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Cover Illustration 1 Utah SPJ Pro 2011 cover illustration 1 Utah SPJ Pro 2011 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 The Salt Lake Tribune 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 Deseret News 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.
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