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2000 Mark of Excellence
Region 9 Winners/Finalists

Newspapers | Magazines | Photography | Radio | Television

Newspapers

Editorial Writing
Winner: Angie Welling, Weber State University, Viewpoint,
— Second Place: Blaylock, Brigham Young University, Daily Universe Editorials

Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Blair C. Sterrett, Weber State University, Tapioca

General Column Writing
Winner: Preston McConkie, Weber State University, "The Ponderous Pundit"
— Second Place: Leo Dirr Weber State University, "Yammering from Experience"
— Third Place: Geoffrey C. Grammer, New Mexico State University

Sports Column Writing
Winner: Preston Truman, Weber State University, "The Truman Show"

Spot News Reporting
Winner: Seth Lewis and Annie Gardner, Brigham Young University, "Tree Topples in Canyon"
— Second Place: Thomas Burr, Southern Utah University, "Cedar City Mopping Up After Flood"
— Third Place: Tanna Barry, Weber State University, "500 Still Without Power After Fire"

General News Reporting
Winner: Thomas Burr, Southern Utah University, "Some Pig Debate"
— Second Place: Ali Anderson and Eric Christensen, Brigham Young University, "Students Witness Jerusalem Conflicts"
— Third Place: Preston Truman, Preston McConkie, Jose Carvajal, Deanne Chaston, Earl Brown, Dustin West, Tanna Barry, and Angie Welling, Weber State University, "WSU Mascot Mafl Maw"

In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Joe Dana, Brigham Young University, "Candidates Say Platforms Unfair", "BYUSA Asks Candidates to Alter Platforms", "Credentials Reviewed", "Zwick, Jacobs Drop Out of Race"
— Second Place: Miki Meek, Brigham Young University, "State Officials Rally Against Storage Site Supporters"
— Third Place: Tanna Barry, Weber State University, "Adjunct Professors Fill Important Role in Higher Education"

Feature Writing
Winner: Joe Dana, Brigham Young University, "The Underworld of Videogaming"
— Second Place: Tanna Barry, Weber State University, "The Subway Diet"
— Third Place: Leo Dirr, Weber State University, "Worth the Sweat, "

Sports Writing
Winner: Leo Dirr, Weber State University, "Brother Barrow still religious after college football career"
— Second Place: Geoff Grammer, New Mexico State University, "NMSU Reports Violations"
— Third Place: Seth Lewis, Brigham Young University, "Bombs Away?"

Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: Staff, Brigham Young University, Daily Universe

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper
Winner: Geoff Grammer and The Round Up Staff New Mexico State University, The Round Up
— Second Place: The Signpost Staff, Weber State University, The Signpost
— Third Place: The Mirror, University of Northern Colorado

Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper
No awards given.

Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper Newspaper
Winner: Newsnet Staff, Brigham Young University
— Second Place: Department of Journalism and Communication, Utah State University, Hard News Cafe

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Magazines

Non-Fiction Article Newspaper
No awards given.

Best Student Magazine published once a year
No awards given.

Best Student Magazine published more than once a year
No awards given.

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Photography

Spot News Photography
Winner: Chris Parkinson, Brigham Young University, Burning Flames
— Second Place: Thomas Burr, Southern Utah University, "Tsk, Tsk, Governor"

General News Photography
Winner: Chris Parkinson, Brigham Young University, "Bush Makes Stop in Provo"
— Second Place: Thomas Burr, Southern Utah University, "Flight to Freedom"
— Third Place: Thomas Burr, Southern Utah University, "Bullock's Bull"

Feature Photography
Winner: Chris Parkinson, Brigham Young University, "Flingin' to the Spring"

Photo Illustration
No awards given.

Sports Photography
Winner: Chris Parkinson, Brigham Young University, "Midnight Madness"

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Radio

Radio Spot News Reporting
Winner: Kristen Scuderi and Adam Atchison, Colorado State University, "KCSU 2000 Election Update"

Radio Feature
Winner: Erin McIntyre, Mesa State College, "The Ditch Witch"
— Second Place: Erin McIntyre, Mesa State College, "The Marijuana Dilemma"

Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Erin McIntyre, Mesa State College, "Sex Offender Spiderweb"
— Second Place: Erin McIntyre, Mesa State College, "Disabled Voter Controversy"

Radio Sports Reporting
No awards given.

Radio Daily Newscast
Winner: KCSU 90.5 FM Daily Newscasts, Kristen Scuderi Ñ News Director, Colorado State University

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Television

Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: Deric Nance, Brigham Young University, "Animal Bust"
— Second Place: (tie) Robert Davis, Utah State University, "Higher Education Rally"
— Second Place: (tie) Amanda Butterfield, Utah State University, "Rulon-Olympic Champ"
— Third Place: Adam S. Atchison, Colorado State University, "Suspects Accuse Racial Profiling"

General News Reporting
Winner: Adam S. Atchison, Colorado State University, "Volunteer Day at Horsetooth Reservoir"
— Second Place: Deric Nance, Brigham Young University, "Police Tips"
— Third Place: Kevin M. Brown, Colorado State University, "Theft on Isotope Drive"

Television Feature
Winner: Deric Nance, Brigham Young University, KBYU TV News, "God's Army"
— Second Place: Joe Dana, Brigham Young University, "Two Generations"
— Third Place: Amanda Butterfield, Utah State University, "Pumpkin Walk"

Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Deric Nance, Brigham Young University, KBYU, "Mormon Influence in the Legislature"
— Second Place: Deric Nance, Brigham Young University, "Heart Boy"
— Third Place: Season Ellingford, Utah State University, "Elections"

Television Sports Reporting
Winner: KBYU News, Brigham Young University, "St. George Marathon"
— Second Place: Kris Nielson, Utah State University, "USU vs. SUU In-State Rivalry"
— Third Place: Rodney Zwahlen, Brigham Young University, "BYU Football Gameday"

Television News Photography
Winner: Greg Alexander, Colorado State University, "Volunteer Day at Horsetooth Reservoir"

Television Feature Photography
Winner: Amanda Butterfield, Utah State University, Flowers,
— Second Place: Amanda Butterfield, Utah State University, "Fall Leaves"
— Third Place: Kris Nielson, Utah State University, "Pumpkin Walk Preparations"

Television Sports Photography
Winner: Kevin M. Brown, Jon Stone, Joe Carter and Paul Smith, "Colorado State University, CSU vs. BYU Highlights"
— Second Place: Kevin M. Brown, Jon Stone, Joe Carter and Paul Smith, Colorado State University, "CSU vs. Air Force Highlights"
— Third Place: (tie) Jared Johnson, Utah State University, "USU Fall Athletics"
— Third Place: (tie) Jason Fox, Utah State University, "Arkansas State vs, Utah State Football Highlights"

Television Daily Newscast
Winner: KBYU News, Brigham Young University

Television Non-Daily Newscast
Winner: Amie Amezcua, Jason Alired and Andrew Adams, Brigham Young University, KBYU News Friday Edition
— Second Place: Shane Crigger and Shannon Myler, Colorado State University, Campus Television News
— Third Place: A-TV News, Utah State University, Department of Journalism

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