2019
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONTEST
WINNERS AND FINALISTS
The
Greater Cincinnati Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional
Journalists is pleased to announce the winners and finalists in the 2018
Excellence In Journalism Contest.
We thank the members of the Arkansas
SPJ Pro Chapter for their work in judging the entries.
ALL
MEDIA
GERALD WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD
WINNER:
“How Honda Failed Kyle Plush”
ENTRANT:
Alexander Coolidge
MEDIA
OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S
COMMENT: “After an accident claimed a local
boy’s life, the Enquirer decided to dig a little deeper. In doing so,
they not only uncovered a fatal flaw in design of the boy’s vehicle, but also
the manufacturer and regulatory agencies’ failure to recall the vehicle,
despite receiving safety complaints prior to the boy’s death. By looking
past the surface of the story the Enquirer exposed those lapses, leading to
agency reforms and improved public safety. Fine work!
CAMILLA WARRICK AWARD
WINNER: “The Sex Talk: The Conversation That Is Not Happening About Campus Sexual Assault”
WINNER: “The Sex Talk: The Conversation That Is Not Happening About Campus Sexual Assault”
ENTRANTS: Kate Murphy and Meg Vogel
MEDIA OUTLET: The
Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: This
well-constructed multimedia project navigates every possible avenue to examine
sexual assault on college campuses. Each participant is relatable and
offers a unique, personal viewpoint that draws the audience into the
conversation. Their myriad perspectives
underscore the complex nature of campus sexual assault, while the emotion
displayed in each interview keeps the audience engaged. Breaking down the
conversation into bite-sized topics was a smart decision. In addition, the webpages are easy to
navigate and the production quality is top-notch. While it may feel more
comfortable to develop superficial solutions to a problem that has long
lingered in the shadows of public consciousness, shedding light on the
situation arms communities and institutions with the knowledge and perspective
they need to develop long-term solutions and enact true justice.
Therefore, this project is wholly deserving of the Camilla Warrick Award.
FIRST AMENDMENT AWARD
WINNER: “The Enquirer Staff: FOI Filings”
ENTRANTS: Cincinnati Enquirer Staff – John Greiner & Darren
Ford
MEDIA
OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer –
cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S
COMMENT: “Wow! A newspaper that still
fights doggedly against the forces that seek to let government officials
operate in the dark. Every journalist in Ohio owes deep gratitude to the
Enquirer and its lawyers at Graydon Head for the willingness to demand that
coroners, judges, police, city council members and economic development
officials comply with public access laws. Shining a light, indeed.”
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION
BEST NEWS STORY
WINNER: “The 5TH/3RD Shooting”
ENTRANTS: Dan Horn, Sharon Coolidge, Sarah Brookbank, Max Londberg,
James Pilcher, Amber Hunt, Terry DeMio
MEDIA OUTLET: --Cincinnati Enquirer/cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Excellent look at the hectic and dangerous few minutes when a
gunman went on a rampage in downtown Cincinnati. The different
perspectives from which the event was reported from the scene gives the reader
the sense of actually being there.”
FINALIST: “I Saw Someone Shoot Up Today”
ENTRANT: Keith BieryGolick
MEDIA OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST FEATURE STORY
WINNER: “Magical Realism: 12 Hours at The Mercantile Library,
Cincinnati’s Own Room of Requirement”
ENTRANT: Zachary Petit
MEDIA OUTLET: CityBeat
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “With detailed descriptions of a seemingly nondescript topic, this
piece is everything a feature should be. Solid information about how the
library staff is working to be more accessible to the community balances
fascinating depictions of the library and its contents.”
FINALIST: “Where The Gorillas Live”
ENTRANT: Meg Vogel
MEDIA OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
FINALIST: “Lynched In Oxford: Descendant Tries To Reconcile Official, Family Histories of 1892 Killing.”
ENTRANT: Mark Curnutte
MEDIA OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST NEWSMAKER PROFILE/LIFESTYLE STORY
WINNER: “Tom Synan, Ohio Police Chief, Champion of Facing The Heroin
Epidemic”
ENTRANT: Terry DeMio
MEDIA OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A great topic about a small town police chief who became the face
of addiction reform in law enforcement benefits from skillful writing in this
piece. The reporter paints a picture with great details about the chief
and quotes from secondary sources that reveal the chief’s impact.”
FINALIST: “The Survival of Todd Portune”
ENTRANT: Dan Horn
MEDIA OUTLET: The Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST BEAT REPORTING
WINNER: “Patricia A. Scheyer’s Coverage of Taylor Mill Government”
ENTRANT: Patricia A. Scheyer
MEDIA OUTLET: The River City News
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Good beat reporting might often go unlooked, especially if it is
of smaller communities or events considered by many to be mundane news. That
local news, however, is very important to the people who live in that
community. Patricia Scheyer with The River City News has done an
excellent job of covering the small city of Taylor Mill. Without her coverage, many of the things she
unearthed might never have reached the light of day. While local newspapers are struggling
financially, her reporting shows why local news is still very important.
Well done.”
FINALIST: “Butler County Politics”
ENTRANT: “Michael Pitman
MEDIA OUTLET: Journal-News/Cox Media Group Ohio
FINALIST: “Poverty Coverage of 2018”
ENTRANTS: Lucy May and Emily Maxwell
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE REPORTING
WINNER: “A Child Could Die: Honda Owners Warned Feds”
ENTRANT: Alexander Coolidge
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Taking the effort to track down previous problems with an unsafe
seat latch shows investigative zeal. The fact that neither Honda nor
federal regulators acknowledged the fatal possibilities boggles the mind.
A superb package!”
FINALIST: “City Manager Never Made Recommended Changes to Non-Profit
Contracts After Audits”
ENTRANTS: Paula Christian & Hillary Lake
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
FINALIST: “Unlike Neighboring States, Ohio Lacks Transparent Merit Process
for Debt Collection Contracts” & “Sidebar: The Lobbyist Impact”
ENTRANT: James McNair
MEDIA OUTLET: Ohio Center for Investigative Journalism
BEST CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES
WINNER: “The Death of Kyle Plush”
ENTRANTS: Hannah Sparling, Dan Horn, Kate Murphy, Anne Saker, Alexander
Coolidge & Sharon Coolidge
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer –cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The death of a teenager trapped in his car in the parking lot of
his school shocked the city. Where was help? How did it happen? Did it have to? The answers were horrible.”
FINALIST: “Spotlight On The Arts”
ENTRANT: Elizabeth Kyle
MEDIA OUTLET: Dayton Business Journal
FINALIST: “The Girl Collector”
ENTRANTS: Kevin Grasha & Cameron Knight”
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer
BEST BUSINESS STORY
WINNER: “Cincinnati Analyzes ‘Missing Pieces’ After Amazon HQ2 Snub”
ENTRANTS: Tom Demeropolis and Chris Wetterich
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Well-researched and crystal clear to the reader. Also, good
use of a news hook (the area not making Amazon’s short list” to take a deeper
dive into a broader topic.”
FINALIST: “Honda Odyssey Owners Warned”
ENTRANT: Alexander Coolidge
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
FINALIST: “Meet The New Scripps, Same As The Old Scripps”
ENTRANT: Jim DeBrosse
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
BEST BUSINESS FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN
WINNER: “A Man On A ($300 million) Mission: Former P&Ger Rigaud
Wants New Firm To Be His Legacy”
ENTRANT: Steve Watkins
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The story had a very natural flow to it, with a good mix of
contest, paraphrasing and direct quotes.”
FINALIST: “82 Hours In Iceland”
ENTRANT: Alexander Coolidge
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer –cincinnati.com
BEST GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY
BEST GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY
WINNER: “Unlike Neighboring States, Ohio Lacks Transparent, Merit Process
For Debt Collection”
ENTRANT: James McNair
MEDIA OUTLET: eyeonohio.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: James McNair’s investigative look at the awarding of collections
contracts in Ohio in the context of the attorney general’s race is a fresh,
engaging look at government processes that are often obscure to citizens.”
FINALIST: “Jessie Balmert, Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Jessie Balmert
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY
WINNER: “Tough Love For Winton Terrace”
ENTRANTS: Lucy May & Emily Maxwell
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Strong video report that shows the real struggles of people who
live in public housing and respects them as and where they are. The
accompanying text enhances the visual report.
Superb work.”
FINALIST: “More Fake Progress? History Makes Residents Wary of FC
Cincinnati Stadium Plans”
ENTRANT: Mark Curnutte
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST EDUCATION STORY
WINNER: ”Good, Bad, Ugly: How NKY Schools Fared On ACT, State Tests”
ENTRANTS: Michael A. Monks & Patricia Scheyer
MEDIA OUTLET: The River City News
FINALIST: “Cincinnati Public School Students With Disabilities Are Protected
On Paper, but say They’re Treated Poorly In Practice”
ENTRANT: Liz Brazile
MEDIA OUTLET: Rewire.News
FINALIST: “Time Wasted On Things That Makes No Sense”
ENTRANT: Byron McCauley
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
WINNER: “Children’s Hospital Idea Lab”
ENTRANT: Barrett Brunsman
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The writer does a great job of making high-level medical
concepts accessible to any reader with his piece about innovations from
Cincinnati Children’s idea lab. The problem-solution lead engages the
reader immediately and a skillful blend of quotes, facts and figures with
sensible breaks commands attention throughout the story. The sidebars
with information about the impact of the program are a welcome addition.”
FINALIST: “The Cancer Trial That Could Change Everything”
ENTRANT: Anne Saker
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer
BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY
WINNER: “Magical Realism: 12 Hours at the Mercantile Library,
Cincinnati’s Own Room of Requirement.”
ENTRANT: Zachary Petit
MEDIA OUTLET: CityBeat
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great writing. I truly felt as if I was right there with
the writer throughout the entire feature.”
FINALIST: ”Working On The Railroad”
ENTRANT: Kathy Schwartz
MEDIA OUTLET: CityBeat
FINALIST: ”Chuck Cleaver Is Still Here”
ENTRANT: Justin Williams
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
BEST EDITORIAL
WINNER: “Body of Work: Kevin Aldridge”
ENTRANT: Kevin Aldridge
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
FINALIST: “Reflections On Leadership”
ENTRANT: Dan Hurley
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincy Magazine
FINALIST: “Editorial”
ENTRANT: Bonnie Jean Feldkamp
MEDIA OUTLET: USA Today & Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST MAGAZINE STORY
WINNER: “Designing Minds”
ENTRANT: Lisa Murtha
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
FINALIST: “Reflecting With Marie-Joelle Khouzam:
ENTRANT: RJ Smith
MEDIA OUTLET: Super Laywers Magazine
FINALIST: “Crunching The Numbers”
ENTRANT: Gil Kaufman
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
BEST MAGAZINE INVESTIGATION/DATABASE STORY
WINNER: “Rating The Burbs”
ENTRANT: Bill Ferguson, Jr.
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincy Magazine
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great in-depth look at these areas. I love the
report card(ish) design. This is a great
way to display this vital information.”
BEST NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE DESIGN
WINNER: “Street Eats”
ENTRANT: Brittany Dexter
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
FINALIST: “VMSD Magazine”
ENTRANTS: Don Heyl, Jennifer Acevedo, & Carly Hagdeon
MEDIA OUTLET: VMSD Magazine
FINALIST: “Front Page Designs:
ENTRANT: John Hancock
MEDIA OUTLET: Dayton Business Journal
BEST WEB SITE DESIGN
WINNER: “Cincinnati Business Courier Website”
ENTRANTS: Erin Caproni & Cincinnati Business Courier Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Only one entry in this category. The Cincinnati Business
Courier’s site is easy to navigate and search. It includes many features
that one expects from a business journal such as lists/leads, industry news,
people/company profiles, job postings and more. The Business Pulse
officers a number of polls which provide an interactive aspect for readers. The Events tab is well done with a calendar
of events, photo snapshots and nominations. There is certainly room for
improvement, especially with graphics and the use of video.”
BEST WEB SITE GRAPHIC
WINNER: “How Authorities Say Teen Died In Honda Odyssey”
ENTRANT: Michael Nyerges
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “I like the simplicity of this graphic video with text to explain
how authorities say a teen died in an accident. Perhaps a voice over of
the text would be a better choice for the sound rather than the piano music in
the background.”
VISUAL
COMMUNICATION
BEST NEWS STORY
WINNER: “The Sex Talk: The Conversation That Is Not Happening About
Campus Sexual Assault”
ENTRANTS: Kate Murphy & Meg Vogel
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This well-produced, multi-media project stands apart from
the rest with its assortment of interviews exploring a difficult topic.”
FINALIST: “Family Rivals Accused in Eight Gruesome Murders & Their Trials
Will Cost A Lot”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST FEATURE STORY
WINNER: “A New Swim Team For A Changing City”
ENTRANT: Meg Vogel
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Children shine in this splashy piece, which uses one-on-one
interviews with kids to convey the impact the team has had on their
confidence. The production quality is top-notch with great shots
throughout, including fun underwater shots.”
FINALIST: “Cincinnati’s Most Unique Office and The Employee With A Fear of
Heights”
ENTRANTS: Evan Millward & Ramsay Fulbright
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
FINALIST: “Willard Stargel: The Man, The Legend Behind Stargel
Stadium”
ENTRANTS: Kristin Swilley & Greg Noble
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST BUSINESS STORY
WINNER: “How A Cincinnati Suburb Became The Home of Drone Delivery
Testing”
ENTRANTS: Evan Millward & Matt Citak
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “A Unique topic, sources and good visuals were a winning
combination.”
FINALIST: “Adams County Power Plant Closings Have Big Economic Impact”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST GOVERNMENT STORY
WINNER: “Power Plant Closings Challenge Adams County Government”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The closing of two power plants is certainly a challenge for the
county government and an important issue for the residents, including what
percentage of the budget the $8.5 million loss might help drive home the
impact.”
BEST EDUCATION STORY
WINNER: “Making The Grade: The Future of A Superintendent:
ENTRANT: Kelley King
MEDIA OUTLET: WDTN-TV
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Good watchdog journalism. The package was fair and
balanced, presenting the serious allegations against the superintendent and
concern background, but also showed the work she did to improve the district
and reasons the board had approved her three-year contract extension.
Provided links to source material and gave the subject the opportunity to
respond o criticism and allegations of wrongdoing.”
FINALIST: “Small Catholic School Has To Raise $400,000 To Stay Open”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
WINNER: “Patient No. 1: A Promising Experiment”
ENTRANT: Kareem Elgazzar
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
BEST SPORTS STORY
WINNER: “FC Cincinnati Breaks Ground For New MLS Stadium Despite
Neighborhood Controversy”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Great series and a fantastic look at all sides of the building of
this stadium.”
BEST SPORTS FEATURE STORY
WINNER: “Ryan’s Rebound: Ryan Custer’s Recovery”
ENTRANTS: Neil Konerman & Dominic Wilson
MEDIA OUTLET: WDTN-TV
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This was a great, well-rounded story. Fantastic way
to paint the picture of Ryan’s recovery.”
FINALIST: “What Happened To John Ross? Inside His First Year”
ENTRANT: Sam Greene
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
FINALIST: “UC Bearcats Surprise High-Scoring Nashville School”
ENTRANT: Evan Millward
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
BEST NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
WINNER: “Terror In Pittsburgh”
ENTRANT: Cara Owsley
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “By turning the lens toward the community during the aftermath of
the Pittsburgh tragedy, this photographer captures the emotional impact of the
situation.”
FINALIST: “Corrie Schaffeld’s Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Corrie Schaffeld
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
BEST SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
WINNER: “Kareem Elgazzar’s Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Kareen Elgazzar
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
FINALIST: “Corrie Schaffeld’s Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Corrie Schaffeld
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
AUDIO
COMMUNICATION
BEST NEWS STORY
WINNER: “Backer of White Supremacist Richard Spencer Sues University of
Cincinnati”
ENTRANT: Tana Weingartner
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Nice job reporting the breaking news, but also putting the issue
in context.”
BEST FEATURE STORY
WINNER: “Restoration In Review: How Union Terminal Was Brought Back
To Life”
ENTRANT: Tana Weingartner
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This story provides a clear, concise overview of the renovations
at Union Terminal. The production quality is excellent and the quotes are
used well. The story does a great job of
explaining the process that led to the renovation, the renovation itself --
including the unexpected challenge that turned out to be a happy accident --
and the museum’s next steps now that the renovation is complete.”
BEST GOVERNMENT STORY
WINNER: Cincinnati City Manager Harry Black Resigns”
ENTRANTS: Jay Hanselman, Howard Wilkinson, Jennifer Merritt & Bill
Rinehart
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The reporters showed incredible perseverance in doggedly
following the twists and turns of this city dram and wading through a sea of
no-comments and conflicting information to cover the story.”
BEST EDUCATION STORY
WINNER: “Crowdsourcing Data As Science Comes Under Attack”
ENTRANT: Bill Rinehart
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “This flavor-filled story packs plenty of food-for-thought into a
brief segment. Leading with a quote from a sixth-grader and ending with a
call to action helps engage the audience. The crowdsourcing data topic
was explored fully with application information about how scientists are
handling a decline in the field’s public image and how educational
participation could be the key to keep the community invested in science.”
BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
WINNER: “Miniature Human Organs Are Being Made In A Lab At Cincinnati
Children’s”
ENTRANT: Ann Thompson
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “What a fascinating story! A great example of how to make a
complex science story understandable without dumbing it down or hyping the
meaning of the research. Strong audio elements.”
BEST OF
SHOW
BEST OF SHOW – BEST WRITTEN
REPORTER
WINNER: “Alexander Coolidge – Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Alexander Coolidge
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Enquirer – cincinnati.com
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Good variety of strong reporting and writing.”
FINALIST: “Michael A. Monks – Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Michael A. Monks
MEDIA OUTLET: The River City News
BEST OF SHOW -- BEST MAGAZINE
WINNER: “Cincinnati Magazine”
ENTRANTS: John Fox, Amanda Walters, Brittany Dexter, Kevin Schultz, Katie
Coburn, Kaileigh Peyton, Danielle Johnson, Jen Kawanari, Amy Brownlee, Zachary
Ghaderi
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Magazine
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Beautiful! Great editorial as well as advertorial.”
FINALIST: “Cincy Magazine 2018”
ENTRANT: Cincy Magazine Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincy Magazine
BEST OF SHOW -- BEST WEB SITE
WINNER: “Cincinnati Business Courier Website”
ENTRANTS: Erin Caproni and Cincinnati Business Courier Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: Cincinnati Business Courier
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “The Cincinnati Business Courier website takes advantage of
a clean, easy-to-navigate design to present a wide variety of compelling
stories, colorful photos and engaging features. I was particularly
impressed with the number of updates on a recent morning. There were relevant stories recently added in
almost every category and section as well as the special features. The
interactive map of developments around the city is excellent.”
FINALIST: “Dayton Business Journal Website”
ENTRANT: Dayton Business Journal Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: Dayton Business Journal
FINALIST: “wvxu.org”
ENTRANT: 91.7 WVXU Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
BEST OF SHOW -- BEST TELEVISION NEWSCAST
WINNER: “Fifth-Third Bank Shooting”
ENTRANT: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side Staff
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “WCPO pursued this breaking story prudently, professionally and
diligently, providing the information city residents needed to process the
tragedy. The station provided a full picture of the shooting and its
aftermath, keeping the community at the heart of its reporting. In a time of crisis, this team showed
resilience and grace under pressure.”
BEST OF SHOW – BEST VISUAL REPORTER
WINNER: “Tom McKee – Multi-Media Journalist”
ENTRANT: Tom McKee
MEDIA OUTLET: WCPO-TV 9 On Your Side
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Tom shows a real knack for exploring the community impact on
local stories. A confident reporter with a great speaking voice, he also
exhibits solid camera work and editing. His personalized approach sets
him apart as Best Overall Visual Reporter.”
FINALIST: “The Work of Frankie Jupiter”
ENTRANT: Frankie Jupiter
MEDIA OUTLET:
WXIX-TV
BEST OF SHOW – BEST RADIO NEWSCAST
WINNER: “Newscast – August 21, 2018”
ENTRANT: WVXU News Team
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Tightly written and edited. Covered all the
important news in under five minutes. Excellent anchor and smooth segues
into actualities.”
WINNER: “Tana Weingartner”
ENTRANT: “Tana Weingartner Body of Work”
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
JUDGE’S COMMENT: “Tana Weingartner’s reports for WVXU demonstrate the best of
professionalism and subject variety. Strong actualities and tight writing
and editing are hallmarks of her work.”
FINALIST: “Ann Thompson Body of Work”
ENTRANT: Ann Thompson
MEDIA OUTLET: 91.7 WVXU
