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CATEGORY M1—BEST MAGAZINE

1st—Utah Valley Magazine Comments: A publication that has broad reader value and appeal in an attractive package. The story choices were diverse and shows the publication knows well their readership. Their voice is clear and reflective.

2nd—Utah Business Magazine 3rd—Utah Valley Business

CATEGORY M2—NEWS

1st—Staff UV 50 Utah Valley Magazine Comments: Both the layout and content were engaging. The photos made what could have been a dry business piece inviting.

2nd—Greg Bennett Home Grown Cougars Utah Valley Magazine 3rd—Linda Kennedy Lean Machines Utah Business Magazine

CATEGORY M3—FEATURE

1st—Heather Stewart From Farm to Table Utah Business Magazine Comments: A saavy inside business voice that also has broad appeal to a general audience. Writer provided context with background and data, while quotes were used to drive the story forward, rather than just fill space.

2nd—Heather Stewart The Effects of SB81 Utah Business Magazine 3rd—Candace M. Little Gary Crocker feature Utah Business Magazine

CATEGORY M4—COVER-PAGE DESIGN

1st—January 2010 Jeannette Bennett Utah Valley Magazine Comment: The colors brought me into this cover immediately. Great use of type and pleasing white space—makes everything pop a bit more. Just enough color in the type to highlight each inside tease. Easy to read and fun photo. Definitely makes you want to open the magazine.

2nd—BusinessQ Winter 2010 Jeannette Bennett Utah Valley Magazine 3rd—March 2010 Sarah Ryther Francom Utah Business Magazine CATEGORY P1—BEST PHOTOGRAPHER DIVISION A 1st—Chris Detrick Comment: This photog gives the viewer unique up close perspectives of his subjects and stories.

2nd—Steve Griffin The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Rick Egan The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Kristin Murphy

DIVISION B 1st—Jud Burkett The Spectrum Comments: Many of the photogs I’ve looked up to were the ones who aren’t afraid to get inside the conflict of the story, and I feel this photog knows how to bring the story to the viewer well.

2nd—Kina Wilde The Spectrum 3rd—Samantha Clemens The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1st—Maegen Burr Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: I loved the variety of shots in this photog’s entry, an outstanding selection of her work.

2nd—Brian Nicholson El Observador de Utah 3rd—Chris Madsen The Leader

CATEGORY P2—SPOT NEWS PHOTO DIVISION A 1st—Paul Fraughton Stabbing The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Raw emotion. As a parent myself, just imagining something as awful as losing a child leaves me feeling empty, and I think that feeling is conveyed in the father’s eyes.

2nd—Jeffrey Allred Wild Fire Deseret News 3rd—Tom Smart Helicopter Crash Deseret News HM—Rick Egan Ice Rescue The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1st—Jud Burkett Thumbs Up The Spectrum Comments: The photo appropriately portrays an amusing moment following a potentially dangerous situation. The bomb squad team member looks like a space alien robot.

2nd—Jud Burkett Flood canoe The Spectrum 3rd—Mark Johnston Fatal Fire Daily Herald

DIVISION C 1st—Greg Madsen Spot news photo The Leader 2nd—Maegan Burr Trailer park fire Tooele Transcript Bulletin CATEGORY P3—GENERAL NEWS PHOTO DIVISION A 1st—Laura Seitz Soldier surprises daughter Deseret News Comments: Emotion aside, I really love how I’m able to see the family’s reactions while a beautiful moment is privately shared with the daughter.

2nd—Kristin Murphy Goodbye Deseret News 3rd—Laura Wadman Prop. 8 The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Jeffrey Allred Landing Zone Deseret News

DIVISION B 1st—Lost Limb Samantha Clemens The Spectrum Comments: The photo is filled with stark contrast and beautifully captures the woman’s expression.

2nd—Salute Samantha Clemens The Spectrum 3rd—Lightning Hug Jud Burkett The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1st—Four Funerals Staff El Observador de Utah Comments: Captured the scene and situation better than any other entry.

2nd—Saying goodbye Maegan Barr Tooele Transcript Bulletin

CATEGORY P4—FEATURE PHOTO DIVISION A 1st—Lennie Mahler Autumn Storms Deseret News Comments: I think the photo speaks for itself. It’s not easy to get a great cityscape shot that’s clear and well-exposed, AND a strike of lightning together. Well done

2nd—Laura Wadman Swimming The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Laura Wadman Mattress Dominoes The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1st—Kina Wilde Olya The Spectrum Comment: Instead of making the dancer the sole focus of the photo, Wilde created an interesting scene in which we get a glimpse behind the curtain, showing the musicians in the darkness.

2nd—Mark Johnston True Blue Foam Day Daily Herald 3rd—Randy Wright Snow Kick Daily Herald HM—Jed Burkett Airport Window The Spectrum DIVISION C 1st—Erik Daenitz Afloat Park Record Comment: This shot was eye-catching and told an immediate story. Erik captured an intriguing moment and its story artfully, the aim of all photo journalists.

2nd—Sterling Boin Amazing Ruck Race The Utah Statesman 3rd—Maegan Burr Seven decades of Marriage Tooele Transcript Bulletin

CATEGORY P5—PHOTO ESSAY DIVISION A 1st—Jeffrey Allred Haiti Earthquake Deseret News Comments: This raw series of photos takes the viewer for an inside glimpse of some of the many realities these victims faced.

2nd—Tom Smart Amputee Camp Deseret News 3rd—Jeffrey Allred Jazz Bear Deseret News HM—Laura Seitz Homeless Shelter Deseret News

DIVISION B 1st—Samantha Clemens Deputy Killed The Spectrum Comments: I like how we get to see the reaction from the fallen officer’s comrades as well as those saying goodbye. Great way to tell the story from two points of view.

2nd—Kina Wilde Commemorative Air The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1st—Maegan Burr Night at the Rodeo Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: A great photo essay gives the viewer a chance to see things they may not be able to see—captured many sides of the rodeo.

2nd—Patrick Oden CEU Merger The Utah Statesman

CATEGORY P6—SPORTS ACTION PHOTO DIVISION A 1st—Laura Seitz Kodak Courage Deseret News Comments: Laughed at skier’s facial expression, then remembered my own experience and laughed at myself. Great capture!

2nd—Kristin Murphy Mud Deseret News 3rd—Trent Nelson Flying Tackle The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Trent Nelson Freestyle The Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION C 1st--Maegan Burr Bull wins Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Nice composition, great use of lighting. Captures a moment that is easily missed.

2nd—Geoff Liesik Hanging tough Uintah Basin Standard 3rd—Greg Madson Sports action The Leader

CATEGORY P7—SPORTS FEATURE PHOTO DIVISION A 1st—Laura Wadman State champs The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Felt like witnessing a celebration of the girl’s basketball team. The photographer got up close to shoot literally from inside the action.

2nd—Jeffrey Allred Parasail Deseret News 3rd—Trent Nelson Bobsled Gold Salt Lake Tribune

DIVISION B 1st—Mark Johnston Wrestling loss Daily Herald Comments: Brave photo to run, knowing you might upset the kid’s parents. Kudos to your editor for running it. Captures the mood perfectly, especially with the kid in the background looking a little uncomfortable.

2nd—Mark Johnston Rock climber mom Daily Herald 3rd—Samantha Clemens Racing past The Spectrum

DIVISION C 1st—Maegan Burr Speed and Honor Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: The photographer recognized a great photo op. and nailed all of the settings to get this shot. Strong technical photo.

2nd —Staff World Cup Win El Observador de Utah CATEGORY R1—BEST RADIO REPORTER

1st—Tasha Cook KUER Comments: The story ideas are interesting and provocative, and important and the execution is excellent. Engaging writing, good tape and nice use of nat sound. I may steal your idea for a series on senior abuse. Well done! Oh, yeah, nice voicing, too!

2nd—Jenny Brundin KUER 3rd—Elizabeth Ziegler KCPW

CATEGORY R3—SPOT NEWS 1st—Staff Ethan Stacy Portfolio KSL Comments: Comprehensive approach, up-to-minute coverage of a developing and tragic story.

2nd—Dan Bammes Provo Tabernacle Burns KUER 3rd—Dan Bammes Broken Pipelines KUER

CATEGORY R4—GENERAL NEWS 1st—Jenny Brundin Of Mice and Marrow KUER Comments: Reporter humanized the problem by talking with patients who suffer from the ailment, as well as caregivers. The fact that mice suffer from the same illness, and a bone marrow transplant seems to cure them, was fascinating and well reported.

2nd—Andrew Adams Reid Attacks KSL 3rd—Erick Ray/Elizabeth Ziegler Traffic Lights KCPW HM—Dan Bammes Wilderness after Bennett KUER

CATEGORY R5—GENERAL FEATURE 1st—Who’ll control wolves in Utah? Kim Schuske KUER Comments: Well-balanced treatment of a highly-emotional topic. Strong interview tape. Excellent use of natural sound. Well written and organized.

2nd—Gardner’s Victims Share Pain Jenny Brundin KUER 3rd—Yoga in Zion Eric Ray KCPW HM—Gilgal Gardens: Past, Present, Future Jennifer Napier-Pierce KUER

CATEGORY R6—CONTINUING COVERAGE 1st—Jenny Brundin The Execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner KUER Comments: Comprehensive series of reports…an outstanding body of work that doesn’t flinch from complicated issues or emotions.

2nd—Sheryl Worsley Mitchell Trial KSL 3rd—Eric Ray Chevron Oil Spill I KCPW CATEGORY R7—SERIES 1st—Nkoyo Iyamba Human Trafficking KSL Comments: Work casts a light on modern-day slavery in Utah. The first person accounts are jarring and powerful. Stories are short, but the reporter fits in an immense amount of information and compelling stories.

2nd—Tasha Cook Silent Shame: Elder Abuse in Utah KUER 3rd—Eric Ray/Elizabeth Ziegler Effects of Chevron Oil Spill KCPW

CATEGORY R8—DOCUMENTARY 1st—Jenny Brundin Rhea Hermann Goes To… KUER Comments: Tremendous work showing extensive research and a developed knowledge of the subject beforehand, as well as afterwards.

CATEGORY R9—CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1st—Jenny Brundin Historic Swings of Insanity Defense KUER Comments: Well written and produced, offered an angle that could help listeners caught up in the current trial understand some historic context.

2nd—Tasha Cook Race for Salt Lake County DA KUER 3rd—Whitney Evans Ronnie Lee Gardner executed KCPW

CATEGORY R10—BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1st—Jennifer Napier-Pearce Amano Wows Chocolate World KUER Comments: Great, inventive and fun use of sound; amazing story about a small Utah chocolate maker hitting the big time. Loved the segue from Star Wars’ music to beans being processed!

2nd—Jenny Brundin Invention Dimension II KUER 3rd—Elizabeth Ziegler Ride a Bike, Save Some Bucks KCPW

CATEGORY R11—EDUCATION REPORTING 1st—Tasha Cook School for Utah’s Littlest Learners KUER Comments: Sound is rich, and points well established, over Utah’s lack of money for early education. Well balanced piece.

2nd—Elizabeth Ziegler Conservative Groups Kill Sex-Ed KCPW 3rd—Jenny Brundin Westminster Students Cheer Olympians KUER

CATEGORY R12—GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1st—Jenny Brundin The Incentives Game KUER Comments: The story really flushes out the issue. There are a wide variety of interviews and examples. 2nd—Jeff Robinson Bennett Eliminated at Convention KCPW 3rd—Dan Bammes Utah’s Mid-Term Race for Governor KUER CATEGORY R-13—MILITARY REPORTING 1st—Tasha Cook Utah’s Effort to Help Veterans KUER Comments: An important story well told and thoroughly reported.

2nd—Randall Jeppesen Soldier Killed KSL

CATEGORY R14—MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1st—Jenny Brundin Gay Rights Group Asks for Correction KUER Comments: Thoughtful, well written report. Good use of tape from multiple perspectives.

2nd—Elizabeth Ziegler Affirmative Action Debate KCPW 3rd—Whitney Evans Homeless Youth Remain a Fixture KCPW HM—Andrew Adams Illegal Workers KSL

CATEGORY R15—PERSONALITY PROFILE 1st—Jennifer Napier-Pearce UVU student with Down Syndrome KUER Comments: This story uses strong writing and excellent structure, along with great use of tape, to tell a compelling tale of Reed’s challenges and dreams.

2nd—Brian Martin Homeless Cellist KSL

CATEGORY R17—SPORTS REPORTING—NON-DEADLINE 1st—Jenny Brundin Pogopalooza Reaches New Heights KUER Comments: A vivid, sound-rich journey into the fascinating and wacky world of competitive pogo stick jumping. A fun story told with excellent tape, music, sound, writing, and boundless enthusiasm.

2nd—Andrew Adams BYU/Utah Changes KSL 3rd—Tasha Cook Goalball in Utah KUER

CATEGORY R18—PUBLIC AFFAIRS/TALK SHOW 1st—Radio West staff Death Penalty Pro and Con KUER Comments: Insightful, intelligent exploration of and the underlying philosophies. Fascinating mix of reporting and comments from articulate guests.

2nd—Eric Ray Politics Up Close: Hispanic Reps… KCPW

CATEGORY R19—BEST USE OF SOUND 1st—Elizabeth Ziegler Park Visitors Differ on Changes KCPW Comments: Great use of sound, varied elements, great voices and good mix. That’s what this is all about!

2nd—Jennifer Napier-Pearce Abandoned Mines Draw Fans, Scrutiny KUER 3rd—Tasha Cook Sight and Sound at the UMFA KUER —DIVISION A

N1—BEST REPORTER 1st—Sara Israelsen-Hartley Deseret News Comments: Sara has a knack for writing catchy ledes without being clichéd or cute. Writing clear and easy to understand. Good, solid work.

2nd—Heather May Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Matthew D. LePlante Salt Lake Tribune HM—Lois M. Collins Deseret News

N2—BEST NEWSPAPER 1st—The Salt Lake Tribune 2nd— Weekly

N3—SPOT NEWS 1st—Don Meyers, Kristen Moulton and Bob Mims Fire Scorches Hole in City’s Heart The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Excellent detail, nicely written. A lot was packed into this story, from history and timeline to quotes along the rail.

2nd—Erin Alberty, Jeremiah Stettler Herriman Fire The Salt Lake Tribune and Roxana Orellana 3rd—Erin Alberty and Rosemary Oil spill The Salt Lake Tribune Winters

N4 GENERAL NEWS 1st—Matthew LaPlante From Combat to Lockdown The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: A tremendous package on veterans falling through the cracks. The newspaper’s exploration of efforts to help former servicemen offered hope for a brighter future for many.

2nd—Sammy Linebaugh I have to go get her Deseret News 3rd—Lois Collins A giving heart Deseret News

N5 GENERAL FEATURES 1st—Erin Alberty Antelope Island’s Only Child The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Writer took a story that on its face was nothing spectacular, and turned it into the exploration of a world. Great job.

2nd—Lois Collins Shattered Deseret News 3rd—Sara Israelsen-Hartley Family is Everything Deseret News HM—Jeremiah Stettler A.J.’s Mission The Salt Lake Tribune N6—CONTINUING COVERAGE 1st—Staff Ronnie Lee Gardner execution The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Comprehensive look at unique method of execution, with insight from all involved parties. Nice job of putting together complete package on story that began 25 years ago.

2nd—Scott Taylor/Dennis Romboy Haiti Earthquake Relief Deseret News 3rd—Matthew LaPlante, Nate Carlisle Veteran shot by police The Salt Lake Tribune and Sheena McFarland

N7—SERIES 1st—Lindsey Whitehurst Nutty Putty cave The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Impressively researched story package that reads like a suspense novel, making it easy to digest such a lengthy piece.

2nd—Matthew LaPlante Sickened by Service The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Melinda Rogers Julian’s Story The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Scott Taylor Hope and Healing—Haiti Deseret News

N8—REVIEW/CRITICISM 1st—Sean Means New Voyage to Narnia The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Sean delivers not just plot summary, but valid, knowledgeable criticism that informs and entertains.

2nd—Scott Renshaw Babies Salt Lake City Weekly 3rd—David Burger Music legend delivers The Salt Lake Tribune

N9—ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 1st—Roxana Orellana One dance closer to a life… The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: I felt like I was there. Excellent job on immersing readers in the story.

2nd—Sean Means/Vince Horiuchi Gary & Shannon The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Ellen Fagg Weist Polygamy, Writ Large The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Randy Harward Utah Hold’ em Salt Lake City Weekly

N10—CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1st—Kristin Moulton and Sheena McFarland Who are Stephanie and Nathan The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: This story stood out in a very competitive category. Details are written in a fantastic way.

2nd—Carolyn Campbell Killed for Custody The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Nate Carlisle Patchwork of laws… The Salt Lake Tribune N11—BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1st—Tom Harvey The Art of the Big Lie The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Great use of detail. The reporter took a complicated issue and made it interesting and digestible. Great setup with solid ending.

2nd—Paul Beebe Community bank’s end leaves trail… The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Tom Harvey Preying on the faithful The Salt Lake Tribune

N12—EDUCATION REPORTING 1st—Amy K. Stewart Townsfolk rally to support school Deseret News Comments: Stewart made readers feel as if they had visited Garfield County themselves, and yet she wrote a well-balanced article that explained why it’s difficult to continue funding such a small school.

2nd—Sara Israelsen-Hartley Higher ed trying to measure learning Deseret News 3rd—Lisa Schencker School’s out for 13 superintendents The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Paul Koepp Utah’s for-profit colleges brace… Deseret News

N13—GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1st—Matt Canham Utah’s transit: funding train… The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: An excellent look at how the funding gravy train may dry up for Utah transportation projects.

2nd—Christopher Smart Wild debate The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Jeremiah Stettler My water bill pays for what? The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Amy K. Stewart Flood aftermath Deseret News

N14—MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1st—Eric S. Peterson Bad Doctors Slipping Through… Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Wonderful use of records combined with compelling narratives.

2nd—Heather May A Liver for Lulu The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Heather May/Kirsten Stewart Reform won’t reduce demand… The Salt Lake Tribune N15—MILITARY REPORTING 1st—Matthew D. LaPlante Traumatized female vets battle… The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Fascinating look at an otherwise hidden problem.

2nd—Matthew D. LaPlante Once homeless veterans bumped The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Matthew D. LaPlante For some vets, false memories… The Salt Lake Tribune

N16—MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1st—Lindsey Whitehurst Crime in Indian Country The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: The story contained excellent analysis of important information, along with a compelling human interest side. Great interviews.

2nd—Amy Stewart Gov. Herbert’s new ed. panel Deseret News 3rd—Julia Lyon Here is America The Salt Lake Tribune N17—PERSONALITY PROFILE 1st—Nate Carlisle Dark and Deadly Path The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Easily the best entry in this category. The lives of killer and victims told simply, clearly and effectively.

2nd—Derek P. Jensen New Senator on the Hill is LDS The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Peggy Fletcher Stack Farewell to Rabbi Rosen The Salt Lake Tribune

N18—RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1st—Scott Carrier Brian David Mitchell Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: A highly readable story, taking liberties with traditional journalistic style. The story grabbed me immediately and never let go.

2nd—Jesse Fruhwirth Massage therapist jailed Salt Lake City Weekly 3rd—Peggy Fletcher Stack Mental illness and faith The Salt Lake Tribune

N19 SPORTS DEADLINE 1ST—Jay Drew/Tony Jones BYU goes rogue The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Great story. I thought it did an excellent job of breaking down a topic that’s not easy to understand. It was well-written and well-sourced.

2nd—Michael Lewis King of the Track The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Jay Drew How WAC-BYU deal caved The Salt Lake Tribune

N20—SPORTS NON-DEADLINE 1st—Kurt Kragthorpe Their loyalty carried a lifetime… The Salt Lake Tribune 2nd—Bill Oram What happened to the Sandlot? The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Brad Rock Burden of Proof Deseret News HM—Michael C. Lewis From the NFP to the opera The Salt Lake Tribune

N22—EDITORIAL 1st—Deseret News Twisting words, numbers 2nd—Deseret News A Political System out of Touch 3rd—Standard-Examiner Orwellian free speech

N23—OPINION COLUMN 1st—John Rasmuson Text Me Not Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Uses humor and common sense to make a case against the wonders of texting. GRATZ! (congratulations!)

2nd—Peg McEntee Child porn a sweeping..plague The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Marjorie Cortez Scary, exciting work ahead… Deseret News N24—SPORTS COLUMNS 1st—Brad Rock SL to Chicago: Boozer’s your enigma Deseret News Comments: The voice in this column was fantastic. Not only was it entertaining, but it also clearly and accurately explained the emotion of Jazz fans about this deal.

2nd—Kurt Kragthorpe Logan legend larger than life The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Gordon Monson Former Manti coach had heart… The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Kurt Kragthorpe Mascot Bumble’s work exhausting…The Salt Lake Tribune

N25—HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1st—Erin Alberty Where Credit is Due In This Week Comments: Erin mixed history with an activity readers could do, all in a funny, snarky tone. I laughed out loud a few times, which is always welcome when reading a column.

2nd—Robert Kirby Deciphering the Pope’s stance… The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Ann Cannon Hope eclipses fear on Christmas The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Bill Frost What doesn’t know Salt Lake City Weekly

N26—HEADLINE WRITING 1st—Scott Renshaw Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: Scott works in one to two clever twists in his headlines, yet manages to keep their intent perfectly clear.

2nd—Steve Mohlman The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Kimberly Worner The Salt Lake Tribune

N27—PAGE DESIGN—FRONT PAGE 1st—Josh Awtry Tracking Utah’s Stimulus Money The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Josh took a hot topic, and instead of a typical photo or multiple photo display with spot color and big display type, actually did something immensely clever and easy to follow.

2nd—Colin Smith My Water Bill Pays for What? The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Colin Smith Herbert vs. Lee The Salt Lake Tribune

N28—PAGE DESIGN—FEATURE PAGE 1st—Staff Freestyle skiing The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: This page showcases what can be great about feature page design. It takes a subject that many are aware of, and gives them a reason to care and be educated.

2nd—Blain Hefner Prime Time Crime Wave The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Staff The Games The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Colin Smith Toxic Flames Flooding the Air The Salt Lake Tribune NEWSPAPERS--DIVISION B

N1—BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER 1st—Heidi Toth Daily Herald 2nd—Scot Kerbs The Spectrum 3rd—Charles Geraci The Herald Journal

N2—BEST NEWSPAPER 1st—Daily Herald 2nd—The Spectrum N3—SPOT NEWS 1st—Daily Herald Staff Tabernacle Fire Daily Herald Comments: A story package the staff can be proud of. Thorough and well-reported. Nice to see how pounding the pavement can still pay off.

2nd—The Spectrum Staff Swept Away The Spectrum

N 4—GENERAL NEWS 1st—Heidi Toth The New High: Spice Daily Herald Comments: Comprehensive, complete, engrossing. A well-written introduction to a confounding new drug that parents and politicians should know more about.

2nd—Cimaron Neugebauer The Slide Divide The Spectrum 3rd—David DeMille Keeping it Clean The Spectrum HM—Caleb Warnock Watchdog: Cedar Hills golf… Daily Herald

N5—GENERAL FEATURE 1st—Doug Fox A Life to Remember Daily Herald Comments: A moving story that stays with you. Well-written.

2nd—The Spectrum Staff Living a nightmare The Spectrum 3rd—Manette Newbold The haunted halls of USU Herald-Journal

N6—CONTINUING COVERAGE 1st—Tiffany DeMasters Officer shooting The Spectrum Comments: Tight ledes, nice follow-through. A surprising variety of story subjects. Nice work.

N7—SERIES 1st—Heidi Toth Young lives lost Daily Herald Comments: Comprehensive and incredibly informative. Very moving series. Tightly written.

2nd—The Spectrum Staff Hooked on heroin The Spectrum N 8—REVIEW/CRITICISM 1st—Doug Fox Styx, Foreigner, Kansas Daily Herald Comments: Fox’s concert review invoked the feeling of being in the midst of the sweaty audience for what had to be a high-powered rock show.

2nd—Cody Clark Slack Magic Daily Herald 3rd—Doug Fox McCartney Delivers Daily Herald HM—Cody Clark Invisible Man Daily Herald

N11—BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1st—The Spectrum Staff What happens in Vegas The Spectrum

N13—GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1st—Caleb Warnock Local cities drop millions… Daily Herald Comments: Government reporting, at its best, should hold officials accountable for their choices—and that’s exactly what Mr. Warnock does in this piece.

2nd—Heidi Toth More than just politics Daily Herald

N14—MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1st—Brian Passey Alzheimer’s challenge The Spectrum Comments: The article painted a vivid picture of the impact of Alzheimers and how it is affecting Utah.

2nd—Manette Newbold Preston woman the first… The Herald Journal

N15—MILITARY REPORTING 1st—The Spectrum Staff Combat memories last… The Spectrum

N16—MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1st—Cimaron Neugebauer “List” legislation hot topic The Spectrum

N17—PERSONALITY PROFILE 1st—Doug Fox Drummer man—Negel Olsson Daily Herald Comments: Loved it! An engaging, well-written piece. I learned a lot while being thoroughly entertained.

2nd—Charles Geraci Karl Rove Daily Herald

N 18—RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1st—Staff LDS missionaries share stories Herald Journal Comments: Great lede, caught my interest right away. Quotes are strong and specific and facts show a well-researched piece.

2nd—Staff Finding God behind bars The Spectrum N19—SPORTS DEADLINE 1st—Jason Franchuk BYU coach Hill fired Daily Herald Comments: Very timely. Great quotes from Hill interview.

N20—SPORTS NON-DEADLINE 1st—Darnell Dickson BJ Peterson can relate… Daily Herald Comments: Great lede. Nice storytelling and use of subheads to advance the narrative.

2nd—Neil Warner Pleasant Grove man enjoys… Daily Herald 3rd—The Spectrum staff Attention Getter The Spectrum

N22—EDITORIAL 1st—Jim Tynen, Randy Wright Nation Needs a Tuneup Daily Herald 2nd—Staff United Effort Plan The Spectrum 3rd—Jim Tynen, Randy Wright Hold the Applause Daily Herald

N23—OPINION COLUMN 1ST—The Spectrum staff Mud gets dirt on facts The Spectrum

N24—SPORTS COLUMN 1st—Jason Franchuk Sign of the (BYU) times Daily Herald Comments: Both Franchuk’s tone and overall point are consistent from the first sentence. An interesting and insightful look at an ongoing controversy.

2nd—The Spectrum staff Baseball in his veins The Spectrum 3rd—Darnell Dickson Wooden really was one of kind Daily Herald

N25—HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1st—The Spectrum staff Discovering something small… The Spectrum

N27—PAGE DESIGN—FRONT PAGE 1st—Megan Carleton Bramble feature Daily Herald Comments: Colorful, yet clean. Multiple entry points.

2nd—Megan Carleton Spice Daily Herald

N28—PAGE DESIGN—FEATURE PAGE 1st—Megan Carleton Philanthropy special section Daily Herald Comments: Beautiful work. Creative and well-executed. Doesn’t look like a front page, but a true special section. NEWSPAPERS--DIVISION C

N1—BEST NEWSPAPER REPORTER 1st—Geoff Liesik Uintah Basin Standard 2nd—Tim Gillie Tooele Transcript Bulletin 3rd—Reinaldo Escobar El Observador de Utah

N2—BEST NEWSPAPER 1st—Tooele Transcript Bulletin 2nd—The Statesman 3rd—El Observador de Utah

N3—SPOT NEWS 1st—Lisa Christensen Gunman holds up Walgreens Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good narrative, details about incident. It flows very well. Good accompanying photos, too.

2nd—Megan Allen Girl missing… The Utah Statesman 3rd—Benjamin Wood Dept. head injured… The Utah Statesman HM—Blaze Bullock Police arrest 11 during HOWL The Utah Statesman

N4—GENERAL NEWS 1st—Lisa Christensen A Hero Comes Home Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: A respectful and informative piece about an emotional and important story.

2nd—Peri Kinder Rising Waters bring flood… Murray Journal 3rd—Caroline Kingsley Historic Sugar Factory Fate… West Jordan Journal HM—Chelsey Gensel USU Works to Be Carbon Neutral The Utah Statesman

N5—GENERAL FEATURE 1st—Jessica Montgomery Chief Wasatch Murray Journal Comment: Great feature on a local landmark. Well researched, very interesting to readers.

2nd—Kellyn Anderson You packin’ The Utah Statesman 3rd—Carrie Finlinson Festival of Trees-28 years Murray Journal HM—Sarah Miley Inside the Salt Flat News Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N6—CONTINUING COVERAGE 1st—Sarah Miley Rocky Mountain Power Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good flow—easy to follow despite complexities of story. Also, good photos, with expressive subjects. 2nd—Raili Jacquet Holladay Village Center Cottonwood/Holladay Journal 3rd—Rachel Christensen CEU-USU Merger The Utah Statesman N7—SERIES 1st—Ellen Cook Great Salt Lake The Leader 2nd—Cecelia Skinner Narcos y Pandillas en la mira ICE El Observador de Utah

N8—REVIEW/CRITICISM 1st—Chelsey Gensel Contrived, predicable elements… The Utah Statesman Comments: Interesting review of a controversial book. Like that it focused on analyzing, not summaring, the book.

2nd—Missy Thompson The Social Network Tooele Transcript Bulletin 3rd—Chelsey Gensel New Take on Old Classic The Utah Statesman

N9—ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 1st—Reinaldo Escobar Trazos del Alma Espanola en Utah El Observador de Utah Comments: With language as vivid as the work of the artist he described, Reinaldo wove a colorful portrait of the artist’s passion, history and world view. Wonderful to read.

2nd—Missy Thompson A Piece of Sundance Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N10—CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1st—Lisa Christensen County attorney kept sex case… Tooele Transcript Bulletin 2nd—Geoff Liesik New arrests made… Uintah Basin Standard 3rd—John Hales County Drug Court Makes Comeback Sanpete Messenger

N 11—BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1ST—Andrew Kirk Injured teens caught in possible turf war Park Record Comment: A clear explanation of a case of medical institutions playing dirty at the expense of the patients. Excellent expose.

2nd—John Hales Moroni Feed goes after $8M Sanpete Messenger

N12—EDUCATION REPORTING 1st—Tim Gillie Growing pains at Excelsior Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comment: Memorable storytelling and very even-handed.

2nd—Benjamin Wood CIL tests most efficient way The Utah Statesman 3rd—Cecelia Skinner Preparcion para Kindergarten El Observador de Utah

N13—GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1st—Geoff Liesik Tribe suspends Cesspooch Uintah Basin Standard Comment: Covering tribal government can be difficult. Kudos for what is obviously deadline reporting. Well-written and timely.

2nd—Sarah Miley Commissioners defend meetings Tooele Transcript Bulletin N14—MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING 1ST—Alexandra Evensen Local author tells of journey… The Utah Statesman Comment: An insightful and well-handled look at a family’s struggle to deal with an autistic child as he grew into an adult.

2nd—Sarah Miley A winnable war Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N15—MILITARY REPORTING 1st—Jeff Barrus Community mourns fallen soldier Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comments: Good detail, use of quotes.

2nd—Andrew Choffel Cancer, then U.S. Army The Signpost

N16—MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1ST—Megan Bainum Forum confronts issues on reform The Utah Statesman Comments: Nice summary of a meeting to educate the community on an important issue.

2nd—Sarah Miley A Call to Come Together Tooele Transcript Bulletin 3rd—Benjamin Wood Students Divided after Remarks The Utah Statesman

N17—PERSONALITY PROFILE 1st—Lisa Christensen Life as a Bear Tooele Transcript Bulletin 2nd—Geoff Liesik Paynes retires from bench Uintah Basin Standard 3rd—Benjamin Wood Sharing office with…friends Utah Statesman

N18—RELIGION/VALUES REPORTING 1st—John Hales Blessed are the Children Sanpete Messenger Comments: Obviously a lot of work put into this story. So many quotes, and enjoyed the scope and focus of the article.

2nd—Dan Smith Panel shows seven sides… The Utah Stateman 3rd—Sarah Miley Firmly planted in faith Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N19—SPORTS DEADLINE 1ST—Eric Jensen Wildcats win overtime thriller The Signpost Comment: All the tension and drama of the game was communicated. Even a reader with minimal understanding of football could be caught up in the excitement of the game.

2nd—Megan Allen Hansen’s hat trick leads Aggies… The Utah Statesman 3rd—Mark Watson THS out in front of region track Tooele Transcript Bulletin N20—SPORTS NON-DEADLINE 1st—Craig Halbasch Religion leaves prints on sports The Signpost Comment: Gave a clear ‘insider’s view’ into an unexpected issue in college-level sports.

2nd—Adam Nettina Armed and Dangerous Utah Statesman 3rd—Catherine Garrett Special addition/Bingham High athletic The Valley Journals

N21—EDITORIAL CARTOON 1st—John Christian Perkins Legal obligation Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N22—EDITORIAL 1st—John Hales Right of Free Speech Sanpete Messenger 2nd—Geoff Liesik Reporting on the inappropriate Uintah Basin Standard 3rd—Jeff Barrus Hogan failed public… Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N23—OPINION COLUMN 1st—Matt Rowley Caucus meetings set menu Tooele Transcript Bulletin 2nd—John Hales Did America die on 9-11? Sanpete Messenger 3rd—Justin Hinh Why this country needs… The Utah Statesman

N24—SPORTS COLUMN 1ST—Mark Watson World viewing party shows… Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N25—HUMOR/LIFESTYLE COLUMN 1st—Peri Kinder Trip to the Inferno The Valley Journals Comment: Kinder was overall the funniest columnist. Inferno is the ‘true’ account of the nightmare of anyone who’s gone to junior high--student or parent!

2nd—Jeff Barrus Don’t get the World Cup? Tooele Transcript Bulletin 3rd—Peri Kinder Island of Misfit Toys The Valley Journals HM—Kory Wood Humor Appreciation 101 The Signpost HM—Peri Kinder I’d Like To Thank the Academy The Valley Journals

N26—HEADLINE WRITING 1st—Jeff Barrus Tooele Transcript Bulletin

N27—PAGE DESIGN—FRONT PAGE 1st—Tooele Transcript Bulletin Comment: Clean layout, highly scanable with good photos and intriguing headlines. Gave a clear sense of what’s inside.

2nd—El Observador de Utah 3rd—The Signpost N28—PAGE DESIGN—FEATURE PAGE 1st—Tooele Transcript Bulletin Ancient sport, modern competition Comment: The article begged to be read. Striking photos coupled with a great layout and unusual topic.

2nd—El Observador de Utah Una tradicion que rebase fronteras 3rd—The Signpost Eco-friendly architecture

WEB

CATEGORY W1—Best News-Oriented Web Site 1st—Daily Herald Comments: This site focuses on what matters to its readers—LOCAL NEWS. Putting local headlines on the front page ensures that users don’t have to dig around the find the news.

2nd—Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—The Spectrum HM—City Weekly

CATEGORY W2—BEST OVERALL BLOG 1st—Trent Nelson Utah Photojournalism The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Consistency, large photos, variety, great use of the Facebook comments platform. This is the kind of blog that captures my attention and rewards me with great content.

2nd—Staff Out of Context The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Staff City Weekly salt blog Salt Lake City Weekly HM—Lesley Mitchell Cheap Chick The Salt Lake Tribune

CATEGORY W3—BEST SINGLE BLOG POST 1st—Jay Drew BYU’s Max Hall… The Salt Lake Tribune Comment: Brief but informative. Well written and conversational. This is exactly what blogs are meant to be.

2nd—Ben Winslow Elizabeth Smart testimony FOX 13 3rd—Brian Smith Bell’s halftime speech The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Jared Whitley Raising heck Utah Policy

CATEGORY W5—BEST MULTI-MEDIA ONLINE 1st—Todd Seifert Hooked on Heroin Package The Spectrum CATEGORY W6—BEST USE OF NEWS-ORIENTED SOCIAL MEDIA 1st—Ben Winslow @Ben Winslow FOX 13 Comment: Ben’s account is everything that social media should be—immediately informative and personal. The use of twitpics and documents shows digital saavy. Up and coming journalists should follow his lead.

2nd—Staff Cougar Blue Facebook Daily Herald 3rd—Staff Facebook page Salt Lake City Weekly HM—Staff Twitter page The Salt Lake Tribune

GRAPHICS

CATEGORY G1—ART/ILLUSTRATION

1st--Trent Nelson Aerials The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Engaging visual of winter sports participants, abstract from a distance, but specific upon closer inspection.

2nd—John Kilbourn Election Issues Salt Lake City Weekly 3rd—Heather Tuttle Book ‘em Deseret News

CATEGORY G2—Best Single-Page Design

1st—Todd Adams Are you ready for NBA’s free-agent dash? The Salt Lake Tribune Comments: Well organized page that makes several layers of information simple to digest. Fun visual anchor with easy to navigate text.

2nd—Heather Tuttle Discovering Tutankhamun Deseret News 3rd—Todd Adams On probation or The Salt Lake Tribune CATEGORY T1--BEST TV REPORTER 1st—Lori Prichard KSL-TV Comments: Lori’s reporting is extremely thorough. She doesn’t show any bias and presents facts in a balanced way. Her stories are well researched and she gets results.

2nd —Jennifer Stagg KSL-TV 3rd—Ben Winslow FOX 13 HM—Alex Cabrero KSL-TV HM—John Daley KSL-TV

CATEGORY T3—SPOT NEWS 1st--KSL Staff Provo Tabernacle Fire KSL-TV Comments: The different elements were good—file video of inside, the history of the building, live interviews with people who loved it.

2nd--Alex Cabrero Utah-Arizona Floods KSL-TV 3rd--Jennifer Stagg Mitchell Verdict KSL-TV HM—Ben Winslow Witness to an Execution FOX 13

CATEGORY T4—GENERAL NEWS 1st—Alex Cabrero The Night Wade Pennington… KSL-TV 2nd—Ben Winslow Ronnie Lee Gardner’s Execution FOX 13 3rd—Alex Cabrero Haiti Earthquake KSL-TV

CATEGORY T5—GENERAL FEATURE 1st—Kathy Aiken Tiffany Searle Make a Wish KSL-TV Comments: Very touching story that tugs at heartstrings. Very good writing, delivery and pace. Very good photography, editing and use of natural sound. Most of all, excellent job of capturing the emotion of the day.

2nd—John Hollenhorst Caveman Diet KSL-TV 3rd—Alex Cabrero Tickle Kid KSL-TV HM—Brooke Walker A Good Grief KSL-TV

CATEGORY T6—CONTINUING COVERAGE 1st—John Daley/Lisa Riley Roche UDOT Bid Payout KSL-TV 2nd—Ben Winslow FLDS Land Feud FOX 13 3rd—Ben Winslow Ogden Gang Restraining… FOX 13

CATEGORY T7—SERIES 1st—KSL Staff The Dream Divided KSL-TV 2nd—Jennifer Stagg, Mike Sadowski Drug Court KSL-TV and Dave Albin 3rd—Ben Winslow Gays, and Change FOX 13 CATEGORY T8—DOCUMENTARY 1st--On The Edge: Mental Health In Utah Nancy Green KUED Comments: Amazing body of work, well-researched, written and very well produced.

CATEGORY T9—CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING 1st—Lori Prichard and Linda Williams Judgments KSL-TV Comments: It was clear a lot of time and research went into this story. Great organiza- tion of the story and the involvement of real people affected by this.

2nd—Jennifer Stagg Trooper Investigation KSL-TV 3rd—Arrika Von Spice: A Legal High? FOX 13

CATEGORY T10—BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING 1st—Jed Boal, Kelly Just, Vance Mortimer Loan Modifications KSL-TV 2nd—Lori Prichard, Kelly Just Investigating Labor LLCs KSL-TV 3rd—Chris Vanocur, Matt Lee, Chris George Historic Utah Bank Closes KTVX

CATEGORY T11—EDUCATION REPORTING 1st—Lori Prichard/Kelly Just Utah’s Summer Lunch Program KSL-TV Comments: Good writing and editing support this undercover piece about a possible misuse of federal funds.

2nd—Arrika Von Brighton Culitary Team FOX 13 3rd—Ben Winslow Starving Students FOX 13

CATEGORY T12—GOVERNMENT REPORTING 1st—Lori Prichard, Kelly Just Utah’s 4-Day Work Week KSL-TV Comments: Good persistence with open records requests. Very effective.

2nd—Kelli O’Hara Child Abuse Victims ABC 4/KTVX 3rd—Chris Vanocur Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner ABC 4/KTVX

CATEGORY T13—MILITARY REPORTING 1st—Alex Cabrero Hill to Haiti KSL-TV Comments: Great local angle on an international concern.

2nd—Alex Cabrero Marines Home KSL-TV 3rd—Alex Cabrero PFC. Byrd Funeral KSL-TV

CATEGORY T-14—MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING 1st—Jennifer Stagg Dream Divided: Crime KSL-TV Comments: Great use of statistics and research to disprove a stereotype of Hispanic immigrants. 2nd—Jennifer Stagg Dream Divided: Courage KSL-TV 3rd—Ben Winslow Polygamy Sensitivity Training FOX 13 CATEGORY T15—PERSONALITY PROFILE 1st—Sammy Linebaugh When Lightning Strikes Twice Mountainwest Sports Network Comments: Interesting story and showcase of personalities, beautifully shot.

2nd—Kathy Aiken Viola Rindels KSL-TV 3rd—John Hollenhorst Caveman diet KSL-TV HM—Jennifer Stagg Bike Pastor KSL-TV HM—Shara Park Santaquin Mother KSL-TV

CATEGORY T16—SPORTS REPORTING—DEADLINE 1st—Arrika Von Jazz rookie takes a shot FOX 13 Comments: Great sports story from beginning to end—especially put together under a tight deadline.

CATEGORY T17—SPORTS REPORTING—NON-DEADLINE 1st—Sammy Linebaugh Shaky and Fishy Mountainwest Sports Network Comments: Great job! Great use of nat sound and play by play. You told the story so well full circle without making it too lengthy.

2nd—Kathy Aiken Alex Brotherson KSL-TV 3rd—Sammy Linebaugh A World War II Vet’s… Mountainwest Sports Network

CATEGORY T19—EDITING 1st—Sarah Roberts Vet benefits KSL-TV Comments: Good use of effects in telling the story by incorporating undercover video, audio, documents and stock footage.

2nd—Sarah Roberts Praying for Paxton KSL-TV 3rd—Wyatt Woolley Layton PD KSL-TV HM—Sarah Roberts Cup stacking KSL-TV

VIDEO

CATEGORY V1—BEST VIDEOGRAPHER 1st—Marty Foy Salt Lake City Weekly Comments: This was an entry that had fun with the concept of online coverage. The subjects varied greatly and held my attention.

2nd—Keri Wilcox KSL-TV 3rd—Rick Egan The Salt Lake Tribune HM—Jeffrey Allred Deseret News

CATEGORY V3—SPORTS 1st—Sammy Linebaugh Haiti and RSL Midfielder Jean Alexandres’ Hometown Freelance Comments: Great music at beginning to draw interest, and the reporter animation was perfect for telling the story. Good job using home video and nat sound. They helped create a unique perspective. Job well done!

2nd—Sammy Linebaugh Inside the Notre Dame Experience with Ute fans Freelance 3rd—Rick Egan BYU vs Utah football, 2010 The Salt Lake Tribune

CATEGORY V4—FEATURES 1st—Randy Wright Forged in Foam Daily Herald Comments: Puts a face to those you see by the park. Shows a world that people might dismiss as odd or outside the norm, and tells the story of those who live it.

2nd—Francisco Kjolseth Piano Bike The Salt Lake Tribune 3rd—Samantha Clemens Mountain Man Rendezvous The Spectrum