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2 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 3rd Place | Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz | Cornwell Drug | Catchy title. Placement of color ad among B&W ads makes it stand out. | Amanda Dulitz | Best 2x ad_Reporter & Farmer_Amanda Dulitz.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
3 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 2nd Place | Reporter & Farmer | Jessica Washenberger | Day County Ambulance | Nice use of reverse type to make the B&W ad stand out. | Amanda Dulitz | best 2 column ad_Reporter & Farmer_Jessica Washenberger.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
4 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 1st Place | Hamlin County Republican | LeeAnne Dufek | Pie and Ice Cream Social | Simple and to the point. Good choice of graphics. | LeeAnne Dufek | HCR Best 2 Column Ad - Dufek.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
5 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 3rd Place | Mobridge Tribune | Justin Petersen | Elevated Beauty | A simple, eye-catching design that stands out on the page. | Justin Petersen | Best 2-Column Ad - Mobridge Tribune - Justin Petersen - Elevated Beauty.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
6 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 2nd Place | Tea Weekly | Julia Mechels | Alber's Painting | A clean ad that clearly demonstrates the product or service being advertised, making excellent use of the available space. | Anne Homan | Best 2 column ad_Tea Weekly_Julia Mechels.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
7 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 1st Place | Grant County Review | Ashlie Schweitzer | Cats Can't Add | Clever, funny ad copy draws the reader in and makes you want to continue reading the advertisement. | Holli Seehafer | Best 2 Column Ad_Homestead Animal Health_Grant County Review_Ashlie Schweitzer.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
8 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 3rd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Dawn Ingalls, Sage Riss | Meadowlark Trailer | Sage Riss | BHP_12-27-25 05.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
9 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 2nd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Deb Black | Wright Well Services | Sage Riss | PROSP_02-25-25_A 3.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
10 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST 2 COLUMN AD | 1st Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Chloe DeJong, Sage Riss | The Homestead Store | Sage Riss | PROSP_07-29-25_A 12.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
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12 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAGE/SIGNATURE PAGE | 3rd Place | Grant County Review | Ashlie Schweitzer | Locally-owned businesses | Great job personalizing the advertisers. | Holli Seehafer | Best Business Directory page:Signature Page_Grant County Review_Ashlie Schweitzer.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
13 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAGE/SIGNATURE PAGE | 2nd Place | Timber Lake Topic | Kathy Nelson, Kristine Heinen | Timber Lake Ambulance Thank You | Nice to put a face to the heroes that serve the local community. | Jon Flatland | TLT-05-15-2025 A16.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
14 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST BUSINESS DIRECTORY PAGE/SIGNATURE PAGE | 1st Place | Mobridge Tribune | Justin Petersen, Karen Vogel | Home Service Guide | Good use of limited space to tell the story and maintain the brand identities of the advertisers. | Justin Petersen | Best Signature Page - Mobridge Tribune - Home Service Guide.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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16 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST DIGITAL AD IDEA/CAMPAIGN | 2nd Place | Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan | Staff | HyVee Digital Ad Campaign | The take-over/expandable ad is an extremely effective and strategic advertising approach. Incorporating multiple variations increases visibility and ensures the message stands out across different viewing experiences and devices. | Beth Rye | Best Digital Ad Campaign_Press Dakotan_Staff_3 of 3.jpg, Best Digital Ad Campaign_Press Dakotan_Staff_1 of 3.jpg, Best Digital Ad Campaign_Press Dakotan_Staff_2 of 3.jpg | ||||||||||||||||
17 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST DIGITAL AD IDEA/CAMPAIGN | 1st Place | Mitchell Republic | Lorie Hansen | Fire Protection Solutions | Well-designed advertisement. The transitions between slides using the fire extinguisher are especially effective and visually engaging. The execution stays strongly aligned with the brand. | Lorie Hansen | |||||||||||||||||
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19 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST PUBLICATION PROMOTION | 3rd Place | Madison Daily Leader | Rita Fuerst | Citizen of the Year | Kudos to you for getting readers to think about good things done their neighbors. | Wren Murphy | Best Publication Promotion (Rita Fuerst, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
20 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST PUBLICATION PROMOTION | 2nd Place | Brandon Valley Journal | Kim Giese, Jill Meier | Read to the Races | Great way to engage readers and make them dig deep for the answers. | Jill Meier | Brandon Valley Journal 6-10-25 _ Best Publication Promotion _ Read to the Races _ Kim Giese & Jill Meier.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
21 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST PUBLICATION PROMOTION | 1st Place | Custer County Chronicle | Jason Ferguson | Be a part of history | Great idea to tie in with the town- wide celebration and create a special issue with longevity. | Jason Ferguson | Best Publication Promotion_Custer County Chronicle_Jason Ferguson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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23 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 3rd Place | Custer County Chronicle | Jason Ferguson | Horatio's Ice Cream | We all scream for ice cream! | Jason Ferguson | Best Series Ad Idea_Custer County Chronicle_Jason Ferguson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
24 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 2nd Place | Volga Tribune | Staff | Blue Goose sports pub | Made me want to go to the Pub! | Mary Ford | bestseriesAd_Volga Tribune_Mary FOrd_2of2.pdf, bestSeriesAd_Volga Tribune_Mary Ford_1of3.pdf, bestseriesad_VolgaTribune_maryFord_3of3.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
25 | Advertising | Division 1 & II | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 1st Place | Tea Weekly | Julia Mechels | J&R Mechanical | No Tricks with the monsters was catchy. | Anne Homan | Best Series Ad Idea_Tea Weekly_Julia Mechels.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
26 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 3rd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Deb Black, Lex Spurlock | Paradigm Lumber | A cleanly designed full-page ad that captures attention through its strong color choices and simple, effective layout. | Sage Riss | '25 Fall Home 23.pdf, BH Stock Show 2025 28pgs 28.pdf, Spring Home & Garden 20pgs 11.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
27 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 2nd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Katie Heggem, Sage Riss | Down Town Friday Nights | A clean, eye-catching banner ad that encourages readers to look through the newspaper each week for the next concert announcement. | Sage Riss | BHP_06-10-25 01.pdf, BHP_06-24-25 01.pdf, BHP_07-01-25 01.pdf, BHP_07-15-25 01.jpg, BHP_07-22-25 01.jpg, BHP_07-29-25 01.jpg | ||||||||||||||||
28 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SERIES AD IDEA | 1st Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Dawn Ingalls, Sage Riss | The Junk Drawer | Creative, engaging advertisements that capture attention. | Sage Riss | BHP_11-19-25 30.pdf, BHP_11-26-25 38.pdf, BHP_12-03-25 34.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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30 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 3rd Place | Potter County News | Molly McRoberts | Where the fun is on tap - Karaoke at Mugs | Groovy! | Molly McRoberts | PCN-10-02-2025 A02.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
31 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 2nd Place | Tyndall Tribune & Register | Becky Tycz | Dog Poop | cute | Becky Tycz | 6-4 TYNDALL pg_10.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
32 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 1st Place | Timber Lake Topic | Jon Flatland, Merretta Anderson | Simmentel-simangus sale | Can't miss the cow! | Jon Flatland | TLT-03-27-2025 B12.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
33 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 3rd Place | Minnehaha Messenger | Ashley Huisman | Humboldt Thresing Show | Unique and great display of information. Very aesthetically pleasing and holds a concept i have never heard of. | Lisa Miller | Single Ad_Ashley.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
34 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 2nd Place | Mobridge Tribune | Justin Petersen, Karen Vogel | Nothing says I Love You | Props for creativity. Something I never thought of. | Justin Petersen | Best Single Ad - Mobridge Tribune - Justin Petersen - Nothing Says I Love You.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
35 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 1st Place | Brandon Valley Journal | Kim Giese | Cherry Rock Farms | Pairs well for the season, great use of space, immediately recognizable. | Jill Meier | Brandon Valley Journal 9-24-25 _ Best Single Ad Idea _ Cherry Rock Farms _ Kim Giese.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
36 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 3rd Place | Mitchell Republic | Lorie Hansen | Mitchell Realty | Typical realtor ad, however the Christmas graphics and color choices add elegance and draw focus well. | Lorie Hansen | Mitchell Realty - Best Single ad Idea, 12-13-2025.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
37 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 2nd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Dawn Ingalls, Sage Riss | Evergreen Property Management | Clever layout that stands out. | Sage Riss | BHP_02-04-25 21.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
38 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST SINGLE AD IDEA | 1st Place | Mitchell Republic | Tom Stevens | Patzer Woodworking | Nicely designed ad. A little confused by the cowboys for a cabinet company until I saw the "see you at the rodeo" line. Overall the layout is very nice and color choices are well done. | Lorie Hansen | Patzer Woodworking - Best Single ad idea 7-17-25.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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40 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 3rd Place | Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz | Custom Meats | I need a ribeye! | Amanda Dulitz | REPO02102025_A05.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
41 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 2nd Place | The Special | Katie Vanden Top | Chili Feed | Yum! | Lisa Miller | Use of Color_Katie.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
42 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 1st Place | Reporter & Farmer | Rashantae McCartney | Candyland Kitchen | A Chicken offering ice cream is a good thing in my book! | Amanda Dulitz | best use of color_Reporter & Farmer_Rashantae McCartney.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
43 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 3rd Place | Dells City Journal | Katie Vanden Top | Congrats | The red/white blend helps make it really pop. | Lisa Miller | Best Use of Color_Katie.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
44 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 2nd Place | Lennox Independent | Julia Mechels | Chuck's Drive in | Incredible use of color. Absolutely stunning. Shadows, the blue. Very very eye catching. | Anne Homan | Best use of color_The Lennox Independent_Julia Mechels.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
45 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 1st Place | Grant County Review | Ashlie Schweitzer | Second Anniversary | The space in white has well picked colors that really pop. | Holli Seehafer | Best Use of Color_The Lakes One Stop_Grant County Review_Ashlie Schweitzer.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
46 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 3rd Place | Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan | Staff | 2M&D Cleaning Services Best Use of Color | Beth Rye | Best Use of Color_Press & Dakotan_Staff.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
47 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 2nd Place | Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan | Kathy Pritchard | Kuztom Auto LLC Best Use of Color | Beth Rye | Best Use of Color_Press & Dakotan_Kathy Pritchard.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
48 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST USE OF COLOR | 1st Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Dawn Ingalls, Sage Riss | Christina Singer - KW | Sage Riss | BHP_04-24-25 17.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
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50 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 2nd Place | Reporter & Farmer | Amanda Dulitz | Cornwell Drug | Excellent way of blending photos without seeming too busy. | Amanda Dulitz | best use of local photography_Reporter & Farmer_Amanda Dulitz.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
51 | Advertising | Division 1 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 1st Place | True Dakotan | Kristi Hine | A2 Aerial Solutions | Great use of black and white photography that really shows what this is. | Kristi Hine | A2 Aerial Solutions-BW.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
52 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 3rd Place | Madison Daily Leader | Rita Fuerst | Best of Lake County - Dairy Queen | Hard to beat kids and ice cream! | Wren Murphy | Best Use of Local Photography (Rita Fuerst, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
53 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 2nd Place | Brandon Valley Journal | KimGiese | Iron Sharpens Iron | Great action! | Jill Meier | Brandon Valley Journal 11-19-25 _ Best Use of Local Photography _ Iron Sharpens Iron _ Kim Giese.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
54 | Advertising | Division 2 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 1st Place | Custer County Chronicle | Jason Ferguson | Get ready to burn | Made me want to attend the next Burning Bettle! | Jason Ferguson | Best Use of Local Photograph_Custer County Chronicle_Jason Ferguson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
55 | Advertising | Division 3 | BEST USE OF LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHY | 1st Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Deb Black, Lex Spurlock | Rapid Trailer Sales | Sage Riss | BH Stock Show 2025 28pgs 22.pdf | |||||||||||||||||
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57 | Editorial | Division 1 & II | BEST EDITORIAL WRITING | 3rd Place | Custer County Chronicle | Jason Ferguson | Our Viewpoint | This entry delivers solid editorial fundamentals: clear logic, an accessible tone, and strong command of civic context. The writing is steady and professional, with good local grounding. It does not reach the same emotional punch or originality as the top two, but it is consistently competent. | Jason Ferguson | Best Editorial Writing_Custer County Chronicle_Jason Ferguson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
58 | Editorial | Division 1 & II | BEST EDITORIAL WRITING | 2nd Place | Arlington Sun | Frank Crisler | The Arlington Sun Editorials | Crisler’s voice is confident, distinct, and intellectually energetic. The arguments are provocative but generally fair and well-reasoned, with strong pacing and memorable lines. At times the breadth of topics in a single piece dilutes focus, but the writing shows real authority and craft. | Frank Crisler | Editorial The Arlington Sun 1 of 3.pdf, Editorial The Arlington Sun 2 of 3.pdf, Editorial The Arlington Sun 3 of 3.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
59 | Editorial | Division 1 & II | BEST EDITORIAL WRITING | 1st Place | True Dakotan | Kristi Hine | True Dakotan Editorial Writing | This entry is the strongest blend of public-service purpose, persuasive clarity, and local accountability. The writing is disciplined, credible, and emotionally grounded without being melodramatic. These editorials demonstrate civic leadership, excellent structure, and a clear understanding of journalism’s duty to community trust. | Kristi Hine | WSTD 02 19 25_A05.pdf, WSTD 09 10 25_A05.pdf, WSTD 08 13 25_A07.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
60 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST EDITORIAL WRITING | 1st Place | South Dakota Searchlight | Seth Tupper | Three editorials by Seth Tupper | Terrific essays that tell stories with human relationships. Excellent writing, convincing conclusions related to the focused issue, and relying on statements made by real people pro and con. | Seth Tupper | The simple solution for South Dakota’s budget woes_ Restore the sales tax rate • South Dakota Searchlight.pdf, 'Big, beautiful' funding for Trump statue garden could put an ugly blemish in the Black Hills • South Dakota Searchlight.pdf, Political leaders too often enable violence after saying they condemn it • South Dakota Searchlight.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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62 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 3rd Place | Hamlin County Republican | LeeAnne Dufek | Senior Jamison Keszler | The excitement by Jamison and the stands after an OT win is palatable! | LeeAnne Dufek | HCR Best Feature Photo - Dufek.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
63 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 2nd Place | True Dakotan | Kristi Hine | Smiles and Friendly Competition Highlight Foothills PlayDays | Loved the smiles and the comraderie between these siblings, along with the trust. Having fun!! | Kristi Hine | Foothills PLaydays 2025.jpg, WSTD 08 13 25_A01.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
64 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 1st Place | Freeman Courier | Jeremy Waltner | Flag and Fireworks | This image gave me goosebumps! Perfectly framed, and stands for so much right now! Nice and sharp without a lot of noise using that high of an ISO. Beautiful sentiments for America! | Jeremy Waltner | fc-2025-07-16 1A.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
65 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 3rd Place | Brandon Valley Journal | Jill Meier | An authentic, but soggy learning experience | How cool (and difficult) is it to capture the moment of impact for a water balloon? My only complaint is this picture should have been played more prominently. | Jill Meier | JRNL05212025_A01.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
66 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 2nd Place | Custer County Chronicle | Esther Noe | Going for the gold | What a great picture to anchor the front page -- lots of enthusiasm pulses through the image along with confetti in mid-flight. The picture has great lines and framing. | Jason Fergusonn | Best Feature Photo_Custer County Chronicle_Esther Noe.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
67 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 1st Place | Madison Daily Leader | Wren Murphy | Flyer Day talent show | How can you top a picture of a kid that shows both motion and emotion? Simply captivating. | Wren Murphy | Best Feature Photo SOLO (Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).jpg, Best Feature Photo (Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
68 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 3rd Place | Mitchell Republic | Adam Thury | Boat parade | I really enjoyed the uniqueness of this photo. A band director in a boat leading band members in their own boats. Great job in difficult lighting conditions. | Luke Hagen | 8-15-25MarchingBandBoatParade-20.jpg | ||||||||||||||||
69 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 2nd Place | Aberdeen Insider | Robb Garofalo | Busting Moves | Great job capturing the look on this boy's face as he holds on for dear life, it looks like. Really nice photo. | Scott Waltman | https://aberdeeninsider.com/gallery-check-out-the-sites-and-scenes-from-the-2025-brown-county-fair/ | 20250814_AI_1A.pdf | |||||||||||||||
70 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE PHOTO | 1st Place | Aberdeen Insider | Scott Waltman | Fun bubbles over | The joy of foam and bubbles is captured in this delightful photo of a boy in the middle of it. What makes this photo is the facial expression and just bubbles everywhere. Nice job. | Scott Waltman | https://aberdeeninsider.com/gallery-check-out-the-sites-and-scenes-from-the-2025-brown-county-fair/ | 20250821_AI_5A.pdf | |||||||||||||||
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72 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 3rd Place | Marshall County Journal | Bridget Shileny | Where the Saddle Still Matters | Interesting series.. Strong agriculture ties to the community. | Bridget Shileny | Feature Series_Marshall County Journal_Bridget Shileny_2 of 2.pdf, Feature Series_Marshall County Journal_Bridget Shileny_1 of 2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
73 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 2nd Place | Onida Watchman | Staff | Our Wisest Pursuit | Strong series promoting agriculture and those associated with it. Great variety. Good job. | Sheila Ring | Our Wisest Pursuit.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
74 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 1st Place | Reporter & Farmer | Leyton Beardslee | The buzz about bees | Informative. Well written. Clear choice! The photos add to the package, too. | Amanda Dulitz | best feature series_Reporter & Farmer_Leyton Beardslee.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
75 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 3rd Place | Mobridge Tribune | Clare Schoelerman | Down Country Roads | Interesting stories and well-written. | Justin Petersen | Best Feature Story Series - Mobridge Tribune - Clare Schoelerman - Down Country Roads 1.pdf, Best Feature Story Series - Mobridge Tribune - Clare Schoelerman - Down Country Roads 2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
76 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 2nd Place | Madison Daily Leader | Wren Murphy | Domestic Violence Network | The stories were informative and well-written. Quality work in every way. | Wren Murphy | Best Feature Series (Part 1 of 2, Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).pdf, Best Feature Series (Part 2 of 2, Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
77 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 1st Place | Brandon Valley Journal | Jill Meier | Grandparents become Mom and Dad | The writing is very good. The subject matter is interesting and the stories flow together well. Excellent work! | Jill Meier | Best Feature Series.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
78 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 3rd Place | South Dakota News Watch | Molly Wetsch | Closer look at SD film industry | A three-part series that looks at South Dakota's role in the moviemaking industry. The key story is Pt. 2 on why many films about South Dakota are shot elsewhere, but the other two parts explore other aspects of movies and South Dakota. | Bart Pfankuch | Three in explanation | ||||||||||||||||
79 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 2nd Place | Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan | Randy Dockendorf | COVID: Five Years Later | A two-part series lokback about how local churches and a local nun monastery adapted to Covid during the pandemic. Enjoyable. | Kelly Hertz | Best Feature Series_Yankton Press & Dakotan_Randy Dockendorf.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
80 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE SERIES | 1st Place | Mitchell Republic | Jennifer Leither | Jen's feature series | A three-part series series exploring the lives of traveling healthcare workers. Informative and interesting look into an aspect of health care jobs that many might be unaware of. | Luke Hagen | Jen, series3.pdf, Jen, series1.pdf, Jen, series2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
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82 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 3rd Place | Tri-City Star | Doug Wermedal | Local connections to A-bomb remembered during Veteran's Day | Really enjoyable read. I especially like the way you relate Tinian and Hiroshima to places your readers know ... more soldiers on Tinian than residemts of current day Brooking County, etc. Having access to the historic photos really adds to the quality of your package. Thanks for writing and submitting. | Doug Wermedal | featureNonProfile_TriCityStar_DougWremedal_2pages.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
83 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 2nd Place | Prevailer News | Leslie Hladysz | A closer look at the Keystone sewer plant | Leslie Hladysz did an excellent job of breaking down the process, putting into layman's terms exactly why rates are going to increase and how elected officials came up wioth them. The accompanying piece on the lift station fully beaks down the process and helps the reader understand that things are more complicated than simply flushing. Excellent effort and a good read. | Jason Ferguson | Best Feature Story Non Profile_Hill City Prevailer News_Leslie Hladsyz.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
84 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 1st Place | Hamlin County Republican | LeeAnne Dufek | Community support helps spruce up Bryant Theater | WHAT A GREAT COMMUNITY STORY AND EFFORT, and to raise $85,000 in a town of less than 400. You did an outstanding job of naming those who did work and recognizing the folks who pulled it off. As somone who grew up in a town of 379 people and wtach the theatre close and deteriorate, kudos for saving an integral part of your town's history. | LeeAnne Dufek | HCR Best Feature Storey - NonProfile.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
85 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 3rd Place | Custer County Chronicle | Jason Ferguson | West Dam becoming a reality | A new generation will make memories at West Dam. Nice job of intertwining the memories of the past with prospects for the future. | Jason Ferguson | Best Feature Story Nonprofile_Custer County Chronicle_Jason Ferguson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
86 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 2nd Place | Madison Daily Leader | Wren Murphy | 'Strange bedfellows:' Anti-pipeline advocates working across party lines | Neighbors bonding over a controversial pipeline. Good job blending quotes with facts about the pipeline. | Wren Murphy | Best Feature Non Profile (Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
87 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 1st Place | Brandon Valley Journal | Jill Meier | Good cookin' for a good cause | It sounds like they broke the mold when Ed Polzine was conceived. What a great event to honor Mr. Polzine, provide a benefit to the community and have a lot of fun in the meantime. | Jill Meier | Best Feature-Non-Profile.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
88 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 3rd Place | Black Hills Pioneer | Mark Watson | Targhee’s wayward adventures come to a close | Everybody loves a happy ending, especially about a lost dog (TWO MONTHS!), so this was fun to read. Great use of quotes. Would've liked to see a sidebar about how to foster or adopt. Suggest a follow-up in a year to see if little Targhee has given up his wandering ways. | Mark Watson | BestFeatureStory(non-profile)_BHPioneer_MarkWatson.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
89 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 2nd Place | South Dakota News Watch | Megan Luther | Calving goes high tech | Beautifully written feature story about calving using modern technology - and luck. Bravo! | Bart Pfankuch | https://www.sdnewswatch.org/high-tech-calving-cameras-south-dakota-agriculture/ | ||||||||||||||||
90 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - NON-PROFILE | 1st Place | Aberdeen Insider | Shannon Marvel | Herreid miracle | Heart-rending story told perfectly. | Scott Waltman | https://aberdeeninsider.com/herreid-girl-who-was-abused-at-3-months-now-walking-talking-miracle/ | 20250605_AI_1A_5A.pdf | |||||||||||||||
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92 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 3rd Place | True Dakotan | Kristi Hine | Hoops, Highways and Heart | This is what local journalism is about, highlighting the local people. I loved this story and felt the passion from the grandparents. Written well! | ||||||||||||||||||
93 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 2nd Place | Marshall County Journal | Doug Card | Another Chance at the Dream | Great example of making a national story local. This profile is not just about a pro football player, it's about a local on a national stage. Felt like I learned so much about this local football player. | ||||||||||||||||||
94 | Editorial | Division 1 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 1st Place | Freeman Courier | Jeremy Waltner | Mike Peterson: A self-built, Americna-made pardox | What a story written well! You painted a picture of a community member and I was hooked from the first sentence. | ||||||||||||||||||
95 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 3rd Place | Grant County Review | Holli Seehafer | Deb Hemmer Concludes Diverse Career in Newspaper | Someone needs to tell our story and this entry did an excellent ob of doing that. Impressive work, impressive career. Very well done and necessary to tell about an ever changing important piece of America | Holli Seehafer | feature, profile_grantcountyreview_holli.seehafer_2of2.pdf, feature, profile_grantcountyreview_holli.seehafer_1of2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
96 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 2nd Place | Fall River County Herald | Brett Nachtigall | Crash claims life of Edgemont school teacher, mother of two | What a wonderful tribute to a very special person gone too soon. A lot of life lived as the writer points out yet a lot of life taken away. Reading this you get to know how special she was and how she crammed a lifetime into a short time. Good but very sad read which is how it should be | Brett Nachtigall | Best Feature Profile_FRC Herald_Brett Nachtigall.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
97 | Editorial | Division 2 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 1st Place | Madison Daily Leader | Wren Murphy | Linked by heart | The importance of doing something for others and in this case saving as well as preserving a life. Writer helps you get to know the people being featured and what results is a feel good story with a strong message. Good work | Wren Murphy | Best Feature Story Profile (Wren Murphy, Madison Daily Leader).pdf | ||||||||||||||||
98 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 3rd Place | Rapid City Journal | Madison Willis | Silent scars | This is a sensitive and courageous feature that offers a deeply personal look at the lasting impact of trauma, handled with restraint and empathy. | Mike Brownlee | Silent Scars_Page 1 of 2.pdf, Silent Scars_Page 2 of 2.pdf | ||||||||||||||||
99 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 2nd Place | Watertown Current | Roger Whittle | Best Feature Story - Profile, Watertown Current, Roger Whittle, "Accident quiets..." | A compelling portrait that honors Mr. Blais while inviting readers to reflect on perseverance, identity, and adaptation in the face of life-altering accident. | Tucker Hermans | https://watertowncurrent.com/accident-quiets-his-body-but-not-his-spirit/ | Feature Story-Profile_Watertown Current_Roger Whittle_Accident quiets his body, but not his spirit.pdf | |||||||||||||||
100 | Editorial | Division 3 | BEST FEATURE STORY - PROFILE | 1st Place | Mitchell Republic | Luke Hagen | Luke, Neppls adoption journey | Rich detail, careful pacing, and indelible moments — it's so clear how much trust this reporter built up with the Neppl family. Just a wonderful, emotional, powerful piece. | Luke Hagen | Luke feature profile.pdf |