1999 NCPA Best Ad Contest Winners
Daily Division - Circulation 15,000 - 34,999

Best Real Estate Ad
First Place
Daniels Development
Joann Stegall & Zelly James, Independent Tribune, Concord

Second Place
Howard Perry and Walston
Shana Bogue & Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Country Villa Homes
Connie Ballance & Charlotte Crocker, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Full Color Real Estate Ad
First Place
Howard Perry & Walston
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Tot Hill Farm/Trollinger Real Estate
Sandi Clement & Kevin Scotti, The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro

Third Place
Clark Branch Realtors
Jane Morris & Sandra Hudson, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Best Spot Color Real Estate Ad
First Place
Howard Perry & Walston
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Lineberger Realty - Your home sold
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Lineberger Realty - New location
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
James Finch Chevrolet -Time is running out
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
James Finch Chevrolet - Monster Markdowns
Charlotte Crocker & Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Paul Berry Chevrolet
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Full Color Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
Lee Motor Company
Charlotte Crocker & Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Ben Mynatt Megastore
Susan B. Baker & Susan K. Baker, Independent Tribune, Concord

Third Place
Lee Motor Company
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
James Finch Chevrolet -  What I want for Christmas
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Hilbish Ford Lincoln Mercury
Joann Stegall & Zelly James, Independent Tribune, Concord

Third Place
Watkins Automobiles
Wendy Cobb, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Best Food Ad
First Place
Table Supply
Suzy Perkins, Independent Tribune, Concord

Second Place
A Slice of Heaven Bakery
Wendy Heffington & Jennifer Coble, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Jim Myers Produce
Charlie James & Sharon Jackson, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Food Ad
First Place
Wal-Mart
Carol Lucas & Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Pepsi
Sonja Dunbar & Jessica Harris, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Third Place
Sun-Drop Bottling Co. Inc.
Shelby Varnadore & Zelly James, Independent Tribune, Concord

Best Spot Color Food Ad
First Place
Piggly Wiggly
Judy Watson & Carol Lucas, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
The Pier
Wendy Cobb, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Second Place
Sal's
Jason Lonon, Times-News, Burlington

Third Place
Las Palmas
Wendy Heffington & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
MWR New River - Tora! Tora! Tora!
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Second Place
MWR New River - The Lima Flight Team
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Third Place
MWR New River - Mila Mason
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Spot Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
Summer Festival of the Arts 1998
Creative Services, The Duke Chronicle, Durham

Second Place
The Captain's Cap
Wendy Cobb, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Third Place
The Captain's Cap
Mindy Acuna, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Best Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Bare Furniture
Diane Green, Independent Tribune, Concord

Second Place
Bostic-Sugg Furniture
Jane Morris & Jessica Harris, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Third Place
Sarreid, Ltd.
Billie Taylor & Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Full Color Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Heilig-Meyers
Todd Harris & Joe Sutton, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Second Place
Woodworks Furniture
Joe Sutton & Todd Harris, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Third Place
Furniture Liquidators
Carol Lucas & Judy Watson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Furniture Liquidators
Carol Lucas & Judy Watson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Furniture Depot
Diane Green, Independent Tribune, Concord

Third Place
Ace Rentals
Dawn Swindell, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Best Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
Frank's Jewelry
Jason Lonon, Times-News, Burlington

Second Place
Libba's
Gidget Lamb, High Point Enterprise, High Point

Third Place
Underwoods
Wendy Heffington & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
TSR Sweater Outlet
Yvonna Carter, High Point Enterprise, High Point

Best Spot Color Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
Arnold's
Wendy Cobb, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Second Place
Village Jewelry
Sarah Jones & Terry Christopher, Independent Tribune, Concord

Third Place
Tiara
Sherrie Barnes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Institutional Ad
First Place
Campus Social Board
Creative Services, The Duke Chronicle, Durham

Second Place
Curves for Women
Tim Thomas, The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro

Third Place
Cleveland Regional Medical Center
Hunter Bretzius, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Best Full Color Institutional Ad
First Place
Hugh Webster for Senate
Darrell Malcolm, Times-News, Burlington

Second Place
WNCT - Storm Team 9
Jessica Harris, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Third Place
Sallenger & Taylor Attorneys
Billie Taylor & Lisa Pearson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Institutional Ad
First Place
Hartsell Funeral Home
Shelby Varnadore & Zelly James, Independent Tribune, Concord

Second Place
High Point's Business Browser
Robin Wheat, High Point Enterprise, High Point

Third Place
Martin Gottholm for District Court Judge
Nancy Holcomb, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Best Retail Ad
First Place
Zola Craft Gallery
Creative Services, The Duke Chronicle, Durham

Second Place
Jeffersons
Sonja Dunbar & Wendy Nooney, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Third Place
Literary Book Post
Wendy Heffington & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Retail Ad
First Place
Parkwood Mall - Always in season
Sherrie Barnes & Billie Taylor, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
B&D Garden Center
Darrell Malcolm, Times-News, Burlington

Third Place
Parkwood Mall - Christmas has landed
Sherrie Barnes & Billie Taylor, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Retail Ad
First Place
Parkwood Mall - Blue Moon
Sherrie Barnes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
NS Travel & Cruises
Helen Hughes & Melody Purifoy, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Third Place
Parkwood Country Store
Sherrie Barnes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Use of Full Color
First Place
Salisbury Motor - 1999 Preview
Gail Grubb & Sharon Jackson, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
Accents of Living
Carol Lucas & Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Salisbury Motor - Big Bang Sale
Gail Grubb & Jennifer Coble, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Use of Spot Color
First Place
Parkwood Mall
Billie Taylor & Sherrie  Barnes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Propst Brothers - Exxon
Brooks Gulledge & Barbara McClester, Independent Tribune, Concord

Third Place
Troutman Enterprises
Joann Stegall & Zelly James, Independent Tribune, Concord

Best Newspaper Promotion
First Place
The Star -  Merry Christmas
Staff, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Second Place
The Star - We don't do chimneys…
Lisa Bumgarner, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Third Place
Salisbury Post - Yellow Pages
Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Special Section
First Place
The Great Outdoors
Staff, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Gold Star
Bridal Guide
Darrell Malcolm, Times-News, Burlington

Gold Star
Max Magazine
Jeri Smith, Daily News, Jacksonville

Gold Star
Pre-Owned & Classic Vehicle Guide
Classified Staff, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Gold Star
Nascar '98
Staff, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Best Classified Section/Page
First Place
Classified Section
Win Minter & Classified Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
1999 Nascar Winston Cup Schedule
Connie Balance, Carol Reason & Charlotte Crocker, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Jobs of the Week
Carol Reason, Shana Bogue & Connie Balance, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Community Service Signature Page
First Place
Congratulations Shelby Golden Lions
Wendy Cobb, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Second Place
Helping Others Stay Warm
Connie Balance, Carol Reason & Karen Boykin, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Fire Safety
Carol Reason, Connie Balance & Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Shared Page
First Place
Ghost Walk
Helen Hughes, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Second Place
Just Kidding
Debbie Wilso & Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Uptown Shelby Assn.
Mary Ann Ransom, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Best Small Ad
First Place
Framer's Alley
Judy Watson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Shelby Alarm
Mary Ann Ransom, The Shelby Star, Shelby

Third Place
About Face Day Spa
Gidget Lamb, High Point Enterprise, High Point

Best Advertising Campaign
First Place
F&M Bank
Harry Mills & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
The Annual Fund
Creative Services, The Duke Chronicle, Durham

Third Place
Vaughan's Jewelers
Carol Lucas & Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Single Sheet Insert
First Place
Sparkle Window Cleaning
Nancy Holcomb, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Best Niche Publication
First Place
Showtime Fabric Market
Kay Hill, Laura King & Nancy Trotter, High Point Enterprise, High Point

Second Place
MCAS New River Sounds of Freedom Airshow '98
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Third Place
A River Runs Through Us
Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury


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