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Arkansas Press Women announced the winners of its annual Communications Contest during an awards luncheon Saturday, May 20, 2023, on the campus of the NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville. Work produced in a variety of communications fields during 2022 was eligible to for the competition.

First-place winners in the APW Communications Contest are eligible to advance to the National Federation of Press Women competition if they are members of NFPW. National winners are announced during the NFPW’s annual conference June 22-24 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The awards banquet will be the final event of the 2023 conference. To learn more about the conference visit Conference (nfpw.org)

Dwain Hebda of Little Rock, president of Ya!Mule Wordsmiths, Inc., took top honors, earning the 2023 Sweepstakes Award. Hebda was also the APW Sweepstakes winner in 2022. 

The following individuals received awards in Arkansas Press Women’s 2023 Professional Communications Contest. 

Terry Austin, Sunday editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Graphics and Design > Page Design > Newspaper

David Barham, Editorial Page Editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Writing > Editorial/Opinion for Fahrenheit 451 redux (editorial) 

Jenny Boulden, Freelance writer/editor, won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles >  Arts and entertainment for We Believe in Magic 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Social issues for From Good Trouble to Good Food; Michael McCray’s Conscientious Path From Federal Whistleblower to Film Festival Founder to Committee Leader for the James Beard Awards
  • Third Place in Feature Story > Print-based newspaper for Women’s work: 42 years of Arkansas activism chronicled in new website for The Women’s Project 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Green/environmental for Arkansas, The Natural(ists) State; Arkansas Master Naturalists protect the state’s beauty
  • Second Place in Writing > Columns > General for OPINION | A special day: Celebrating our Thanksiversary 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles >  Agriculture for Raising Spirits in the Delta 
  • Second Place in Writing > Headlines 
  • First Place in Personality Profile > 750 words or fewer for Gizachew Tiruneh: Lord of Wisdom 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Travel for Crystal Clear: Dazzling finds at Arkansas mines 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Education for Just a Little Lift Scholarships Help Students Focus on Studies 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Reviews for Raising a Glass to Cheers in the Heights’ Chic Patio 

Bill Bowden, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Obituary for Reneau obit 

John Brummett, writer/columnist, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Writing > Columns >  Personal opinion for The lion you want to hug 

Janet Carson, freelance garden writer and blogger, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Writing >  Columns >  Informational for Carson breaking ground column 
  • First Place in Web and Social Media >  Blog > Corporate or for-profit for Planit Janet: Breaking Ground 

Kaitlin Davidson, Videographer, at Arkansas Department of Human Services won:

  • First Place in Video for Web > Video for nonprofit or government organization for The Importance of Mental Health: Edward’s Story 

Stan Denman, designer, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Graphics and Design > Page Design > Newspaper 

Angelita Faller, News Director, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock won:

  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story > Online publication for Love is in the Air: UA Little Rock Couple Gets Engaged at Fall 2022 Commencement 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Business for ASBTDC Launches Arkansas Business Navigator Project to Help Entrepreneurs from Underrepresented and Underserved Communities 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles >  Social issues for UA Little Rock Researchers Assist in Identifying Native American Soldiers Who Should Receive Posthumous Honors from World War I 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Physical health for UA Little Rock Alum Competes in Boston Marathon 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Religion for UA Little Rock Researchers Explore the Role of Congregations in Racial Justice 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles >  Arts and entertainment for Capitol Idea: Johnny Cash Statue Headed To Washington, D.C. 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > History for UA Little Rock Researchers Uncover History of American Indian Nurses in World War I 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Sports for UA Little Rock Student Wins Legal Writing Contest for Exploration of Jock Taxes During COVID-19 
  • First Place in Publication Regularly Edited by Entrant > Newsletter/other publication > non-profit, government, or educational for UA Little Rock Alumni Association Newsletter
  • Co-entrant: Carrie Phillips
  • First Place in Publications Regularly Written by Entrant >  Newsletter/other publication > nonprofit, government or educational for UA Little Rock Now 

Gwen Faulkenberry, writer/columnist, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Writing > Columns > Personal opinion for A faith that must move on 

Hunter Field, Deputy Editor, at Arkansas Advocate won:

  • Second Place in Writing > In-depth Reporting for Probe finds cheating in GED program at Arkansas’ youth lockups 

Joseph Flaherty, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for City of Little Rock land deal 

Joseph Flaherty, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Writing >  In-depth Reporting for Litfest 

Amy Forbus, Communications Director, at Hendrix College won:

  • Second Place in Feature Story > Online publication for An Acorn for Professor Clark 
  • Second Place in Web and Social Media >  Podcast for If These Bricks Could Talk: Tales of Hendrix Past 

Frankie Frisco, assistant sports editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Writing >  Headlines for headline package 

Jacqueline Froelich, Producer, at KUAF 91.3 won:

  • First Place in Radio and Television > Prepared Report > Radio for Make or Break Year’ for Hemp Farming in Arkansas 

Steve Goff, politics editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Single Page, Section, or Supplement Edited by Entrant > Newspaper for ADG Voter Guide 2022 
  • Co-entrants: Michael Wickline, Carrie Hill, Neal Earley, Bill Bowden, Cynthia Howell, Joseph Flaherty, Teresa Moss, Remingon Miller, Will Langhorne, Ashley Savage 

Antoinette Grajeda, Senior Reporter, at Arkansas Advocate won:

  • Third Place in News Story >  Online publication for Trustees elect University of Arkansas’ first Black chancellor 
  • Second Place in News Story > Online publication for An Arkansas reporter’s election-eve travel diary 

Lisa Hammersly, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in News Story > Print-based newspaper for Campaign disparity 

Audrey Hanes, Writer and Editor at Large, at Occasions Publishing Group won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Sports for Boots and Ballers and A-State Basketball 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Religion for Honoring an Era of Ministry 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Arts and entertainment for Mikel Wewers and the Magic of the Arts 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles >  Physical health for A Passion for Saving Lives 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles >  Social issues for Sleep in Heavenly Peace – Building Beds for Children in Need 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Food for Southern Confections and IV Kings Coffee – A Perfect Pairing 
  • Second Place in Feature Story > Magazine, newsletter/other publication for There’s a New Red Wolf in Town 

Ashleigh Hart, Social Media Manager, at Arkansas Department of Human Services won:

  • First Place in Social Media Campaign > Nonprofit, government or educational for “10 Minutes Matter” Reading Campaign
  • Co-entrants: Kaitlin Davidson, Gavin Lesnick, Rachel Spencer, Stephen Thornton, Amy Webb  
  • First Place in Social Media Presence > Nonprofit, government or educational for Arkansas Department of Human Services Social Media Presence (Facebook) 

Dwain Hebda, President, at Ya!Mule Wordsmiths, Inc. won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Science or technology for Trucking Cybercrime 
  • Honorable Mention in Personality Profile > More than 750 words for The Man from Magazine 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > History for A Surprising Union 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Education for Artistic Endeavor 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles >  Arts and entertainment for Dogtown to Tinseltown 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story > Print-based newspaper for Badges of Honor 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story >  Magazine, newsletter/other publication for The Boy in the Box 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story >  Magazine, newsletter/other publication for Lost & Found 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story > Magazine, newsletter/other publication for The Greatest American Hero 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Sports for The Long Run 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story > 05C – Online publication for Top Gun 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Arts and entertainment for The Family Circus 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Arts and entertainment for Raising Hell 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Religion for Forecasting Hope 
  • Third Place in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for COVID Impact Series 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Business for Steel in Arkansas 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Education for Charter Schools in Arkansas 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Sports for Show Me The Money – NIL 
  • Third Place in Feature Story > Online publication for American Dream 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Social issues for Buzzcuts, Barbers and Books 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Hobby for Out of This World 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Food for The Candy Man Can 
  • Third Place in Publications Regularly Written by Entrant > Newspaper/Magazine/Magapaper for ARKANSAS WILD 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Science or technology for FR8 Relay 
  • Second Place in Writing > Specialty Articles > History for The Big 300 
  • Second Place in Feature Story > Print-based newspaper for Spruced Goose
  • Second Place in Personality Profile>More than 750 words for From Florida to Arkansas 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Physical health for A League of Their Own 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Sports for Near Perfect 
  • Second Place in Personality Profile > More than 750 words for From Florida to Arkansas 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Hobby for Gaining Steam 
  • Second Place in Publications Regularly Written by Entrant > Newspaper/Magazine/Magapaper for MESSENGER Magazine 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles >  Physical health for Mother Trucker Yoga 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Business for OEM Parts Shortage 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles >  Arts and entertainment for The Human Touch 
  • First Place in Feature Story > Print-based newspaper for 1999 Little Rock Tornadoes 
  • First Place in Personality Profile > More than 750 words for Once a Cowgirl… :
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Food for Soul Food 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Religion for P.E. Padre 
  • First Place in Publications Regularly Written by Entrant > Newspaper/Magazine/Magapaper for BLUEPRINT 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Agriculture for This Land is My Land 

Olivia Hicks, Editorial Assistant, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock won:

  • Third Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing > News for Forcum And Nadeem To Serve As New SGA President And Vice President 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education Writing > Features for Hudson Graduates From UA Little Rock 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing > Sports for Disc Golf Makes Its Debut On UA Little Rock Campus 

Mary Hightower, Chief Communications Officer, at U or A System Division of Agriculture won:

  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Agriculture for Backyard vineyard a lifeline for Southern Sensation grape 
  • First Place in Feature Story >  Online publication for Giant dust devil turns Tuesday into ‘Windsday’ at rice research center 

Carrie Hill, graphic artist, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Graphics and Design > Graphics for Book Fest 

Cynthia Howell, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Second Place in News Story > Print-based newspaper for Howell LRSD Ransom 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles >  Education for Howell covid lessons 

Emma Jones, Student, at Harding University won:

  • Honorable Mention in News Story > Print-based newspaper for University announces merge of arts and humanities, sciences colleges 
  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Religion for Intro to Christian journalism 
  • Second Place in Writing > Columns > Personal opinion for Celebrating womanhood 
  • Second Place in Single Page, Section, or Supplement Edited by Entrant >  Newspaper for The Bison front page 
  • Second Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing > Opinion/Editorial/Reviews for “I and Love and You” 
  • First Place in Publication Regularly Edited by Entrant > Newspaper for The Bison 
  • Co-entrant: Gabriel Huff

Tammy Keith, Freelance Journalist, won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Social issues for Shelter director retires after two decades of offering ‘Safe Place” to families 
  • Honorable Mention in Feature Story > Magazine, newsletter/other publication for Sleep in heavenly peace 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Business for A Central Arkansas favorite 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Arts and entertainment for Celebrating artistic excellence: Diana Shearon 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Government or politics for Bell takes off 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Hobby for In the world of space toys, Leslie Singer is a shooting star 

Will Langhorne, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Government or politics for Public defenders 

Frank Lockwood, religion editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Religion for Methodists 

John Magsam, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Business for Walmart 
  • Co-entrant: Serenah McKay

Karen Martin, Senior editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Columns > Personal opinion for How to battle yourself and win 

Philip Martin, columnist, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles > Arts and entertainment for Jerry Lee Lewis 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Reviews 

Samantha McClain, Editor-in-Chief, at NorthWest Arkansas Community College won:

  • Honorable Mention in Collegiate / Education > Writing > News for The Bauhaus Movement of NWACC 

Tommy Metthe, Staff Photographer, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Photography > Single Photograph > News or feature photo for Davis Trial 
  • Third Place in Photography > Single Photograph > News or feature photo for Splash Pad 
  • First Place in Photography > Single Photograph >  Sports photo for 6A Girls celebration 

Keith Metz, Social Media Manager, at Arkansas Department of Human Services won:

  • First Place in Communications Programs and Campaigns > Public Service Program or Campaign for Update Arkansas public service campaign 
  • Co-entrants: Gavin Lesnick, Jason Pederson, Rachel Spencer, Stephanie Sitzes, Ben Mathews, Amber El-Amin, Stephen Thornton, Kaitlin Davidson, Maggie Conner, Ashleigh Hart 

Fred Miller, Science Editor, at U. of Ark. System Div. of Agriculture won:

  • Honorable Mention in Photography > Single Photograph >  News or feature photo for Insect Toxicology Lab-Bees 
  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > Science or technology for Researcher employs microorganisms to counter major disease affecting beef industry 
  • Second Place in Specialty Articles > Green/environmental for Researchers investigate health impacts of residual pesticides on wild bees 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Green/environmental for Experiment station researcher in search of a more water efficient chicken 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Science or technology for Entomologist wants to know if invasive mosquitoes, native biting midges make good neighbors 

Zoe Moody, The Threefold Advocate/KLRC, and Freelance at John Brown University won:

  • Second Place in Collegiate / Education >Writing > News for “Change begins with young people”; freedom rider visits JBU
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Prepared Report for Radio/Television Student Media > Radio for Weekend Wrap-Up: 07/16/2022 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Prepared Report for Radio/Television Student Media > Television for Poverty in Review 

Andrew Moreau, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Writing >  News Story >  Print-based newspaper for Moreau psc 

Teresa Moss, reporter, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for Officer death package 
  • First Place in Specialty Articles > Social issues for Evictions 

Colin Murphey, Staff Photographer, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Photography > Single Photograph >News or feature photo for Blacksmith 
  • Second Place in Photography > Single Photograph > Sports photo for 4A Baseball 

Rex Nelson, Senior Editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Writing > Columns > General for A governor’s charge 

Kristin Netterstrom Higgins, Program Associate, at University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture won:

  • Third Place in Communications Programs and Campaigns > Public Service Program or Campaign for Who Are All These People On My Ballot? 
  • Second Place in Communications Programs and Campaigns > Public Service Program or Campaign for 2022 Arkansas Ballot Issue Education Program 
  • Co-entrants: Julie Thompson, Chris Meux, Kerry Rodtnick, Stacey McCollough
  • Second Place in Web and Social Media >  Blog > Nonprofit, government or educational for What Are These Voluntary Property Taxes On My Bill? 
  • First Place in Web and Social Media >  Electronic Newsletter > Nonprofit, government, or educational for Board Rejects Marijuana, Casino Ballot Titles 
  • First Place in Web and Social Media > Blog > 3Nonprofit, government or educational for Thousands of Arkansas Voters Skipped Ballot Issues 

Catherine Nolte, Reporter, at Southwest Times Record won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for Next Step relocation out of downtown Fort Smith 

Catherine Nolte, Marketing Coordinator, at Northwest Arkansas Food Bank won:

  • Second Place in Web and Social Media > Social Media Campaign >  Nonprofit, government or educational for A Quick Look into Food Insecurity 
  • Second Place in Web and Social Media > Social Media Presence > Nonprofit, government or educational for Northwest Arkansas Food Bank Instagram 

Morgan Nunley, contributing writer, at NorthWest Arkansas Community College won:

  • Second Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing > Sports for Sports Programs Could Be Expanding 

Madison Ogle, Associate Editor, at The Echo Newspaper at the University of Central Arkansas won:

  • Honorable Mention in Photography > Single Photograph > News or feature photo for A Conway firefighter wipes his brow during the May 4 deli fire in Burdick Hall. 
  • Third Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing >  Features for “Family, friends remember UCA student Joseph Whittington” 
  • Third Place in Writing > Feature Story > Online publication for “9/11 Stair Climb keeps memory alive for post-2001 generation” 
  • Third Place in Photography >  Single Photograph > Sports photo for UCA Women’s Basketball VS. Lindenwood 
  • Third Place in Graphics and Design > Graphics for “Will Smith slaps Chris Rock, Editorial Cartoon” 
  • Second Place in Graphics and Design > Page Design > Newspaper for Issue 12 Sports, Page 5 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing >  Opinion/Editorial/Reviews for Stop shaming antidepressant users 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Writing > News for Three dead, one injured in series of Conway shootings
  • First Place in Photography > Photographer-writer for Roe vs. Wade overturn sparks peaceful protests at Little Rock Capitol 
  • First Place in Collegiate / Education > Art and Design >  Photographs for UCA’s Greek Step Show 2023 
  • First Place in Photography > Single Photograph > General photo for A couple smiles while on a ride at UCA’s Fall Fest 

Rachel O’Neal, feature editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Personality Profile > More than 750 words for Browne
  • Co-entrant: Cary Jenkins

Brittney Osborn, Art Director, at Occasions Publishing Group won:

  • Second Place in Graphics and Design > Graphics for The Nurse Bride 
  • First Place in Advertising > Single Advertisement for It’s Easy With Acme Pest 
  • First Place in Graphics and Design > Page Design >  Magazine or magapaper for Spring Awakening in Arkansas 

Michelle Parks, Director of Communications, at University of Arkansas, Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design won:

  • Third Place in Writing > Personality Profile >More than 750 words for Reflections on a Career & New Photo Book 
  • First Place in Publication Regularly Edited by Entrant >  Magazine/Magapaper for ReView Magazine Spring/Summer 2022 
  • First Place in Writing > Feature Story >  Magazine, newsletter/other publication for The Case for Mass Timber 

Carrie Phillips, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock won:

  • First Place in Public Relations Materials > Report for UA Little Rock Annual Report 

Audrey Poff, Publisher, at Occasions Publishing Group won:

  • Honorable Mention in Specialty Articles >  Arts and entertainment ) for Lucas Tyler and Local Festival: Building Community Through Music 
  • Third Place in Writing > Feature Story > Magazine, newsletter/other publication for The Hat that Jack Built 
  • Second Place in Editing for Print or Online Publications > Publication Regularly Edited by Entrant > Magazine/Magapaper for Jonesboro Occasions
  • Co-entrant: Audrey Hanes 
  • First Place in Photography >  Photo Essay for Sandy’s Mexican Bakery Finds a Recipe for Success 
  • First Place in Writing > Columns > General for The Heart of the Elbow Tree 
  • First Place in Single Page, Section, or Supplement Edited by Entrant >  Magazine/Magapaper for 2022 Occasions Wedding & Special Events Gude 
  • Co-entrant: Audrey Hanes 
  • First Place in Writing > Headlines for Spring Awakens in Arkansas; Taking Downtown Jonesboro to New Heights; Crafting A Community with Native Brew Works; The Hat that Jack Built 
  • Co-entrant: Audrey Hanes 
  • First Place in Writing >Columns > Humorous for The Weird Food Holiday Bucket List 

Anna Pope, Growth Impact Reporter, at KUAF won:

  • Third Place in Radio and Television > Prepared Report > Radio for Seeing more waste, ‘spread thin’ forest staff encourages conservation guidelines 
  • Second Place in Radio and Television > Prepared Report > Radio for Population Growth Prompts Expanding Water Infrastructure 

Nick Popowitch, Multimedia editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Web and Social Media > 3 Podcast for Capitol & Scott 
  • Co-entrant: Lara Farrar 

Delaney Reaves, reporter, at NorthWest Arkansas Community College won:

  • Second Place in Collegiate / Education >Writing > News for College Leaders Weigh Options for Residence Halls 
  • Second Place in Collegiate / Education >Writing > Features for Mother, Firefighter Recall Reactions to Day’s Events 

Rachell Sanchez-Smith, producer, KUAF

  • First Place in Radio and Television > On-the-scene Report >  Radio for Advocates Organize to Spread Awareness About Overdose Epidemic: “Can You See Me Now?” 
  • First Place in Radio and Television > Interview > Radio for The Future of Contraceptives 

Jamie Smith, Owner, at Jamie’s Notebook won:

Third Place in Web and Social Media >  Blog >  Nonprofit, government or educational for What is the Elkins 2050 Master Plan? 

  • Second Place in Website Edited or Managed by Entrant >  Nonprofit, government or educational for Elkfest 
  • Co-entrant: Lynn Francis 

Joshua Snyder, Senior online editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Website Edited or Managed by Entrant > Corporate or for-profit for arkansasonline.com 
  • Co-entrant: Sarah Campbell-Miller 

Celia Storey, style editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Third Place in Specialty Articles > History for Story Old News 

Stephen Swofford, Staff Photographer, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • First Place in Photography > Single Photograph > News or feature photo for Dive 

Stephen Thornton, Photographer/Videographer, at Arkansas Department of Human Services won:

  • Second Place in Web and Social Media > Video for Web > Video for nonprofit or government organization for Respite Care Recharges Arkansas Families – Emma’s Story 

Klansee Tozer, Senior Graphic Designer, at University of Arkansas at Little Rock won:

First Place in Graphics and Design > Book Designed by Entrant for Donaghey Scholars Honors Program Booklet 

  • First Place in Public Relations Materials > Brochure >  Nonprofit, government or educational for Department of History Brochure 

Staci Vandagriff, Staff Photographer, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Photography > Single Photograph >News or feature photo for Petting Zoo Fire 
  • Second Place in Photography > Single Photograph >  News or feature photo for Capitol Fireworks 

Tess Vrbin, Reporter, at Arkansas Advocate won:

  • Second Place in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for Transgender law trial 
  • First Place in Writing > Continuing Coverage or Unfolding News for Pregnancy center grants 
  • First Place in Writing > News Story > Online publication for Phillips County election officials struggle to report results 

Helaine Williams, style editor, at Arkansas Democrat-Gazette won:

  • Honorable Mention in Writing > Columns > General for Williams Let’s Talk gen. 
  • Second Place in Writing > Columns > Humorous for Williams Let’s Talk 

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