The Journal received 12 awards in the 2009 Arkansas Press Association (APA) 2009 News/Editorial Contest. Winners were announced here Saturday during an APA convention.
Competing in the smaller weeklies division, The Journal claimed three first-place citations. The West Virginia Newspaper Association judged entries, compiled from 2008 works.
Editor Rick Joslin took first-place honors in the single news photograph and political reporting categories. Columnist Wayne Norton authored the top-rated news/political column.
Joslin placed third in editorial and drew honorable mentions in headline writing and sports news reporting. He teamed with photojournalist Teresa Bennett for a third-place award in coverage of education. Joslin and former Journal writer Kat McEntire collaborated for a third-place prize in investigative reporting among all weeklies.
McEntire was a runner-up in the sports feature competition, and Bennett – who focuses on school and Pine Bluff Arsenal news – gained an honorable mention in single feature photograph.
The Journal had the second-best special issue with its 2008 Founders Day edition, a staff effort that included input from former employee Ashley Welch.
Publisher Vicki Kelly, Bennett and McEntire netted a third-place prize in picture page/photo essay.
Norton’s winning column dealt with views on the media, and a judge praised the work for “expressing support of open thinking and freedom of expression and action.” The judge said the piece “makes one think.”
Joslin’s winning photo was cited by a judge for its “tenderness” and “quality composition.” A judge commended Joslin’s political writings for their “thoroughness” and “easy-reading style.”
Kelly believes the 12 awards are the most ever won by The Journal in a single news/editorial contest. The achievement occurred in Joslin’s first full year as editor. Previously this year, The Journal won the coveted sweepstakes award as the state’s best in APA advertising competition.
“We’re always pleased when our efforts are recognized and rewarded by our peers,’ said Kelly. “We always strive to do our best.
“We don’t take our subscribers and advertisers for granted, and we want them to always be able to rely on us to make certain they’re getting their money’s worth with us.”
The Journal’s awards count was the highest among Jefferson County’s newspapers. The Pine Bluff Commercial won nine, while it’s sister publication, The White Hall Progress, received none.
The Journal received 12 awards in the 2009 Arkansas Press Association (APA) 2009 News/Editorial Contest. Winners were announced here Saturday during an APA convention.
Competing in the smaller weeklies division, The Journal claimed three first-place citations. The West Virginia Newspaper Association judged entries, compiled from 2008 works.
Editor Rick Joslin took first-place honors in the single news photograph and political reporting categories. Columnist Wayne Norton authored the top-rated news/political column.
Joslin placed third in editorial and drew honorable mentions in headline writing and sports news reporting. He teamed with photojournalist Teresa Bennett for a third-place award in coverage of education. Joslin and former Journal writer Kat McEntire collaborated for a third-place prize in investigative reporting among all weeklies.
McEntire was a runner-up in the sports feature competition, and Bennett – who focuses on school and Pine Bluff Arsenal news – gained an honorable mention in single feature photograph.
The Journal had the second-best special issue with its 2008 Founders Day edition, a staff effort that included input from former employee Ashley Welch.
Publisher Vicki Kelly, Bennett and McEntire netted a third-place prize in picture page/photo essay.
Norton’s winning column dealt with views on the media, and a judge praised the work for “expressing support of open thinking and freedom of expression and action.” The judge said the piece “makes one think.”
Joslin’s winning photo was cited by a judge for its “tenderness” and “quality composition.” A judge commended Joslin’s political writings for their “thoroughness” and “easy-reading style.”
Kelly believes the 12 awards are the most ever won by The Journal in a single news/editorial contest. The achievement occurred in Joslin’s first full year as editor. Previously this year, The Journal won the coveted sweepstakes award as the state’s best in APA advertising competition.
“We’re always pleased when our efforts are recognized and rewarded by our peers,’ said Kelly. “We always strive to do our best.
“We don’t take our subscribers and advertisers for granted, and we want them to always be able to rely on us to make certain they’re getting their money’s worth with us.”
The Journal’s awards count was the highest among Jefferson County’s newspapers. The Pine Bluff Commercial won nine, while it’s sister publication, The White Hall Progress, received none.
