Rick Patrick
rick@greenepublishing.com
Although the primary focus of the local newspapers is not necessarily to win awards, but more so to bring the news to the readers in a complete, compelling, fair and factual way. Gaining recognition for those efforts can be a rewarding way to validate the efforts of the local news team.
During the recent Florida Media Conference, hosted by the Florida Press Association, in Sarasota, Fla., The Madison County Carrier and Madison Enterprise Recorder, along with sister publications, The Jefferson Journal, The Monticello News and The Riverbend News were recognized for excellence in various categories during the Florida Weekly Newspaper Awards Luncheon on Friday, July 21. From the thousands of entries from across the state, the local publications won 37 awards, with 10 first place awards, in various categories.
The winning entries and categories included:
• Multimedia Storytelling
Second Place - Riverbend News -
Lee Trawick
• Overall Graphic Design
Third Place - Monticello News -
Carl Painter and Mark Estefan
Second Place - Monticello News -
Carl Painter and Mark Estefan
• Front Page Makeup
Third Place - Monticello News -
Staff
• Page Design
First Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Cheltsie Holbrook
• Informational Graphic
Third Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Dona Gilbert Day
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Dona Gilbert Day
• Best Headline
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
• Portfolio Photography
Third Place - Riverbend News - Lucy Golub
First Place - Madison County Carrier - Emerald Greene Parsons
• Feature Photo
Second Place - Madison County Carrier - Emerald Greene Parsons
• Spot News Photo
Third Place - Riverbend News -
Danny Federico
First Place - Jefferson County Journal -
Cody Cruver
• Special Issue, Section or Supplement
Third Place - Madison County Carrier - Cheltsie Holbrook and Emerald Greene Parsons
• Outdoor and Recreation
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
• Agriculture and Environmental Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal -
Laura Young
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Staff
First Place - Jefferson County Journal -
Laura Young
• Business Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
• Arts, Entertainment and Review Reporting
Third Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Jefferson County Journal - Laura Young
• Health, Medical and Science Reporting
Third Place - Monticello News -
Heather Ainsley
Second Place - Monticello News -
Laura Young
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Heather Ainsley
• Education News
Second Place - Madison County Carrier -
Rick Patrick
• Feature Story: Profile
Third Place - Riverbend News -
Grace McAlister
First Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
• Investigative Reporting
Third Place - Riverbend News - Lee Trawick
Second Place - Riverbend News -
Lee Trawick
First Place - Madison County Carrier -
Rick Patrick
• General News Story
Third Place - Madison County Carrier -
Rick Patrick
First Place - Jefferson County Journal - Emerald Greene Parsons
• First Amendment Defense
Second Place - Madison County Carrier - Rick Patrick
• Humorous Column
Second Place - Madison Enterprise Recorder - Rick Patrick
First Place - Madison County Carrier - Mickey Starling
• Original Local Editorial Cartoon Award
Third Place - Riverbend News -
Grace McAlister
Second Place - Riverbend News -
Grace McAlister
• Retail Advertising
Third Place - Mark Estefan