Rick Patrick
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair and factual way, gaining recognition for those efforts can be a rewarding way to validate the efforts of the local news team. During the recent Florida Media Conference, hosted by the Florida Press Association, in Sarasota, Fla., Riverbend News, along with sister publications The Jefferson County Journal, Monticello News, Madison County Carrier and Madison Enterprise Recorder were recognized for excellence in various categories during the Florida Weekly Newspaper Awards Luncheon on Friday, July 21. From the thousands of entries from across the state, the local publications won 37 awards, with 10 first place awards, in various categories.
The winning entries and categories included:
Multimedia Storytelling
Second Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
Overall Graphic Design
Third Place - Monticello News - Carl Painter and Mark Estefan
Second Place - Monticello News - Carl Painter and Mark Estefan
Front Page Makeup
Third Place - Monticello News - Staff
Page Design
First Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Cheltsie Holbrook
Informational Graphic
Third Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Dona Gilbert Day
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Dona Gilbert Day
Best Headline
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Portfolio Photography
Third Place - Riverbend News - Lucy Golub
First Place - Madison County Carrier - Emerald Greene Parsons
Feature Photo
Second Place - Madison County Carrier - Emerald Greene Parsons
Spot News Photo
Third Place - Riverbend News - Danny Federico
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Cody Cruver
Special Issue, Section or Supplement
Third Place - Madison County Carrier - Cheltsie Holbrook and Emerald Greene Parsons
Outdoor and Recreation
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
Agriculture and Environmental Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Staff
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
Business Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Arts, Entertainment and Review Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
Health, Medical and Science Reporting
Third Place - Monticello News - Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Monticello News - Laura Young
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Education News
Second Place - Madison County Carrier - Rick Patrick
Feature Story: Profile
Third Place - Riverbend News - Grace McAlister
First Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
Investigative Reporting
Third Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
Second Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
First Place - Madison County Carrier - Rick Patrick
General News Story
Third Place - Madison County Carrier - Rick Patrick
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Emerald Greene Parsons
First Amendment Defense
Second Place - Madison County Carrier - Rick Patrick
Humorous Column
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Rick Patrick
First Place - Madison County Carrier - Mickey Starling
Original Local Editorial Cartoon Award
Third Place - Riverbend News - Grace McAlister
Second Place - Riverbend News - Grace McAlister
FNAME (Advertising Awards)
Third Place - The Front Porch - Mark Estefan