Hoosier State Press Association - The Indiana Publisher - Better Newspaper Contest
Issue link: https://www.ifoldsflip.com/i/96748
Division 6 Best Editorial Page/Category 22 First place Chuck Leach, Evansville Courier & Press Comments: A well-balanced editorial page. Strong local editorials that lay out the arguments and reach a conclusion. Newspaper gives prominence to opposing viewpoints and letter-writers as well as commentary from national writers. Second place Staff, The Indianapolis Star Comments: This newspaper is unafraid to devote the entire editorial page to issues that warrant attention. Strong display with graphics. Third Place Doug Ross, The Times (Munster) Comments: Editorials preview local issues and recommend action. Nice mix of columnists. Best Sports Section/Category 23 First place Staff, The Indianapolis Star Comments: Great-looking section. Super Bowl coverage was superb. The section is well-planned and provides a diversity of content that goes beyond the major sports. Excellent use of graphics and photos. Second place Staff, The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) Comments: A very well-designed section with beautiful typography. Strive for more diversity in content and more enterprising stories that go beyond daily game coverage. Third place Staff, South Bend Tribune Comments: An attractive section with some strong content. Assign a team member as cliche cop ��� too often the stories slip into tired sports stereotypes. Best Feature Section or Page(s)/Category 24 First place iNthebend.com Jennifer Ellis & Andrew Hughes, South Bend Tribune Comments: Great section! Something I���d keep on the kitchen table. Useful, easy to use and pleasing to the eye. Plus, love the name. Second place Indiana Living Staff, The Indianapolis Star Comments: Good use of art, local content. Easy to use. Diverse articles. Third place Local Living Staff, The Indianapolis Star Comments: Great quick-hitters and use of art. Solid local content. Useful. Best Business Section or Page(s)/ Category 25 First place Business Staff, The Indianapolis Star Comments: Sections offer focused topics, sophisticated reporting, clear and lively writing plus bold presentation (Efficient bottle in Plavix shadow = smart). The Q&A items remind us that personalities are behind business innovations. Good blend of personal finance, tech news and hot topics. Second place Business Staff, The Journal Gazette (Fort Wayne) Comments: Clever story ideas (worker dedication) and local roundups (calendar) balance with wire news for a complete and interesting report. Third place None given. Page 65