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Alaska Press Club Awards 2001
awarded 2002
Public Service Award
KTUU Television, Anchorage, “America On Alert: The Homefront” a panel of Anchorage residents young and old discussed their reactions to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on New York and the Pentagon.
Best Breaking Story, Daily
1st: Juneau Woman Witness to N.Y. Tragedy,
Genevieve Gagne-Hawes, Juneau Empire
2nd: Three Strangers United by Fate, George Bryson, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Era Copter Crashes into Inlet, Lucas Wall,
Anchorage Daily News
Best Breaking Story, Non-Daily
1st: FRA Soldier Pleads Guilty, Lindsay Pike, Alaska Post
2nd: Alyeska Terminal Evacuated, Jessica Higgins, Valdez Vanguard
3rd: Not awarded.
Best General News Story, Daily
1st: Another Disaster, Elizabeth Manning,
Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Fish Cops, Wesley Loy, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Treeless in Southeast, Paula Dobbyn,
Anchorage Daily News
Best Use of Story and Photo
1st: Youth Learn Yupik Way of Survival at Elders Camp, Angela Denning-Barnes, Tundra Drums
2nd: Russian Biologist/Protecting Birds,
Ted Horner, Delta Discovery
3rd: Nikaitchuat Ilisagvait Instills Inupiaq Culture, Oakley Cochran, Arctic Sounder
Best General News Story, Non-Daily
1st: Caring Community Responds to Crash, Oakley Cochran, The BristolBay Times
2nd: Houston Candidate Dies, Scott Christiansen, Frontiersman
3rd: In Search of Role Models, Robert Dillon, Tundra Drums
Best Feature, Daily
1st: Linda’s First Dance, Debra McKinney,
Anchorage Daily News
2nd: The Sinking of the Becca Dawn, Heather Lende,
Alaska Magazine
3rd: Sold to the Cold Lonely Lady, Amanda Coyne,
Anchorage Press
Best Feature, Non-Daily
1st: Facing Her Heritage, Sarah Burridge,
Dutch Harbor Fisherman
2nd: Seal Season Starts, Danielle Wolffe, Tundra Drums
3rd: Elders Meet Subway, Ted Horner, The Delta Discovery
Best Comprehensive Coverage or Series, Daily
1st: Aging Alaska, Kristan Hutchison, Juneau Empire
2nd: Gay Pride Library Exhibit, Lisa Demer, Tim Pryor, Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Alaska Oil Frontiers, Yereth Rosen, Reuters
Special Mention: Sept. 11 Attacks Coverage, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner staff
Best Comprehensive coverage or Series, Non-Daily
1st: Checkered Past, Robert Dillon, Tundra Drums
2nd: Shrinking Budget Challenges Schools, Teachers,
Carey Restino James, Homer News
3rd: Russian Adventure, Anne Millbrooke, Nome Nugget
Best Reporting on a Government or Political Issue, Daily*
Best Reporting on a Government or Political Issue, Non-Daily
1st: Drink Rumors Dog Houston Election,
Scott Christiansen, Frontiersman
2nd: City’s Hot Potato in State Hands Now, Joel Gay,
Homer News
3rd: Parceling Up the Legislature, Robert Dillon,
Tundra Drums
Best Reporting on a Business, Economic, Consumer or Emerging Technologies Subject, Daily
1st: Nickeled & Dimed, Justin Blomsness, Anchorage Press
2nd: Steller Opportunity, Tom Kizzia, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Pipeline Vulnerable from the Start, Sam Bishop, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Reporting on a Business, Economic, Consumer or Emerging Technologies Subject, Non-Daily
1st: Nickeled and Dimed, Justin Blomsness,
Anchorage Press
2nd: Carpenter Believes Would-Be Financial Savior a Predatory Lender, James MacPherson,
Alaska Journal of Commerce
3rd: Commercial Fishermen Lacking Gas, Danielle Wolffe, Tundra Drums
Best Reporting on Education, Daily
1st: Computing the Worth of $6 Million, Eric Fry, Juneau Empire
2nd: Mario Joins Columbus in History, Eric Fry, Juneau Empire
3rd: River Serves as Textbook for Teachers, Mary Beth Smetzer, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Reporting on Education, Non-Daily
1st: Nikaitchuat Ilisagvak Instills Inupiaq Culture, Oakley Cochran, Arctic Sounder
2nd: Platinum School to Close its Doors, Robert Dillon, Tundra Drums
3rd: Learning Can be a Breeze, Eowyn LeMay Ivey, Frontiersman
Best Profile, daily
1st: Lofty Crags, Shattered Soul, Debra McKinney, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: A Life Complete, Debra McKinney,
Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Beloved Elder Grandma Effie, 82, Dies, Mary Beth Smetzer, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Best Profile, Non-Daily
1st: Bailey the Wonderdog Outlives the Odds, Carey Restino James, Homer News
No 2nd or 3rd place awards.
Best Reporting on the Environment, Daily
1st: Arcitc Refuge Dispute Extends to Oil Estimates, Yereth Rosen, Reuters
2nd: Land Trusts’ Popularity Booming, Elizabeth Manning, Anchorage Daily News
3rd (TIE): Stalking Sharks, Darren Friedel, Ketchikan Daily News
3rd (TIE): A Land Vast and Wild, Bill McAllister, Juneau Empire
Honorable Mention: A Clear-Cut Legacy, Paula Dobbyn, Anchorage Daily News
Best Reporting on the Environment, Non-Daily
1st: Trail Users Tackle Caribou Lake, Joel Gay, Homer News
2nd: Cape Romanzoff Toxic Spills, Ted Horner, The Delta Discovery
3rd: Course of Nature, Casey Ressler, The Frontiersman
Best Reporting on Crime or Courts, Daily
1st: Vanished, Lisa Demer, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Hatchet Homicide, Lucas Wall, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Voices Plagued Slasher, Sheila Toomey and Lisa Demer, Anchorage Daily News
Best Reporting on Crime or Courts, Non-Daily*
Best Reporting on Health or Science, Daily
1st: DNA Detecting, Sheila Toomey, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Alaska Native Groups Campaign Against Soft Drinks, Yereth Rosen, Reuters
3rd: Home on the Range, Shana Loshbaugh, Peninsula Clarion
Best Reporting on Health or Science, Non-Daily
1st: The Inupiaq Supercomputer, Charles Wohlforth, Anchorage Press
2nd: Bethel to East Africa, Carle Grill, The Delta Discovery
No 3rd place award.
Best Editorial Writing, Daily, the Leslie Ann Murray award
1st: Mathew Zencey, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Lori Evans, Peninsula Clarion
3rd: Terry Miller, Ketchikan Daily News
Best Editorial Writing, Non-Daily
1st: Voters Wanted Facts/3 Steps Backward/Tread Carefully, Mark Turner, Homer News
No 2nd or 3rd place wards.
Best Columist, Daily, the Suzan Nightengale award
1st: Steve Reed, Juneau Empire
2nd: Elise Patkotak, Voice of the Times
3rd: Robert Meyerowitz, Anchorage Press
Best Columnist, Non-Daily
1st: Robert Meyerowitz, Anchorage Press
No 2nd or 3rd place awards.
Best Sports News Reporting, Daily
1st: Pac West Divorce Not Pretty, Lew Freedman, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Crash With Snowmobile Ends Iditaroder’s Dream, Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News
3nd: Shootout Could be Shot, Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News
Best Sports News Reporting, Non-Daily
1st: Dogs, Machine Collide, Casey Ressler, Frontiersman
2nd: Ice Rink Planning Glides Ahead, Sean Pearson, Homer News
Best Sports Feature, Daily
1st: Holding Court, J.R. Rardon, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Playing With Purpose, Doyle Woody, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Pursuing Golden Dreams, Charles Bingham, Juneau Empire
Category 16B-Best Sports Feature, Non-Daily
1st: Cross-Country Journal, Stan Bush, The Skagway News
2nd: Little Senior Goes Big with Volleyball, Jedediah Smith, Valdez Vanguard
3rd: Practicing the Ancient Art of Falconry, Eowyn LeMay Ivey, Frontiersman
Best Sports Game/Event Story
1st: Three in a Row, Lew Freedman, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Lance Mackey Bounces Back, Paula Dobbyn, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: There’s No Giving Up, Beth Bragg, Anchorage Daily News
Best Sports Game/Event Story, Non-Daily
1st: Riding the Tailwinds to Haines, Jennifer Collins, The Skagway News
2nd: Mission Accomplished, Tim Brodt, Frontiersman
3rd: Records Fall as Girls 2nd, Boys 1st in Region, Sean Pearson, Homer News
Best Sports Columnist, Daily
1st: Lew Freedman, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Ron Wilmot, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Doyle Woody, Anchorage Daily News
Best Coverage of the Arts, Daily
1st: Can There Be Poetic Justice in a Slam?, Peter Porco, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: The Fund-Raising Game, Debbie Carter, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
3rd: Hard Luck, Mike Dunham, Anchorage Daily News
Best Coverage of the Arts, Non-Daily
1st: ‘Woman of Ounalashka’ Home for Good, Sarah Burridge, Dutch Harbor Fisherman
2nd: If U Were Mine, Lynne Snifka, Anchorage Press
3rd: Chasing Gleason Down, Sarah Birdsall, Talkeetna Good Times
Best Section, Daily
1st: The Front Page, Robert Meyerowitz/Anchorage Press Staff, Anchorage Press
2nd: Sports section, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Section, Non-Daily
1st: The Front Page, Robert Meyerowitz, Anchorage Press
2nd: Alaska Star Sports, Alaska Star Sports, Alaska Star
3rd: The Calendar, Tina Moore and Ta Brant, Anchorage Press
Best Headline Writing, Daily
1st: Sara Whitney, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
2nd: Julie Stricker, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Kevin Coughlin, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Headline Writing, Non-Daily
No award given.
Best Non-Daily Newspaper
1st: Homer News, R.T. Kelly, Joel Gay, Carey James
2nd: Alaska Star, Alaska Star Staff
3rd: Frontiersman, Frontiersman staff
Best Editorial Cartoon, Daily
1st: Cruise Industry Tax Sharks, Tony Newman, Juneau Empire
Best Editorial Cartoon, Non-Daily
1st: Flap Your Arms Dear, Chuck Legge, Frontiersman
2nd: Statue of Liberty in Tears, Chuck Legge, Frontiersman
3rd: Sea Lion, Mike O’Meara, Homer News
Best Illustration, Daily
1st: That Tree is Mine, Dee Dee Hammond, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
2nd: Birches: Autumn to Winter, Dee Dee Hammond, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
3rd: Poinsettas, Dee Dee Hammond, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Illustration, Non-Daily
1st: Whale, Douglas Girard, Anchorage Press
2nd: Anchorage Press New World Headquarters, David Hayden, Anchorage Press
3rd: Weakest Link Lady, Mike Kirkpatrick, Anchorage Press
Best Page Layout, Daily
1st: Nation Attacked, Lori Thomson, Juneau Empire
2nd: Early Stages of War, Mary-Ann McBride, Juneau Empire
3rd: Alice Whitaker, Stalking Sharks, Ketchikan Daily News
Best Page Layout, Non-Daily
1st: Lyra J. Gordon, My Battle With the Bottle, Alaska Newspapers Inc.
2nd: Spouses Wear Green, Lindsay Pike, Alaska Post
3rd: AFN Special Section Cover, Lyra J. Gordon, Alaska Newspapers, Inc.
Best Informational Graphic, Non-Daily
1st: Auditorium is Old, Neglected by UAA, Michelle Bartleman, The Northern Light
2nd: First Friday, Tina Moore, Anchorage Press
Best News Photo, Daily
1st: Standoff Ends, Jim Lavrakas, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Getting Out Of Harm’s Way, Eric F. Engman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
3rd: Catching Diesel, Jim Lavrakas, Anchorage Daily News
Best News Photo, Non-Daily
1st: Anchorage Pays Homage..., David Hayes, Northern Light
2nd: G’day for Geronimo Jump, Nicole Sarkisian, Alaska Post
3rd: Fire Destroys Home, Steve Kadel, Alaska Star
Best Picture Story, Daily
1st: Going to the Mat, Eric F. Engman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
2nd: Refuge of Riches, Michael Penn, Juneau Empire
3rd: Miner Bush Ball, Eric F. Engman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
Best Picture Story, Non-Daily
1st: Community Responds to Crash, Oakley Cochran, Bristol Bay Times
2nd: No Bull: Rodeo Was a Barrel of Fun, Brian Lepley, Alaska Post
3rd: Operation Santa, Robert DeBerry, Alaska Newspapers Inc.
Best Sports Photo, Daily
1st: Up For Grabs, Erik Hill, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: On To Dawson City, Sam Harrel, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
3rd: Good Luck Kiss, Evan R. Steinhauser, Anchorage Daily News
Best Sports Photo, Non-Daily
1st: Struggle, Robert Deberry, Alaska Newspapers
2nd: Wild Ride, R.A. Dillon, Tundra Drums
3rd: Ringleader. Robert Deberry, BristolBay Times
Best Scenic Photo, Daily
1st: Aurora, M. Scoot Moon, Peninsula Clarion
2nd: Southern Exposure, Eric F. Engman, Fairbanks Daily News Miner
3rd: Red Northern Lights, Stephen Nowers, Anchorage Daily News
Best Scenic Photo, Non-Daily
1st: Blue Morning, Amy Menerey, Frontiersman
2nd: Sometimes You Can Make Them Drink, Tony Bickert, Alaska Star
3rd: Hockey Heaven, R.J. Kelly, Homer News
Best Portrait, Daily
1st: I’m Not Moving, Erik Hill, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Looking Out for a Way of Life, Michael Penn, Juneau Empire
3rd: After the Dance, Michael Penn, Juneau Empire
Best Portrait, Non-Daily
1st: Snack Time, Tataboline Brant, Dutch Harbor Fisherman
2nd: Dancing Together, Nili Sundown, Delta Discovery
3rd: Celluloid Hero, Mike Wachsmuth, Anchorage Press
Best Feature Photo, Daily
1st: In-Digestion, Jim Lavrakas, Anchorage Daily News
2nd: Tennis Camp, Eric F. Engman, Fairbanks Daily-News Miner
3rd: Identity Crisis, Jim Lavrakas, Anchorage Daily News
Best Feature Photo, Non-Daily
1st: A Nice Day for Fishing, James Mason, Arctic Sounder
2nd: Searching for Fun, R.A. Dillon, Tundra Drums
3rd: Horsin’ Around, James Mason, Arctic Sounder
RADIO
Best Reporting, Single Story
1st: Wax Cylinder, Anne Sutton, KTOO-FM
2nd: AFN Report with Nellie Moore, Nellie Moore, Lori Townsend, Len Anderson, Paul Korchin, D’Anne Hamilton, Johanna Eurich, Native Voice Communications
3rd: Roof Fire Out in Petersburg, Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-FM, Petersburg
Best Reporting, Comprehensive or Series
1st: Quiet Skies, Doug Fine, KHNS, Haines
2nd: Cemetery Traffic, Amanda Stossel, KHNS-FM, Skagway
3rd: Holistic Health in Homer, Jaylee Nash, KBBI, Homer
Best Public Affairs Program, One-Time Special
1st: September 11 Special, Jen Ransom, Shana Sheehey, KRUA-FM
2nd: Domestic Violence, Patty Sullivan, KSKA-FM
3rd: Evening Rounds: September 11, Amy Mayer, KUAC-FM
Best Public Affairs Program, Ongoing
1st: Talk Around Town, Doug Fine, KHNS
2nd: Intercambios: Cinco de Mayo, Gilbert Sanchez, KSKA
3rd: Evening Rounds: Parents Roles, Amy Mayer, KUAC-FM
Best Commentary, Editorial or Review
1st: Skating, Heather Lende, NPR
2nd: Tell Her This, Amanda Stossel, KHNS-FM
3rd: New York Memories, Libby Casey, KUAC-FM
Best Documentary
1st: Mat-Su Teens Killing Themselves, Patty Sullivan, KSKA
2nd: Vietnam War Memorial, Libby Casey, KUAC-FM
3rd: Testing the Waters, Doug Fine, KHNS
Best Short Newscast
1st: Geoff Kennedy, Alaska Public Radio Network
Best Reporting on a Political Issue
1st: Firefighter Contract, Libby Casey, KUAC-FM
2nd: After Duffy’s Neck, Patty Sullivan, KSKA-FM
3rd: Local Boundary Commission, Alexei Rubenstein, KBBI
Best Reporting on Business, Economics, Consumer Issue or Technology
1st: Raising Chinook, Steve Will, KTOO-FM
2nd: Phillips Tour, Alexei Rubenstein, KBBI
3rd: Miracle Payout, Katie Bausler, KTOO-FM
Best Reporting on the Environment
1st: Katlian River Logging, Steve Will, Raven Radio
2nd: Seabird Avoidance Recommendations, Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK, Petersburg
3rd: Landmark Trees, Anne Sutton, KTOO, Juneau
Best Reporting on Crime or Courts
1st: Minor Consuming, Alexei Rubenstein, KBBI
2nd: Geoduck Lawsuit, Amy Miller, Coast Alaska
3rd: Paintball Sentencing, Jessica Cochran, Alaska Public Radio Network
Best Education Reporting
1st: Denali Kids, Jessica Cochran, APRN
2nd: Road Kill 101, Patty Sullivan, KSKA
Best Reporting on Health or Science
1st: Free Sushi for Eagles, Doug Fine, KHNS
2nd: Old Fish: Rock Fish and Aging, Lisa Busch, KCAW-FM
3rd: Diabetic Congress, Theresa Bakker, KUAC-FM
Best Radio Feature
1st: Sap Suckers, Patty Sullivan, KSKA
2nd: 21 Wolf, Jay Marble, KRBD-FM
3rd: Telling It Like It Is, Amy Mayer, KUAC-FM
Best Profile
1st: Sig Stormo, Libby Casey, KUAC-FM
2nd: Princeton Hall, Anne Sutton, KTOO-FM
3rd: Juneau’s “Mr. Music,” Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO-FM
Best Sports Reporting
1st: Yukon Quest, Libby Casey, KUAC-FM
2nd: The Rest of Us, Doug Fine, KHNS
Best Arts Story
1st: Different Because I Sing, Patty Sullivan, KSKA-FM
2nd: Hawaiians, Alexei Rubenstein, KBBI
3rd: Honorfest, Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK
Best Daily News Program
1st: Alaska News Nightly, Ellen Lockyear, Geoff Kennedy, Joel Southern, Ron Zastrow, Jessica Cochran, Alaska Public Radio Network
2nd: KBBI News, Alexei Rubenstein, KBBI
3rd: Alaska News Nightly, Dale Harrison, Alaska Public Radio Network
TELEVISION
Best Breaking News Story
1st: Out of Control, Meghan Waller, Craig Baumann. KTUU-TV
Best Television Reporting, Single Story
1st: Knox Box, James Brown, Barry Johnson, KTUU-TV
2nd: Dogs Rescued, Caron Brookens, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
Best Television Reporting, Series
1st: Greatland Security, Jason Moore,Tom Cole, KTTU
2nd: Home Away from Home, Maria Downey, Eric Sowl, KTTU
Best Documentary
1st: Northern Stars, Staff of Channel 2 News, KTUU-TV
2nd: Celebrating Alaska’s Shorebirds, Kevin L. Hartwell, KTOO-TV/ AlaskaOne
Best Reporting on Health or Science
1st: Meningitis, Rhonda McBride, Phil Walczak, KTUU-TV
2nd: Hepatitis, Caron Brookens, Rich Jordan, KTUU-TV
3rd: Earthquake, Amy Rzewuski, Billy Fish, KTVA-TV
Best Reporting on the Environment
1st: Swept Away, Alison Lane, Tom Cole, KTUU-TV
2nd: Controlled Burn, Alison Lane, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
3rd: Denali Moose Research, Alison Lane, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
Best Reporting on Crime or Courts
1st: Father to Forget, Alison Lane, Barry Johnson, KTUU-TV
2nd: Mental Health, Rhonda McBride, Phil Walczak, KTUU-TV
3rd: Escaping Inmate, Eric Amundson, Terry Miller, KJMW-TV
Best Reporting on a Political Isuue
1st: The Grade Divide, Rhonda McBride, Phil Walzack,
KTUU-TV
Best Reporting on Business
1st: Sales Tax, Maria Downey, Barry Johnson, KTUU-TV
2nd: RV Lemon, James Brown, Barry Johnson, KTUU-TV
Best Television Feature Reporting
1st: Urban Bears, Katie Bausler, Mark E. Sabel, KTUU-TV
2nd; (TIE) In the Olympic Spirit, Meghan Waller, Paul Martel, KTUU-TV
Search for Sobriety, Rhonda McBride, James DeCrane, Phil Walczak, KTUU-TV
Best Arts Story
1st: Trigger Happy, Sheila Balistreri, Phil Walczak, KTUU-TV
Best Public Affairs Program, One-Time Special
1st: The Witness, Kevin Hartwell, KTUU/Syntax
Best Sports Coverage
1st: Channel 2 News Sports/ Late Edition, John Murnan, KTUU-TV
Best Profile
1st: Spike Walker, Eric R. Amundson, KJMW,
The Ketchikan Channel
2nd: Ambassador Luke, Thomas Cole, KTUU-TV
Best Live Special
1st: The Breaking Point, KTUU-TV
Best Editing
1st: Sex Offender Debate, Eric Sowl, KTUU-TV
Best Feature Photography
1st: Chilkat Bald Eagles, Eric Sowl, KTUU-TV
2nd: Brooks Range Mushing, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
Best Sports Photography
1st: Big Air, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
Best Photographic Essay
1st: Fanfare for the Common Man, Justin Freeman, KTUU-TV
2nd: Mother’s Day, Thomas Cole, KTUU-TV
Best Newscast
1st: Channel 2 Newshour, Channel 2 News, KTUU-TV
2nd: Anchorage 11 News at 10, John Herbst, KTVA-TV
3rd: Channel 2 News Late Edition, Channel 2 News Late Edition Staff, KTUU-TV
Humor _ All Media
1st: May Snow _ The Poem, John Carpenter, Tom Cole,
KTUU-TV
2nd: Nature Special Fundraiser Promo, Matt Lichtenstein, KFSK, Petersburg
3rd: Small Goofs Mature Into Big Jokes, Barbara Brown, Anchorage Daily News
Best Media Website
1st: Alaska.com, Leon Unruh, Tom Twigg, Roger Price
2nd: ADN.com /Iditarod, Roger Price, Tom Twigg, Sabrina Willis, Anchorage Daily News
3rd: Alaskajournal.com, Ed Bennett, Patrick Sattler, Alaska Journal of Commerce
*Starred categories were still awaiting return from judges at contest time.
