowling Health care industry set to go boom Honorable Business or Consumer Story Mention Reading Eagle Company Jeff McGaw Thinking outside the box News Beat Reporting First Place Reading Eagle Company Lisa Scheid Consumer beat News Beat Reporting Second Place Reading Eagle Company Jeff McGaw Business beat Honorable News Beat Reporting Mention Tribune‐Review Greensburg Stephen Huba Religion and faith Feature Beat Reporting First Place Reading Eagle Company Mike Urban Military beat Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Reading Eagle Company Jon Fassnacht Music beat Honorable Blanket benefit; Piercing pain; Brow beauty; Feature Beat Reporting Mention LNP, Lancaster Jenelle Janci Himalaya health; Saving face Sports Beat Reporting First Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Joby Fawcett High school sports Sports Beat Reporting Second Place Reading Eagle Company Mike Drago Reading High basketball Honorable Sports Beat Reporting Mention The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Conor Foley The RailRiders Lehigh Valley Media Group/The Express‐ News Photo First Place Times, Easton Chris Post Gotcha!
News Photo Second Place Reading Eagle Company Natalie Kolb Little Red Mailbox a depot of hope in Amity Honorable News Photo Mention Times Leader, Wilkes‐Barre Aimee Dilger Crash Feature Photo First Place LNP, Lancaster Chris Knight Tire Swing Feature Photo Second Place Erie Times‐News Jack Hanrahan Banding Together Honorable Feature Photo Mention LNP, Lancaster Rick Hertzler Tunnel Vision Behind the scenes of Robert Morris women's Photo Story/Essay First Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Chaz Palla hockey's championship run
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Kristina Serafini, Bobby Bell Acres man: 'I don't even look at myself as Photo Story/Essay Second Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Cherry I'm (transgender)' Honorable Egyptian Coptic Christians find a place in York Photo Story/Essay Mention York Daily Record/Sunday News Chris Dunn County Sports Photo First Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Christopher Dolan Little League Drops Sports Photo Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Jason Farmer Upended Honorable Sports Photo Mention LNP, Lancaster Chris Knight Penalty Shot
Me Too movement; Reading ex‐mayor Front Page Design First Place Reading Eagle Company Staff indicted in scandal; City poverty statistics Reading High wins its first state title; a look at Obama's legacy; Odd way the state divides Front Page Design Second Place Reading Eagle Company Bob Schneider, Tad Ronnie congressional districts Honorable Trust, training, teamwork; 4th Fanfare; A new Front Page Design Mention Tribune‐Review Greensburg Marje Wos path Festival Frenzy; Curry favor; York County's 12 Page Design First Place York Daily Record/Sunday News Staff best picnic spots Top 10 local sports stories; Full bloom; Page Design Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Conor Foley Scranton/Wilkes‐Barre Railriders Honorable Page Design Mention LNP, Lancaster Chris Emlet The Vietnam War Thinking outside the box; Golf courses in the Headline Writing First Place Reading Eagle Company Andy Andrews rough; Leading the charge
Wieners & losers; Natural app‐titude; It looks Headline Writing Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Ron Davis like we're gonna need a bigger shelf Fish and Chirps; Interest in S.T.E.M. K'nex area Honorable Cecilia Baress, Rebecca Kivak, students; Lead us not into inaccurate Headline Writing Mention The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Joe Pesavento translation
Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Staff Teenage depression Graphic/Photo Illustration Second Place The Times‐Tribune, Scranton Jason Farmer Gameface
5 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division II ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 30,000‐74,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Graphic/Photo Illustration Mention Tribune‐Review Greensburg Staff Ghost teachers David Garrett, Shereen Cook This! With Shereen: Summer Jersey Corn Video Story First Place Bucks County Courier Times, Levittown Pavlides Gazpacho
Video Story Second Place Tribune‐Review Greensburg Andrew Russell A warrior came out in him Honorable Video Story Mention York Daily Record/Sunday News Jason Plotkin Star Wars superfans share their love
6 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Investigative Reporting First Place Butler Eagle Tom Harrison, Joe Genco Summit School water unsafe Investigative Reporting Second Place The York Dispatch David Weissman Special Report: York County Prison
Evidentiary privilege: Beaver County officials Honorable argue to keep details of confiscate drug money, Investigative Reporting Mention Beaver County Times Daveen Rae Kurutz assets confidential
Sad day for our nation; Remember Delaney's Editorial First Place The Daily Item, Sunbury Bill Bowman message; Free speech must work both ways
Free speech and the high school grad; All speech is protected; Address welfare abuse Editorial Second Place The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes‐Barre Dave Janoski without demonizing poor
Accountability critical in handling of seized property; Portage Boroughs tax‐exempt Honorable decision could have far‐reaching impact; Editorial Mention The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Terry Altemus Johnstown shouldnt ante up for a casino license
Initiative will add depth to local stories; Sunshine is never ‘enemy of the people’; Column First Place The Daily Item, Sunbury Dennis Lyons Minimum wage issues have wide implications
What do we really need?; Trumps tactics: Make Column Second Place The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Chip Minemyer America hate again; Our own worst enemy Honorable Dire diagnosis always waiting; Humanity in the Column Mention The Daily Item, Sunbury Daniel Gasteiger ER
Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Family of six Syrians who were detained at PUBLICATIONS ONLY First Place NewsWorks, Philadelphia Bobby Allyn Philly airport and sent back
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Bob Kalinowski, James PUBLICATIONS ONLY Second Place The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes‐Barre Halpin, Eric Mark Three boys dead in arson
Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Honorable Mark Pesto, Todd Berkey, Tradition reborn: Coal mine opens in Somerset PUBLICATIONS ONLY Mention The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Eric Knopsnyder County
Ongoing News Coverage First Place NewsWorks, Philadelphia Dana DiFilippo Cosby Color
Ongoing News Coverage Second Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Staff Uptown terror First carfentanil death recorded; Coroner withholds drug death data; Beaver County Kate Malongowski, fourth in heroin; Narcan used in 165 ODs; Honorable Daveen Rae Kurutz, Tracking opioid crisis a challenge; Overdose Ongoing News Coverage Mention Beaver County Times Kirstin Kennedy death rate worst Special Project First Place The Daily Item, Sunbury Staff Protecting our Children
Katherine Schaeffer, Gwen Titley, Lucy Schaly, Special Project Second Place Beaver County Times Mike Bires, Marina Weis Quigley at 50 Honorable The Times' Amazing High School Football Special Project Mention Beaver County Times Sports Staff Preview Niche Publication First Place Altoona Mirror Staff Preseason Blitz Niche Publication Second Place The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes‐Barre Staff Gameface Honorable Niche Publication Mention The Daily Item, Sunbury John Zaktansky Inside Pennsylvania Series First Place Beaver County Times Staff The Aging of Aquarius Series Second Place Herald‐Standard, Uniontown Mike Tony The opioid epidemic: A human toll
Where do we stand?; Filling in the summertime Honorable gaps; Bullying can have a lasting impression; Series Mention The Daily Item, Sunbury Staff What have we learned?
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Sports Story First Place Williamsport Sun‐Gazette Mitch Rupert A long comeback Sports Story Second Place Butler Eagle Mike Kilroy Osborn battling vertigo while coaching Honorable Sports Story Mention Centre Daily Times, State College Ryne Gery Dylan Crunick's memory Delaware Co. Daily & Sunday Times, Unified Lower Merion makes statement in Sports Event Coverage First Place Swarthmore Matthew De George capturing crown Jimmy May, David Kennedy, Tim Hare, Adam Sports Event Coverage Second Place Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg Roberts High of the Tigers, PIAA football Championship
Honorable David Hurst, Randy Sports Event Coverage Mention The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Griffith, Thomas Slusser Pittsburgh Penguins victory parade
Dan Rooney was a humble, genuine football man; Media, players can struggle to get along; Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Altoona Mirror John Mehno Test your knowledge of the year past
Jula overwhelmed by ceremony for his son; Lincoln Park could've backed down but didn't; Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place Beaver County Times Mike Bires Reflections on the Steelers' chairman Sharing the wealth; Curve title a great moment Honorable for Altoona sports fans; Can PSU pull off its Sports/Outdoor Column Mention Altoona Mirror Cory Giger master plan?
Full throttle: 10W30 courses through the veins Feature Story First Place Beaver County Times Marsha Keefer of Beaver County's car cruise enthusiasts Genealogy detective work rebuilds long‐lost Feature Story Second Place Centre Daily Times, State College Lori Falce family connections Honorable Spring Grove's Eli Brooks ‐ Bringing Basketball Feature Story Mention The York Dispatch Patrick Strohecker Back News Feature Story First Place NewsWorks, Philadelphia Dana DiFilippo To serve...and endanger?
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
News Feature Story Second Place Butler Eagle Jim Smith, Andrew Carr Decades‐old Murder Mystery Unraveled Honorable News Feature Story Mention Beaver County Times Tom Davidson He didn't text back
Callie Cavanaugh and Jenn Gray: Persons of Personality Profile First Place Williamsport Sun‐Gazette Chris Masse year honored for selfless acts Personality Profile Second Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Rick Shrum Rumble's rescue Honorable Personality Profile Mention Altoona Mirror Cherie Hicks An Alaskan Adventure
For ex‐cons seeking a straight life, a new coffee Business or Consumer Story First Place NewsWorks, Philadelphia Dana DiFilippo company offers a career path
Business or Consumer Story Second Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Liz Rogers Taking the cake Honorable Business or Consumer Story Mention Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg John‐Erik Koslosky Family Caught in Health Care Turf War
God delivered us that night; WW II veteran haunted by horrors of war, racism; Return trip to Vietnam; Veteran faced unwelcome homefront; Harry and Charley; After 70 years, News Beat Reporting First Place Beaver County Times Tom Davidson WW II vet gets his due News Beat Reporting Second Place The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes‐Barre James Halpin Court Beat Honorable News Beat Reporting Mention Centre Daily Times, State College Lori Falce Penn State Feature Beat Reporting First Place Centre Daily Times, State College Shawn Annarelli Furry friends Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Altoona Mirror Cherie Hicks Travel beat Honorable Feature Beat Reporting Mention Altoona Mirror Cherie Hicks History beat Sports Beat Reporting First Place The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Eric Knopsnyder Wrestling beat
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Boosters and parents paying more; Robert Morris eyes larger regional, national profile; RMU believes new arena is next step; Where could Robert Morris go?; WPIAL, PIAA Sports Beat Reporting Second Place Beaver County Times Andrew Chiappazzi sometimes at odds over transfer issues Honorable Sports Beat Reporting Mention Centre Daily Times, State College John McGonigal Penn State football News Photo First Place Press Enterprise, Bloomsburg Jimmy May Brush fire destroys home News Photo Second Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Celeste Van Kirk Uptown terror Honorable News Photo Mention The York Dispatch Dawn Sagert Maple Street Shooting Feature Photo First Place Centre Daily Times, State College Abby Drey Lia Feature Photo Second Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Celeste Van Kirk Veteran saluted Honorable Feature Photo Mention Altoona Mirror Gary Baranec Winning Contagious at Central Photo Story/Essay First Place Centre Daily Times, State College Phoebe Sheehan Sentimental Journey Rockview prison greenhouse to be transplanted Photo Story/Essay Second Place Centre Daily Times, State College Abby Drey to Boal Mansion Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Thomas Slusser Penguins victory parade Sports Photo First Place Observer‐Reporter, Washington Celeste Van Kirk Hurdling competition Sports Photo Second Place The York Dispatch Dawn Sagert Panthers unbeaten in Division 1 Honorable Sports Photo Mention Williamsport Sun‐Gazette Mark Nance Extra effort Flood of memories; Broken; We have to be Front Page Design First Place The Tribune‐Democrat, Johnstown Eric Knopsnyder prepared Pennsylvania property values/aging assessments; Economic health of Pennsylvania's independent hospitals; Airport vital, but at a Front Page Design Second Place The Daily Item, Sunbury John Zaktansky cost
5 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division III ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ 15,000‐29,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
Honorable Return to Life; Increased diagnoses means Front Page Design Mention Williamsport Sun‐Gazette Tim Wertz screening working; Uncontrolled flames Before there was 'Broadway Joe' Namath; Page Design First Place Beaver County Times Sports Staff Win‐Win; Valued Pack Keepers of the Cup; Empire Penguins; Show me Page Design Second Place Beaver County Times Steve Hughes the money Honorable Laying down tracks; Colors and critters; The Page Design Mention Beaver County Times Megan Miller new target on the block
Holy spirits!; Make all that you can make; Will Headline Writing First Place Hazleton Standard‐Speaker John Medeiros Three Mile Island get nuked?
Headline Writing Second Place Beaver County Times Staff EMS sends SOS; Razing Pell; Hey there corgeous Honorable AVP gaming shouldn't fly; In Pa., it's hemp day; Headline Writing Mention Hazleton Standard‐Speaker Mark Katchur DEP is Pa.'s state fossil
Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place Beaver County Times Steve Hughes Show me the money
Graphic/Photo Illustration Second Place Williamsport Sun‐Gazette Tim Wertz Big League visit Honorable Graphic/Photo Illustration Mention Beaver County Times Sports Staff Valued Pack Andrew Chiappazzi, Marina Weis, Kristen Video Story First Place Beaver County Times Kudla Let Us Play Saleem Martin‐Adams finishing up impressive Video Story Second Place The Intelligencer, Doylestown Jen Wielgus senior year Honorable Video Story Mention The York Dispatch Dawn Sagert Cancer Recovery Glam Photo Shoot
6 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division IV ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ under 15,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Area nonprofit is helping the blind and Investigative Reporting First Place Daily American, Somerset Bruce Siwy disabled and nets millions in the process
Investigative Reporting Second Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Lillian Reed These mobile home owners feel trapped Honorable What do Pa. lawyers get into trouble for most Investigative Reporting Mention The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia P.J. D'Annunzio often? Keep business public and put kids first; This is about fair justice for – and by – the DA; Ribbon has been cut, but there’s still work to Editorial First Place The Herald, Sharon Renee Carey do Backed into corner, Council makes right choice; Fair Board should vote again but publicly this time; Crawford Central residents Editorial Second Place The Meadville Tribune Rick Green should make voices heard Honorable Editorial Mention New Castle News Dan Irwin Deal Breakers; Backfire; Who is Hira? I might be a tad preoccupied; Keep those The Courier‐Express/Tri‐County 'Grandpa mover' skills sharp; Unsheltering the Column First Place Sunday, DuBois Denny Bonavita sheltered among us Column Second Place Times Observer, Warren Stacey Gross Honestly Funny Parenting
I was told there would be recess; Knock, Honorable knock. Anyone home behind that closed Column Mention The News‐Item, Shamokin Jenna Wasakoski mind?; Mind your manners, respect the dead Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY PUBLICATIONS ONLY First Place The Record Herald, Waynesboro Dustin Haluska, John Irwin Legion Fire Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY PUBLICATIONS ONLY Second Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Staff Fire at former PPG plant Mike Crowley, Shannon Breaking News ‐ MULTI‐DAY Honorable Roae, Dan Walk, Lorri PUBLICATIONS ONLY Mention The Meadville Tribune Drumm Riverside Inn fire
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division IV ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ under 15,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Medical Marijuana: Region a hotbed of medical marijuana applications; Pa. pot law gets a B‐minus; Underground pot; Berks County sites receive grow permits; Applicants question pot permit process; Hope for the Ongoing News Coverage First Place The Mercury, Pottstown Evan Brandt best Ongoing News Coverage Second Place The Herald, Sharon Melissa Klaric Sharon halfway house Honorable Katie Smolen, Will DeShong, Ongoing News Coverage Mention Bedford Gazette Aaron Detwiler Hyndman train derailment Special Project First Place The Indiana Gazette Staff Newspaper in Education publication
Special Project Second Place The Indiana Gazette Staff Kickoff: Gazette high school football preview Honorable Special Project Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Joshua Vaughn Understanding Overdose
The Courier‐Express/Tri‐County Joy Norwood, Curtis Shaw, Niche Publication First Place Sunday, DuBois Katie Weidenboerner NICU 40 Year Anniversary Tab Niche Publication Second Place The Herald, Sharon Staff Valley Voices Honorable Niche Publication Mention The Daily Review, Towanda Staff Football Preview 2017 Three part series: A rape victim's fight for Series First Place Daily American, Somerset Judy D.J. Ellich justice Series Second Place The Times News, Lehighton Karen Cimms A single mother's journey Honorable Series Mention The Times News, Lehighton Amy Miller The day the mountain cried Sports Story First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Dustin Levy 14‐year‐old drag racer A fighter: Deshawn Millington's road to Sports Story Second Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Jake Adams Carlisle stardom has hardly been easy Honorable Sports Story Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Geoff Morrow Trent's toughness Believe It! Boyertown girls clinch first state Sports Event Coverage First Place The Mercury, Pottstown Thomas Nash, Austin Hertzog title
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division IV ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ under 15,000 circulation
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Sports Event Coverage Second Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Matt Allibone Runner finishes first 5k since battling cancer Honorable Meadville basketball championship game Sports Event Coverage Mention The Meadville Tribune Pete Chiodo coverage
Get headshots out of the game; Series opener Sports/Outdoor Column First Place The Indiana Gazette Tony Coccagna is a real head‐shaker; Pens had ups, downs
3 sports columns: Jan. 4: My dad, the pessimistic sports fan; June 8: Fun side of sports shown in Oswayo Valley rain delay Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place The Bradford Era Pete Sirianni antics; Sept. 26: Sirianni: The streak is over Honorable Sports/Outdoor Column Mention Times Observer, Warren Brian Hagberg Tackling the issues Q&A: How a mother of three with no lawyer and no computer won at the Pa. Supreme Feature Story First Place The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia Zack Needles Court Feature Story Second Place The Herald, Sharon Eric Poole Talking to walls Honorable Allan "Skip" Wilbur: Good career, bad Feature Story Mention The Daily Review, Towanda Nancy Sharer memories for Wyalusing area veteran News Feature Story First Place The News‐Item, Shamokin Sarah DeSantis It doesn't get more tragic News Feature Story Second Place The Sentinel, Lewistown Lauren Kershner Behind the curve Honorable News Feature Story Mention The Evening Sun, Hanover Lillian Reed Adams County prison tackles addiction Personality Profile First Place The News‐Item, Shamokin Jenna Wasakoski Longtime hall monitor revisits Personality Profile Second Place The Herald, Sharon Renee Carey Tommy's gift Honorable Personality Profile Mention The Herald, Sharon Renee Carey UnNormal Talent
Business or Consumer Story First Place The Times News, Lehighton Amy Miller The memory maker
Going Greener: Energy efficient program Business or Consumer Story Second Place The Daily Review, Towanda Matt Hicks working with builders to bring savings home
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division IV ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ under 15,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Business or Consumer Story Mention The Indiana Gazette Chauncey Ross Valenti's shoe repair store Pennsylvania Courts and the Philadelphia News Beat Reporting First Place The Legal Intelligencer, Philadelphia Max Mitchell Legal Community News Beat Reporting Second Place The Meadville Tribune Mike Crowley Education beat
Court beat: Venango Co. jury finds Morrisroe guilty; Stidd testifies; Court strikes down Highland Township's charter; ARG files suit; Honorable Third person apprehended in overdose; News Beat Reporting Mention The Bradford Era Marcie Schellhammer Highland Twp. charter stripped Feature Beat Reporting First Place The Times News, Lehighton Amy Miller People in our area Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Pocono Record, Stroudsburg Jim Radenhausen Music beat Honorable Feature Beat Reporting Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Joseph Cress History beat Sports Beat Reporting First Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Geoff Morrow High School Softball
Sports Beat Reporting Second Place The Progress, Clearfield Rich Murawski Clearfield Little League Softball coverage Honorable Sports Beat Reporting Mention The Evening Sun, Hanover Matt Allibone High school sports beat News Photo First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Ty Lohr Firefighter on the scene News Photo Second Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Ty Lohr Remembrance Day parade Honorable News Photo Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Retiring a Flag Feature Photo First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Dan Rainville Veteran becomes emotional Feature Photo Second Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Law Exam Honorable Feature Photo Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Tagged Out Photo Story/Essay First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Dan Rainville Good Friday procession Photo Story/Essay Second Place The Indiana Gazette Jamie Empfield Prison Tails Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Retiring a Flag Sports Photo First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Dan Rainville Track athletes in motion
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division IV ‐ Multi‐day Publications ‐ under 15,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Sports Photo Second Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Just Short Honorable Sports Photo Mention The Evening Sun, Hanover Dan Rainville Tennis player eyes up his shot
What's in store for the mall?; Native culture Front Page Design First Place The Herald, Sharon John Zavinski on display; Painting the town green
Knoebels, Mahoney band honor veterans; Front Page Design Second Place The News‐Item, Shamokin Andy Heintzelman First prison cell pods arrive; History in ruins Honorable Teachers on strike; Pretty but dangerous; Front Page Design Mention The Times News, Lehighton Marta Gouger Advocate for eagles In living color; Arctic artwork; Capturing a Page Design First Place The Times News, Lehighton David Rowe series of moments A fine day for fishing; As the wood turns; The Page Design Second Place The Times News, Lehighton Amy Burger memory maker Valley Voices: Formidable Teen ‐ March; Honorable Expert Advice ‐ June; Expert Advice ‐ Page Design Mention The Herald, Sharon Tom Palko September A grave situation; Perp ping pongs into pole; Headline Writing First Place The News‐Item, Shamokin Jenna Wasakoski Coward in custody Raindeer games; Winter landscrapes; Lord of Headline Writing Second Place The Herald, Sharon Richard Young the wings
Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place The Herald, Sharon John Zavinski Neighborhood concern
Graphic/Photo Illustration Second Place The Sentinel, Carlisle Michael Bupp Surviving PTSD Honorable Graphic/Photo Illustration Mention The Times News, Lehighton Bob Ford Mitchell soars
Video Story First Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Ty Lohr Special Olympics helps man find his 'purpose' Video Story Second Place The Evening Sun, Hanover Dan Rainville Seven years after a son's overdose
5 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division V ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ over 10,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Uncovering Philly law enforcement's secret Investigative Reporting First Place Philadelphia Weekly Max Marin, Ryan Briggs bank accounts Exclusive: Brian Sims target of state ethics Investigative Reporting Second Place Philadelphia Gay News Jeremy Rodriguez investigation Honorable Investigative Reporting Mention TheBurg, Harrisburg Paul Barker Penalty Phase Yes we can; Fluidity of freedom; One year Editorial First Place Philadelphia Gay News Jen Colletta later, what have we learned? Is this really happening in NYC?; A call for thoughtful dialogue; A solution in search of a Editorial Second Place Jewish Exponent, Philadelphia Joshua Runyan problem Mark My Words: Obama made us cool; Conversion therapy is child torture; Glass half Column First Place Philadelphia Gay News Mark Segal full of progress
By the Way: Portraying negative space; An Column Second Place Bucks County Herald, Lahaska Kathryn F. Clark exoskeleton put to work; Reeling in a big fish Honorable Column Mention TheBurg, Harrisburg Lawrance Binda A matter of rrust; See how they run; Here too
General News ‐ WEEKLIES Thousands of dollars later, campaign yields no ONLY First Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Lizzy Hardison finance report and one unhappy candidate General News ‐ WEEKLIES Lesbian couple turned away from PA bridal ONLY Second Place Philadelphia Gay News Jen Colletta shop General News ‐ WEEKLIES Honorable City releases Gayborhood racism findings, ONLY Mention Philadelphia Gay News Jeremy Rodriguez recommends training Lizzy Hardison, Lawrance Ongoing News Coverage First Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Binda Election Raffle Coverage Ongoing News Coverage Second Place Philadelphia Business Journal Alison Burdo Philadelphia soda tax coverage Honorable Ongoing News Coverage Mention Pittsburgh Business Times Paul Gough UPMC's Big Bold Ambitious Goals Special Project First Place South Philly Review Bill Gelman, Tom Beck Mummers Parade Guide
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division V ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ over 10,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Calls are many; people are few. Volunteers, Special Project Second Place Delaware County Spirit Katie Kohler where are you? Honorable Special Project Mention Northeast Times Joe Mason Top athletes Niche Publication First Place Mountain Home, Wellsboro Staff May, July, August Niche Publication Second Place Lancaster Farming Charlene Espenshade Grower & Marketer Series First Place Delaware County Spirit Katie Kohler Kidney patients in Delaware County Series Second Place Star Community Newsweekly Melissa Komar Movers and Shakers Honorable Jennifer Beahm, Paul Gough, Series Mention Pittsburgh Business Times Patty Tascarella Filling the Gap Sports Story First Place Northeast Times Joe Mason Leading the way Sports Story Second Place Lower Bucks Times Samantha Bambino Journey to the big leagues Honorable Sports Story Mention Pittsburgh Business Times Ethan Lott Decade of Dominance Sports Event Coverage First Place Northeast Times Joe Mason To the house Sports Event Coverage Second Place Bucks County Herald, Lahaska David Campbell Quakertown relives huge victory Honorable Sports Event Coverage Mention Bucks County Herald, Lahaska David Campbell DelVal drops heartbreaker What's in a name?; A walk on the wild side; Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Mountain Home, Wellsboro Gayle Morrow Wrong terns and sunless skies Feature Story First Place Pittsburgh Business Times Patty Tascarella Cozen's path to Pittsburgh Feature Story Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Lizzy Hardison New Cops on the Block Honorable Feature Story Mention The Almanac, McMurray Eleanor Bailey Senior softball
Couple of 25 years made love connection over News Feature Story First Place Jewish Exponent, Philadelphia Rachel Kurland feline infatuation in Exponent purr‐sonal ad 88‐Year‐old backpacker odysseys to Southeast News Feature Story Second Place Jewish Exponent, Philadelphia Selah Maya Zighelboim Asia Honorable Friends and supporters keep hope alive for News Feature Story Mention Delaware County Spirit Katie Kohler missing Malvern mom Personality Profile First Place Lower Bucks Times Samantha Bambino A tough journey Personality Profile Second Place Mountain Home, Wellsboro Brendan O'Meara Rodan the Weatherman
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division V ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ over 10,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Personality Profile Mention Northeast Times Logan Krum Preserving the past
Business or Consumer Story First Place Philadelphia Business Journal Jeff Blumenthal Why black banks matter
Business or Consumer Story Second Place Mountain Home, Wellsboro Gayle Morrow Main Street, USA Honorable Business or Consumer Story Mention Pittsburgh Business Times Paul Gough When turbulence occurs Dairy Market ‐‐ Milk glut prompts DFA to seek change; DFA tells independents to join; Pressure builds to make milk market more secure; Cooperatives scramble for milk markets; Milk Board OKs lower over‐order News Beat Reporting First Place Lancaster Farming Charlene Espenshade premium News Beat Reporting Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Lizzy Hardison Harrisburg City beat
Inspectors find most farmers; Conservation works, pays; Additional technicians needed; Honorable Pennsylvania's New Bay Plan; Investors offer News Beat Reporting Mention Lancaster Farming Philip Gruber new source; Erie farmer fights EPA Feature Beat Reporting First Place Lower Bucks Times Samantha Bambino Entertainment beat
Women Farmers: Grit and determination ‐‐ we're still standing; Farming with family; Grit and determination flow between mother‐ daughter farm team; Competing Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Lancaster Farming Anne Harnish commitments: How do farmers manage time? Honorable Feature Beat Reporting Mention Lower Bucks Times Samantha Bambino Education beat Panther pride; Ian Happ; Dress a girl around Sports Beat Reporting First Place The Almanac, McMurray Eleanor Bailey the world News Photo First Place Philadelphia Gay News Scott Drake Not their President Feature Photo First Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Ben Miller Parkour Playground
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division V ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ over 10,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Feature Photo Second Place Bucks County Herald, Lahaska Bill Brokaw Delicious! Honorable Feature Photo Mention Mountain Home, Wellsboro Bernadette Chiaramonte You lookin' at me? Photo Story/Essay First Place Philadelphia Gay News Scott Drake 2017 Philadelphia Women's March Photo Story/Essay Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Megan Caruso, Dani Fresh Teacher, student, in tune Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention Mountain Home, Wellsboro Gwen Button Winter hues Sports Photo First Place The Almanac, McMurray Eleanor Bailey Deep despair Sports Photo Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Ben Miller Parkour City Honorable Sports Photo Mention TheBurg, Harrisburg Eduardo Patino Family dance
Rite of Spring/Opening Day; Bridging two Front Page Design First Place Bucks County Herald, Lahaska Bridget Wingert states; Sweet riders/Rainbows everywhere Stink city; Boulevard of broken dreams; School Front Page Design Second Place Northeast Times Melissa Yerkov of change Honorable Head strong; Krasner wins DA race; The spirit Front Page Design Mention Northeast Times Melissa Yerkov of Ryan Here's to the Crewsaders; Taking flight; The Page Design First Place Northeast Times Melissa Yerkov heart of history The squids are all right; Plate date; Total Headline Writing First Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Lawrance Binda eclipse of the heartland Kale & Ale; He sells seashells; See how they Headline Writing Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Lawrance Binda run Honorable Cardinal knowledge; Let me outa this joint; Headline Writing Mention Mountain Home, Wellsboro Staff The wight stuff Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Brad Gebhart Sit, stay and more
Graphic/Photo Illustration Second Place TheBurg, Harrisburg Rich Hauck Farewell Washington, welcome to Harrisburg Honorable Graphic/Photo Illustration Mention TheBurg, Harrisburg Ryan Spahr Illustration of Bernie Video Story First Place Lancaster Farming Eric Hurlock Industrial hemp trials
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Investigative Reporting First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Dan Miller Legal fees: Does borough pay too much?
Revenue officials admit 'huge burden' of Investigative Reporting Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Jennifer Wentz business expense reviews; Tax avalanche Honorable As hackers get smarter, even educated Investigative Reporting Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Jennifer Wentz professionals can fall victim to fraud Editorial First Place Town and Country Larry Roeder Right to Know ‐ Sunshine Reminders Where is the uproar over TMIs potential closure?; Mayor is a great cheerleader, but he can cross the line, too; Set aside petty Editorial Second Place Press And Journal, Middletown Jason Maddux bickering on military banners
State Should Have Consistent Regulations for Police Hiring; Good Police Work Comes From Honorable Good Police Chief's Leadership; Elizabethtown Editorial Mention The Elizabethtown Advocate Dan Robrish Schools Should Avoid Repeating the 1990s Penn State Harrisburg is part of the fabric of Middletown area; We can improve our community through just some little things; I love my Jewish, Christian traditions at Column First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Susannah Gal holidays Small moments are greatest gift; Mentor's passing brings back memories; Judging was Column Second Place The Wellsboro Gazette Natalie Kennedy too much of good thing General News ‐ WEEKLIES ONLY First Place The Lititz Record Express Patrick Burns A Christmas Miracle General News ‐ WEEKLIES ONLY Second Place The Lititz Record Express Laura Knowles Bewitched at Bonfield General News ‐ WEEKLIES Honorable ONLY Mention The Ephrata Review Patrick Burns Straight Line of Destruction
Ongoing News Coverage First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Roger DuPuis UPMC‐Pinnacle merger
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Ongoing News Coverage Second Place Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia Brendan Sample Unleashed dogs at Pastorius Park
Special Project First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff That 70s Business
Special Project Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff Powerbook: Innovators
Niche Publication First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff Higher Education Guide
Niche Publication Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff M&A in the Midstate Honorable Niche Publication Mention New Pittsburgh Courier Staff 2017 School Choice Guide Series First Place Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia Sue Ann Rybak Struggling with Addiction
Build a New Middle School or Not; Aging Facility: Enhanced Education the Impetus for New Middle School; UP School Board Accused Series Second Place Town and Country Bradley Schlegel of Utilizing Fictitious Budgeting
Every person has a story: Store's new owner says purchase is miracle; Mansfield couple to Honorable celebrate 75th anniversary; Wellsboro man Series Mention The Wellsboro Gazette Natalie Kennedy creates chalk art on sidewalk Sports Story First Place The Ephrata Review Dick Wanner Fassnacht likes risk Sports Story Second Place The Lititz Record Express Bruce Morgan Bobby Kline: a hero and a Hall of Famer Honorable Upper Perk Cheerleader Determined to Fly Sports Story Mention Town and Country Bradley Schlegel Again Larry Etter, William Darrah, Donald Graham, Earl Sports Event Coverage First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Hammaker Blue Raiders fall in state title game Sports Event Coverage Second Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Pete Hardenstine Mission Accomplished Honorable A championship ride‐ Chryslers become first Sports Event Coverage Mention The Ephrata Review Todd Ruth Lanc. Co. team to claim State title
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
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The deer magnet mystique; Patience, persistence and a first turkey; Sight‐seeing Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Tom Shank gets me in touch with all kinds of nature Gutsy effort by Clark; A lesson in grit; Savor Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place The Lititz Record Express Bruce Morgan the moments Honorable Sports/Outdoor Column Mention The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Pete Hardenstine End Zone Seat Feature Story First Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Cain Chamberlin Jonathan Terry House deconstructed Local family keeps pierogi‐making tradition Feature Story Second Place News of Delaware County Peg DeGrassa alive Honorable Feature Story Mention Press And Journal, Middletown Dan Miller There is a Santa Claus News Feature Story First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Dan Miller He traded his life for my son Victim's father speaks out against Cordell plea News Feature Story Second Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Cain Chamberlin deal Honorable News Feature Story Mention Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia Elizabeth Coady Popular Hill tavern to close after 6 decades Former CHC student now a major U.S. Personality Profile First Place Chestnut Hill Local, Philadelphia Len Lear philanthropist From Battered to Blessed ‐ Rev. Cheryl Jones Ross founded Greater Hope Restoration Personality Profile Second Place New Pittsburgh Courier Rob Taylor Ministries after finding God
Honorable Performance push: Weary Arts Group offers Personality Profile Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg David O'Connor education, training for York County students Millworks redevelopment project has helped fuel neighborhood confidence, business Business or Consumer Story First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Jason Scott resurgence
Business or Consumer Story Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Joel Berg Lancaster consulting firm homes in on culture
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
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Honorable Jennifer Wentz, Nicole Death of the filing cabinet: Google, Facebook Business or Consumer Story Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Chynoweth are new best friends for forensic accountants
Crash victims: A long way to go; Newest police officer is a video star; 3 remain hospitalized after shooting; Examining child safety package; Police swarm across Middletown; News Beat Reporting First Place Press And Journal, Middletown Dan Miller Officer suspended for going to church
News Beat Reporting Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Cathy Hirko Women in business Honorable News Beat Reporting Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Jason Scott Retail/Craft brewing industry Feature Beat Reporting First Place News of Delaware County Kevin Tustin Film criticism
Feature Beat Reporting Second Place New Pittsburgh Courier Merecedes Howze Merecedes J. Howze's Movie/TV Reviews Sports Beat Reporting First Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Pete Hardenstine Wrestling beat
Sports Beat Reporting Second Place The Wellsboro Gazette Joseph Carreon, Tim McBride Pirates beat Cards in Little League Classic Honorable Sports Beat Reporting Mention The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Pete Hardenstine Running beat
News Photo First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Jason Malmont Business behind bars News Photo Second Place The Ephrata Review Missi Mortimer Heartfelt goodbyes Honorable News Photo Mention The Lititz Record Express Missi Mortimer A Night to Remember Feature Photo First Place The Ephrata Review Jeremy Bischoff Graduation 2017...Jordi Rios hug Polar Bear Plungers at it again in Sullivan Feature Photo Second Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing David Keeler County Honorable Feature Photo Mention Town and Country Robert Esposito Holiday celebration Photo Story/Essay First Place The Lititz Record Express Dick Wanner A helping paw
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Todd Gearhart, Ron Schmick, Photo Story/Essay Second Place Upper Dauphin Sentinel Duane Good Football Friday Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention Press And Journal, Middletown Jason Maddux Happy Birthday, America! Sports Photo First Place The Ephrata Review Missi Mortimer Interception Sports Photo Second Place The Elizabethtown Advocate Alan Johnson McNitt honors kid from rival school Honorable Steelers' Le'Veon Bell stiff‐arm heard 'round Sports Photo Mention New Pittsburgh Courier Brian Cook the world Salina Almanzar ‐ Su identidad colectiva; Nuestros ojos en Puerto Rico; El todo tiempo, Front Page Design First Place La Voz Lancaster Angel Luciano en todo lugar, se agradecido The show must go on; Eyeing the eclipse; Front Page Design Second Place The Rocket‐Courier, Wyalusing Cain Chamberlin Polar bear plungers Honorable River of Gold; Reinventing an icon; Rare Front Page Design Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff company Under Armour; Reshaping Derry Township; Page Design First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff Springing up Enfocate en los factores de credito, no puntuaciones de credito; Luis Miranda esta trayendo la aptitud fisica al sureste de Lancaster; Una delicia ligera y refrescante Page Design Second Place La Voz Lancaster Angel Luciano para el verano Honorable Tracking Business; Connecting Women; Page Design Mention Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff Gender Gap No more Mr. Ice Guy; Jersey Buoys and The Headline Writing First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Staff incredible shrinking pharmacy chain Don't see red over yellow curbs; Shoot, Headline Writing Second Place Press And Journal, Middletown Jason Maddux they're good; These kids have heart Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place Upper Dauphin Sentinel Mandi Trawitz Stars on parade
Video Story First Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Amy Spangler Pure barre
Video Story Second Place Central Penn Business Journal, Harrisburg Amy Spangler Still in Lititz
5 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VI ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ 5,000‐9,999 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Honorable Video Story Mention The Ephrata Review Patrick Burns Could it be a Tornado?
6 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VII ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ under 5,000 circulation
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Brad Bumsted, Paula Knudsen, Mike Wereschagin, Investigative Reporting First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Sam Janesch The Stack Investigation Investigative Reporting Second Place Bethlehem Press Bernie O'Hare Ken Kraft under nepotism scrutiny
Politicians need to call an extended Christmas Truce to their rancor; Beware the results of unsecured technological advancements; And Editorial First Place Parkland Press Debra Palmieri you thought things were going to be different Keep calm and…; It takes a village; We're all Editorial Second Place Northampton Press Kelly Lutterschmidt still in this life together What about our military personnel?; Should girls be allowed in the Boy Scouts of Honorable America?; Equifax data breach means life will Editorial Mention Salisbury Press Debbie Galbraith never be the same The final bell rings; The chemo war begins; Column First Place Catasauqua Press Mark Reccek The perils of cancer treatment A coal cracker's daughter reflects; Diner is slice of America; When turkeys take turns in Column Second Place South Schuylkill News Teri Paulin pecking order, chaos erupts Honorable Noted absences; Stack investigated; On pins Column Mention The Caucus, Harrisburg Brad Bumsted and needles General News ‐ WEEKLIES ONLY First Place The Susquehanna County Independent Staci Wilson Tempers erupt at county meeting General News ‐ WEEKLIES ONLY Second Place Allied News, Grove City Monica Pryts Arson destroys generous woodworker's shop General News ‐ WEEKLIES Honorable The Potter Leader‐Enterprise, ONLY Mention Coudersport Nicholas Hartranft Potter County kicks off local cemetery project Mike Wereschagin, Brad Bumsted, Paula Knudsen, Ongoing News Coverage First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Sam Janesch The House always wins. But why?
1 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VII ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ under 5,000 circulation
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Shock over attempted gun‐shop burglary; Police service, improvements on agenda; Budget discussions to decide size of borough police force; Police probe break‐in at Orwigsburg gun shop; Bowing to residents' Ongoing News Coverage Second Place South Schuylkill News Janis McGowan advice, council agrees to hire officer Honorable Ongoing News Coverage Mention The Susquehanna County Independent Staci Wilson MASD vs MEA: teacher contract negotiations Special Project First Place Bethlehem Press Staff Battling opioids Tom Murse, Brad Bumsted, Paula Knudsen, Mike Special Project Second Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Wereschagin Sunshine Week: Still in the dark Honorable Paul Willistein, George Special Project Mention Bethlehem Press VanDoren Student Poetry Project
Michelle Cohen, Stephanie Niche Publication First Place HAKOL, Allentown Smartschan, Allison Meyers Planning your suncha/special events; Passover Brad Bumsted, Paula Series First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Knudsen Pennsylvania's Own Big Dig Series Second Place South Schuylkill News Janis McGowan In Our Little Town Chad and Sara Lojewski respect each others' Sports Story First Place The Dallas Post Tom Robinson game Sports Story Second Place Bethlehem Press Katie McDonald Straight from the heart Sports Event Coverage First Place Dillsburg Banner Joe Guty Star performance
Sports Event Coverage Second Place Catasauqua Press Chuck Hixson Graves reaches 1,000 points in loss to NW Honorable Sports Event Coverage Mention Parkland Press Chuck Hixson Rivals battle four hours Photographing wildlife; Take their hand; Sports/Outdoor Column First Place Dillsburg Banner Dave Wolf Thanks to our Veterans
2 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VII ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ under 5,000 circulation
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Husband‐wife hunting team have tales worthy of a television show; Weird spring weather plays tricks on those who take risks; Overhauls Sports/Outdoor Column Second Place South Schuylkill News Craig Morgan of state wildlife commissions needed Honorable Departed pet; Woodland plants; Humming Sports/Outdoor Column Mention Northampton Press Bud Cole along Feature Story First Place South Schuylkill News Janis McGowan Mourning an icon Eagle Scout vision is a reality: Children enjoy Feature Story Second Place The Citizen‐Standard Rebecca Zemencik new area at Hegins‐Hubley
Brad Bumsted, Paula News Feature Story First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Knudsen, Mike Wereschagin Authorities Unchecked Paula Knudsen, Brad News Feature Story Second Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Bumsted Culture of silence Honorable News Feature Story Mention South Schuylkill News Janis McGowan Women and guns Female firefighter, EMT, second‐year med Personality Profile First Place Salisbury Press Jim Marsh student 'just one of the crew' Personality Profile Second Place Dillsburg Banner Curt Werner More than just a Santa Honorable Personality Profile Mention The Dispatch, Ebensburg Ron Portash 73‐year‐old Sidman man finishes 50K run
Business or Consumer Story First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Sam Janesch The Revolution will be automated
Business or Consumer Story Second Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Mike Wereschagin Who's driving? Honorable Mike Wereschagin, Brad Business or Consumer Story Mention The Caucus, Harrisburg Bumsted, Paula Knudsen Dreams dashed News Beat Reporting First Place Bethlehem Press Bernie O'Hare Northampton County government beat Feature beat reporting‐Theatre reviews‐9 to 5; Act One; Follies; Sister Act; White Feature Beat Reporting First Place Bethlehem Press Carole Gorney Christmas; Christmas Carol
3 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VII ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ under 5,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title
12th Annual ABEs; Bach reimagined; Both sides now; Shakespeare for everyone; 2017‐ Feature Beat Reporting Second Place Bethlehem Press Paul Willistein 18 season; Up close and personal Bethlehem Catholic's girls basketball team's Sports Beat Reporting First Place Bethlehem Press Katie McDonald run to a state title Northampton girls basketball team's run to Sports Beat Reporting Second Place Northampton Press Scott Pagel states News Photo First Place Dillsburg Banner Curt Werner Firefighter pounds the door News Photo Second Place Free Press‐Courier Rachel Heitzenrater Galeton 2018 fireworks Honorable News Photo Mention Parkland Press Lou Wheeland Surprise shot Western firefighters train on a propane‐fueled Feature Photo First Place Salisbury Press Jim Marsh controlled fire
Feature Photo Second Place The Susquehanna County Independent Staci Wilson Race for the eggs Photo Story/Essay First Place Salisbury Press Jim Marsh DUI checkpoint held on Broadway Photo Story/Essay Second Place The Abington Journal Liz Baumeister Sunny sightings Honorable Photo Story/Essay Mention The Abington Journal Liz Baumeister An evening on the lake
Sports Photo First Place Dillsburg Banner Curt Werner Lavern King wrestles his steer to the ground Sports Photo Second Place South Schuylkill News Angela Williams Pine Grove vs. Palmerton Honorable Brendan Dunkle dives for a ball during Sports Photo Mention East Penn Press Don Herb Emmaus' win over Pennridge
Front Page Design First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Patrick Kirchner Culture of silence; Blowing his stack; Broken
CV celebrates homecoming; Bridge dedicated Front Page Design Second Place Free Press‐Courier Rachel Heitzenrater to marine; CVHS/Lawrenceville Days Honorable Eclipse: Earth, moon and sun; Defunding Front Page Design Mention Bethlehem Press George Taylor programs; Search & rescue
4 2018 Professional Keystone Press Awards Division VII ‐ Weekly Publications ‐ under 5,000 circulation
Category Name Award News Organization Credits Entry Title Automation now; Dying for a donor; Still in Page Design First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Patrick Kirchner the dark Dance quilt; Broken or hopeless; Vegan Page Design Second Place Bethlehem Press George Taylor heaven Honorable Annual Athletes of the Year; Local team wins Page Design Mention Bethlehem Press Scott Pagel state title Blowing His Stack; Convicted and Cashing In; Headline Writing First Place The Caucus, Harrisburg Tom Murse {([A‐B]+C) ‐ ([D‐E]+F)} / G Graphic/Photo Illustration First Place Bethlehem Press Ed Courrier Go ahead, make my day!
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