TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Winners in the 2013 Associated Press-Oklahoma News Executives journalism competition, announced Saturday in Tulsa. The contest was judged by Associated Press-member newspapers in Idaho, Utah and Washington state.
Division A includes the state’s larger AP-member newspapers, Division B has medium-sized newspapers and Division C includes smaller newspapers.
Investigative Reporting
Division A
1, Cary Aspinwall, Barbara Hoberock and Curtis Killman, Tulsa World, “The truth about Oklahoma’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative;” 2, Ziva Branstetter, Tulsa World, “State medical board investigation;” 3, Nolan Clay, Andrew Knittle, The Oklahoman, “Prison Cellphones.”
Division B
1, Dale Denwalt, Enid News & Eagle, “Northern Oklahoma Development Authority;” 2, Dewayne Smoot, Muskogee Daily Phoenix, “Documents show program issues;” 3, None Selected.
Division C
1, Salesha Wilken, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Local District Attorney Investigation;” 2, M. Scott Carter, The Journal Record, “Troubled Waters;” 3, Brian Brus, The Journal Record, “Emails: Assistance for OPUBCO move questioned.”
Public Service Reporting
Division A
1, Ginnie Graham, Tulsa World, “Invisible kids - Homeless teens on Tulsa streets;” 2, Cary Aspinwall and Casey Smith, Tulsa World, “Facing Foreclosure: State program aiding few borrowers;” 3, Phillip O’Connor, The Oklahoman, “The Deadliest Day.”
Division B
1, Dale Denwalt, Enid News & Eagle, “Lions Park Spared;” 2, Staff , The Shawnee News-Star, “Taking Aim;” 3, Marsha Miller, The Ardmoreite, “Diabetes.”
Division C
1, Molly M. Fleming, The Journal Record, “The bonds that bind them;” 2, M. Scott Carter, The Journal Record, “Troubled Waters;” 3, Salesha Wilken, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Local District Attorney actions prompts grand jury drive.”
Business Spot News Reporting
Division A
1, Kyle Arnold, Tulsa World, “American Airlines merger agreement;” 2, Brianna Bailey, The Oklahoman, “Chesapeake layoffs;” 3, Rhett Morgan, Tulsa World, “Macy’s announces distribution center.”
Division B
1, Chris Day, Stillwater News Press, “Lower Prices Fuel More Driving;” 2, Dale Denwalt, Enid News & Eagle, “Eminent domain/Condemnation moves forward;” 3, Joy Hampton, The Norman Transcript, “Days Inn closing, will be demolished.”
Division C
1, Sarah Terry-Cobo, The Journal Record, “Catching the Culprit: Fine Paid in Illegal Dumping Case;” 2, Sarah Terry-Cobo, The Journal Record, “Attorney General Vows to Take Air Quality Case to Supreme Court ;” 3, Ray Tuttle, The Journal Record, “BIA Osage operations audited.”
Business Feature
Division A
1, Brianna Bailey, The Oklahoman, “Vanishing Pointe;” 2, Brianna Bailey, The Oklahoman, “Companies cash job incentives despite layoffs;” 3, Adam Wilmoth, The Oklahoman, “Back to the future.”
Division B
1, Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, “Leaving a legacy;” 2, Elizabeth Keys, Stillwater News Press, “Music store brings tradition to Stillwater;” 3, Dale Denwalt, Enid News & Eagle, “Nearing the finish line.”
Division C
1, M. Scott Carter, The Journal Record, “Sad history;” 2, Molly M. Fleming, The Journal Record, “A big suit to fill: Training helps Santas provide magic for children;” 3, Molly M. Fleming, The Journal Record, “Humming along in Guthrie: City businesses, officials praise music festival.”
Spot News Reporting
Division A
1, Randy Ellis, Andrew Knittle, Nasreen Iqbal, Bryan Painter and George Lang, The Oklahoman, “Moore tornado;” 2, Shannon Muchmore, Tulsa World, “7,000 patients may be at risk;” 3, Kendrick Marshall, Jerry Wofford, Bill Sherman, Mike Averill and Kevin Canfield, Tulsa World, “Four women shot to death.”
Division B
1, Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, “Deadly tornado nearly follows path of ’99 storm;” 2, Jessica Bruha, The Norman Transcript, “Tornado tears through county;” 3, Hannah Cruz, Caitlin Schudalla, The Norman Transcript, “This is it. This is my life.”
Division C
1, Rachael Van Horn, Woodward News, “Commission reverses decision;” 2, Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, “Local school locked down Monday;” 3, Rachael Van Horn, Woodward News, “Reward offered for information on teen’s death.”
General News Reporting
Division A
1, Staff, The Oklahoman, “Oklahoma tornadoes;” 2, Michael Overall, Tulsa World, “Baby Veronica;” 3, Phillip O’Connor, Adam Kemp, Jenni Carlson, Bryan Dean and Nolan Clay, The Oklahoman, “Christopher Lane .”
Division B
1, Michael Kinney, The Norman Transcript, “Walking the path of destruction;” 2, Hannah Cruz, The Norman Transcript, “Caught in the storm;” 3, Joy Hampton, The Norman Transcript, “Moore open for business.”
Division C
1, Salesha Wilken, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Coverage of local DA in Rogers County;” 2, Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Baby Veronica ;” 3, Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Band director arrested.”
Spot Sports Reporting
Division A
1, John E. Hoover, Tulsa World, “Nathan dresses out;” 2, Kelly Hines, Tulsa World, “Cowboy trio coming back;” 3, Eric Bailey, Tulsa World, “Trick’s a treat.”
Division B
1, Erik Horne, The Ardmoreite, “Turner coach Gammill under investigation;” 2, John Shinn, The Norman Transcript, “Breaking out;” 3, Erik Horne, The Ardmoreite, “One prime-time play.”
Division C
1, Ben Johnson, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Johnson: SI report is bogus;” 2, Ben Johnson, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Under Rob’s rule;” 3, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Making a Statement.”
Feature
Division A
1, William Crum, Carrie Coppernoll and Phillip O’Connor, The Oklahoman, “The Hallway;” 2, Scott Rains, The Lawton Constitution, “The legend of Millier Durgan;” 3, Cary Aspinwall, Tulsa World, “Inmate’s kidney saves a life.”
Division B
1, Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, “Faces of homelessness;” 2, James Beaty, Mcalester News-Capital, “Soldier’s story;” 3, Elizabeth Keys, Stillwater News Press, “’’I didn’t know I was a trailblazer.”
Division C
1, Susan Wagoner, The Daily Times, “A 3-ring circus;” 2, , Tahlequah Daily Press, “TDP patrols going to the dogs;” 3, Rachael Van Horn, Woodward News, “Day wraps up 63 years as legal secretary.”
Sports Feature
Division A
1, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, “Sooner Vision: Lack of sight, hearing doesn’t stop Don Petty from following Sooner football;” 2, John E. Hoover, Tulsa World, “Nathan dresses out;” 3, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, “Charging Ahead.”
Division B
1, Ryan Costello, Enid News & Eagle, “Car repair;” 2, Erik Horne, The Ardmoreite, “Werner’s big break;” 3, Corbin Hosler, The Norman Transcript, “Haley Woodard creating new Standards in Timberwolves?”
Division C
1, Chuck Porter, The Daily Times, “Stepping up;” 2, Molly M. Fleming, The Journal Record, “Remington rallies;” 3, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Classy Cat.”
Sports Columns
Division A
1, Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman; 2, John E. Hoover, Tulsa World; 3, Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman.
Division B
1, Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript; 2, Erik Horne, The Ardmoreite; 3, Jason Elmquist, Stillwater News Press.
Division C
1, Ted Streuli, The Journal Record; 2, Ben Johnson, Tahlequah Daily Press; 3, Chuck Porter, The Daily Times.
Personal Columns
Division A
1, Ginnie Graham, Tulsa World; 2, Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman; 3, Deanna Watson, Wichita Falls Times Record News.
Division B
1, Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript; 2, Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript; 3, Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript.
Division C
1, M. Scott Carter, The Journal Record; 2, Ted Streuli, The Journal Record; 3, Randy Cowling, The Claremore Daily Progress.
Editorials
Division A
1, Wayne Greene, Tulsa World. (No second or third selected)
Division B
1, Ed Choate, Muskogee Daily Phoenix; 2, Rob Collins, Enid News & Eagle; 3, Mike McCormick, The Shawnee News-Star.
Division C
1, Bailey Dabney, The Claremore Daily Progress; 2, Ted Streuli, The Journal Record; 3, Kathy Parker, The Daily Times.
Reviews
Division A
1, Michael Smith, Tulsa World; 2, James D. Watts Jr., Tulsa World; 3, Scott Cherry, Tulsa World.
Division B/C
1, Tom Fink, The Claremore Daily Progress; 2, Kevin Kerr, The Ardmoreite; 3, Joan Gilmore, The Journal Record.
Non-page one layout
Division A
1, Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman; 2, James Royal, Tulsa World; 3, Greg Stark, Tulsa World.
Division B
1, Kevin Kerr, The Ardmoreite; 2, Beau Simmons, The Norman Transcript; 3, Jamie Berry, The Norman Transcript.
Division C
1, Bryan Richter, The Journal Record; 2, Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press; 3, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress.
Page one deadline layout
Division A
1, James Royal, Tulsa World; 2, Tim Chamberlin, Tulsa World; 3, Steve Reckinger, Tulsa World.
Division B
1, Beau Simmons, The Norman Transcript; 2, Lynn Adams, The Ardmoreite; 3, Jamie Berry, The Norman Transcript.
Division C
1, Bryan Richter, The Journal Record; 2, Kim Poindexter and Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press; 3, Randy Cowling, The Claremore Daily Progress.
Headlines
Division A
1, Felicia Murray, The Oklahoman; 2, Lana Sweeten-Shults, Wichita Falls Times Record News; 3, Anna Codutti, Tulsa World.
Division B
1, Beau Simmons, The Norman Transcript; 2, Mack Burke, The Norman Transcript; 3, Jerry Willis, Muskogee Daily Phoenix.
Division C
1, Sharon Beuchaw, The Journal Record; 2, Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press; 3, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress.
Graphics/Illustrations
Division A
1, Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman; 2, Jason Powers, Tulsa World; 3, Susan Cyrus, Tulsa World.
Division B/C
1, Lynn Adams, The Ardmoreite; 2, Bryan Richter, The Journal Record; 3, Brandy Jeffreys, McAlester News-Capital.
Spot News Photo
Division A
1, Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman, “School tornado;” 2, Mike Simons, Tulsa World, “Returning home to Moore;” 3, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, “Gotcha.”
Division B
1, Kyle Phillips, The Norman Transcript, “Devastation; ’A nightmare’;” 2, Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, “Warrant arrest;” 3, Jay Chilton, The Norman Transcript, “Deadly tornado strikes.”
Division C
1, Brent Fuchs, The Journal Record, “Terrill’s Hearing;” 2, Mark Friedel, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Presbyterian Church Fire;” 3, Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Explosives found.”
Sports Photo
Division A
1, Bryan Terry , The Oklahoman, “Headless;” 2, Bryan Terry , The Oklahoman, “Flip;” 3, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, “Wild Ride.”
Division B
1, Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Enid Major Christian Voitik …;” 2, Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, “Saddle bronc rider at International Finals Youth Rodeo;” 3, Jay Chilton, The Norman Transcript, “Parting shot; Next stop, state.”
Division C
1, Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “Tough Tulsa;” 2, Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, “High school rodeo;” 3, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Cards Make Statement.”
General News Photo
Division A
1, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, “Back to Reality;” 2, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, “Tornado Damage;” 3, Mike Simons, Tulsa World, “Returning home from Afghanistan.”
Division B
1, Kyle Phillips, The Norman Transcript, “Remembering loved ones; Moore grieves;” 2, Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, “Mother and baby surrounded by tornado debris;” 3, Billy Hefton, Enid News & Eagle, “OHP names final 2 victims ….”
Division C
1, Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, “Extreme animals;” 2, Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, “Sex offenders caught in sweep;” 3, Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “B-17 Bomber.”
Feature Photo
Division A
1, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, “Welcome Home;” 2, Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman, “Goose Surprise;” 3, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, “Nipping at the Heels.”
Division B
1, Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Holy mud volleyball Batman;” 2, Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, “’Let us not forget;” 3, Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Buck and roll.”
Division C
1, Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “Philbrook Downtown;” 2, Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “Contemporary Art;” 3, Salesha Wilken, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Winter Warning.”
Photo Package
Division A
1, Bryan Terry, Sarah Phipps, Paul Hellstern, Chris Landsberger, Nate Billings, Jim Beckel, Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, “May 20th Tornado;” 2, Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, “Reality Check ;” 3, Bryan Terry , The Oklahoman, “First Fight .”
Division B
1, Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Holy mud volleyball Batman;” 2, Billy Hefton, Enid News & Eagle, “Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall;” 3, Billy Hefton, Enid News & Eagle, “One short.”
Division C
1, Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, “Agencies perform intruder drill;” 2, Tim Ritter, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Spring Fever and Friday Night Fever.” (No third selected)
Website Photo
Division A
1, Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman, “Super Fan;” 2, Bryan Terry , The Oklahoman, “Sunset Run;” 3, Nate Billings, The Oklahoman, “Face Pass.”
Division B
1, Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Enid PBR Challenge;” 2, Billy Hefton, Enid News & Eagle, “Website football photo.” (No third selected)
Division C
1, Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “Cry Baby Hill.” (No second or third selected)
Best New Journalist of the Year
Division A: Adam Kemp, The Oklahoman; Division B: Matt Goisman, McAlester News-Capital; Division C: Chuck Porter, The Daily Times. Overall prize winner: Adam Kemp, The Oklahoman.
Website
Division A
1, The Oklahoman/ NewsOK.com; 2, Tulsa World/Tulsaworld.com; 3, Wichita Falls Times Record News/timesrecordnews.com.
Division B/C
1, The Norman Transcript/NormanTranscript.com; 2. The Journal Record/JournalRecord.com; 3, The Shawnee News-Star, news-star.com.
General Excellence
Division A
1, The Oklahoman; 2, Tulsa World; 3, The Lawton Constitution.
Division B
1, Stillwater News Press; 2, The Ardmoreite; 3, Enid News & Eagle.
Division C
1, The Claremore Daily Progress; 2, The Daily Times; 3, Tahlequah Daily Press.
Photo Sweepstakes
Division A: Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman, “School Tornado.”
Division B: Bonnie Vculek, Enid News & Eagle, “Holy Mud Volleyball.”
Division C: Rip Stell, The Journal Record, “Cry Baby Hill.”
Writing Sweepstakes
Division A: Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, “Sooner Vision.”
Division B: Dale Denwalt, Enid News & Eagle, “Lions Park Spared.”
Division C: Salesha Wilken, The Claremore Daily Progress, “Local District Attorney Investigation.”
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