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2001 Mark of Excellence
Region 3 Winners/Finalists
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Newspapers
Editorial Writing
Winner: Jen Miller, University of Tampa, The Minaret
— Second Place: Brian Basinger, University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Third Place: Matthew Cate, University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
Editorial Cartooning
Winner: Steven Olexa, University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
General Column Writing
Winner: Hilary Hilliard, University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Second Place: Kevin Graham, University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Third Place: Ryan Meehan, University of South Florida, The Oracle
Sports Column Writing
Winner: Jeff Darlington, University of Florida, The Independent Florida Alligator
— Second Place: David Marsters, University of Central Florida, The Central Florida Future
Spot News Reporting
Winner: Todd Wright, "Man survives skyway jump," Florida A&M University, St. Petersburg Times
— Second Place: Barney Gimbel, "Inner tube ride turns tragic for 2 siblings," Emory University, The Palm Beach Post
— Third Place: Marlon Walker, Naeemah Khabir and Daniel Carson, "Terrorists attack US," Florida A&M University, The Famuan
General News Reporting
Winner: Kevin Langston, "State could lose SCETV," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Second Place: Erin Bryce, "A deadly cycle," University of Florida, The Independent Florida Alligator
— Third Place: Ryan Meehan, Series on suspected terrorist professor, University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Honorable Mention: Brian Bassinger, "University funding in jeopardy," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Barney Gimbel, "Majority of juveniles in adult prisons will stay there," Emory University, The Palm Beach Post
— Second Place: Selina Roman, "Records found in bins," University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Third Place: Samira Jafari, "DUI package," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
Feature Writing
Winner: Whitney Fuller, "Forging a friendship despite differences," University of Florida, The Gainesville Sun
— Second Place: Emily Stewart, "Bringing up bettas," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Third Place: Williesha Lakin, "Barbie — More than child's play," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
Sports Writing
Winner: Rick Johnston, "The other side of the ball," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
— Second Place: Andre Carter, "Chiles follows Yasinsac," Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Democrat
— Third Place: Khari D. Williams, "Beware of Cudjoe," University of South Florida, The Oracle
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
Winner: The Red & Black, University of Georgia
— Second Place: The Oracle, University of South Florida
— Third Place: The Daily Beacon, University of Tennessee
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published 2 to 4 times a week)
Winner: The Emory Wheel, Emory University
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper Newspaper (published less than twice a week)
Winner: The Carolina Reporter, University of South Carolina
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Magazines
Magazine Non-Fiction Article
Winner: Ann Norsworthy, "Black Hole," University of South Florida, Static magazine
— Second Place: Adrian Parker, Christina Deans and Maya Harper, "Gambling with your credit," Florida A&M University, Journey magazine
— Third Place: Kevin Graham and Jarrett Guthrie, "Promised Land," University of South Florida, Static magazine
Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
Winner: Gallery, Walters State Community College
— Second Place: Omnibus, University of South Florida
— Third Place: Static, University of South Florida
Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
Winner: Phoenix Literary Art Magazine, University of Tennessee
— Second Place: Journey, Florida A&M University
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Photography
Spot News Photography
Winner: Michael McCormack, "Fire in the fort," University of Tennessee, The Daily Beacon
— Second Place: Stephen Jones, "Inspecting windstorm damage," University of Georgia
General News Photography
Winner: Monira Al-Haroun, "Pakistani at interfaith prayer," University of Georgia, The Red & Black
— Second Place: Rick Johnston, "Mock decontamination," University of South Carolina
— Third Place: R.C. Rique, "Release little turtles," Florida A&M University, The Sun
Feature Photography
Winner: R.C. Rique, "On the water," Florida A&M University
— Second Place: R.C. Rique, "Milking time," Florida A&M University
— Third Place: R.C. Rique, "Fast track to fun," Florida A&M University
Photo Illustration
Winner: Sam Taylor, "Promised land," University of South Florida, Static magazine
— Second Place: Andres Asturias, "Adorning the flesh," University of South Florida
Sports Photography
Winner: Andres Asturias, "The Extra Point," University of South Florida, The Oracle
— Second Place: Becky Reid, "Basketball action," University of Georgia
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Radio
Radio Spot News Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Feature
Winner: Alexa Woell, "Watermelons and the drought," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Second Place: Hannah Field, "A safe space for the homeless," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Third Place: Tarin Smithline, "The Pine Beetle battle," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
Radio In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Hannah Field, "Courthouse security," University of Florida, WUFT-FM
— Second Place: Jeremy King, "Taxes," University of Alabama, WTXT-FM
Radio Sports Reporting
No awards given.
Radio Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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Television
Television Spot News Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Crawford, "Cop dead," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: Paul Milliken, "Homeless," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Jennifer James, "Fire," Troy State University, WTSU-TV
Television General News Reporting
Winner: Kelle Vereen, "LST 325," University of South Alabama
— Second Place: Kim Balestrieri, "Flight schools," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: John Huddleston, "Smelly trash," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
— Honorable Mention: Jennifer James, "Credit cards," Troy State University
Television Feature
Winner: Jeremy King, "Greenwood concert," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
— Second Place: Adam Roland, "Rock climbing," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Janice Carpio, "Video games," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Honorable Mention: Mika Highsmith, "FAMU homecoming 2001 step-show (Greek)," Florida A&M University, FAMU-TV
Television In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Mike Dello Stritto, "Nursing homes," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Sports Reporting
Winner: Andrew Huff, Matthew Hall and Jon Russell, "Georgia gameday," University of Georgia
— Second Place: Charles Cote, "Lacrosse," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: Elton Gumbel, "FAMU Homecoming 2001 football match-up," Florida A&M University, FAMU-TV
— Honorable Mention: Shannon Edwards, "Riddle-Pace," Troy State University, WTSU-TV
Television News Photography
Winner: Beau Zimmer, "Water," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: Tiffany Smith, "Parade," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Third Place: John Huddleston, "Armory security," University of Alabama, WJRD-TV
Television Feature Photography
Winner: Sean Lewis, "Sugar cane," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: J.P. Hervis, "Rock climbing," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Sports Photography
Winner: David Burgess, "Lacrosse," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
— Second Place: David Burgess, "Bike race," University of Florida, WUFT-TV
Television Daily Newscast
Winner: WUFT-TV, "News5 @ 5:30," University of Florida
— Second Place: TSU-TV, "TSU Nightly News," Troy State University
Television Non-Daily Newscast
No awards given.
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Online
Online Spot News Reporting
Winner: Jackie Van Hoff, Amelia Parker, Kristy Kirkland, Mary Louise Mason, Tasha Smith, Major Highfield, Jennifer Ackerman, Ashley Hudson, Lea Konjevic, Laura Shill and Tai Hicks, "A day we'll never forget: A special section of Dateline Alabama," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Second Place: Major Highfield, "Here comes the sun — one final time," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Jennifer Falor, "Arrest video reveals Adler's performance," University of Florida, Alligator Online
Online General News Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Falor, "Tragedy jolts nation," University of Florida, Alligator Online
— Second Place: Major Highfield, "Playmates uncovered," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Kristy Kirkland, ""Cutting ties with the Greek system: A third solution?" University of Alabama Dateline Alabama," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
Online Feature Reporting
Winner: Major Highfield, "When second comes first," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Second Place: Staci LaTurno, "'Fences' playwright August Wilson lectures on writing and race," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Jennifer Falor, "Strength in mind," University of Florida, Alligator Online
Online In-Depth Reporting
Winner: Jennifer Falor, "Under the street lamp," University of Florida, Alligator Online
— Second Place: Kristy Kirkland, "Minor Heights Fire Board: The heat is on," University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
— Third Place: Emily Stewart, "Understanding Islam," University of South Carolina, The Carolina Reporter
Online Sports Reporting
No awards given.
Online Opinion and Commentary
Winner: Bradley E. Guire, University of Alabama, Dateline Alabama
Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper
Winner: The Red & Black, University of Georgia
— Second Place: The Carolina Reporter, University of South Carolina
Best All-Around Online Student Magazine
No awards given.
Best All-Around Online Student Broadcast Station
No awards given.
Best All-Around Independent Online Student Publication
Winner: Dateline Alabama, University of Alabama
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This committee oversees most of the Society's awards, which are dedicated to recognizing outstanding achievement in journalism. Any changes in guidelines, judging criteria, categories or eligibility are reviewed by this committee.
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Ginny Frizzi
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Ginny Frizzi has been a member of SPJ since she was an undergraduate at Point Park College (now University) in Pittsburgh. She was a charter member of the Point Park chapter.
Frizzi holds a B.A. and M.A. in journalism from Point Park. She also did graduate work in non-fiction writing and public and international affairs at the University of Pittsburgh.
She is treasurer of the Pittsburgh Professional Chapter of SPJ and served as finance chair for the 2008 Region 4 conference hosted by the chapter in March. She was SPJ’s Region 4 Director from 1994-2000 and twice received the Regional Director of the Year Award.
Frizzi was a founder of the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania and currently serves as a board member. She is a member of the Club’s journalism scholarship committee and has chaired the club’s annual Golden Quill Awards competition for more years than she can remember.
She is a board member of the Women’s Press Club of Pittsburgh and a former president of the club and the Pittsburgh chapter of Women In Communications, Inc., (WICI), now American Women in Communications.
In real life she is Director of Media Relations and Communications at Point Park University. Frizzi is also a freelance writer.
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