36 Second Award – Portage Daily Register: (“’Tis the Season” - Dusty Zajda, Julie Brown): Very good testimonial. Keep up the good work Third Award – Daily Citizen, Beaver Dam: (“Try Us On!” - Mary Nordquist, Designer): Good heading and design.
Best Niche Publication-In Paper Division A First Award – Green Bay Press-Gazette: (MomsLikeMe Magazine - Marie Rayome, Erica VanBoxel, Dana Kressig): Modern, engaging layout. Section has good shelflife, and serves as an excellent local guide to activities! Second Award – Green Bay Press-Gazette: (“Seniors” - Erica VanBoxel, Sarah Dreikosen, Linda Scott, Dana Kressig): Well-designed section with great editorial and helpful info. Third Award – The Post-Crescent, Appleton: (“An Art Legacy” - Nicole Mertes, Ed Berthiaume): Great tribute section highlighting local art and community.
Advertising: Daily Division Division B First Award – The Reporter, Fond du Lac: (“Revue” - Staff): Great, well-designed section. Engaging concept highlighting local photographers. Nice cover! Second Award – The Reporter, Fond du Lac: (“A Measure of Success” - Staff): Great local “‘Salute” section with clear, welldesigned layout and interesting stories! Third Award – The Reporter, Fond du Lac: (“Outlook” - Staff): Awesome “keeper” section with tons of local community information. Good-looking design. Division C First Award – Baraboo News-Republic: (“What’s on the Menu” - Dusty Zajda, Chad Brewer, Andrew Nussbaum, Staff of Capital Newspapers - Portage Division): Enticing cover design with nice food photography! Great to keep around the house! Second Award – The Monroe Times: (“Source” - Tai Ruegsegger, Diane Albright, Steve Allen, Laura Hughes): Useful “keepsake” section. Dynamic cover design. Useful interior listings. Third Award – The Monroe Times: (“MTG 40th Anniversary” - Tai Ruegsegger, Diane Albright, Steve Allen, Laura Hughes): Great community review of local arts institution.
Best Niche Publication Out of Paper Division A First Award – The Post-Crescent, Appleton: (“A List” - Nicole Mertes, Kristy Gnadt): Very creative concept. Layout and design nicely done. Second Award – Green Bay Press-Gazette: (“College 101” - Dana Kressig, Erica VanBoxel): One of the best local college guides I’ve seen. Ad design, layout and content all great.
Baraboo News Republic, First Award, Division C, Best Niche Publication - In Paper.
Third Award – La Crosse Tribune: (“Scope Magazine” - Lisa Faulkner and staff): Nicely done, chock full of ads and great content. Division B First Award – The Janesville Gazette: (“Parade of Homes - Plansbook” - Tom Bradley, Donna Hanson, Staff): Very clean, elegant piece.
The Post-Crescent, Appleton First Award, Division A, Best Niche Publication - Out of Paper. Second Award – Oshkosh Northwestern: (“Waterfest 2011” - Amy Cary, Kristy Gnadt, Oshkosh Northwestern Staff): Great use of full color. Layout and the use of small space was very impressive. Proves small ads can be effective if done right. Third Award – The Sheboygan Press: (“Fall Planting is Here!” - Nicole Wolff): Nicely done. Division C First Award – The Monroe Times: (“Monroe Chamber of Commerce and Industry Member Directory and Newcomer’s Guide” - Tai Ruegsegger, Steve Allen, Diane Albright, Laura Hughes): Very inviting cover. Nice and clean on the inside with plenty of white space. Ad design simple and elegant throughout. Second Award – The Chippewa Herald, Chippewa Falls: (Mark Gunderman , Brian
Maki): Clean look, easy-to-read. Design and ad layout flow nicely. Great job on all ad designs throughout. Third Award – Portage Daily Register: (“Bridal Planner” - Chad Brewer, Julie Brown, Staff of Capital Newspapers Portage Division)
Best Circulation Promotion Division A First Award – Kenosha News: (“Membership” - Management Team, Bryce Ulmer, Designer): Good idea to reward long-term subscribers. Shows value in being a long-term subscriber.