1998 Contest Winners

1998 Excellence in Journalism Awards


Frances DeVore Award for Public Service

Class A:

1st Place: John Dunbar and Steve Patterson, Florida Times-Union.

Class B:

1st Place: Mary Loftus, The Ledger, "Final Decisions."

2nd Place: Gina Edwards, Naples Daily News.

3rd Place: David Klement and Donna Wright, The Bradenton Herald.

Class D:

1st Place: Paul Dillon and Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal, "Passage to Peace."

2nd Place: Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal, "Day Camps Escape Scrutiny."


Excellence in Special Sections

Class A:

1st Place: Sun-Sentinel staff.

2nd Place: Jim Nasella,  Florida Times-Union.

3rd Place: Sports staff, Palm Beach Post.

Class B:

1st Place: Jenise Morgan, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Darrell Riley, Star-Banner.

3rd Place: Eric Strachan, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place: Palm Beach Daily News, staff.

2nd Place: Julianne Munn, Citrus County Chronicle.

3rd Place: Jeff Berlinicke, Seminole Herald.

Class D:

1st Place: Fred J. Michael II, South Florida Newspaper Network.

2nd Place: Longboat Observer, staff (Kelly Jezewski, Dora Walters, Heidi Smith).

3rd Place: Cindy Barth, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in Weekly Magazine

Class A/B:

1st Place: Kim Atamian, Bradenton Herald.

2nd Place: Mark Gauert, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: JoAnne Klement, Bradenton Herald.


Excellence in Weekly Periodicals

Class D:

1st Place: Miami New Times, staff.

2nd Place: Citylink, staff.

3rd Place: Eastsider, staff.


Excellence in Government Writing

Class A:

First Place: Jenni Bergal & Jay Weaver, Sun-Sentinel.

Second Place: Karen Rivedal, Florida Times-Union.

Third Place: Sun-Sentinel Staff (Robin Benedick; Alan Cherry; Mitch Lipka; Rafael Lorente; John Maines; Jay Weaver).

Class B:

First Place: Laura Kauffmann, Star-Banner.

Second Place: Paul T. Rosynsky, Stuart/Port St. Lucie News.

Third Place: Kevin Osborne, The Stuart News.

Class C:

1st Place: Susan Beach, Palm Beach Daily News.

2nd Place: Larry Hobbs, Palm Beach Daily News.

3rd Place: Billy Townsend, Palatka Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place: Pam Donovan,  Sunrise Times.

2nd Place: Marlo Maimone, Deerfield Times.

3rd Place: Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in Photo Illustration

Class A:

1st Place:  Dean Sebring, New Times.

2nd Place:  Stuart Tannehill, Florida Times-Union.

3rd Place: Preston C. Mack, Sun-Sentinel.

Class B:

1st Place:  David Carson, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Bruce Ackerman, Star Banner.

3rd Place: Al Anderson,  Bradenton Herald.

Class C:

1st Place: Ricardo Rolon, Boca Raton News

Class D:

1st Place:  Carline Jean.

2nd Place: Bethanie Taylor Myers and Carolyn Lonsidder, Orlando Biz Journal.

 


Excellence in Sports Photography

Class A:

1st Place:  Rick Wilson, Florida Times-Union.

2nd Place:  Hilda M. Perez,  Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place:  Robert Azmitia,  Sun-Sentinel.

Class B:

1st Place:  Bruce Ackerman,  Ocala Star-Banner.

2nd Place:  David Carson,  Naples Daily News.

3rd Place:  Grant  Jefferies,  Bradenton Herald.

Class C:

1st Place:  Ted Mase,  Boca Raton News.

2nd Place:  Seth Soffian,  Palatka Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place:   Hope Kinchen,  Bonita Banner.

2nd Place:  Ron Chenoy,  South Florida News.

3rd Place: Jon Way,  Del Ray Times


Excellence in Religion Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Staff, City Link.

2nd Place: Michelle Bearden, Tampa Tribune.

Class B:

1st Place: Eileen McClelland, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Jan Pudlow, Tallahassee Democrat.

Class C:

1st Place: Nancy Kennedy, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Christopher Zurcher, Winter Haven News Chief.

3rd Place: Jeana Hughes, Sanford Herald.


Excellence in Education Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Paulette Lash Ritchie, St. Petersburg Times, Citrus Edition.

2nd Place: Thomas Bart Pfankuch, Times-Union.

3rd Place: Mary Shedden, Florida Today.

Class B:

1st Place: Gary Fineout, Tallahassee Democrat.

2nd Place: Karla Scoon, Tallahassee Democrat.

3rd Place: Lenora LaPeter, Tallahassee Democrat.

Class C:

1st Place: Rick Cundiff, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Andrea Widener, Boca Raton News.

3rd Place: Robert Sims, Palm Beach Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place: Kyleeise H. Thomas, Venice Goldolier.

2nd Place: Donna Young and Jill Krueger, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd Place: Sheri Walters, Lighthouse Point/Deerfield Times.


Excellence in Opinion Writing

Class A/B:

1st Place: Donna W. Wright, Bradenton Herald.

2nd Place: Mark Lane, Daytona Beach News-Journal.

3rd Place: Patricia Griffiths, Star-Banner.

Class C:

1st Place: Charlie Brennan, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Gerard Mulligan, Citrus County Chronicle.

3rd Place: Fred Cohen, Palm Beach Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place: William Marden, Ponte Vedra Recorder.

2nd Place: Staff, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd Place: Todd Pratt, Bonita Banner.


Excellence in Sports Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Robert Andrew Powell, Miami New Times.

2nd Place: Ethan Skolnick, Palm Beach Post.

3rd Place: Gene Frenette, Florida Times-Union.

Class B:

1st Place: Pat Dooley, Gainesville Sun.

2nd Place: Robbie Andrew, Gainesville Sun.

3rd Place: John Hollis, Gainesville Sun.

Class C:

1st Place: Michael Barber, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Seth Soffian, Palatka Daily News.

3rd Place: Andy Kent, Boca Raton News.

Class D:

1st Place: Fred. J. Michael II, South Florida Newspaper Network.

2nd Place: Jeff Ostrowski, South Florida Business Journal.

3rd Place: Alan Byrd, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in Local Page Design

Class A:

1st place: Len Howell, The Tampa Tribune.

2nd place: Chuck McClung, Stuart News.

3rd place: Mike Saucier, Naples Daily News.


Excellence in Sports Column Writing

Class A

1st Place: Martin Fennelly, Tampa Tribune.

2nd Place: Mike Bianchi, Florida Times-Union.

3rd Place: Greg Stoda, Palm Beach Post.

Class B

1st Place: Pat Dooley, The Gainesville Sun.

2nd Place: Gerald V. Ensley, Tallahassee Democrat.

3rd Place: Roger Mooney, Sun Herald.

Class C

1st Place: Michael Barber, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Andy Hall, Palatka Daily News.

3rd Place: Seth Soffian, Palatka Daily News.

Class D

1st Place: Jim Alred, Bonita Banner.


Excellence in Crime Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Sun-Sentinel staff, -coverage of fashion designer Gianni Versace's murder.

2nd Place: Donna Pazdera, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: Jim Schoettler, Florida Times-Union.

Class B

1st Place: Cary Davis, Ocala Star-Banner.

2nd Place: Bradley Keoun, Gainesville Sun.

3rd Place: Joe Callahan, Ocala Star-Banner.

Class C

1st Place: Billy Townsend, Palatka Daily News.

2nd Place: Robert Sims, Palm Beach Daily News.

3rd Place: Christi Poole, Citrus County Chronicle.

Class D

1st Place: Kathy Thompson, The Venice Gondolier.

2nd Place: Jill Krueger, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd Place: Jay Kravetz, Wellington/Greenacres Forum.


Excellence in Feature Photography

Class A:

1st Place: Fred Bellett, Tampa Tribune.

2nd Place: Hilda Perez, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: Jim Virga, Sun-Sentinel.

Class B:

1st Place: Dan Wagner, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Tom O'Neil, Charlotte Sun-Herald.

3rd Place: David Carson, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place: Jacek Gancarz, Palm Beach Daily News.

2nd Place: Diane R. Williams, Palatka Daily News.

3rd Place: Ricardo L. Rolon, The Boca Raton News.

Class D:

1st Place: Hope Kinchen, Bonita Banner.

2nd Place: Patti Parker, South Florida Newspaper Network.

3rd Place: Ron Chenoy, South Florida Newspaper Network.


Excellence in Photo Essay

Class A:

1st Place: Jim Virga and Joe Raedle, Sun-Sentinel.

2nd Place: Jim Virga, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: Rick Wilson, Florida Times-Union.

Class B:

1st Place: Cameron Gillie, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Grant Jefferies, Bradenton Herald.

3rd Place: Hope Kinchen, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place: Ted Mase, The Boca Raton News.

Class D:

1st Place: Bethany Taylor-Myers, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in Commentary Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Thomas Swick, Sun-Sentinel.

2nd Place: Nicole McGill, Florida Times-Union.

3rd Place: Matt Schudel, Sun-Sentinel.

Class B:

1st Place: Jeff Lytle, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Bill Campbell, Northwest Florida Daily News.

3rd Place: Jenise Morgan, Naples Daily News.

Class C & D:

1st Place: Gerard Mulligan, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd Place: Steve Arthur, Citrus County Chronicle.


Excellence in Environment Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Robert McClure,  Sun-Sentinel.

2nd Place: Dan Klepal, Florida Today.

3rd Place: Jan Hollingsworth, Tampa Tribune.

Class B:

1st Place: Andrew Conte, Stuart News.

2nd Place: Eric Staats, Naples Daily News.

3rd Place: Edward Filo, Stuart News.

Class C:

1st Place: Andrea Widener, Boca Raton News.

2nd Place: Susan Beach, Palm Beach Daily News.

3rd Place: Lara Bradburn, Hernando Today.

Class D:

1st Place: Jill Krueger, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in In-Depth Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Jonathon King, Jenni Bergal & Robin Fields, Sun-Sentinel, "Paved with Gold."

2nd Place: Jose' Lambiet, Sun -Sentinel, "Preying on Children."

3rd Place (Tie): Robert Andrew Powell, Miami New Times, "Dream Team."

3rd Place (Tie): John Holland, The Palm Beach Post, "Crime Without Punishment."

Class B:

1st Place: Gerald V. Ensley, Tallahassee Democrat.

2nd Place: Kristen Svingen, Tallahassee Democrat.

3rd Place: Bill Blanton, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place : Lara Bradburn, Hernando Today.

2nd Place: Pamela Smith, Boca Raton News.

3rd Place: Andy Kent, Boca Raton News.

Class D:

1st Place: Kristen Smith, Bonita Banner.

2nd Place: Jill Higgins, Bonita Banner.

3rd Place: Michael Buettner, Tampa Bay Business Journal.


Excellence in Sports Page Design

Class A & B:

1st Place: Jim Nasella, Florida Times-Union.

2nd Place: Noel Nash & Rob Mack, Gainesville Sun.

3rd Place: Ron Hartman, Naples Daily News.

Class C & D:

1st Place: Brian Zemanik, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place: Thom Witt, Bonita Banner.

3rd Place: Sports Staff, Boca Raton News.


Excellence in Spot News Photo

Class A:

1st Place - Hilda Perez, Sun-Sentinel.

2nd Place - Stuart Tannehill, Florida Times-Union.

3rd Place - Jim Virga, Sun-Sentinel.

Class B:

1st Place - Bruce Ackerman, Ocala Star-Banner.

2nd Place - Rose Howerter, Bradenton Herald.

3rd Place - Al Anderson, Bradenton Herald.

Class C:

1st Place - Matthew Beck, Citrus County Chronicle.

2nd Place - Renee Mathe. Palatka Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place - Paul Wimmer, Venice Gondolier.

2nd Place - Patti Parker, Sourth Florida Newspaper Network.

3rd Place - Carline Jean, West Boca Times.


Excellence in Criticism Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Scott Eyman, Palm Beach Post.

2nd Place: Tim Smith, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: Bill F. Faucett, Palm Beach Post.

Class B/C:

1st Place: Maxine A. Ginsberg, Naples Daily News.

2nd Place: Jeff Clemens, Naples Daily News.

3rd Place: Bill Deam. The Ledger.

Class D:

1st Place: John Sayers, Eastsider.

2nd Place: Jeffrey Smart, Longboat Observer.

3rd Place: Arnold Simon, Eastsider.


Excellence in General News Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Jim DiPaola, City Link.

2nd Place: Scott Gold, Sun Sentinel.

3rd Place: Jane Musgrave, City Link.

Class B:

1st Place: Kathleen Laufenberg, Tallahassee Democrat.

2nd Place: Gary Fineout, Tallahassee Democrat.

3rd Place: Jill Higgins, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place: Anthony L. Clark, Palataka Daily News.

2nd Place: Lara Bradburn, Hernando Today.

3rd Place: Michele Gelormine, Palm Beach Daily News.

Class D:

1st Place: Candi Calkins, The Hi-Riser (Broward County).

2nd Place: Kara Vick, The Bonita Banner.

3rd: Catherine Deming, The Forum (Coral Springs).


Excellence in Science Writing

Class A/B:

1st Place: Kim Atamian, Bradenton Herald.

2nd Place: Debbie Pelletier, Stuart/Port St. Lucie News.

3rd Place: Thomas W. Krause, Fort Pierce Tribune.

Class C:

1st Place: Andrea Widener, Boca Raton News.

Class D:

1st Place: Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal.


Excellence in Feature Writing

Class A:

1st Place: Jacob Bernstein, Miami New Times.

2nd Place: Dave Warm, City Link.

3rd Place (tie): Dale Fuchs, Palm Beach Post.

3rd Place (tie): Art Levy, Sarasota Herald-Tribune.

Class B:

1st Place: Jan Pudlow, Tallahassee Democrat.

2nd Place: Kevin Kelly, Sun Herald.

3rd Place: Kathleen Laufenberg, Tallahassee Democrat.

Class C:

1st place: Robert Sims, Palm Beach Daily News.

2nd place: Kay Renz, Boca Raton News.

3rd place: Susan Beach, Palm Beach Daily News.

Class D:

1. Marisa Porto, Venice Gondolier.

2. Jeff Ostrowski, South Florida Business Journal.

3. John W. Cox, South Florida Business Journal.


Excellence in Business Writing

Class A:

1st Place: David Altaner and Tony Fins, Sun-Sentinel.

2nd Place: Antonio Fins, Sun-Sentinel.

3rd Place: Julie Waresh, Palm Beach Post.

Class B:

1st Place: Shelly A. Sigo, Bradenton Herald.

2nd Place: Clay W. Cone, Naples Daily News.

3rd Place: Michelle Vachon, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st Place: Stacie Orozco, Boca Raton News.

2nd Place: John Henderson, Palm Beach Daily News.

3rd Place: Amber Grimes, Citrus County Chronicle.

Class D:

1st Place: Paul Dillon, Orlando Business Journal.

2nd Place: Susan Lundine, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd Place: Alexis Muellner, South Florida Business Journal.


Excellence in Front Page Design

Class A:

1st place: Staff (Carole Fader), Florida Times-Union.

2nd place: Staff (Shane Blatt, Steve Turner, Greg Williams), Tampa Tribune.

3rd place: Dean Sebring, Miami New Times.

Class B:

1st place: Eric Strachan, Naples Daily News.

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Class C:

1st place: Carol Carnevale, Palm Beach Daily News

2nd place: Peter Willott, Palatka Daily News

3rd place: Amber Grimes, Citrus County Chronicle

Class D:

1st place: Phil Beringer, South Florida Business Journal.

2nd place: Melissa Bogdany, Caroline Considder, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd place: Mitch Miller, EastSider.


Artist Illustration:

Class A-B:

First: David O'Keefe, Tampa Tribune.

Second: W. Kelly Lucas, CityLink.

Third: J.F. Lambert, CityLink.

Class D:

First: Pamela Smith, South Florida Business Journal.


Info Graphics:

Class A-B:

First: Tim Standish, Florida Today.

Second: Karsten Ivey, Florida Times-Union.


Feature Page Design:

Class A:

1st: Kiely Algiano, Tampa Tribune.

2nd: Sarah Franquet, Palm Beach Post.

3rd: Lisa Dawson, Palm Beach Post.

Class B:

1st: Jim Urick, Stuart News.

2nd: David Moore and Sharon Quinn, Ocala Star Banner.

3rd: Eric Strachan, Naples Daily News.

Class C:

1st place: Carol Carnevale, Palm Beach Daily News

2nd place: Derek Hembd, Palm Beach Daily News

3rd place: Andrew J. Davis, Palm Beach Daily News

Class D:

1st:  Thom Witt, Bonita Banner.

2nd:  Bethany Taylor-Myers and Carolyn Considder, Orlando Business Journal.

3rd: Stacey Shervan, S. Florida Business Journal.


Business Page Design

Class A-C:

1st: Lisa Dawson, The Palm Beach Post.

2nd:  Len Howel, The Tampa Tribune.

Class D:

1st: Tampa Bay Business Journal.


Excellence in Editorial Cartooning

First Place: Ed Gamble, Florida Times-Union

Second Place: Mark Giaimo, Naples Daily News

Third Place: James Casciari, Vero Beach Press Journal


Best On-Line Publication

1st Place: South Florida Business Journal - http://www.amcity.com/southflorida

2nd Place: Charlotte Sun-Herald - http://www.sun-herald.com

3rd Place: Naples Daily News - http://www.naplesnews.com



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