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2004 Mark of Excellence
National Winners/Finalists
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Newspapers
Editorial Writing
National Winner: Rebecca Neal, University of Kentucky
— National Finalist: Kristin Hall and Erica Rodefer, Middle Tennessee State University
— National Finalist: James Patterson, Brigham Young University
Editorial Cartooning
National Winner: Terrence L. Nowicki Jr., Western Washington University
— National Finalist: Andy Marlette, University of Florida
— National Finalist: Tony Poulson, University of Utah
General Column Writing
National Winner: G. Chaise Nunnally, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, The Editorial Notebook
— National Finalist: Erica Rogers, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Snap, Crackle,
Pop: A Tale of Three Friends
— National Finalist: Keren Raz, University of Arizona, Column Collection
Sports Column Writing
National Winner: Joshua Scroggin, Fresno State,
Simple Text II
— National Finalist, Michael Worringer, University of Wisconsin-Madison, A
whole 'lotto' mess for student season basketball tix
— National Finalist: Travon McCall, Florida A&M University, Ramsey's decision
proves his incompetence
Spot News Reporting
National Winner: J.J. Babb, Colorado State University, Police identify car
surfer
— National Finalist: Jeff Eisenberg, University of California-Los Angeles, New
ULL coach lacks requisite degree
— National Finalist: Christine Dellert, University of Central Florida, City
manager finalist kept gun on last job
General News Reporting
National Winner: Amy Resseguie, Colorado State University, Professor steps down
— National Finalist: Jason Brown, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Grandmother
picks up the pieces
— National Finalist: Tara Lindsey, Northern Arizona University, Combating the
epidemic
In-Depth Reporting
National Winner: Dori Berman, Carrie Lock, Richard Rainey and Lindsay Taub,
Boston University, Is Bernard Baran Guilty?
— National Finalist: Sadie Gurman, University of Missouri-Columbia, Young and
Homeless
— National Finalist: Stacey Klein and Matthew DeFour, Northwestern University,
A tale of two Wal-Marts
Feature Writing
National Winner: Emily Johns, University of Minnesota, A call to arms and
a long goodbye
— National Finalist: Ryan Holeywell, George Washington University, Panda hospital
— National Finalist: Erika Wurst, Arizona State University, Pie in Sky: A bittersweet
ascent to Summer Haven
Sports Writing
National Winner: Teddy Kider, Northwestern University, Ticket to success
— National Finalist: Joe Beatty, University of Utah, Good libations
— National Finalist: Christine Yee, San Francisco State University, Girl fight
Best All-Around Daily Student Newspaper
(published 4-5 times per week)
National Winner: Staff, Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana Daily Student
— National Finalist: Staff, University of California-Los Angeles, The Daily Bruin
— National Finalist: Staff, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Daily
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper
(published 2-3 times per week)
National Winner: Staff, University of Idaho, Argonaut
— National Finalist: Staff, George Washington University, The GW Hatchet
— National Finalist: Staff, Western Kentucky University, College Heights Herald
Best All-Around Non-Daily Student Newspaper
(published 1 time per week)
National Winner: Staff, California State University-Chico, The Orion
— National Finalist: Staff, Missouri Southern State University, The Chart
— National Finalist: Staff, North Idaho College, The Sentinel
[Top]
Magazines
Magazine Non-Fiction Article
National Winner: Frank McGovern, University of Idaho, Tattle Tale
— National Finalist: Drew Geraets, University of Minnesota, Tigers of Many
Stripes
— National Finalist: Lindsay Gebhart, Kent State University, The Disappeared
Best Student Magazine (published once a year)
National Winner: Staff, Drake University, 515 Magazine
— National Finalist: Staff, Boston University, The Comment
— National Finalist: Staff, University of La Verne, La Verne Magazine
Best Student Magazine (published more than once a year)
National Winner: Staff, Drake University, Drake Magazine
— National Finalist: Staff, University of Texas-Arlington, Renegade Magazine
— National Finalist: Staff, Marquette University, Marquette Journal
[Top]
Photography
Spot News Photography
National Winner: Jordin Thomas Althaus, San Francisco State University, Student
Confronts Police
— National Finalist: Kevin Nibur, Washington State University, Lit Cigarette
Causes Fire
— National Finalist: Brandon Wade, University of Texas-Arlington, Vehicle Hits
'Ghosting' Guard
General News Photography
National Winner: Edward Linsmier, Western Kentucky University, Members of
the Group
— National Finalist: Kevin Nibur, Washington State University, Thompson Wins
— National Finalist: Matt Barnard, Oklahoma State University, Ride 'em Cowboys
Feature Photography
National Winner: Mark Roberts, University of Texas-Arlington, Oozeball
— National Finalist: Thomas Whisenand, University of Minnesota, Refugees Seek
New Beginning
— National Finalist: Eric Lauer and Sarah Daniel, Central Missouri State University,
Bugging Out
Photo Illustration
National Winner: David Zentz, University of Florida, Pick-Up Artist
— National Finalist: Molly Corfman, Kent State University, Leaving Scars
— National Finalist: Darrell Blakely, University of Mississippi, Oxford Offers
Unique Shops, Stores, Boutiques
Sports Photography
National Winner: Matt Barnard, Oklahoma State University, Unstoppable
— National Finalist: Claire C. Laurence, University of Arizona, History in
the Making
— National Finalist: Matthew Sharpe, University of Mississippi, Southern Miss
Overpowers Rebels in 8-4 Win
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Radio
Radio Spot News Reporting
National Winner: Markia Krause, Baker Machado, Josh Huesby and Alex Hannum,
Colorado State University, Picnic Rock Fire Coverage
— National Finalist: Ben Stewart, Northwestern University, Chicago Teachers
Union Strike
— National Finalist: August Skamenca, University of Missouri, Jefferson City
Plane Crash
Radio Feature
National Winner: Craig A. Layne, Lebanon Valley College, Harrisburg Greenspace
Feature
— National Finalist: Sean Maroney, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Spring
Break
— National Finalist: Stan Pillman, The University of Montana, Addicted to Gambling
Radio In-Depth Reporting
National Winner: William Pitts, Arizona State University, Marine Exercise
— National Finalist: Amy Difiore, Duquesne University, PFA'sÑNot Worth the
Paper?
— National Finalist: Lauren Sweeney, Penn State, Rape Awareness Issues
Radio Sports Reporting
National Winner: Scott Reynolds, University of Florida, Making Money with
College Sports Programs
— National Finalist: Mike Moriarty and Nick Andrusisian, Fordham University, A
Look at the Popularity of NASCAR— National Finalist: Kyle Palmer, University
of Missouri, Cantwell Tries Out for Olympics
Radio Daily Newscast
National Winner: Staff, California State University-Northridge, The Evening
Update
— National Finalist: Staff, Marshall University, 5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter
88
— National Finalist: Staff, Fordham University, 90.7 FM WFUV News
[Top]
Television
Television Spot News Reporting
National Winner: Jaime D. Weiss and Lawrence J. Shields, Ohio University, RNC
Protests
— National Finalist: Trish Hartman, University of Maryland, Courthouse Fire
— National Finalist: Lindsey Morone and Andrew Tanielian, Southern Illinois University,
Pumped up Prices
Television General News Reporting
National Winner: Kent Erdahl, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Bike Theft:
Are 'U' Safe?
— National Finalist: Doug Munnell, Kent State University, Issue 62— National
Finalist: Matt Talhelm, University of Missouri, Manufactured Mess
Television Feature
National Winner: Jeff Butera, University of Florida, Forgotten Cemeteries
— National Finalist: Kim Bedford and Lawrence Shields, Ohio University, Putting
Pets to Rest
— National Finalist: John Kasper and Bao Vang, University of St. Thomas, Ifrah's
Journey
Television In-Depth Reporting
National Winner: Abby Rhodes and Sara Godwin, University of Illinois-Urbana,
A Chief Concern
— National Finalist: Blair Simmons, University of Missouri, Drunk Hunters
— National Finalist: UMTV Staff, University of Miami, Coral Gables: Changing
with the Times
Television Sports Reporting
National Winner: Brandon Ratcliff, Derrick Silvestri and Ben Dunsmoor, St. Cloud
State University, Husky Mag
— National Finalist: Matt Ford, The Pennsylvania State University, PSU Cheerleading
— National Finalist: Scott Sharp and Alex Flilppin, University of Arkansas, Profile
of a Razorback Kicker
Television News Photography
National Winner: Lee Rieber, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Snowmobile
Patrol
— National Finalist: Lawrence J. Shields and Kim Bedford, Ohio University, Helping
Out
— National Finalist: Van Redpath and Dustin Blanchet, University of Montana, Gambling
Television Feature Photography
National Winner: Tyler Richter, University of Minnesota, Drum Major Tryouts
— National Finalist: Scott Schaefer, University of Missouri, Runaway Emu
— National Finalist: Blake Farmer, Abilene Christian University, Leap of Faith-Jeff
Berry Segment
Television Sports Photography
National Winner: Lou Raguse, University of Minnesota, Ultimate Fighting
— National Finalist: Gavin Marks, Arizona State University, ASU Swim School
— National Finalist: Dustin Blanchet, University of Montana, Dedicated Runner
Television Daily Newscast
National Winner: Staff, University of Maryland, Maryland Newsline
— National Finalist: Staff, University of Florida, News 5
Television Non-Daily Newscast
National Winner: Staff, Texas Christian University, TCU News Now
— National Finalist: Staff, University of Hartford, STN 2 News
— National Finalist: Staff, Metropolitan State College of Denver, The Met Report
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Online
Online Spot News Reporting
National Winner: Blue & White Online Staff, University of North Carolina-Chapel
Hill, Election 2004: IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
— National Finalist: The Gateway Online Staff, University of Nebraska-Omaha, Sighting
of escaped convict at UNO
— National Finalist: Gene Guillot, Layola University-New Orleans, Student disrupts
class by holding knife to throat
Online General News Reporting
National Winner: Jennifer Gilliam and CVC Multimedia Class, University of Miami,
A student's view of the Miami Presidential Debate
— National Finalist: Ashtar Analeed Marcus, Northwestern University, Local
Iraqis look forward to voting
— National Finalist: Daina Kilmanis, Danny Jacobs, Cleve Bryan and the Maryland
Newsline and CNS Staffs, UMD College of Journalism, The future of Hubble
Online Feature Reporting
National Winner: Anita Martin, Ohio University, Proof of life
— National Finalist: Jacquelin Clark, Ball State University, Eye of the storm
— National Finalist: Ashley Thornberg, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Random
acts of Jeremy Jorgenson
Online In-Depth Reporting
National Winner: Dateline Alabama Staff, University of Alabama, Presidential
Debates
— National Finalist: Susie Cable, University of Kansas, Stem cell debate continues
— National Finalist: Jessica Shry, Lisa Tossey, Daina Klimanis, Charmere Gatson
and the CNS and Newsline Staffs, UMD College of Journalism, Maryland votes
Online Sports Reporting
National Winner: Mike Baker, University of Washington, Huskies humble NC
State
— National Finalist: T.J. Lasita, Ohio University, Hometown player takes the
field for Cotuit
— National Finalist: Blair Chancey, University of North Carolina, On the heels
of victory: The 2004 Tire Bowl
Online Opinion and Commentary
National Winner: Lela Schwitzer, College of Menominee Nation, Biting the
hands that fed you
— National Finalist: Brian Russell, Truman State University, Sample of Online
Specials
— National Finalist: Jessica Costello, Ohio University, The musing of an undergraduate
on the brink
Best All-Around Online Student Newspaper
National Winner: Staff, North Carolina Central University, Campus Echo Online
— National Finalist: Staff, North Idaho College, The Sentinel Online
— National Finalist: Staff, The Ohio State University, The Lantern Online
Best All-Around Online Student Magazine
National Winner: Staff, Drake University, Drake Magazine Online
Best All-Around Online Student Broadcast Station
National Winner: Staff, Metropolitan State College of Denver, The Met Report
— National Finalist: Staff, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, Carolinaweek.org
Best All-Around Independent Online Student Publication
National Winner: Staff, Ball State University, Ball Bearings
— National Finalist: Staff, Minnesota State University, Horizonlines
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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.
Awards & Honors Committee Chair
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.
Bruce Cadwallader, vice chair
The Columbus Dispatch
34 S. Third St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-461-5151
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Bruce Cadwallader is a courts reporter for The Columbus Dispatch, where he has worked for 24 years. Previously, he served as the Society's National Secretary-Treasurer, Region 4 Director and as a member of SPJ's national board, as well as the president of SPJ's Central Ohio Pro chapter.
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