BEST AD CONTEST AWARDS GEORGE WATTS HILL ALUMNI CENTER UNC-CHAPEL HILL THE SHOW OF THE YEAR THURSDAY, FEB. 26, 2015 6:00 P.M. Tickets $0 OPENING GUESTS The Roanoke Beacon, Cherokee Scout, The Pilot, The McDowell News, Hickory Daily Record, News & Record, Pinestraw Magazine, The State Port Pilot, Smoky Mountain News, The Daily Herald, Times-News, The Fayetteville Observer... and many more! 2014 Best Ad Contest THE BEST IN SHOW Best In Show Winners Here are the entries chosen as the Best of Show in each division. All of the first-place winners are judged against each other regardless of category. Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Section B Pages 6B R B DIVISION A DIVISION B Pamela Bullock, Staff WE Mary Wayt SALUTEWE Cherokee Scout OUR The Roanoke Beacon Murphy Plymouth VETERANS 9.11 Prayer Gathering We Salute our Veterans SGM Curtis L. Arnold US Army 1980-2012 SP/4 Samuel Burnett Iraq Judge’s comments: US Army 1969-1970 Woodrow R. Collins Vietnam War US Army US Air Force 1943-1945 Woody Collins Really nice use imagery. Use of World War II US Army 1971-1972 local soldiers is great too. Vietnam Hero: A person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities 302 Main Street Downtown Historic Columbia 252.394.9062 Like us on 10A ◆ FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014 THE McDOWELL NEWS ◆ www.mcdowellnews.com LC DIVISION C MC DIVISION D MERCHANDISE 10TH ANNUAL LIQUIDATION Kathryn Galloway Amber Griffin, WE HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED TO LIQUIDATE SPELLING MERCHANDISE FROM ANOTHER STORE! The Pilot Tiffany Coates SATURDAY NO RESERVES, for 1ST COME, 06.28.2014 1ST SERVE! Southern Pines BEE Literacy The McDowell News DOORS OPEN AT 7AM REGISTER FOR RANGES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2014 REFRIGERATORS GREAT WASHERS Spelling Bee LEE AUDITORIUM, PINECREST HIGH SCHOOL | 7 P.M. (DOORS OPEN AT 6:00) Marion DRYERS BUYS! TRACTORS LAWN MOWERS THE COMPETITION Sears Hometown Store LAWN FURNITURE Boles Funeral Home ALL WARRANTIES VACUUMS Congregational Church of Pinehurst UCC ARE IN EFFECT. WALK BEHIND BOLES FUNERAL HOME Emmanuel Episcopal Church 2013 Best Costume Winners Judge’s comments: Episcopal Day School WEED TRIMMERS COME BY AND FirstHealth of the Carolinas Judge’s comments: SEE ALL OF OUR TREADMILLS Golf Capital Chorus GASGRILL GREATDEALS!! DISHWASHERS PENICK VILLAGE Rebecca Cummings of Keller Williams 2013 Keep the Hive Alive Winners The honey-colored ad is perfect Moore County Schools GIVINGAWAY! &MORE! NAMI FIRSTHEALTH OF THE CAROLINAS Love the look and feel of this 2013 Best Buzz Winners The O’Neal School for a spelling bee! Penick Village FREE WE HAVE THE The Pilot MERCHANDISE! Pinehurst Country Club ad and the color enhances the FOOD& Pinecrest High School Sandhills Community College DRINKS Union Pines High School reading experience. Great job! FRIENDS OF LONGLEAF 2013 Best Spellers OPEN SEATING TICKETS REQUIRED | $10 DONATION (kids FREE) | RESERVED SEATING ALSO AVAILABLE GREAT www.mcliteracy.com PRICING! Sears Hometown Store-Marion, NC $ 1155 N. MAIN STREET •MARION, NC 28752 828.652.4646 In memory of Len Williams Open 9am-7pm Fridayand 9am-7pm Saturday SPONSORED BY SPONSORED MCLC is a United Way agency 2 Best overall niche publication DIVISION E Jordan Garren, Ashley Martin Hickory Daily Record Hickory 2013 Greater Hickory Kia Classic Campaign Judge’s comments: The colors invite you to come play golf. Staff The Pilot Southern Pines PineStraw Magazine Judge’s comments: DIVISION F Calling it museum quality may be going a little too far, but this piece is exquisite. Ashley Hill, Teresa Ridge News & Record Greensboro Metro Creative Graphics Goodwill - Give Thanks Plus Business Winners Judge’s comments: These awards are given to the newspaper in each division that accumulated the most points in the regular contest categories. Oh my goodness! I love this ad! The colors are happy and Division A Division D holiday appropriate.. Roanoke Beacon The Daily Herald Plymouth Roanoke Rapids Division B Division E The State Port Pilot Times-News Southport Burlington Division C Division F Smoky Mountain News The Fayetteville Observer Waynesville Fayetteville Metro Creative Graphics is your source for hi-res photos, clipart, ad services, editorial content, auto photos and more. www.metrocreativegraphics.com 3 DIVISION A Community newspapers under 3,500 circulation BEST REAL ESTATE AD BEST RESTAURANT/ BEST APPAREL - JEWELRY BEST COLOR 1st Place ENTERTAINMENT AD AND ACCESSORIES AD INSTITUTIONAL AD Black Mountain News 1st Place 1st Place 1st Place Black Mountain Tideland News The Roanoke Beacon The Cherokee One Feather Becky Andrade Swansboro Plymouth Cherokee Greybeard Realty Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Scott Brings Plenty I like this concept very much 4J’s Cafe and Bake Shop - We’re Moving Uniforms PRN Veteran’s Day Celebration 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon The Perquimans Weekly The Roanoke Beacon Black Mountain News Plymouth Hertford Plymouth Black Mountain Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Becky Andrade Jerry Harris Auction The Nicholson House Restaurant & Sound Feet Jerry Morris State Farm Gift Shop 3rd Place 3rd Place 3rd Place Hendersonville Lightning 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon The Roanoke Beacon Hendersonville Tideland News Plymouth Plymouth Denise Ward Swansboro Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Our Clients Say it Best Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Albemarle Cleaners Weyco Credit Union Salty Air Open Market - Labor Day Bash BEST MOTOR VEHICLE AD BEST COLOR APPAREL - BEST COLOR RETAIL AD 1st Place BEST COLOR RESTAURANT/ JEWELRY AND 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon ENTERTAINMENT AD The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth ACCESSORIES AD Plymouth 1st Place Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt 1st Place Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Crossroads Chronicle Edenton Motors Crossroads Chronicle Eye Care Center Cashiers Very eye-catching! Cashiers Nice combination of colors helps it stand out. Peter M. Morlock Peter M. Morlock 2nd Place 2nd Place Blues, Brews & BBQ 1945 This Old House The Roanoke Beacon The Cherokee One Feather 2nd Place Nice ad with dominant graphics. Plymouth Cherokee Tideland News Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt 2nd Place Amble Smoker Swansboro Olde Towne Auto The Roanoke Beacon Grand Opening Stampers Dry Cleaner Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Plymouth 3rd Place Papa John’s Donates to Elementary Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt 3rd Place Tideland News Schools Jewel Shoppe - Glitters Tideland News Swansboro Swansboro 3rd Place Happy to see pricing included with the Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce Michelle Dobbs, Jennifer Pearce The Roanoke Beacon products. National Dodge-Welcome Back Gators! Sound Ace Hardware Plymouth 3rd Place BEST FOOD AD Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt The Roanoke Beacon Fair Time BEST USE OF COLOR 1st Place Plymouth 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth BEST COLOR HOME Jewel Shoppe - Sparkle Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt FURNISHINGS AND Chloe Christiana, Mary Wayt Mackey’s Ferry Peanuts APPLIANCES AD BEST INSTITUTIONAL AD Washington County Schools Very creative use of space! Eye catching 1st Place 1st Place Love this ad! amongst a page of lines and boxes! The Roanoke Beacon Crossroads Chronicle 2nd Place (tie) Plymouth 2nd Place Cashiers The Roanoke Beacon Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Cherokee One Feather Peter M. Morock Plymouth Martin Community College Cherokee Bumpkins Tent Sale Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Scott Brings Plenty Clear, concise and eye-catching. 2nd Place Big M ties with Creswell Cafe Indian Dinners & Where to Find Them 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Nice imagery and cohesive use of colors The Roanoke Beacon 3rd Place (tie) Plymouth Plymouth The Cherokee One Feather Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt 3rd Place Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Cherokee Big Bargain Furniture The Roanoke Beacon Kenneth Manning, DMD Scott Brings Plenty, Amble Smoker Plymouth 3rd Place Ken Wilson Ford Christmas Ad ties with Mary Wayt Hendersonville Lightning 3rd Place Meet & Greet Opal Barker Terra Ceia Christian School Hendersonville Crossroads Chronicle Creative, fun use of space on small ad! Paula Roberts, Denise Ward Cashiers Looking for the Bed of your Dreams? Peter M. Morlock Native Chef 4 DIVISION A Community newspapers under 3,500 circulation BEST INNOVATIVE BEST COMMUNITY 3rd Place CONCEPT/WILD CARD SERVICE SIGNATURE PAGE The Roanke Beacon Plymouth 1st Place OR BEST SHARED PAGE Crossroads Chronicle Staff 1st Place Discover Washington County Cashiers The Roanoke Beacon Puckette McDonald Plymouth BEST REAL ESTATE AD IN A Cashiers Calendar 2014 Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt NICHE PUBLICATION 2nd Place Veterans 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon 2nd Place The Roanoke Beacon Plymouth The Perquimans Weekly Plymouth Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Hertford Pamel Bullock, Mary Wayt Zapper’s Auction Beverly Alexander, Brian Gray Somerset Realty Perquimans County High School Band 3rd Place The Roanoke Beacon 3rd Place BEST RETAIL AD IN A NICHE Plymouth Black Mountain News PUBLICATION Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Black Mountain 1st Place Plymouth Church of Christ Becky Andrade The Roanoke Beacon Five Weeks of Christmas Plymouth BEST NEWSPAPER Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt PROMOTION BEST SMALL AD Lyon Metal Roofing 1st Place 1st Place The Roanoke Beacon The Roanoke Beacon 2nd Place Plymouth Plymouth The Roanoke Beacon Mary Wayt Mary Wayt Plymouth Veterans New Chapel MBC Pamela Bullock, Mary Wayt Attention-getting graphic, effective use of Love this fish image! Dixie Motors type and clean layout 2nd Place 2nd Place The Cherokee One Feather