2019 NCPA Editorial and Advertising Awards
Contact: Philip Lucey, NCPA Executive Director. phil@ncpress.com
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Raleigh, NC
(Raleigh, NC) North Carolina Press Association members were honored during the 147th annual convention held at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. Awards were handed out during an advertising luncheon and editorial banquet on February 27, 2020. NCPA’s editorial and advertising contest is one of the largest in the nation with over 4,400 entries submitted by more than 100 newspapers and news organizations. Judging was completed by members of the Arkansas, Washington and West Virginia Press Association. Awards cover a contest period of October 2018-September 2019. A list of categories and rules can be found at www.ncpress.com. Once again, NCPA welcomed record numbers of journalists and sales people at the annual convention with over 350 attending the evening banquet and over 480 attending the overall annual convention from February 26-28.
Special recognition:
Paul Mauney, Adams Publishing Group , introduced Rep. Stephen Ross as the William C Lassiter First Amendment winner
NC Bar Association president LeAnn Nease Brown presented the Media & Law awards.
Best Daily Article Winston-Salem Journal Scott Sexton
Best Non-daily Article The State Port Pilot Renee Spencer
Best Series News & Observer Josh Shaffer
Kristen Brown and Erin Kramer of Duke University, presented the Duke University/Green-Rossiter Award for Distinguished Newspaper Work in Higher Education.
Community Division: News Reporter Diana Matthews
Online Division Carolina Journal Kari Travis and Lindsay Marchello
Daily Division: News & Observer Jane Stancill, Kate Murphy and Martha Quillin
Hugh Morton Photographer of the year award.
This award honors Hugh Morton, the owner of Grandfather Mountain who is best known for his passion for photography. Hugh Morton helped start the NC Photographers Association, and his pictures have appeared in Time, Life and National Geographic magazine as well as in countless newspapers.
The award, sponsored by Mountain Times Publications in Boone, recognizes a photographer’s body of work for the contest year. It is the most prestigious photography award we give.
Hugh Morton Photographer of the Year in the Community Newspaper Division from State POrt Pilot is Michael Paul
Our Hugh Morton Photographer of the Year in the Daily Newspaper Division from the Winston-Salem Journal is Andrew Dye.
The Henry Lee Weathers Freedom of Information Award, sponsored by the Associated Press, honors journalists or newspapers for exceptional work in advancing or upholding the cause of Freedom of Information. It also recognizes excellence in reporting about access to government-held information and the First Amendment.
For community newspapers: Allen Turner of the News Reporter for County Commissioners keep scanty records
In the daily division: Greg Barnes and Paul Woolverton of the Fayetteville Observer for the Mike Lallier Sexual Molestation lawsuit
And in the online division: David Rogers of Blowing Rock News for Involuntary recusal leads to charge
The Mark Binker Public Notice Award: This award recognizes stories based on the publication of a public notice.
Keeping public notices in print – where the public expects to see them – has been a major advocacy effort of ours for years. So it’s with great enthusiasm that we actually recognize stories that remind us how important these notices are to our communities and readers.
For coverage on Church faces foreclosure, our daily winner is Wesley Young of the Winston-Salem Journal,
For coverage on Carolina Beach rezoning, our online winner is Michael Praats of the Port City Daily,
Public Service Award:
community newspapers The Alamance News - Graham downtown plan
daily division The Charlotte Observer - Dismissed
online division Carolina Public Press - Seeking Conviction
General Excellence in print and online.
community newspapers in Division A.
General Excellence for websites
3rd place Cherokee One Feather
2nd place Hendersonville Lightning
1st place Crossroads Chronicle
Overall General Excellence
3rd place Highlander
2nd place North State Journal
1st place Crossroads Chronicle
In the Community newspapers division B
General Excellence for websites
3rd place Chatham News & Record
2nd place Bladen Journal
1st place Coastland Times
Overall General Excellence
3rd place Chatham News & Record
2nd place Wake Weekly
1st place State Port Pilot
In Community Division C
General Excellence for websites
3rd place YES! Weekly
2nd place Mountaineer
1st place Smoky Mountain News
Overall General Excellence
3rd place Smoky Mountain News
2nd place Mountain Xpress
1st place The Pilot
general excellence in online-only publications:
website only
3rd place N.C. Policy Watch
2nd place Island Free Press
1st place Richmond Observer
Overall general excellence
3rd place Coastal Review Online
2nd place Blowing Rock News
1st place Carolina Public Press
In Division D,
3rd place Star (Shelby)
2nd place Statesville Record & Landmark
1st place High Point Enterprise
Overall General Excellence
3rd place Goldsboro News-Argus
2nd place Times-News of Hendersonville
1st place Wilson Times
In Division E
General Excellence for websites
3rd place Asheville Citizen-Times
2nd place Herald-Sun
1st place StarNews
Overall General Excellence
3rd place Asheville Citizen-Times
2nd place Salisbury Post
1st place StarNews
In the largest daily division F,
General Excellence for websites
3rd place Charlotte Observer
2nd place Winston-Salem Journal
1st place News & Observer
Overall General Excellence
3rd place News & Observer
2nd place News & Record
1st place Winston-Salem Journal
Advertising Special awards:
Sponsored by Metro Creative Graphics, the Metro Plus Business Awards are sweepstakes awards, and acknowledge the top “points” earners in each division. Based on those points, the award recognizes the newspaper with the most cumulative awards.
In Division A our winner is …Bertie Ledger Advance
In Division B our winner is … The State Port Pilot
In Division C our winner is … The Pilot
In Division D our winner is … High Point Enterprise
In Division E is …StarNews
In Division F is …Fayetteville Observer
Advertising Category winners (grouped by Newspaper within each Division Category):
Division A
Avery Journal Times
Special Section 2nd Place Staff Banner Elk My Hometown 2018-19
Yadkin Ripple
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place Staff Katelyn Goins, Holly Lamm
Blowing Rocket
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place Meleah Bryan, Nathan Godwin Blowing Rock Estate Jewelry
Special Section 1st Place Staff Blowing Rock My Hometown 2019
Cherokee One Feather
Use of Color 1st Place Scott Brings Plenty Free online ads in February, a sweet deal
Institutional Ad 3rd Place Scott Brings Plenty Annual Trick-or-Treat Night
Elkin Tribune
Entertainment Ad 1st Place Staff Marjorie Morrison, Holly Lamm
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place Staff Amanda Cooke, Holly Lamm, Dawn Bagale
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Staff Marjorie Morrison, Sherry Stanley
Perquimans Weekly
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff Hertford Bay Taphouse
Real Estate Ad 2nd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff United Country real Estate
Use of Color 2nd Place Lisa Bailey, Creative Staff Currituck Extension Master Gardeners Volunteers
Retail Ad 3rd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff Bethel Fishing Center
Ashe Post & Times
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place Ron Brown Jim's Corner Furniture
Food Ad 1st Place Teresa Roark-Laws Craft Bistro
Newspaper Promotion 2nd Place Teresa Roark-Laws Mother's Day Edition Promo
Special Section 3rd Place Staff Ashe County My Hometown 2019-20
Use of Color 3rd Place Teresa Roark-Laws West Jefferson Chevrolet
Bertie Ledger-Advance
Community Service Signature Page or Page 1st Place Michelle Leicester Happy Birthday America!
Institutional Ad 1st Place Michelle Leicester Memorial Day Ceremony
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place Michelle Leicester Bertie Spooktacular
Community Service Signature Page or Page 2nd Place Michelle Leicester Baby's First Christmas
Food Ad 2nd Place Michelle Leicester Bertie County Peanuts
Community Service Signature Page or Page 3rd Place Michelle Leicester A Salute to Bertie County Farmers
Chowan Herald
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff Hydraulic Hose Specialist
Retail Ad 1st Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff WE Nixon Welding & Hardware, Inc.
Retail Ad 2nd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff Petals & Bows
Food Ad 3rd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff The Freeze
Institutional Ad 3rd Place Bev Alexander, Creative Staff Serenus Grief Recovery Center
Division B
Bladen Journal
Motor Vehicle Ad 3rd Place Erika Jay Bladen Offroad
Butner-Creedmoor News
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy Creedmoor Dental
Chatham News & Record
Small Ad 2nd Place Jason Justice Happy Birthday Lillie
Up & Coming Weekly
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 2nd Place Elizabeth Baker Pinky's Chop Shop Ad
Stokes News
Community Service Signature Page or Page 1st Place Staff Marjorie Morrison, Bob Ward
Institutional Ad 2nd Place Staff Benjamin Haskins, Bob Ward
Courier-Times
Innovative Concept/Wild Card 1st Place Jennifer McCoy Personality Festival Spadea Wrap
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy Talbert Building Supply
Denver Citizen
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Renata Wesner Henderson Properties Ad
Retail Ad 1st Place Renata Wesner Vintiques Vintage & Antique Mall Ad
Motor Vehicle Ad 2nd Place Renata Wesner Affordable Autos at the Lake Ad
Retail Ad 3rd Place Renata Wesner Denver Outdoors Ad
Coastland Times
Food Ad 1st Place Hannah Caton Sweet Frog Back to School Ad
Special Section 1st Place Staff 2019 Outlook Edition
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place Blair Etheridge Youth Aviation Day
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 2nd Place Hannah Caton Muzzie's Retirement Sale
Real Estate Ad 2nd Place Hannah Caton Auction: Historic Manteo Home & Gardens
Food Ad 2nd Place Theresa Schneider Jolly Roger Valentine's Day Ad
Use of Color 2nd Place Theresa Schneider Pugh's Car Care Christmas Wishes
Entertainment Ad 3rd Place Hannah Caton Jim Mulford Memorial Red Drum Tournament
Small Ad 3rd Place Hannah Caton OBX Bowling Outlook Ad
Use of Color 3rd Place Hannah Caton Yarn and More Sidewalk Sale
Newspaper Promotion 3rd Place Theresa Schneider The Coastland Times Subscription House Ad
Wake Weekly
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place Jennifer McCoy Closets By Design
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place Jennifer McCoy Auto Direct
Newspaper Promotion 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy Best of the Best
Online Advertising 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy, April Phipps Bowman Family Services
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy, Sam Register Closets By Design
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 3rd Place Jennifer McCoy Wake Forest Jewelers
Watauga Democrat
Use of Color 1st Place Meleah Bryan, Charlie Price Peabody's
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Meleah Bryan, Mark Mitchell Blowing Rock Market
Niche Publication 1st Place Staff Boone My Hometown 2018-19
Niche Publication 2nd Place Staff Summer Times 2019
Niche Publication 3rd Place All About Women Staff All About Weddings 2019
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 3rd Place Meleah Bryan, Charlie Price Libby's
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 3rd Place Meleah Bryan, Mark Mitchell Carlton Gallery
State Port Pilot
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place Joey Robinson, Ben Frazier Quality Hearing Care
Institutional Ad 1st Place Joey Robinson, Carol Magnani Knights of Columbus
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place Linda Lash Not a Subscriber?
Entertainment Ad 1st Place Linda Lash, Carol Magnani Southport Oak Island Kiwanis - Big Toy Day
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place Linda Lash, Mindy Ellinger Cape Fear Custom Jewelry
Small Ad 1st Place Linda Lash, Mindy Ellinger The Confectionary
Online Advertising 1st Place Staff 2019 Business Card Directory
Retail Ad 2nd Place Linda Lash, Ben Frazier Cape Fear Fitness
Community Service Signature Page or Page 2nd Place Staff Ask the Expert
Special Section 2nd Place Staff Coast Magazine - Holiday
Healthcare/Medical Ad 3rd Place Joey Robinson, Ben Frazier Dosher Memorial Hospital - 5 Star
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place Joey Robinson, Mindy Ellinger Beach Road Furniture
Institutional Ad 3rd Place Linda Lash, Carol Magnani South Brunswick High School Booster Club
Real Estate Ad 3rd Place Linda Lash, Carol Magnani ReMax Southern Coast - Free Shred Day
Food Ad 3rd Place Linda Lash, Mindy Ellinger Tropical Treats
Community Service Signature Page or Page 3rd Place Staff Open for Business
Special Section 3rd Place Staff NC Fourth of July Festival Guide
Special Section 3rd Place Staff Coast Magazine - Spring
Advertising Campaign 1st Place Joey Robinson, Linda Lash, Ben Frazier Carr Insurance
Advertising Campaign 2nd Place Linda Lash, Carol Magnani NC Fourth of July Fesitval
Advertising Campaign 3rd Place Linda Lash, Ben Frazier Books N Stuff - Holidays
Division C
Herald Citizen
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place Renata Wesner Paws Across the Lake House Ad
Real Estate Ad 2nd Place Renata Wesner Allen Tate Realty - Lynn Lannquist Holiday Ad
Mountain Xpress
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place Olivia Uban RiddleFest 2019
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 3rd Place Olivia Urban Beautiful Jewels
YES! Weekly
Use of Color 1st Place Alex Farmer Elektra Salon
Use of Color 2nd Place Alex Farmer The Treasure Club
Mooresville Citizen
Small Ad 1st Place Renata Wesner Fun Spanish Summer Camp Small Ad
Small Ad 2nd Place Renata Wesner Zootastic Park Summer Camp Small Ad
Healthcare/Medical Ad 3rd Place Reanat Wesner Carolina Oral & Facial Surgery Ad
Motor Vehicle Ad 3rd Place Renata Wesner Long Island Marina Ad
Newspaper Promotion 3rd Place Renata Wesner Pet Section House Ad
Real Estate Ad 3rd Place Renata Wesner EXP Realty - Lou Sorrento Ad
Small Ad 3rd Place Renata Wesner Chinese Academy Small Ad
Mountaineer
Institutional Ad 1st Place Mac Heishman Sarge's Animal Rescue
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Mac Heishman, Lori Gilbert Carolina Mountain Sales
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Taylor Ford
Entertainment Ad 1st Place Matthew Perusi, Paula Barton Battle of the Badges
Retail Ad 1st Place Staff Spenceberry Antiques
Newspaper Promotion 2nd Place Mac Heishman Pigskin Picks Promo
Food Ad 2nd Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Zaxby's
Institutional Ad 2nd Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Haywood County Rotary
Motor Vehicle Ad 2nd Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Ken Wilson Ford
Retail Ad 2nd Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Work Boots & More
Community Service Signature Page or Page 2nd Place Staff Easter Gang Page
Institutional Ad 3rd Place Mac Heishman, Paula Barton Haywood County Farm Bureau
Entertainment Ad 3rd Place Matthew Perusi, Paula Barton Longs Chapel
Community Service Signature Page or Page 3rd Place Staff Homeowners Fall Checklist
Niche Publication 3rd Place Staff Senior Resource Magazine
The Pilot
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place Dacia Burch, Scott Yancey CoolSweats
Food Ad 1st Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Wedgies
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Pinehurst Medical Clinic
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Burney Hardware
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Ice Cream Parlor
Community Service Signature Page or Page 1st Place Staff Valentine Gift Guide
Niche Publication 1st Place Staff Bride & Groom Section
Special Section 1st Place Staff Buggy Tab
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 2nd Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Monkees
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey DR. JOHN F. CERASO
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 2nd Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Rococo Furniture
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 2nd Place Perry Loflin, Scott Yancey Sothebys
Niche Publication 2nd Place Staff Pinestraw June
Special Section 2nd Place staff US Kids Golf
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place Dacia Burch, Scott Yancey Elmore Furniture
Food Ad 3rd Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Bell Tree
Retail Ad 3rd Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Karma Holiday Open House
Use of Color 3rd Place Sam Cunningham, Mechelle Butler Johnsie Birthday ad
Special Section 3rd Place Staff Sandhills Guide
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place Terry Hartsell, Mechelle Butler Sweet Dreams Mattresses & More
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Patty Thompson, Scott Yancey Artist League
Division D
Daily News (Jacksonville)
Use of Color 1st Place Stacey Spencer Rock Creek
Free Press (Kinston) Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place Cassie Groff Highland Furniture
Daily Advance
Small Ad 3rd Place Lisa Bailey, Creative Staff Maaco
Real Estate Ad 3rd Place Rich Houghton, Creative Staff Corner Markey Auctions
Mount Airy News
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place Staff Benjamin Haskins, Samantha Turner
Newspaper Promotion 2nd Place Staff Rebecca Portis
Rocky Mount Telegram
Niche Publication 1st Place staff Carolina Brew Scene - Summer 2019
Special Section 1st Place Staff Carolina Brew Scene - Fall 2019
Star (Shelby)
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place Staff Vitamins 4 life
Use of Color 2nd Place Matt Blanchard Cline Nursery
Use of Color 3rd Place Vee Lindsay Sweet House Bakery
Daily Record
Entertainment Ad 1st Place Ginger Carroll Lee Regional Fair
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Jennifer McCoy Dragonfly Florist
Motor Vehicle Ad 2nd Place Jennifer McCoy Precision Ford
Sanford Herald
Food Ad 1st Place Matt Dilworth Bay Breeze
Small Ad 2nd Place Matt Dilworth Big T's
Retail Ad 3rd Place Laura Powers Big Bloomers Flower Farm
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 3rd Place Rachel R. Parker Floral Designs By Eddie in Bridal Edition
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Rachel Xavier, Laura Powers The Sweet Shop
Advertising Campaign 2nd Place Matt Dilworth, Rachel Xavier Lunch and Dessert Match Contest
Courier-Tribune
Online Advertising 1st Place Rebecca Craven, Justin Little Vruwink Dental
Community Service Signature Page or Page 2nd Place Jana Steed Easter
Food Ad 3rd Place Rebecca Craven, Justin Little Ready Mart
Motor Vehicle Ad 3rd Place Rebecca Craven, Susan Wright Strider
Gaston Gazette
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Juen Lang Loray MIlls Lofts
Niche Publication 2nd Place Staff Explore Gaston
Special Section 2nd Place Stephanie Coppola, Kevin Ellis Discover Gaston 2019
Newspaper Promotion 3rd Place Stephanie Coppola Sip & Savor
Online Advertising 3rd Place Trip Reynolds Team Austin Grand Opening
Goldsboro News-Argus
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place Crystal Bizzell Front Page Spadia
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place Larry Vickers Welcome to the Pickle Festsival
Real Estate Ad 2nd Place Larry Vickers Directional Open Houses
Online Advertising 2nd Place Rebecca James Quick. Convenient. Compassionate.
Niche Publication 3rd Place staff Wings Over Wayne County
Special Section 3rd Place staff Mt. Olive Picke Festival Special Section
High Point Enterprise
Retail Ad 1st Place Amanda Duncan My House of Hemp
Small Ad 1st Place Christian Saunders King Records
Community Service Signature Page or Page 1st Place staff Community Service Signature Page
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place Staff High Point Enterprise PROMO
Institutional Ad 2nd Place Christian Saunders Guil-Rand Funeral Home
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 2nd Place Christian Saunders Crossover Roofing
Retail Ad 2nd Place Christian Saunders Flowers on Greenoak
Community Service Signature Page or Page 3rd Place Staff High Point Enterprise Charity Page
Sun Journal
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place Betty Beaudreau Mike's Jewelers
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place Debbie White Bogue RV
Institutional Ad 1st Place Tyler Beaman EA Wood Law Firm
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 2nd Place Betty Beaudreau Blue Magnolia
Food Ad 2nd Place Betty Beaudreau 37th Street Pizzaria
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 2nd Place Tyler Beaman Creative Kitchen and Bath
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 3rd Place Betty Beaudreau Ann Lynn's
Entertainment Ad 3rd Place Karen Gardner Coastal Carolina Railroad Train Show
Healthcare/Medical Ad 3rd Place Tyler Beaman Advanced Regenerative Care
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 2nd Place Karen Gardner Post Oak FWB Church
Service Ad in a Niche Publication 3rd Place Karen Gardner St. Pauls
Division E
Daily Reflector
Retail Ad in a Niche Publication 1st Place Christina Ruotolo, Brandi Callahan Jefferson's
Small Ad 1st Place Christina Ruotolo, Brandi Callahan Jefferson's
Use of Color 1st Place Christina Ruotolo, Brandi Callahan Magnolia Arts
Community Service Signature Page or Page 1st Place Staff July Healthcare Spotlight Page
Niche Publication 1st Place Staff August 2019 Her Magazine
Small Ad 2nd Place Christina Ruotolo, Brandi Callahan Jefferson's
Real Estate Ad 2nd Place Christina Ruotolo, Jasmine Blount c21 The Realty Group
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 2nd Place Christina Ruotolo, Jessica Harris Lautares
Retail Ad 2nd Place Christina Ruotolo, Tim Mayberry Jefferson's
Retail Ad 3rd Place Christina Ruotolo, Jasmine Blount Lautares
Advertising Campaign 1st Place Staff Robinson's Jewelers
StarNews
Use of Humor 1st Place Erin Pike Northchase Dental Humor Ad from August PCL
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place Erin Pike, Cheryl Theiss Ashley Home Series
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place Erin Pike, Hunter Ingram Cape Fear Unearthed Full Pages from Wrappers
Food Ad 1st Place Erin Pike, James Reynolds Soif De Vin Port City Life 7.19
Entertainment Ad 1st Place Erin Pike, Leigh Ann Askew Tails Print Ads
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place Joshua Starkey Wilmington ENT
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Joshua Starkey, David Sturm Vance Young Christmas Spread
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place Joshua Starkey, Debbie White Land Rover PCL Half Page
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place Karen Sell Kingoff Jewelry
Institutional Ad 1st Place Staff Salty Dog Yoga Quarter Thank You Ad
Retail Ad 1st Place Staff Omega Sports Black Friday
Special Section 1st Place Staff 2019 Winter Issue Port City Life
Use of Color 2nd Place Erin Pike PCL TACT Ad
Niche Publication 2nd Place Erin Pike, Cheryl Theiss Dosher Medical Newsletter June 2019
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 2nd Place Joshua Starkey Butlers Electric
Motor Vehicle Ad 2nd Place Joshua Starkey, Debbie White Anglers Marine Half Page
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place Joshua Starkey, Jeff Hidek Azalea Half Page
Food Ad 2nd Place Joshua Starkey, Leigh Ann Askew Roudabush Building Half Page Ad
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place Karen Sell Pleasure Island Health
Institutional Ad 2nd Place Leigh Ann Askew Inspire Medical
Special Section 2nd Place Staff April 2019 PCL
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place Erin Pike, Leigh Ann Askew BOB Kitchen and Bath Thank You Ad
Food Ad 3rd Place Joshua Starkey Blind Elephant BOB 2018
Healthcare/Medical Ad 3rd Place Joshua Starkey, Cheryl Theiss Regen Med Clinic
Real Estate Ad 3rd Place Joshua Starkey, David Sturm Vance Quarter Pages
Niche Publication 3rd Place Joshua Starkey, James Reynolds SmartStart
Use of Color 3rd Place Joshua Starkey, Jeff Hidek Coastal Living Quarter Page
Institutional Ad 3rd Place Staff UNCW HISTORY DEPARTMENT
Special Section 3rd Place Staff 2019 September PCL
Division F
Fayetteville Observer
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 1st Place STAFF COTTON RIVER & CO.
Entertainment Ad 1st Place STAFF RUGGED MANIAC
Food Ad 1st Place STAFF HIBACHI GRILL
Healthcare/Medical Ad 1st Place STAFF SANDHILLS ORAL SURGERY & IMPLANT DENTISTRY OF FAYETTEVILLE
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 1st Place STAFF FOREVERLAWN OF THE CAROLINAS
Innovative Concept/Wild Card 1st Place STAFF THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER 2019 CALENDAR
Institutional Ad 1st Place STAFF BOOK BAZAAR
Motor Vehicle Ad 1st Place STAFF CROWN FORD
Newspaper Promotion 1st Place STAFF IMPACT - THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Staff CongratulationsOnAGreatSeason-H&H
Retail Ad 1st Place Staff VacationCampfordogs-BedandBiscuits
Small Ad 1st Place Staff Airborne&SpecialOpsMuseum_FreeAdmission
Special Section 1st Place STAFF 40Under40_2019_FayObserver
Use of Color 1st Place Staff SaintAxtricksDay
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 2nd Place STAFF THE SALVATION ARMY
Entertainment Ad 2nd Place STAFF INDIGO MOON
Food Ad 2nd Place STAFF NIKO'S GYRO & WINGS II
Healthcare/Medical Ad 2nd Place STAFF SHERRI'S CROWNING GLORY
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 2nd Place STAFF WEBB CARPET COMPANY
Institutional Ad 2nd Place STAFF FAYETTEVILLE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Newspaper Promotion 2nd Place STAFF FAYETTEVILLE WOODPECKERS - THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Special Section 2nd Place Staff WoodpeckersSpecialSection_2019_FayObserver
Use of Color 2nd Place Staff FoodDrive_FayObserverForUrbanMinistry
Apparel, Jewelry & Accessories Ad 3rd Place STAFF JOHN ALLEN SHOES
Food Ad 3rd Place STAFF THE WINE CAFE
Healthcare/Medical Ad 3rd Place STAFF SANDHILLS ORAL SURGERY & IMPLANT DENTISTRY OF FAYETTEVILLE
Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad 3rd Place STAFF PW ROOFING
Institutional Ad 3rd Place STAFF FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY
Newspaper Promotion 3rd Place STAFF BACK TO SCHOOL - THE FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER
Division O
Island Free Press
Food Ad 1st Place Donna Barnett Sonny's Restaurant
Institutional Ad 1st Place Donna Barnett Outer Banks Preservation Association
Niche Publication 1st Place Donna Barnett Gallery Guide
Real Estate Ad 1st Place Donna Barnett Charline Barnett Construction
Editorial Category winners ((grouped by Newspaper within each Division Category):
Division A
Ashe Post & Times
Breaking News Coverage 3rd Place Ian Taylor Captured!
Elkin Tribune
Serious Columns 1st Place Bill Colvard Serious columns - Bill Colvard
Johnstonian News
Editorials 1st Place Corey Friedman School board's; Censorship; policy
Bertie Ledger-Advance
Sports News Reporting 2nd Place Jim Green All the Way Back
Beat News Reporting 3rd Place Thadd White Vidant Bertie certified Stroke Ready
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
Lighter Columns 2nd Place David Donovan Sidebar
News Enterprise
Reporting 3rd Place Bill Cresenzo Getting plugged back in: New certificate of relief law will help more people get fresh starts
Yadkin Ripple
Feature Writing 1st Place Kitsy Burns Harrison Lake Alpine feature - Kitsey Harrison
Yadkin Ripple
Lighter Columns 3rd Place Kitsey Burns Harrison Kitsey Harrison Light Columns
Chowan Herald
Serious Columns 2nd Place Jonathan Tobias Chowan Herald-Jonathan Tobias Columns
Multimedia Project 2nd Place Staff Chowan Herald-July 4 multimedia entry
Use of Social Media 2nd Place Staff Chowan Herald
Graham Star
Photography, Feature 1st Place Art Miller Awe-Inspiring Sight
Photography, Spot 1st Place Art Miller 'It Was a Nightmare'
Photography, Sports 1st Place Kevin Hensley Celebrate Good Times
Avery Journal Times
Special Section 1st Place Avery Journal-Times Staff Avery Journal-Times 2018 Salute to Heroes
Arts and Entertainment Reporting 1st Place Carl Blankenship Pretty in Pink Fashion Show raises funds
Education Reporting 1st Place Carl Blankenship Avery County High School renovation project coverage
Headline Writing 1st Place Carl Blankenship Budding Industry
News Feature Writing 3rd Place Carl Blankenship Turkey fryer plays pivotal role in Beech diver rescue
Religion & Faith Reporting 3rd Place Jamie Shell Timely Truths
Sports Feature Writing 3rd Place Jamie Shell Feature Series: Former professional wrestler Curtis Thompson
Crossroads Chronicle
Profile Feature 1st Place Dan Brown Jim Barton -- A walking history lesson
Feature Writing 2nd Place Dan Brown Trio fish cell from drain
Photography, Spot 2nd Place Don Richeson Winter storm Diego dumps a foot-plus snow on Cashiers
Use of Photographs 2nd Place Don Richeson Use of Photographs, July 3 and 10, 2019
Profile Feature 3rd Place Dan Brown Phil "Slick" Monteith -- unofficial mayor?
Photography, Spot 3rd Place Don Richeson Cashiers crash caps chase
Use of Social Media 3rd Place Don Richeson How Crossroads Chronicle uses social media
Mebane Enterprise
Breaking News Coverage 1st Place K. Adam Powell Breaking News Coverage - Conservator's Center Tragedy
Multimedia Project 1st Place K. Adam Powell Mebane Fourth of July Multimedia Project
Religion & Faith Reporting 1st Place K. Adam Powell Haitian Mission Provides Dental Care, Construction
Video 1st Place K. Adam Powell "Ragged Old Flag" Memorial Day 2019 Tribute
Magazine or Niche Publication 1st Place Mebane Enterprise Staff Mebane Enterprise 2019 Newcomer's Guide
Smoky Mountain Times
News Feature Writing 1st Place Melissa Ezro The many circumstances of the homeless
General News Reporting 2nd Place Jessica Webb Road to nowhere tunnel's future uncertain
Editorial Page 2nd Place Staff Smoky Mountain Times Editorial page
Photography, General News 2nd Place Teddy Greene Fourth of July Heat
City, County Government Reporting 3rd Place Jessica Webb Strays a problem, public says at hearing
Spring Hope Enterprise
Lighter Columns 1st Place Ken Ripley Vow; monarch; Greenland
Appearance and Design 2nd Place Staff Inmate sues over jail conditions; Hardware store
Serious Columns 3rd Place Ken Ripley Law; Republicans; Reading
General News Reporting 3rd Place Lindell Kay Inmate sues jail
Community Coverage 3rd Place Staff Christmas comes to Spring Hope; Middlesex board
Tarboro Weekly
Photography, Sports 2nd Place Alan Campbell Joyner's Redemption
News Feature Writing 2nd Place John H. Walker Football stars stress reading importance
Photography, General News 3rd Place Alan Campbell Football, Reading & Magic
Photography, Sports 3rd Place Alan Campbell A Tough Game
Photography, Sports Feature 3rd Place Sarah Louya From the Heart
Hendersonville Lightning
Business Writing 1st Place Bill Moss Businesses along tracks say, yes, in my backyard
City, County Government Reporting 1st Place Bill Moss A tall Tale
Election/Political Reporting 1st Place Bill Moss McGrady takes on redistricting and liquor laws against the odds March 13
News Enterprise
Reporting 1st Place Bill Moss The Serpentine Solution September 18 and 25
Editorials 2nd Place Bill Moss Tap Root Proposal, Planning Broken, Road won't be the same
Special Section 2nd Place Lightning Staff Season of Giving
Election/Political Reporting 3rd Place Bill Moss Gay pride proclamation draws dissent from council members, June 12
Highlander
Beat Feature Reporting 1st Place Dan Brown Make A Wish Kid dedicates new house
Sports Feature Writing 1st Place Dan Brown Ledford Racing Toward New Life
Editorial Page 1st Place Ryan Hanchett The Highlander Editorial Page
Business Writing 2nd Place Dan Brown Stone Lantern to close after 59 years
Community Coverage 2nd Place The Highlander Staff The Highlander Community Coverage
Editorials 3rd Place Ryan Hanchett The Highlander Editorial Writing
News-Journal
Beat News Reporting 1st Place Catharin Shepard State Alleges Abuse In Hoke Psych Facility
General News Reporting 1st Place Catharin Shepard Dogs Kill Livestock, Residents Seek Help
Beat News Reporting 2nd Place Catharin Shepard Nonprofit Health Center Faces Shutdown
Education Reporting 2nd Place Catharin Shepard 25 Years Ago Leandro Changed Public Education
Feature Writing 3rd Place Ken MacDonald "Now We Have Been Touched"
Special Section 3rd Place Staff Hoke Heartbeat
Use of Photographs 3rd Place Staff Use of Photographs
Cherokee One Feather
Community Coverage 1st Place Robert Jumper, Scott Brings Plenty, Jonah Lossiah Cherokee One Feather
Use of Social Media 1st Place Robert Jumper, Scott Brings Plenty, Jonah Lossiah Cherokee One Feather
Photo Page or Essay 1st Place Scott Brings Plenty Photos from the Cherokee Performing Arts Program production of "Into the Woods"
Photography, Sports Feature 1st Place Scott Brings Plenty Photos of the Anetsodi stickball challenge
Arts and Entertainment Reporting 2nd Place Jonah Lossiah Even as we breathe
Photography, Sports Feature 2nd Place Jonah Lossiah Photo of Braves Head Coach David Napert
Election/Political Reporting 2nd Place Scott Brings Plenty Series of articles on three candidates seeking election certification
Photo Page or Essay 2nd Place Scott Brings Plenty Photos from the 44th Annual Eastern Band Cherokee Pow Wow
Photography, Feature 2nd Place Scott Brings Plenty Photos of the Annual Kituwah Celebration
