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Beaumont Enterprise

Harvey survivors only now getting back into storm-ravaged homes

This was a tough call. I ultimately chose the Harvey story as first place because it is so smoothly done, with context and numbers and the strong personal story at its center. But the other stories are also well done.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Remnants of segregation linger in courthouse

This was a tough call. I ultimately chose the Harvey story as first place because it is so smoothly done, with context and numbers and the strong personal story at its center. But the other stories are also well done.

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Beaumont Enterprise

'We were there for you, now be here for us:' Beaumont teachers ask for support, raises

This was a tough call. I ultimately chose the Harvey story as first place because it is so smoothly done, with context and numbers and the strong personal story at its center. But the other stories are also well done.

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This was a tough call. I ultimately chose the Harvey story as first place because it is so smoothly done, with context and numbers and the strong personal story at its center. But the other stories are also well done.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont's Muffler Man an icon of Americana

An exceptionally well-written feature that uses multiple voices. Appreciated the historical context contrasted with current info.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Local school district working to end generational poverty

A good feature story educates the reader while telling a compelling tale. This story meets that goal.

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Orange County homes elevated with grant for flood prevention

Excellent job of humanizing how homeowners are impacted by flooding.

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Investigative Reports

Beaumont Enterprise

The mess Harvey made: Looking back at Central, Ozen high schools

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Investigative Reports

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Investigative Reports

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Investigative Reports

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Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Enterprise

Meagan Ellsworth, Kim Brent, Olivia Malick

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City Manager contract would violate city law

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Beaumont Enterprise

Vidor athletes speak out after racist video surfaces at school

This is a complicated story conveyed with clarity and grace. The details (some of them horrific) rolled out patiently and with proper context -- especially the bits about Vidor's troubled history.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Twice as nice: Beaumont United repeats as 5A champs

A solid game story that captures the drama without going overboard. It does so while somehow also unspooling all the relevant statistical nuggets without getting bogged down.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Southland prioritizes McNeese-Lamar rivalry during realignment

Media Day stories can be ho-hum, but this one took a smart angle by focusing on a rivalry that defines two schools. Excellent quote selection.

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Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Enterprise

Crowning achievement, Stuff Nerd, Black owned mortuary

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Beaumont Enterprise

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Beaumont Enterprise

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University Press - Lamar University

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Page Design/Layout

Engaging front page designs.

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Page Design/Layout

Engaging front page designs.

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Page Design/Layout

University Press - Lamar University

The Newspaper of Lamar University Vol. 97, No. 2

Engaging front page designs.

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Page Design/Layout

Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont Enterprise staff

Engaging front page designs.

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Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont Enterprise staff

A solid mix of important news, opinion, entertainment, sharp graphics and photography. Both sides in politics are presented with concise headlines throughout. Well done.

The public is served well with the array of topics and reporting presented by these publications. Kudos.

Newspapers

A good budget of important local topics with thorough crime coverage. The basics for properly serving a community are here, with no hesitation to publish a pointed editorial about local concerns.

The public is served well with the array of topics and reporting presented by these publications. Kudos.

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A refined focus on local business interests is the goal achieved in these nicely crafted editions.

The public is served well with the array of topics and reporting presented by these publications. Kudos.

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The public is served well with the array of topics and reporting presented by these publications. Kudos.

Life or Death: Ambulance Service Issues in Rural Newton County

Kimberly Rusley, Justin DeYoung

An entire county without ambulance service requires a media watchdog to alert the public. This report lays out the problem in six minutes. Good work.

Television coverage can create important benefits for the public by exposing problems. Even brief reports, as demonstrated by these entries, can inform about those vital concerns and propel improvements. Bravo.

Angel San Juan, Steven Bui

Volunteers are one thing but sometimes it takes a paid person to ensure safety for kids crossing the street for school. Interviews with parents volunteering as crossing guards and video displaying the hazards, including a railway, shows and tells. School officials say hiring is underway for a crossing guard. That solution will offer a useful follow-up, too.

Television coverage can create important benefits for the public by exposing problems. Even brief reports, as demonstrated by these entries, can inform about those vital concerns and propel improvements. Bravo.

Important coverage of an assault at a nursing home and a subsequent lawsuit alleging neglect. Important coverage. Allows a follow-up about any other problems at this facility, who owns it and how regulators are addressing the concerns.

Television coverage can create important benefits for the public by exposing problems. Even brief reports, as demonstrated by these entries, can inform about those vital concerns and propel improvements. Bravo.

Television coverage can create important benefits for the public by exposing problems. Even brief reports, as demonstrated by these entries, can inform about those vital concerns and propel improvements. Bravo.

Woman says she is innocent after the death of a puppy found locked in a metal cage in Groves

shocking and haunting, unusual to see a suspect talking to the camera

Beaumont veteran will hike Appalachian Trail

Elmo Willard III - Black history pioneer in Southeast Texas

Kimberly Rusley, Michael Thompson

A black desegregation pioneer is remembered in a concise report of about six minutes that provides details about his extensive accomplishments. An interview with the son of Elmo Willard III, who died in 1991, adds important background about his accomplishments in establishing rights for local black citizens. A dramatic account of an encounter with the Ku Klux Klan adds to the importance of this report. Good work.

A strong array of interesting features were in this category. Some were on light subjects while others focused on the more serious. The range of topics shows readers are provided many resources stay informed about their area.

Orange church plans to build family life center in honor of Dannarriah Finley

Claydra Rhodes, Darry Chillow

A brief but thorough report about a new family life center honoring a 4-year-old murder victim in 2002, illustrating how a community continues to remember and honor those lost. Poignant and uplifting.

A strong array of interesting features were in this category. Some were on light subjects while others focused on the more serious. The range of topics shows readers are provided many resources stay informed about their area.

Kirbyville High School tennis player with cerebral palsy says he overcame the odds

A brief but thorough report about a new family life center honoring a 4-year-old murder victim in 2002, illustrating how a community continues to remember and honor those lost. Poignant and uplifting.

A strong array of interesting features were in this category. Some were on light subjects while others focused on the more serious. The range of topics shows readers are provided many resources stay informed about their area.

Justin DeYoung, Angel San Juan

Thanksgiving Day football game for high school players, whole town involved
A look at a local tradition for a winning high school football team to practice on Thanksgiving morning. Many from the area turn out for this group fest. Interviews and action video capture the enthusiasm.

A strong array of interesting features were in this category. Some were on light subjects while others focused on the more serious. The range of topics shows readers are provided many resources stay informed about their area.

Good job of getting multiple angles on a story that surely was important to the community. Captured the emotional and financial toll people are feeling.

Competition delivered solid examples of how local sports departments can craft pieces that interest stakeholders not just within the traditional sports realm, but within the broader community.

Feature brings to light the personal and poignant challenges and triumphs of Noah's recovery.

Competition delivered solid examples of how local sports departments can craft pieces that interest stakeholders not just within the traditional sports realm, but within the broader community.

Competition delivered solid examples of how local sports departments can craft pieces that interest stakeholders not just within the traditional sports realm, but within the broader community.

Competition delivered solid examples of how local sports departments can craft pieces that interest stakeholders not just within the traditional sports realm, but within the broader community.

Korbyn Lee, Jordan Williams, Patrick Vaughn, Ashly Elam

Stong, powerful opening from Williams. And the first reporter pack had nice character (grandmother), but more could've been done with the sound and video (of the little girl). Perhaps avoid the reporter standup that adds little and get right to the emotion or video of the little girl.

12News at 10: Putting Southeast Texas First

Korbyn Lee, Jordan Williams, James Grant, Patrick Vaughn, Ashly Elam

Strong one-two combo with Williams in studio and reporter in field. Grant mentioned they were still working on the fire -- show that then?

12News Daybreak: Officer-involved shooting

Corey Greineisen, Mary Hooker, Tracy Kennick, Nick Canizales, Jeff Gerber

Compelling content. A tip for the reporter -- instead of opening by saying she doesn't have answers, jump right into what we DO know. Because, we know enough a bit about this shooting at this point.

Best Non-News Broadcast Special

12News: Vote 2022 Midterm Election Special

Lauren Reicis, Chance Williams, Jordan Williams, Brenda Matute, Ginny Sweeney

Congratulations on a well-done production. Make sure to review with your technical team consistency in delivering your audio.

An eclectic mix of entries for this category. Well done to all the entrants. Be sure to review all the technicals for your entries in the future to deliver a higher quality production.

Best Non-News Broadcast Special

Celebrating Black Changemakers: Mayor Robin Mouton

Kevin McGee, Lauren Monitz, Paige Reed

Technically executed with good content. Next time, consider opportunities to showcase the subject's personality more and let your piece "breathe".

An eclectic mix of entries for this category. Well done to all the entrants. Be sure to review all the technicals for your entries in the future to deliver a higher quality production.

Best Non-News Broadcast Special

Khalaya Coleman, Nick Northrup, Taylor Justice

Well done for a student production! Next time, don't intro and conclude from your car, and kudos on celebrating the deaf community.

An eclectic mix of entries for this category. Well done to all the entrants. Be sure to review all the technicals for your entries in the future to deliver a higher quality production.

Best Non-News Broadcast Special

An eclectic mix of entries for this category. Well done to all the entrants. Be sure to review all the technicals for your entries in the future to deliver a higher quality production.

Star On-Air Talent/Reporter

Unfortunately, there was only 1 submission in this category. Since the rules stated that the category was about the performance in a single category and the submission was a performance reel with multiple options to review the talent's performance, the submission doesn't follow the rules. Therefore, there is NO judgment or winner for this category.

Star On-Air Talent/Reporter

Unfortunately, there was only 1 submission in this category. Since the rules stated that the category was about the performance in a single category and the submission was a performance reel with multiple options to review the talent's performance, the submission doesn't follow the rules. Therefore, there is NO judgment or winner for this category.

Star On-Air Talent/Reporter

Unfortunately, there was only 1 submission in this category. Since the rules stated that the category was about the performance in a single category and the submission was a performance reel with multiple options to review the talent's performance, the submission doesn't follow the rules. Therefore, there is NO judgment or winner for this category.

Star On-Air Talent/Reporter

Unfortunately, there was only 1 submission in this category. Since the rules stated that the category was about the performance in a single category and the submission was a performance reel with multiple options to review the talent's performance, the submission doesn't follow the rules. Therefore, there is NO judgment or winner for this category.

High School Journalism Media

Best Use of Student Produced High School Media

NDN PRESS: Best Use of Student Produced High School Media 2023

High School Journalism Media

Best Use of Student Produced High School Media

Nederland High School

N-Vision Christmas Edition (NEWS_NV_22_12_21)

Daryl Gray, Karim Shaaban, Matthew Marroquin, Joseph Graham, Braden Osgood

High School Journalism Media

Best Use of Student Produced High School Media

High School Journalism Media

Best Use of Student Produced High School Media

Beaumont Enterprise

Beaumont Enterprise staff

Clean, easy to navigate site.

Nicely designed site that does a good job prioritizing information.

Best Public Relations Website

Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau

Mallory Cross, Christina Lokey

Site is visually appealing at first click. Photos look authentic and represent diversity, equity and inclusion. User friendly interface, great color pallet, thoroughly engaging and very informative. Makes me want to come to visit from visiting the site. A job well done that covers everything you'd want to see, do, eat and try in the city – a true understanding of the best public relations website assignment!

Best Public Relations Website

"Pardon Our Progress" Beaumont Economic Development Website

Lauren Monitz, Paige Reed, Kevin McGee

Site achieves what it sets out to do. Lists everything developers would be interested in and gives a real-time element that's a plus. Easy to navigate and provides a wealth of information. It was confusing that the "play" tab linked to another site also in the competition. Made me wonder if there were multiple entries for one category… But otherwise an overall success that appears to have had a lot of thought put into it from the user's standpoint.

Best Public Relations Website

Tammy Kotzur , Callie Summerlin, Darragh Castillo

Easy to understand right off the bat. They understand their audience and know what they came for. Simplistic tabs right at the top that help you navigate not only the site but Port Arthur, Texas as well. Kudos for the feature of an African-American tour, but the rest of the site could have used a little more soul and spice. All I ever knew about Port Arthur Texas is that it was the hometown to famed rap group UGK. As a result, it's a pleasure viewing the site and learning more about all of the outdoor adventures but I would have loved to see some of that culture I've heard about in their music more identified.

Best Public Relations Website

Art Museum of Southeast TX

Loved the engagement of the site. But if it wasn�t for the moving photos and text popping in, all the great information may have been lost in the super safe color pallet. If this physical space is representative of art, the user should feel that before even arriving. Art-promoting vehicles should promote art � and this does an excellent job of that in content. But the big picture hangs a bit too much to the right on the conservative side when it should be way more visually liberal.

Port Neches-Groves' performance at Walt Disney World reignites mascot controversy

Jordan Williams, Lupita Villarreal, Kierra Sam

Comprehensive story package that utilizes outside voices from the Native community. Educational and informative.

'It was just ungodly' : Family suing Beaumont senior living facility after 'horrific' attack on 80-year-old dementia patient

Cameron Sibert, Digital Team

Family interviews give emotional weight to a terrible tragedy. Compelling and a call to action.

Nederland man feels lucky to be alive after fall leaves metal rod impaled through his neck, head

Tiana Johnson, James Grant

While sensational, this story is treated with sensitivity and care. Appreciated the interviews not only with this gentleman but also with the paramedics who were first to treat him.

'We do not forgive you' : Daughter of Silsbee woman who was murdered in 1988 speaks after killer's guilty plea, sentencing

Digital Feature Story

Woman who saved kitten from Texas bridge says she was 'in the right place at the right time'

Tiana Johnson, James Grant

Digital Feature Story

Digital Feature Story

Digital Feature Story

LU soccer coach leads Cardinals into winning season

Cruising to camp | Hamshire-Fannett football player uses lawnmower to get to practice

Latino Rebels: A Futuro Media Property

Lucha Legend Rey Mysterio Celebrates 20-Year Reign With WWE

News Organization Internet Video

TABLE 12: Hard Bean Coffee & Bistro serves up fresh, tasty lunches for about $10

Zach Wigginton, Sam Bass, Lauren Bebeau

Really liked that this was about more than the food, but about the inner-workings of what goes into making this business tick. Really well done.

News Organization Internet Video

LUTV News "InFocus" - Patrick Patterson: An Unexpected Journey

Gordon Williams, Jonathan Tippett

A great interview that provided wonderful insight to this alum's experience.

News Organization Internet Video

TABLE 12: It's a seafood lover's paradise at Rock' N Crab in Beaumont

Zach Wigginton, Sam Bass, Lauren Bebeau

Graphics helped make this pop.

News Organization Internet Video

Broadcast Internet Video

Hurricane Headquarters: Get ready for the 2022 hurricane season with the 12News StormTrackers

Informative and varied, covering interesting and wholly unexpected topics

Broadcast Internet Video

LUTV News "InFocus" - Dennis Kiel: Dishman Art Gallery

Broadcast Internet Video

Beaumont Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kevin McGee, Lauren Monitz, Paige Reed