2014 Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards
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2014 Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 2014 2 Friday, June 6, 2014 Ohio Excellence in Journalism The Press Club of Cleveland Ohio’s Health Insurance Choice Since 1934 © 2014 Medical Mutual of Ohio MedMutual.com The Press Club of Cleveland Ohio Excellence in Journalism Friday, June 6, 2014 3 On the Cover Clockwise: Welcome Gusting Grandpa, Phil Masturzo Akron Beacon Journal From the President … sible, especially The Press Club of Cleveland event committee chairs In our fast-changing media Lee Moran, Maryana Bradas and Jane Christyson, who received Cleveland’s real superman and landscape, one thing remains great support from Lynn Bracic, Debi Weslek and others. Thanks superwoman, Jeff Darcy constant: the commitment to also to the judges who were drawn from the ranks of professionals The Plain Dealer excellence by journalists who affiliated with press clubs in New Orleans, Los Angeles, Omaha, face ever-new challenges and Tulsa, Syracuse, San Francisco Peninsula and San Diego. There is no `safe at home’ for barriers. Special thanks this year to those whose financial support makes Avondale’s boys of summer That’s what we celebrate this celebration possible. FirstEnergy and Medical Mutual have Mark Curnutte tonight … excellence in print, generously become year-long Corporate Partners of The Press Club. The Cincinnati Enquirer broadcast and digital reporting House of Blues, as tonight’s presenting sponsor, brings new excite- that still manages to engage and educate audi- ment to the event. And Coca-Cola and Hathaway Brown School Jim Brown, Lonnie Timmons III ences, and change lives and communities. are our Event Sponsors for this evening. Please join me in thanking The Plain Dealer More than 800 entries were submitted to this them for supporting excellence in journalism. year’s All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism competi- The Enigma of Mr. 105, Craig Thank you also to each of you for ensuring our state has thriving, tion sponsored by The Press Club of Cleveland. Fehrman dynamic, top-quality communications professionals, products and The contest attracted everyone from college stu- Cincinnati Magazine platforms that engage and educate the public. dents and multimedia journalists to those of us Michael E. Bennett Funeral for a priest, Gus Chan who started out with paper and pencil. While our President, The Press Club of Cleveland The Plain Dealer judges could choose only a limited number of winners, all the entries were a testament to hard Columbus Alive Cover work, great skill, and significant impact. Thank you to all who made this contest pos- to all nominees and winners for achieving C o n g r a tu l a ti o n s Excellence in Journalism Ohio’s Health Insurance Choice Since 1934 © 2014 Medical Mutual of Ohio MedMutual.com 4 Friday, June 6, 2014 Ohio Excellence in Journalism The Press Club of Cleveland STUDENT MEDIA B EST PRINT SpORTS STORY the outside who take time to care about and emphasize digital BEST PRINT NEWSPApeR STORY 2 YEAR SCHOOL inmates’ intellectual lives. Jay Miller 2 YEAR SCHOOL First Place BEST TV NeWS STORY Crain’s Cleveland Business Great series of articles, well written, First Place Soccer and Education go Hand-in- 2 YEAR SCHOOL covers all angles, gets into the meat and Issue 2 passes Hand for Soccer Star First Place the how and the why and leaves the Staff Robert Fenbers Tri-C President Alex Johnson Sworn In reader eager to learn what’s coming next Lorain County Community College Tri-C Bronson Peshlakai in the coverage The reporting team did an excellent Second Place Tri-C job explaining the significance of a tax Tri-C Men’s and Women’s Basketball Third Place levy to their community. With their BEST PRINT NEWS STORY Entrepreneurs Wanted Teams Lose by Combined 81 Points in 4 YEAR SCHOOL thorough coverage of the Issue 2 vote, Toledo; Lady Player Injured Olivia Barrow they highlighted the importance of Bronson Peshlakai First Place Dayton Business Journal engagement in civic life. Tri-C Popular Professor Dismissed Well written, great use of sources, great job tying businesses to the business Second Place Rex Santus BEST PRINT FEATURE STORY community to the local economy and New President Returns to Old Kent State University 2 YEAR SCHOOL explaining what may happen if these Stomping Grounds BEST PRINT SpORTS STORY businesses fail, or don’t materialize. Bronson Peshlakai First Place 4 YEAR SCHOOL Professor takes poetry to prison FEATURES: PERSONALITY Tri-C First Place Karl Schneider PROFILE Third Place Lorain County Community College The Cost of Losing a Conference Title Free Transit for Students The story is a descriptive and rare look at Grant Engle First Place Bronson Peshlakai the humanity of prisoners and people on Kent State University Practice Makes Perfect Jason Brill Tri-C BEST PRINT FEATURE STORY Inside Business Magazine 4 YEAR SCHOOL Subject is cutting edge. Inspirational. First Place Writing style using quips and Behind Those Hazell Eyes conversational quotes helps maintain Grant Engle reader’s interest. Kent State University BVS 1]QO1]ZO 1][^O\g Wa ^`]cR b] ac^^]`b Second Place BVS >`Saa 1ZcP ]T 1ZSdSZO\Ra " 3fQSZZS\QS W\ BEST TV NeWS STORY Keys to the Castle / To earn the view 8]c`\OZWa[ /eO`Ra 4 YEAR SCHOOL from KeyCorp CEO Beth Mooney’s First Place office, you need leadership and KSU Professor Faces Rare Cancer followers Kaitlynn LeBeau Gregory Jones Kent State University Smart Business Cleveland Very well written, good, smooth pace, Second Place keeps you interested. A worthy read on U.A. Budget Cuts becoming successful when you work hard Jennifer Danczak and as part of a team. University of Akron BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS Third Place A new direction / Alex Johnson returns GENERAL NEWS to Tri-C to become the college’s fourth First Place president in 50 years Coverage of the Affordable Care Act’s Gregory Jones impact on the Cleveland market Smart Business Cleveland Timothy Magaw Upbeat, readers get to know a personal Crain’s Cleveland Business side to Alex Johnson, written in a Excellent, comprehensive coverage that manner that makes you smile. explains in a very readable way the FEATURES: GENERAL effects of the Affordable Care Act on First Place workers, employers, hospitals, and even All aboard / How Robert Pasin dug free clinics. deep to help Radio Flyer evolve for a Second Place new era of customers 7KH&RFD&ROD&RPSDQ\´&RFD&RODµ ´RSHQKDSSLQHVVµDQGWKH&RQWRXU%RWWOHDUHUHJLVWHUHG Coverage of The Plain Dealer’s decision Mark Scott WUDGHPDUNVRI7KH&RFD&ROD&RPSDQ\ to reduce its home delivery schedule Smart Business Cleveland The Press Club of Cleveland Ohio Excellence in Journalism Friday, June 6, 2014 5 Compelling and well-written account of government statistics and interviews to these papers over the next year. The Toledo Blade how an iconic company reshaped itself shine a light on increasing poverty in the Third Place BREAKING NEWS: CONSECUTIVE for a new generation. suburbs. Inside Business Magazine DAYs- SAME TOPIC Second Place Second Place Staff First Place Entrepreneurs Wanted Chris Finney exposed: Foe of tax breaks Nice design. Magazine could be greatly Akron taxpayer files hacked Olivia Barrow for businesses seeks one for himself, improved by adding a news story or two Betty Lin-Fisher Dayton Business Journal and then denies it to leaven the profiles and columns. Akron Beacon Journal Great look at the importance small Barrett J. Brunsman DAILY NEWSPAPERS Great perseverance and dynamic style as businesses play in the community, Cincinnati Business Courier topic unfolds particularly in an area large companies This series of stories about a critic of BREAKING NEWS: SINGLE STORY have all but abandoned. business tax breaks who applied for Second Place First Place a tax break gets points for its dogged New Franklin murders FEATURES: PACKAGE Alive and safe: Three women missing investigative reporting efforts. Paula Schleis, Katie Byard, First Place for years, found. Ed Meyer, Jim Carney Who’s Next? CEO pay package DEPARTMENTS OR COLUMNS Staff Akron Beacon Journal Steve Watkins First Place The Plain Dealer Superb investigative writing, great Third Place Cincinnati Business Courier NEO Now Human bones discovered in Cuyahoga Incredibly well-researched, Staff analysis and history of the topic at the same time sensitive to the subject Valley park comprehensive piece. Inside Business Magazine Laura Freeman Second Place Great layout draws the readers in while Second Place Record Publishing Company Could It Happen Again? interesting stories and good writing keep Free For Good their attention. Brad Dicken BREAKING NEWS: Chuck Soder, Jay Miller SINGLE-DAY PACKAGE Crain’s Cleveland Business Second Place The Chronicle-Telegram Interesting look at a historic event and Inside Business Magazine One to Watch Third Place First Place the fixes made in the years since to Jason Brill Area brothers found dead; Putnam Co. Browns fire coach prevent a recurrence. Inside Business Magazine teen charged Nate Ulrich, Marla Ridenour, Ryan Lewis Third Place Nice way to highlight local Mark Reiter Honda’s new world order businesswomen. Dan Eaton Third Place Columbus Business First Tips from the Top 9LOOD$QJHOD6W-RVHSK+LJK6FKRRO FEATURES: TRENDS Michael Feuer Smart Business Cleveland )DLWK)DPLO\)XWXUH First Place Interesting and useful advice for Shale yields hotel gusher entrepreneurs and businessmen and Michelle Park Lazette -women. Crain’s Cleveland Business BEST IN OHIO: An interesting look at a hot button issue $JUHDWVWRU\RI BUSINESS Publication with an angle that I haven’t seen done before. An excellent story and the clear First Place H[FHOOHQFHLQHGXFDWLRQ winner for me. Crain’s Cleveland Business Second Place Staff So you want to start a food truck? The samples showed a real commitment )RUWKHWKLUG\HDULQDURZRI Evan Weese to reporting news of interest to Cleveland Columbus Business First business people.