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1 | 2023 S.C. PRESS ASSOCIATION NEWS CONTEST RESULTS FOR PROOFING | ||||||
2 | Not for release until March 15, 2024. | ||||||
3 | The deadline to submit corrections has passed. Contact SCPA immediately if you need to make a change! | ||||||
4 | Awards will be presented at the SCPA Annual Meeting on March 14-15 in Columbia. | ||||||
5 | Division | # | Contest | Place | Newspaper | Winner | Headline (Actual entry will be showcased during the Awards Presentation) |
6 | Open Division | 1 | Judson Chapman Award | First | The State | Sammy Fretwell and Susan Merriam | Toxic Deals |
7 | Open Division | 1 | Judson Chapman Award | Second | The Post and Courier | John Ramsey | The Hidden Dirty Little Secret of the Coast' Amid growth and lax rules, a menace beneath lawns threatens SC waterways, health |
8 | Open Division | 1 | Judson Chapman Award | Third | The Post and Courier | Tom Corwin and Seanna Adcox | Lost in Transition: Family scrambles to find transgender care for girl cut off by SC |
9 | Open Division | 2 | Jim Davenport Award for Excellence in Government Reporting | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
10 | All Daily Division | Ken Baldwin Award for Excellence in Business Journalism | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | |||
11 | All Weekly Division | Ken Baldwin Award for Excellence in Business Journalism | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | |||
12 | Open Division | 3 | Cartoon | First | Charleston City Paper | Robert Ariail | |
13 | Open Division | 3 | Cartoon | Second | Index-Journal | Mike Beckom | |
14 | Open Division | 3 | Cartoon | Third | Charleston City Paper | Steve Stegelin | |
15 | Open Division | 4 | Informational Graphic | First | Lexington County Chronicle | Kailee Kokes | Guide to Valentine's Day in Lexington County |
16 | Open Division | 4 | Informational Graphic | Second | Charleston City Paper | Christina Bailey | Water testing |
17 | Open Division | 4 | Informational Graphic | Third | Charleston City Paper | Scott Suchy | Coburg cow |
18 | Open Division | 5 | Innovation | First | The State | Hrisanthi Pickett, Loumay Alesali, Ted Clifford and Orizo Hajigurban | Murdaugh TikTok |
19 | Open Division | 5 | Innovation | Second | The Post and Courier | Brandon Lockett and John Ramsey | Salt and Steel South Carolina has hundreds of coastal high-rises in harm's way. We mapped them. |
20 | Open Division | 5 | Innovation | Third | The Post and Courier | Kalyn Oyer, Isabel Adams and Scott Stubbs | Bands on Bike Taxis Getting Beers video series, in which our features editor and digital editor team up to interview local band members while riding on a bike taxi en route to a local bar. |
21 | All Daily Division | 6 | Montgomery Shurr FOI Award | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
22 | All Weekly Division | 6 | Montgomery Shurr FOI Award | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
23 | All Daily Division | 7 | Jay Bender Award for Assertive Journalism | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
24 | All Weekly Division | 7 | Jay Bender Award for Assertive Journalism | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
25 | All Daily Division | 8 | Journalist of the Year | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
26 | All Weekly Division | 8 | Journalist of the Year | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
27 | All Daily Division | 9 | Photojournalist of the Year | First | Not announced until Annual Meeting | ||
28 | All Weekly Division | 9 | Photojournalist of the Year | No Contest | |||
29 | All Daily Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | First | The State | Staff | |
30 | All Daily Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | Second | The Post and Courier | Staff | |
31 | All Daily Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | Third | Herald-Journal | Devyani Chhetri and Bob Montgomery | |
32 | All Weekly Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | First | Charleston City Paper | Skyler Baldwin and Andy Brack | |
33 | All Weekly Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | Second | Lexington County Chronicle | Staff | |
34 | All Weekly Division | 10 | Election and Political Coverage | Third | The Gaffney Ledger | Staff | |
35 | All Daily Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | First | The Post and Courier | Cindi Ross Scoppe | Scoppe: It's a favorite sport of SC officials; maybe we should start crowning champions |
36 | All Daily Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | Second | Index-Journal | Richard Whiting | Calhoun Falls residents, that's your money... |
37 | All Daily Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | Third | The Post and Courier | Cindi Ross Scoppe | Scoppe: How one county illegally hid a judge's salary for 6 weeks |
38 | All Weekly Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | First | Charleston City Paper | Editorial Board | Police still violating law |
39 | All Weekly Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | Second | The Daniel Island News | Suzanne Detar | Freedom of Information laws are your tool to use |
40 | All Weekly Division | 11 | Editorial or Column in Support of FOI and Open Government Issues | Third | The News & Reporter | Travis Jenkins | No approval needed |
41 | All Daily Division | 12 | E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial Writing | First | The Island Packet | David Lauderdale | Beaufort County Council pours kerosene on the fire in complaint against administrator Settlement does not end the job for justice in Murdaugh cases SC mayoral drama should jerk all of us into seeing the big picture |
42 | All Daily Division | 12 | E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial Writing | Second | Index-Journal | Richard Whiting | 2022 in America/Shootings overshadow country's greatness: front page and jump page editorial Ordinance only masks underlying social issues Magistrate selection steps get overdue overhaul |
43 | All Daily Division | 12 | E.A. Ramsaur Award for Editorial Writing | Third | The Post and Courier | Cindi Ross Scoppe | SC deserves a higher standard for judges than 'never been indicted' Remove Eckstrom for decade-long silence on $3.5 B overstatement of SC assets The difference between impact fees and bank robbery |
44 | All Weekly Division | 12 | Editorial Writing | First | Laurens County Advertiser | John Clayton | When private lives become public, we have a responsibility Catastrophe over Thomas avoided, but school board's trust suffers District 55 board dives into dysfunction |
45 | All Weekly Division | 12 | Editorial Writing | Second | Coastal Observer | Charles Swenson | Rules of conduct create division Scarlet letters: Class of 2023 Time to adopt new tree rules |
46 | All Weekly Division | 12 | Editorial Writing | Third | Charleston City Paper | Editorial Board | Pawns, coal and Mace |
47 | Open Division | 13 | Review Portfolio | First | Greenville Journal | Paul Hyde | Powerful, poignant ‘Wicked’ soars at the Peace Center: Review Peace Center hosts a terrifically diverse lineup of Oscar-nominated short films ‘Six: The Musical’ a rollicking tribute to past queens, present pop |
48 | Open Division | 13 | Review Portfolio | Second | The Post and Courier Columbia/Free Times | August Krickel | Review: Town’s The Play That Goes Wrong brings down the house... literally Review: ‘Much Ado about Nothing’ performed at Lexington’s Icehouse Amphitheater Review: Trustus’ Little Shop of Horrors explores roots of poverty, plant anthropomorphism |
49 | Open Division | 13 | Review Portfolio | Third | Aiken Standard | Michael Stern | Taste of the Town: The Edgefield Pool Room is a town icon Taste of the Town: Pinckney’s Home Cooking is true to its name Taste of the Town: Bistro 55′s French-restaurant dishes are expertly prepared and stylishly presented |
50 | Open Division | 14 | Health Beat Reporting | First | Moultrie News | Anna Sharpe | Woman pulled over by MPPD discovers brain tumor Pickleball player's cardiac arrest opens eyes to importance of CPR training 'Kidney Cousins' highlight importance of living organ donation |
51 | Open Division | 14 | Health Beat Reporting | Second | The Post and Courier | Tom Corwin | MUSC student pursues MD and doctorate while representing autism community Ketamine therapy helps patients get 'unstuck' from disorders but is mostly unregulated 'Thanks enough': Gratitude can affect the body and brain in good ways, doctors say |
52 | Open Division | 14 | Health Beat Reporting | Third | The Post and Courier North Augusta/The Star | Elizabeth Hustad | A ‘tortuous situation’: Augusta man survives multi-organ failure, 222 days on ventilator Aiken Center looking to expand its presence in North Augusta ‘I’ll be here for a while’: 23rd annual Miracle Mile Walk supports, creates survivors |
53 | All Daily Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | First | The State | Bristow Marchant | |
54 | All Daily Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | Second | The Post and Courier | Kenna Coe | Historic St. Stephen’s church undergoes renovations, but keeps ‘crooked cross’, Keeping their stories alive: Black churches discuss archiving, historical preservation, Gospel artist returns home to Charleston to host radio show |
55 | All Daily Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | Third | Aiken Standard | Bill Bengtson | Kairos ministry focuses on faith behind and beyond bars Volunteers in Aiken ring up revenue to ‘do good’ with Salvation Army Methodist ministry helps Aiken’s elderly keep rolling |
56 | All Weekly Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | First | Coastal Observer | Chris Sokoloski | Anglican parishes will heal rift with worship Hundreds gather to share the Word Truck provides free food with a side order of prayer |
57 | All Weekly Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | Second | The Lancaster News | Haley Jones | Finding new life Local choir wins national award Catawba campers repair homes and hearts |
58 | All Weekly Division | 15 | Faith Beat Reporting | Third | The People-Sentinel | Donna-Maria Conzalina | New prayer room, walks enhance YMCA’s mission; Pastor Judson Barnes helping build community relationships; Natural Affections: Tears, tumbleweed and lasting love |
59 | All Daily Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | First | The Post and Courier | David Cloninger | Gamecocks’ historic run ends in Final Four as Caitlin Clark, Iowa blast into finals Gamecocks’ Most Valuable Braider: Stylist White colors braids of USC star Aliyah Boston Gamecocks’ Raven Johnson soars into starring role after lost season |
60 | All Daily Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | Second | The Post and Courier | Jon Blau | 1. Hustle and Flo: Clemson 'crawl-on' Philip Florenzo chases D-I dream 2. 5-star label fit Clemson’s Tristan Leigh — as a person, not just a recruit 3. Former Clemson coach Jack Leggett was 'hurt,' now rejuvenated in return to Tigers' dugout |
61 | All Daily Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | Third | The Sun News | Ben Morse | Beat Description: Coastal Carolina University Football Exclusive: Grayson McCall on mental, physical toll of concussion and his uncertain future Here’s why CCU’s offense will look different this year and why the defense is a mystery Exclusive: CCU quarterback Grayson McCall talks about exiting the transfer portal and NIL |
62 | All Weekly Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | First | The News & Reporter | Travis Jenkins | |
63 | All Weekly Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | Second | Coastal Observer | Chris Sokoloski | State Champs For 60 years, Georgetown baseball has been a family business Warriors mark first win with a touch of class |
64 | All Weekly Division | 16 | Sports Beat Reporting | Third | Myrtle Beach Herald | Joe Wedra | Myrtle Beach defeats Socastee in tight game 'We've now bounced back': Myrtle Beach defeats Marion Game-winning touchdown secures Myrtle Beach's victory over West Florence |
65 | All Daily Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | First | The Post and Courier | Beth Harrison | 1. Biscuitville rolling out 2 Pee Dee locations, with another batch on way in SC 2. In one SLED unit, helping catch bad guys is an art 3. Amid growth and lax rules, a menace beneath lawns threatens SC waterways, health |
66 | All Daily Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | Second | Aiken Standard | Bianca Moorman | People ready to start the new year off with a bang From Wagener to the Apollo: Double Dutch team shines in national competition More than just a game: Coach Ike Hicks instills life skills and more with Carolina Grizzles |
67 | All Daily Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | Third | The Post and Courier | Lisa Justus | Block Party: First Greenville-built F-16 unveiled before it heads to Bahrain Choppy waters: Race Week says participation is down as costs keep rising Auto focus: South Carolina international carmakers are among best performing in US, report says |
68 | All Weekly Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | First | The Gaffney Ledger | Cody Sossamon | It's not Ringling Bros., but it's pretty close Council expected to finalize trashing of garbage fee But officer, I am not guilty, I am 'Innocent' |
69 | All Weekly Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | Second | Moultrie News | Ralph Mancini and Anna Sharpe | Live Más' and prosper: Taco Bell GM boosts sales, staff in six-month span Tiger Blood: Bengal boys wallop Wando 43-0 Walk of life: Breast cancer survivors conquer the runway |
70 | All Weekly Division | 17 | News Headline Writing | Third | The People-Sentinel | Jonathan Vickery | Fire destroys church, not faith; Pain into purpose: Families advocate against gun violence; Stokes 'stoked' with new ride |
71 | Open Division | 18 | Feature Headline Writing | First | The Post and Courier | Beth Harrison | 1. Out of the Ordinary: Cracking open the history of a King Street oyster eatery 2. A tell-tale presence: Edgar Allan Poe's Charleston connection from fact to lore 3. Flexible farming: Goat yoga, milk and cheese creamery add to Goatery's appeal |
72 | Open Division | 18 | Feature Headline Writing | Second | The News & Reporter | Travis Jenkins | The "I's" have it King of the Hill Nothing "butt" a good time |
73 | Open Division | 18 | Feature Headline Writing | Third | The People-Sentinel | Jonathan Vickery and Alexandra Whitbeck | Zooming Zucchini: Farmers market race promotes creativity, healthy eating; Red, White & CUTE; County-wide 'pickle-crack' outbreak |
74 | All Daily Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | First | The Times and Democrat | Kristin Coker | Purdy Relevant Sweet Carolina Masterful opening |
75 | All Daily Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | Second | The Post and Courier | Lisa Justus | 22-0 caliber: USC outlasts Wildcats, takes unbeaten record to UConn Rockin' horse: Triple Crown winner Secretariat still dominant 50 years later Mile-high expectations: For NBA champ Denver, this could be just the start |
76 | All Daily Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | Third | The Times and Democrat | Al Somervell | Roars for Tiger LIV and let live Taking the leap |
77 | All Weekly Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | First | The Gaffney Ledger | Larry Hilliard | 1. Dill puts Gaffney Indians in a pickle 2. The Life of Riley (Staton) 3. CRESTFALLEN: Chargers paste Indians, 44-38, in nail-biter |
78 | All Weekly Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | Second | The Greer Citizen | Trey Stewart | Banks for the Memories Suspensions of Disbelief Competing for Christ: Crusaders combine moonshots, ministry |
79 | All Weekly Division | 19 | Sports Headline Writing | Third | The Daniel Island News | Zach Giroux | Next of Kin: BE taps longtime coach's grandson to lead boys' soccer 'We crushed it!' BE and PSHS track teams set school, individual records One and not done: last second free throw sends BE to state title game |
80 | All Daily Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | First | The Post and Courier | Staff | 24 hours on Folly Beach |
81 | All Daily Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | Second | The Times and Democrat | Staff | Getting ready for hurricanes and other storms in the Orangeburg, Calhoun and Bamberg counties |
82 | All Daily Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | Third | The Journal, Seneca | Staff | The 62nd annual South Carolina Apple Festival |
83 | All Weekly Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | First | Charleston City Paper | Staff | Journeys: Welcoming the IAAM |
84 | All Weekly Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | Second | The Daniel Island News | Staff | DI News 20th Anniversary Special Section |
85 | All Weekly Division | 20 | News Section or Special Edition | Third | Lexington County Chronicle | Cary Howard and Staff | 20 under 40 |
86 | All Daily Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | First | Morning News | Scott Chancey and Justin Driggers | NASCAR turns 75: Thanks for the memories |
87 | All Daily Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | Second | The Journal, Seneca | Staff | The Climb: The Journal's 2023 College Football Season Preview |
88 | All Daily Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | Third | The Post and Courier | Staff | Sports section - Jan. 29, 2023 |
89 | All Weekly Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | First | Pickens County Courier | Staff | Full Speed Ahead |
90 | All Weekly Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | Second | Lexington County Chronicle | Cary Howard and Staff | Football 2023 |
91 | All Weekly Division | 21 | Sports Section or Magazine | Third | Charleston City Paper | Staff | Cooper River Bridge Run: Official Fun Guide |
92 | All Daily Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | First | The Sumter Item | Janel Strieter, Kayla Green and Item Staff | Welcome to Shaw & Sumter |
93 | All Daily Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | Second | Aiken Standard | Lauren A. Haley | Discover Aiken |
94 | All Daily Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | Third | The Sumter Item | Janel Strieter and Item Staff | All About Sumter |
95 | All Weekly Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | First | Greenville Journal | Staff | AtHome's 20th anniversary issue |
96 | All Weekly Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | Second | Lexington County Chronicle | Cary Howard and Staff | Lakeside Fall 2023 |
97 | All Weekly Division | 22 | Feature Section or Magazine | Third | The Post and Courier Columbia/Free Times | Staff | Free Times Oct. 18, 2023: The Pride Issue |
98 | Open Division | 23 | Mixed Media Illustration | First | The State | Rachel Handley | Forever Chemicals' Effect on the Human Body |
99 | Open Division | 23 | Mixed Media Illustration | Second | Greenville Journal | Laura Allshouse | Costly Care |
100 | Open Division | 23 | Mixed Media Illustration | Third | Charleston City Paper | Scott Suchy | CBD Kit |