OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
2018 BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
AWARD WINNERS
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
NEWS STORY OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
News Story FIRST PLACE
Nick Hazelrigg The Oklahoma Daily “Time’s up at OU” SECOND PLACE
Kelsy Schlotthauer O’Colly THIRD PLACE
Tallorial Bonds Gazette
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
News Story FIRST PLACE
James Coburn The Edmond Sun “Jones hopes DNA analysis proves innocence” SECOND PLACE
Lynn McCulley Sequoyah County Times THIRD PLACE
Michael Clements Durant Democrat
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
News Story FIRST PLACE
Tami Adams The Thomas Tribune “Custer City: Story of a town divided” SECOND PLACE
Kevin Farr The Dewey County Record THIRD PLACE
Tami Adams The Thomas Tribune
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
News Story FIRST PLACE
Rachel Snyder Sand Springs Leader “From poverty to the Capitol ” SECOND PLACE
Carol Conner The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
Carol Conner The Fairfax Chief
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
News Story
FIRST PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Delaware County Journal “Russell brothers charged with first degree murder, deliberate intent” SECOND PLACE
Lisa Carroll The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
Mary Lokey Johnston County Sentinel
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
News Story FIRST PLACE
Sheryl Ponce The Beckham County Record “Local teachers at State Capitol SECOND PLACE
Mike W. Ray OKC Friday THIRD PLACE
Darrell Neale & Christina Fuson Stilwell Democrat Journal
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
News Story FIRST PLACE
Kim Poindexter Tahlequah Daily Press “Sequoyah Fuels nuclear waste leaves state” SECOND PLACE
Ken Milam Poteau Daily News THIRD PLACE
Derrick James McAlester News-Capital
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
News Story
FIRST PLACE
Denton Thomason Vinita Daily Journal “‘You want to tell me where my niece is?’” SECOND PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
Kim Morava The Shawnee News-Star
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
News Story FIRST PLACE
Brian Brus The Journal Record “Answers sought after spike in health-related jail deaths” SECOND PLACE
Molly Fleming The Journal Record THIRD PLACE
Cass Rains Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
FEATURE STORY OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Feature Story
FIRST PLACE
Anna Bauman The Oklahoma Daily “Paving the way” SECOND PLACE
Katie Duer 15th Street News THIRD PLACE
Drue Watkins, Madison Lyda, Sarae Ticeahkie & Cheyenne Cole Collegian
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Feature Story
FIRST PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller & Rodney Echohawk The Grove Sun “Love on the battlefield” SECOND PLACE
Lynn McCulley Sequoyah County Times THIRD PLACE
Stacy Sanborn Alva Review-Courier
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Feature Story FIRST PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald “Waco: 25 years after the raid on Mount Carmel” SECOND PLACE
Todd Newville The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Feature Story FIRST PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader “Sandite to the rescue of Thailand boys soccer team” SECOND PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader THIRD PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Feature Story
FIRST PLACE
Art Haddaway Owasso Reporter “Beyond happenstance: Owasso couple, nurses reunite to bring dying daughter back to health” SECOND PLACE
Art Haddaway Owasso Reporter THIRD PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Delaware County Journal
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Feature Story FIRST PLACE
Tina Firquain The Madill Record “Because of Walmart the Dog” SECOND PLACE
Molly Raley The Madill Record THIRD PLACE
Mike W. Ray OKC Friday
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Feature Story FIRST PLACE
Ken Milam Poteau Daily News “A glowing showing: black light exhibit” SECOND PLACE
Linda Provost The Duncan Banner THIRD PLACE
Derrick James McAlester News-Capital
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Feature Story FIRST PLACE
Denton Thomason Vinita Daily Journal “Walk by faith” SECOND PLACE
Denton Thomason Vinita Daily Journal THIRD PLACE
Vicky O. Misa The Shawnee News-Star
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Feature Story
FIRST PLACE
Adam Troxtell The Norman Transcript “Five years later: As years pass, Moore family comes to terms with storm’s impact” SECOND PLACE
Gary Reddin The Lawton Constitution THIRD PLACE
Joshua Rouse The Lawton Constitution
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SPORTS STORY OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Sports Story
FIRST PLACE
George Stoia The Oklahoma Daily “Dual dedication: Two-sport star Kyler Murray balances baseball, football” SECOND PLACE
Drue Watkins, Katie Livingston & Zack Crow Collegian THIRD PLACE
Sami McGuire Northwestern News
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Sports Story
FIRST PLACE
Aaron Albertson The Edmond Sun “Dauber dominance: Oklahoma’s quietest three-sport letterman” SECOND PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Grove Sun THIRD PLACE
Larry Miller Durant Democrat
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Todd Newville The Newcastle Pacer “Pro Cowboy Blaine Stacy rides for his future” SECOND PLACE
Todd Newville The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Kevin Farr The Dewey County Record
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader “Undisputed: Seniors win Powder Puff championship” SECOND PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader THIRD PLACE
Bristow News
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Shawn Hein Owasso Reporter “Alternate path: historic lacrosse scholarship” SECOND PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Delaware County Journal THIRD PLACE
Rick Thielen The Delaware County Journal
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Molly Raley The Madill Record “1% Better: 1600-meter relay champs” SECOND PLACE
Sheryl Ponce The Beckham County Record THIRD PLACE
Tina Firquain The Madill Record
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Byron Beers Tahlequah Daily Press “Golden duo: Running to glory” SECOND PLACE
Kayleigh Thesenvitz Claremore Daily Progress THIRD PLACE
Andy Morphew The Duncan Banner
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Mike Tupa Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise “Lyle Taylor forged mat destiny at College High” SECOND PLACE
Mike Kays Muskogee Phoenix THIRD PLACE
Adam Ewing The Shawnee News-Star
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Sports Story FIRST PLACE
Tim Godfrey Enid News & Eagle “Accounted for: Father figures help Gray brothers after their dad’s death” SECOND PLACE
Tyler Palmateer The Norman Transcript THIRD PLACE
Clay Horning The Norman Transcript
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
IN-DEPTH REPORTING OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
In-Depth Reporting
FIRST PLACE
Jana Allen The Oklahoma Daily “Former OU Drama director Tom Orr had ‘no intention of punishing’ John Scamehorn for indiscretions, emails reveal” SECOND PLACE
Jana Allen The Oklahoma Daily THIRD PLACE
KaraLee Langford, Sean Stanley & Jenna Lowrance Pioneer
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
In-Depth Reporting FIRST PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Grove Sun “Teacher walkout” SECOND PLACE
Glen Miller El Reno Tribune THIRD PLACE
Patty Miller The Edmond Sun
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
In-Depth Reporting
FIRST PLACE
Sage Le Blanc The Dewey County Record “Wildfire Series” SECOND PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Ariana Farris Parkinson The Thomas Tribune
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
In-Depth Reporting FIRST PLACE
Christy Wheeland & John Ferguson Wagoner County American-Tribune “Teacher walkout series” SECOND PLACE
Lindsey Chastain Skiatook Journal THIRD PLACE
Carey Head The Fairfax Chief
DIVISIONS 4 & 5, WEEKLIES
In-Depth Reporting
FIRST PLACE
John Small, Mary Lokey & Tom Lokey Johnston County Sentinel “Shelley and Kevin Duncan investigations” SECOND PLACE
Shonda Little The Beckham County Record THIRD PLACE
Shonda Little The Beckham County Record
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
In-Depth Reporting FIRST PLACE
James Beaty McAlester News-Capital “Vet fights to remain in home” SECOND PLACE
Tesina Jackson Tahlequah Daily Press THIRD PLACE
Scott Haas & Linda Provost The Duncan Banner
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
In-Depth Reporting FIRST PLACE
Staff Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise “Teachers by day ...” SECOND PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
Randy Spicer II Weatherford Daily News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
In-Depth Reporting
FIRST PLACE
Adam Troxtell, Caleb Slinkard & Jacob McGuire The Norman Transcript “OU professor emeritus Scamehorn in #MeToo saga”
SECOND PLACE
Janelle Stecklein Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
James Neal Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
COLUMN WRITING OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
George Stoia The Oklahoma Daily SECOND PLACE
Payton Williams Collegian THIRD PLACE
Tatyana Nyborg TCC Connection
DIVISIONS 8 & 4, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
COLUMN WRITING FIRST PLACE
Kyle Salomon Yukon Review SECOND PLACE
Patty Miller The Edmond Sun THIRD PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Grove Sun
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald SECOND PLACE
Jeremy Freeman The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Tami Adams The Thomas Tribune
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader “From the editor” SECOND PLACE
Christy Wheeland Wagoner County American-Tribune THIRD PLACE
Jyl Hobbs Mountain View News
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Delaware County Journal “Bits & Pieces” SECOND PLACE
Art Haddaway Owasso Reporter THIRD PLACE
Suzie Campbell The Countywide & Sun
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Column Writing
FIRST PLACE
SECOND PLACE
THIRD PLACE
Kim Poindexter
Christina Clark
James Beaty
Tahlequah Daily Press
The Duncan Banner
McAlester News-Capital
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
Mike Kays Muskogee Phoenix “Hashmarks” SECOND PLACE
DeWayne E. Smoot Muskogee Phoenix THIRD PLACE
Jordan Bishop Stillwater News Press
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Column Writing FIRST PLACE
Dave Ruthenberg Enid News & Eagle SECOND PLACE
Jeff Mullin Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
Grace Leonhart The Lawton Constitution
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SMALL SPACE AD OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Small Space Ad
FIRST PLACE
Amelia Kinsinger The Oklahoma Daily “Conan’s Academy, How do you look naked?”
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Small Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Kim Self-Hutchison The Grove Sun “High Winds Casino, dinner for two” SECOND PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Grove Sun THIRD PLACE
Larissa Copeland Yukon Review
DIVISIONS 6 & 7, WEEKLIES
Small Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer “Green Plus now open” SECOND PLACE
Sherry Stinson The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer
DIVISIONS 4 & 5, WEEKLIES
Small Space Ad FIRST PLACE
John Small Johnston County Sentinel “Gospel Station Tishomingo Indians” SECOND PLACE
Christina Fuson Stilwell Democrat Journal THIRD PLACE
JJ Francais The Chronicle
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Small Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Staff McAlester News-Capital “McAlester Family Eyecare” SECOND PLACE
Staff McAlester News-Capital THIRD PLACE
Crystal Childers The Duncan Banner
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Small Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Kristyna Butler Weatherford Daily News “Pecina’s Mexican Café Valentine’s dinner” SECOND & THIRD PLACE
Maurisa Nelson, LeaAnn Wells, Ann Zimmerman & Ashley Williams The Ada News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Small Space Ad
FIRST PLACE
Laura Watts The Journal Record “Naifeh Fine Jewelry”
SECOND PLACE
Rebecca Howe & Marise Boehs The Norman Transcript
THIRD PLACE
Leslie Mahan The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
LARGE SPACE AD OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Large Space Ad
FIRST PLACE
Amelia Kinsinger The Oklahoma Daily “OU Graduation Office”
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Large Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Carrie Carberry & Silver Cole Sequoyah County Times “Diamond Daze Festival” SECOND PLACE
Kim Self-Hutchison The Grove Sun THIRD PLACE
Lyndsay Bayne El Reno Tribune
DIVISIONS 6 & 7, WEEKLIES
Large Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer “CBD Complete Body Defense” SECOND PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Sherry Stinson The Fairfax Chief
DIVISIONS 4 & 5, WEEKLIES
Large Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Joshua Small Johnston County Sentinel “Happy Days at Houser’s Furniture” SECOND PLACE
Ron Vavak OKC Friday THIRD PLACE
JJ Francais The Chronicle
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Large Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Juanita Lewis Tahlequah Daily Press “Sooner Electronics, where Santa shops for the big boys toys” SECOND PLACE
Staff McAlester News-Capital THIRD PLACE
Staff McAlester News-Capital
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Large Space Ad
FIRST PLACE
Kristyna Butler Weatherford Daily News “We’re homerun hitters!” SECOND PLACE
Kristyna Butler Weatherford Daily News THIRD PLACE
Maurisa Nelson, LeaAnn Wells, Ann Zimmerman & Ashley Williams The Ada News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Large Space Ad FIRST PLACE
Jennifer Jepson The Norman Transcript “Lunch ‘n’ learn at Pioneer Hearing Aid Centers” SECOND PLACE
Wendy Duncan The Journal Record THIRD PLACE
Laura Watts The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
NEWS PHOTOGRAPH OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Motaz Al Azayza Pioneer “The Gaza Strip” SECOND PLACE
Stacie Larsen Collegian THIRD PLACE
Jenna Lowrance Pioneer
DIVISIONS 8 & 4, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Zach Maxwell Durant Democrat “Home, church escape wildfire” SECOND PLACE
Rick Carpenter The Altus Times THIRD PLACE
Drew Harmon The Edmond Sun
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Lia Hillman The Dewey County Record “Historic wildfire rages” SECOND PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Carey Head The Fairfax Chief “Shattered windows of church van” SECOND PLACE
Carol Conner The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
Loretta Blunt Drumright Gusher
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Mary Lokey Johnston County Sentinel “House fire blamed on faulty wiring” SECOND PLACE
Steve Booker The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
Steve Booker The Chronicle
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Kayleigh Thesenvitz Claremore Daily Progress “National night out photo essay” SECOND PLACE
Grant Crawford Tahlequah Daily Press THIRD PLACE
Kayleigh Thesenvitz Claremore Daily Progress
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press “Fatal motorcycle accident” SECOND PLACE
Kent Bush The Shawnee News-Star THIRD PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
News Photograph FIRST PLACE
Michael D. Pope The Lawton Constitution “Breath-powered sailboats” SECOND PLACE
Michael D. Pope The Lawton Constitution THIRD PLACE
Brent Fuchs The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPH OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Jenna Lowrance Pioneer “A fair carousel rider” SECOND PLACE
Stacie Larsen Collegian THIRD PLACE
Kimberly Thompson Gazette
DIVISIONS 8 & 4, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Jessica Lane The Chickasha Express-Star “Anadarko Dance Troupe visits Brookdale” SECOND PLACE
Patty Miller The Edmond Sun THIRD PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Grove Sun
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald “Meeker senior Raceton Sedlacek” SECOND PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Brian Blansett Stroud American “A baaaaad day” SECOND PLACE
Brian Blansett Stroud American THIRD PLACE
Loretta Blunt Drumright Gusher
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Kaylea Hutson-Miller The Delaware County Journal “Patriotic bubbles” SECOND PLACE
Steve Booker The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
Lisa Carroll The Chronicle
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Amanda Corbin Poteau Daily News “Head over heels: bucking bronco” SECOND PLACE
Kayleigh Thesenvitz Claremore Daily Progress THIRD PLACE
Amanda Corbin Poteau Daily News
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Chris Day Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise “Playin’ the blues” SECOND PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
David Bitton Stillwater News Press
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Feature Photograph FIRST PLACE
Michael D. Pope The Lawton Constitution “Faces at the Rangers Rodeo” SECOND PLACE
Michael D. Pope The Lawton Constitution THIRD PLACE
Bonnie Vculek Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SPORTS PHOTOGRAPH OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Caitlyn Epes The Oklahoma Daily “Jumpman” SECOND PLACE
Drue Watkins Collegian THIRD PLACE
Katie Livingston Collegian
DIVISIONS 8 & 4, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Rick Carpenter The Altus Times “Bareback bronc” SECOND PLACE
Richard Clifton OKC Friday THIRD PLACE
Kevin Farr Durant Democrat
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Rick Hester Tri-County Herald “Softball player takes a shoe to the chin” SECOND PLACE
Kevin Farr The Dewey County Record THIRD PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Brian Blansett Stroud American “Softball pitcher begins windup” SECOND PLACE
Dane Smart Hughes County Tribune THIRD PLACE
Don Quinn Drumright Gusher
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Steve Booker The Chronicle “Rising above: Sterling basketball shot SECOND PLACE
Jay DeSilver The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
Jay DeSilver The Chronicle
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Byron Beers Tahlequah Daily Press “Tahlequah second baseman gets an out” SECOND PLACE
Rick Heaton Claremore Daily Progress THIRD PLACE
Johnny McMahan Woodward News
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Adam Ewing The Shawnee News-Star “Dale softball state champions” SECOND PLACE
Jason Elmquist Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
Mike Tupa Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Sports Photograph FIRST PLACE
Kyle Phillips The Norman Transcript “Facemask violation at Big 12 Championship” SECOND PLACE
Michael D. Pope The Lawton Constitution THIRD PLACE
Billy Hefton Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
FRONT PAGE DESIGN OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Madison Lyda Collegian “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” SECOND PLACE
Savannah Saing & Sarah Barney The Oklahoma Daily THIRD PLACE
Jasmine Mayes Gazette
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Glen Miller & Lyndsay Bayne El Reno Tribune “Veterans Day Parade” SECOND PLACE
Kari Tompkins The Edmond Sun THIRD PLACE
Stacey Neal Durant Democrat
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Clarence B. Wright The Newcastle Pacer “Flying High” SECOND PLACE
Brian Blansett Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
Kevin Farr, Lia Hillman & Toni Goforth The Dewey County Record
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Melanie Allen Wagoner County American-Tribune “SQ 788” SECOND PLACE
Melanie Allen Sand Springs Leader THIRD PLACE
Kirk McCracken Sand Springs Leader
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Melanie Allen Owasso Reporter “Vote to smoke” SECOND PLACE
Debi DeSilver The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
Suzie Campbell The Countywide & Sun
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Rose Lane OKC Friday “Pains, trains and automobiles” SECOND PLACE
Tina Firquain The Madill Record THIRD PLACE
Rose Lane OKC Friday
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Dawnyal Hill McAlester News-Capital “Veterans Day 2018” SECOND PLACE
William Kujawa & Cydney Baron Claremore Daily Progress THIRD PLACE
Juanita Lewis Tahlequah Daily Press
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Alison Morris Weatherford Daily News “Splash pad” SECOND PLACE
Samantha Spears The Ada News THIRD PLACE
Joshua Cagle Muskogee Phoenix
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Front Page Design FIRST PLACE
Bryan Richter The Journal Record “Coming Attractions” SECOND PLACE
Joe Malan Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
Bryan Richter The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
DIGITAL MEDIA OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Digital Media FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily SECOND PLACE
Pioneer
WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
Digital Media FIRST PLACE
The Edmond Sun SECOND PLACE
The Countywide & Sun THIRD PLACE
Johnston County Sentinel
DAILY NEWSPAPERS
Digital Media FIRST PLACE
Bartlesville ExaminerEnterprise SECOND PLACE
Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
NEWS CONTENT OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
News Content FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily SECOND PLACE
Collegian THIRD PLACE
Gazette
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
News Content FIRST PLACE
Sequoyah County Times SECOND PLACE
Okmulgee Times THIRD PLACE
Durant Democrat
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
News Content FIRST PLACE
The Thomas Tribune SECOND PLACE
The Newcastle Pacer THIRD PLACE
Minco-Union City Times
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
News Content FIRST PLACE
The Carnegie Herald SECOND PLACE
The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
Skiatook Journal
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
News Content FIRST PLACE
Owasso Reporter SECOND PLACE
The Delaware County Journal THIRD PLACE
Midwest City Beacon
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
News Content FIRST PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal SECOND PLACE
Choctaw Times THIRD PLACE
The Purcell Register
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
News Content FIRST PLACE
Claremore Daily Progress SECOND PLACE
The Duncan Banner THIRD PLACE
Tahlequah Daily Press
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
News Content FIRST PLACE
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise SECOND PLACE
The Ardmoreite THIRD PLACE
Stillwater News Press
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
News Content FIRST PLACE
The Journal Record SECOND PLACE
The Norman Transcript THIRD PLACE
Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
LAYOUT & DESIGN OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Collegian SECOND PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily THIRD PLACE
Pioneer
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Okmulgee Times SECOND PLACE
El Reno Tribune THIRD PLACE
The Edmond Sun
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
The Newcastle Pacer SECOND PLACE
Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
The Dewey County Record
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Wagoner County American-Tribune SECOND PLACE
Stroud American THIRD PLACE
The Carnegie Herald
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Owasso Reporter SECOND PLACE
Midwest City Beacon THIRD PLACE
Johnston County Sentinel
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
The Madill Record SECOND PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal THIRD PLACE
The Beckham County Record
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
McAlester News-Capital SECOND PLACE
Claremore Daily Progress THIRD PLACE
Tahlequah Daily Press
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise SECOND PLACE
The Ada News THIRD PLACE
Stillwater News Press
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Layout & Design FIRST PLACE
Enid News & Eagle SECOND PLACE
The Norman Transcript THIRD PLACE
The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
ADVERTISING OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Advertising FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Advertising FIRST PLACE
The Grove Sun SECOND PLACE
El Reno Tribune THIRD PLACE
Okmulgee Times
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Advertising FIRST PLACE
The Newcastle Pacer SECOND PLACE
Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
Eastern Times-Register
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Advertising FIRST PLACE
Skiatook Journal SECOND PLACE
The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
The Carnegie Herald
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Advertising FIRST PLACE
Owasso Reporter SECOND PLACE
McIntosh County Democrat THIRD PLACE
Johnston County Sentinel
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Advertising FIRST PLACE
The Madill Record SECOND PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal THIRD PLACE
OKC Friday
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Advertising FIRST PLACE
McAlester News-Capital SECOND PLACE
Woodward News THIRD PLACE
Clinton Daily News
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Advertising FIRST PLACE
Stillwater News Press SECOND PLACE
Muskogee Phoenix THIRD PLACE
The Ada News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Advertising FIRST PLACE
The Norman Transcript SECOND PLACE
The Journal Record THIRD PLACE
Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
EDITORIAL WRITING OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily SECOND PLACE
Pioneer THIRD PLACE
Northwestern News
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
Durant Democrat SECOND PLACE
The Edmond Sun THIRD PLACE
Sequoyah County Times
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
Eastern Times-Register SECOND PLACE
Minco-Union City Times THIRD PLACE
Tri-County Herald
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
The Fairfax Chief SECOND PLACE
Stroud American THIRD PLACE
Skiatook Journal
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
The Chronicle SECOND PLACE
McIntosh County Democrat THIRD PLACE
Johnston County Sentinel
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
Choctaw Times SECOND PLACE
Mustang Times THIRD PLACE
The Purcell Register
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
McAlester News-Capital SECOND PLACE
Tahlequah Daily Press THIRD PLACE
Clinton Daily News
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
Stillwater News Press SECOND PLACE
Muskogee Phoenix THIRD PLACE
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Editorial Writing FIRST PLACE
The Norman Transcript SECOND PLACE
The Journal Record THIRD PLACE
Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
PHOTOGRAPHY OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Photography FIRST PLACE
O’Colly SECOND PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily THIRD PLACE
Gazette
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Photography FIRST PLACE
The Altus Times SECOND PLACE
Durant Democrat THIRD PLACE
El Reno Tribune
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Photography FIRST PLACE
Minco-Union City Times SECOND PLACE
Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
The Dewey County Record
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Photography FIRST PLACE
Stroud American SECOND PLACE
The Fairfax Chief THIRD PLACE
Drumright Gusher
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Photography FIRST PLACE
Midwest City Beacon SECOND PLACE
The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
The Countywide & Sun
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Photography FIRST PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal SECOND PLACE
Choctaw Times THIRD PLACE
Mustang Times
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Photography FIRST PLACE
Clinton Daily News SECOND PLACE
McAlester News-Capital THIRD PLACE
Claremore Daily Progress
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Photography FIRST PLACE
The Shawnee News-Star SECOND PLACE
Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
Muskogee Phoenix
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Photography FIRST PLACE
The Norman Transcript SECOND PLACE
Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SPORTS COVERAGE OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
O’Colly SECOND PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily THIRD PLACE
Gazette
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Yukon Review SECOND PLACE
Henryetta Free-Lance THIRD PLACE
El Reno Tribune
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Tri-County Herald SECOND PLACE
The Dewey County Record THIRD PLACE
Minco-Union City Times
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Wagoner County American-Tribune SECOND PLACE
Skiatook Journal THIRD PLACE
Stroud American
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Owasso Reporter SECOND PLACE
Johnston County Sentinel THIRD PLACE
Vian Tenkiller News
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
The Madill Record SECOND PLACE
OKC Friday THIRD PLACE
The Purcell Register
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Clinton Daily News SECOND PLACE
Woodward News THIRD PLACE
McAlester News-Capital
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
Stillwater News Press SECOND PLACE
The Ada News THIRD PLACE
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Sports Coverage FIRST PLACE
The Norman Transcript SECOND PLACE
Enid News & Eagle
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SALES PROMOTION OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Sales Promotion
FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily Heisman Issue
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
El Reno Tribune “Annual Easter ham giveaway” SECOND PLACE
The Edmond Sun THIRD PLACE
Okmulgee Times
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
Eastern Times-Register “Four school special sections” SECOND PLACE
Tri-County Herald THIRD PLACE
The Newcastle Pacer
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
Skiatook Journal “Pioneer Day” SECOND PLACE
Stroud American THIRD PLACE
Wagoner County American-Tribune
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
McIntosh County Democrat “Gridiron Guide” SECOND PLACE
Tuttle Times THIRD PLACE
Midwest City Beacon
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
The Purcell Register “Football Preview magazine” SECOND PLACE
Choctaw Times THIRD PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
Clinton Daily News “Home for the Holidays” SECOND PLACE
Tahlequah Daily Press THIRD PLACE
The Duncan Banner
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
The Shawnee News-Star “Firefighters of the Year” SECOND PLACE
Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
The Ada News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Sales Promotion FIRST PLACE
Enid News & Eagle “Candy Cane Cash” SECOND PLACE
The Norman Transcript THIRD PLACE
The Journal Record
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Oklahoma Daily “Presidential search and transition” SECOND PLACE
Pioneer
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Grove Sun “Wizard of Oz at Grove High School” SECOND PLACE
El Reno Tribune THIRD PLACE
Sequoyah County Times
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
Minco-Union City Times “Minco-Union City Food Drive” SECOND PLACE
Eastern Times-Register THIRD PLACE
Tri-County Herald
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Carnegie Herald “Wildcat Turkey Trot” SECOND PLACE
Skiatook Journal THIRD PLACE
Wagoner County American-Tribune
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Countywide & Sun “Tornado Preparedness Guide” SECOND PLACE
The Chronicle THIRD PLACE
McIntosh County Democrat
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Purcell Register “Saving the hospital” SECOND PLACE
Mustang Times THIRD PLACE
The Eufaula Indian Journal
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
McAlester News-Capital “Candidate and issue community forums” SECOND PLACE
Tahlequah Daily Press THIRD PLACE
Claremore Daily Progress
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise “Night of scholars and champions” SECOND PLACE
Stillwater News Press THIRD PLACE
Weatherford Daily News
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Community Leadership FIRST PLACE
The Journal Record “No quick revival: Hospital’s sudden closure makes it harder to reopen” SECOND PLACE
Enid News & Eagle THIRD PLACE
The Norman Transcript
2018 OPA BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
SEQUOYAH AWARD WINNERS OKLAHOMA
PRESS A S S O C I AT I O N
DIVISION 9, COLLEGE NEWSPAPERS
Sequoyah Award Winner THE OKLAHOMA DAILY
DIVISION 8, SEMI- AND TRI-WEEKLIES
Sequoyah Award Winner EL RENO TRIBUNE
DIVISION 7, WEEKLIES, CIRC. BELOW 750
Sequoyah Award Winner TRI-COUNTY HERALD
DIVISION 6, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 750 TO 1,399
Sequoyah Award Winner SKIATOOK JOURNAL
DIVISION 5, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 1,400 TO 2,000
Sequoyah Award Winner OWASSO REPORTER
DIVISION 4, WEEKLIES, CIRC. 2,000 OR MORE
Sequoyah Award Winner EUFAULA INDIAN JOURNAL
DIVISION 3, DAILIES, CIRC. BELOW 3,000
Sequoyah Award Winner McALESTER NEWS-CAPITAL
DIVISION 2, DAILIES, CIRC. 3,000 TO 6,500
Sequoyah Award Winner STILLWATER NEWS PRESS
DIVISION 1, DAILIES, CIRC. MORE THAN 6,500
Sequoyah Award Winner THE NORMAN TRANSCRIPT
A reason to celebrate. The Oklahoma Press Association congratulates all Award Winners for their many achievements.