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2 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismBest Radio/Podcast News stoRy tRade/2 yeaR schoolCategory comments: Very nice entries. Solid work all around.First PlaceYou Want to Combat Viruses ? -Pod-cast Episode.Janet MaltbieLorain County Community CollegeExcellent program, very professional and well organized.Second PlaceEpisode on Climate Change and the Environment. Justin BelowLorain County Community CollegeEasy to listen to and informative.Third PlaceA favorite Christmas memoryGabe apaniusLorain County Community CollegeA solid effort. There was a certain level of professionalism that came through with this program. Well done.Best oNliNe RePoRt tRade/ 2 yeaR schoolCategory comments: In addition to the important work of sharing timely and factual information during the pandemic, the student reporters did their best work when they added context, background, statistics, and a variety of personalities to their stories. First PlaceHow it Started vs. How it’s GoingMario “Marz” andersonTri-C A deeper look into students’ lives and the challenges they face. Second PlaceNo welcoming week events due to pandemic staffLorain County Community CollegeFactual and concise reporting.Third PlaceChanging Seasons, Changing WorldBella KingTri-C An honest personal essay.

OpEntechNoloGy wRitiNGFirst PlaceWhy the Hulett Unloader Is One of History’s Greatest Forgotten MachinesVince GuerrieriPopular MechanicsGreat writing. Couldn’t stop reading.Second PlaceLet the Games Beginchris GaittenColumbus MonthlyMind blowingThird PlaceHow are baseball bats made? Phoenix Bats marks 20-plus years in businessMarc Bonacleveland.comMedical / health wRitiNGFirst PlaceRacism in many forms can affect peo-ple’s health: Here are some examplesBetty lin-FisherAkron Beacon JournalExcellent dramatization and reporting on current social crisisSecond PlacePortfolio of Anne Sakeranne sakerThe Cincinnati EnquirerVery good reporting and writing on a health care crisisThird PlaceBaby David’s giant battle: Family thank-ful for son who faces more hurdles

Betty lin-FisherAkron Beacon JournalExcellent reporting and feature on complex medical issueliFestyleFirst PlaceMoriarty’s Pub closing: 100 years of memories come to an end as owner seeks donationsMarc Bonacleveland.comWonderfully captured the spirit of the bar in the story. Second PlaceA wary return to the airsusan GlaserThe Plain DealerPolitics / GoVeRNMeNt wRitiNGFirst PlaceA city of renters where renters are forgottendan horn, sharon coolidgeThe Cincinnati EnquirerGreat work showing people how the smallest stuff affects people’s lives.Second PlaceCorruption in Cincinnati City Hallsharon coolidge, dan horn, Kevin GrashaThe Cincinnati EnquirerThird PlacePolitics and health in OhioJessie Balmert, Jackie BorchardtThe Cincinnati Enquirer

StudEnt Run MEdiABest PRiNt NewsPaPeR stoRy 2 yeaR/tRade schoolFirst PlaceIssue 17 levy passes regardless of Co-vid-19 quarantine oscar RosadoLorain County Community CollegeSolid story, lots of detail - and that’s a good combination. Very timely as well.Second PlaceExtra security placed to ensure safety from virusoscar RosadoLorain County Community CollegeStory really put its subject in the perfect framework.Third PlaceResidents sound off on Lorain poll results staffLorain County Community CollegeInteresting facts and comments on one of the most controversial elections in modern times.Best PRiNt FeatuRe stoRy tRade/2 yeaR schoolFirst PlaceLCCC’s theatre program and Spark Theatre join forces to host two eventsanthony laRosaLorain County Community CollegeSecond PlaceLCCC sets example of gender equalitystaffLorain County Community CollegeThird PlaceAlumni encourages future reporters to be right, not firstoscar RosadoLorain County Community CollegeStudent Run MediaBest PRiNt sPoRts stoRy 2 yeaR/tRade schoolFirst PlaceCovid restrictions cut athletics pro-grams, cross country takes second placeanthony laRosaLorain County Community College

3 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in Journalismdata JouRNalisMFirst PlaceMeager results for Ohio vouchersMax londbergThe Cincinnati EnquirerAmazing data work, stunning breadth and surprising results that should spur a lot of discussionSecond PlaceTaxpayers Lose Out on at Least $11.25 Million, Homeowners and Banks Lose up to $80 Million in Little-known Foreclosure Process That Skips Sheriff ’s Saleslucia walinchus, lukas udstuen, samantha Raudins, ashton NicholsEye on OhioThird PlaceContact tracing in Ohio: What’s limit-ing the state’s ability to collect datadan eatonColumbus Business FirstelectioN 2020First Place2020: A campaign like no otherdarrel RowlandThe Columbus DispatchTaking on the disinformation with com-pelling facts. This piece boldly engages what can’t be ignored, but often is.Second PlaceThe inevitability and dire consequenc-es of ‘Stop the Steal’

Joel oliphintColumbus AliveThird PlaceVoting Process Has Hurdles For Homeless Community, But Help Is Availabletaylor haggertyideastreamcoVid-19 coVeRaGeCategory comment: This was an astonishing opportunity to relive the pandemic. It was very hard to pick just three. Ohio journalists, all of those entered in this category rose to the oc-casion.First PlaceIt’s been a real soul-crushing weekdan eatonColumbus Business FirstRemarkable step by step, well written look at day by day realities of a world gone awry.Second PlaceSo Many Unknownsstaff Columbus CEO MagazinePowerful, compelling look at the pan-demics uneven consequencesThird PlaceFamily’s emails show a ‘sucker punch’ COVID-19 tragedy unfolding in real timeJennifer PignoletAkron Beacon JournalRaw, personal look at the pandemic.GeNeRal News coluMNCategory comment: This was a highly competitive category and all the entries were good.First PlaceArredondo didn’t go far enough in condemnation of Gargaszandy youngThe Chronicle-TelegramStrong, assertive column writingSecond PlacePortfolio of Jason WilliamsJason williamsThe Cincinnati EnquirerTouching, and both well-researched and well written

Third PlaceBlack Lives Matter. Period.Regina BrettCleveland Jewish NewsThe columnist’s personal voice comes through beautifully in this clear and straightforward columnsPoRts coluMNFirst PlaceFormer Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell’s failure to get elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame saves city and fans from sucker punchdave deNataleWKYCPassionate and fun to read.Second PlaceMLB owners continue to put 2020 season at riskRyan lewisAkron Beacon JournalThird PlaceSilence is no longer an optionscott PetrakThe Chronicle-TelegramBusiNess coluMNFirst PlaceA sweet, but sad, ending for So-kolowski’selizabeth McintyreCrain’s Cleveland BusinessA local story with universal appeal. Il-lustrated the human side of business.Second PlaceFrom the editor: A response to critics of our coverage of Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter protestsdoug BuchananColumbus Business FirstA strong and diplomatic statement of principles. headliNe wRitiNG NewsPa-PeRs (daily & NoN daily)Category comment: The First Place winner, ‘Cuz and effect,’ is punchy, funny and effective in communicating exactly what went down --a baseball game in which cousins played on opposing teams. (While it didn’t play into my consideration at all, I have to mention that the ‘Baker’s buzzin’ headline on the same page, playing

on the phrase ‘baker’s dozen,’ was also pretty darn clever.) ‘Cuz and effect’ was a very strong entry in a very competi-tive category.First PlaceCuz and effectKevin aprileThe Chronicle-TelegramSecond PlaceMaking a Beilein for the door: Cavs coach could be out after the All-Star breakVince GuerrieriThe Chronicle-TelegramThird PlaceFollow the yellow, er, red brick roadMarissa McNeesMedina County GazetteheadliNe wRitiNG all otheR PuBlicatioNsFirst PlaceBlight and wrong: Disparities in Northeast Ohio lendingdavid KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinessHeadline has double impact due to the content of the story.Second PlaceThe Man You Script for the Good in UsRoderick l. ingram sr.Northeast Ohio Medical University

4 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismThird PlaceGiving Their Regardslois BowersMcKnight’s Senior LivingHeadline is a fun play on words.headliNe wRitiNG - oNliNeFirst PlaceThe Perfect Marquinez: Stirred, Never ShakenRoderick l. ingram sr.Northeast Ohio Medical UniversityReViews/cRiticisMFirst Place‘Sleuth’ delectably twists and turns upon the Hanna Theatre stageBob abelmanCleveland Jewish NewsClearly written, classically structured review with no spoilers. Sorry I missed the show.Second PlaceCookbook: Style + SubstanceBeth segalThe Plain DealerThird PlaceThe story behind the slow rollout of live music in OhioJoel oliphintColumbus AlivesiNGle essayFirst PlaceIsolated But Not Alonesuzanne Goldsmith

Columbus MonthlyThis piece escaped all the predictable “silver lining” with an ending that is truly sublime and tear-inducing. BravoSecond PlaceWhat is wrong with us?Bob dyerAkron Beacon JournalGut puncher. Third Place“An uncomfortable in-between”camryn JusticeWEWS-TV 5Fresh perspective, well rendered. Con-grats.oBituaRyFirst PlaceOlympic gold medalist Pete Radem-acher dies at 91Rick NolandMedina County GazetteMemorable and full of great detailSecond PlaceHolocaust survivor overcame odds to educate peopleMcKenna corsonCleveland Jewish NewsThird PlaceSam Felton, decorated war hero from Lorain, dies at 70dave o’BrienThe Chronicle-Telegram

siNGle editoRialFirst PlaceBill comes duescott suttellCrain’s Cleveland BusinessNicely written about problems with the bill and with the political shenanigans involved.Second PlacePlease do not inject disinfectant into your bodyBrad dickenThe Chronicle-TelegramaNalysisFirst PlaceWomen and Powersuzanne GoldsmithColumbus MonthlySecond PlaceBlack execs: Here’s how to advance changeKaty smithColumbus CEO MagazineThird PlaceLegally Speaking with Stephanie Haneystephanie haneyWKYCFood wRitiNGFirst PlacePortfolio of Keith PandolfiKeith PandolfiThe Cincinnati EnquirerA true pleasure to read... Second PlaceGhost kitchens help Cleveland restau-rants get through pandemicanne Nickoloffcleveland.comThird PlaceJim’s Steak House: Remembering Cleveland’s famed restaurant’s best, worst daysMarc Bonacleveland.comtRaVel wRitiNGFirst PlaceUp in the air: Overnighting in Toledo’s magical new treehouse village, where the sounds of the forest come to lifesusan GlaserThe Plain Dealer

The writer takes us up into the tree-house -quite literally. This seems like a most unique experience and it’s in vogue during this pandemic, as the writer explains. We learn about this interesting “campground” through the writers eye - and we are taken there through great writing and story telling. Now I want to go!Second PlaceA first-timer’s guide to backpacking: From filtering creek water to packing lightanne Nickoloffcleveland.comGreat piece – travel writing is supposed to ‘take us there’ and make us feel as we are part of the journey, but just off to the side, of course...we let the writer do the hard part like hiking, drinking creek water etc! Really good piece.

ViSuAlSsiNGle caRtooNFirst PlaceHouse Bill 6 Rich williamsCrain’s Cleveland Business

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illustRatioN siNGle iMaGeFirst PlaceDubai Life during CoronaJazmin JohnsonTri-C Such great detailSecond PlaceRenaissance JazzJazmin JohnsonTri-C Very impactful work. Your art created a great vision.Third PlaceNative American ArtJazmin JohnsonTri-C MultiPle illustRatioNs FoR oNe stoRyCategory comment: Superb work all around. These were fun to look at and process. Congrats.First Placeeight over 80Karen sandstrom, david KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinessSuperb illustrations. Loved them. Such nice balance throughout.Second PlaceNewsmakers of the decadeschloe cushman, david Kordalski, elizabeth McintyreCrain’s Cleveland BusinessLoved the pull-quotes. They helped bal-ance the pages. Very nice illustrations.

iNFoGRaPhicsFirst PlaceBribery case explained: Larry House-holder, FirstEnergy and HB6Michael Nyerges, Jessie Balmert, Jackie Borchardt, Randy ludlowThe Cincinnati EnquirerSecond PlaceConventional home mortgage loan applications by African Americans in Cuyahoga Countydavid Kordalski, Jeremy NobileCrain’s Cleveland BusinessThird PlaceThe Columbus Fast 50John lauerColumbus Business FirstsiNGle PaGe desiGN- taBCategory comment: Business page designers led the way to shine a light on how to get the reader’s attention with clever work. A pleasure to observe.First PlaceCyberthreats: Hiding won’t helpdavid Kordalski, sue waltonCrain’s Cleveland BusinessExcellent design with a layout that hits home. Kudos in making a this impor-tant topic an eye-catcher.Second PlaceNewsmakers: Building a better re-gional economydavid Kordalski, sue walton, eliza-beth Mcintyre, chloe cushmanCrain’s Cleveland BusinessThe design is appealing and immedi-ately underscores the importance of the buildings in a historical landscape.Third PlaceDistanced From the Personal Touchdavid Kordalski, sue waltonCrain’s Cleveland BusinessThis layout makes it easy for non-busi-ness-fintech people to grasp the idea of the article. siNGle PaGe desiGN, MaGaziNeFirst PlaceCanvas Winter 2020 cover stephen ValentineCleveland Jewish News

‘a-1’ News FRoNt daily aNd NoN-daily NewsPaPeRsFirst PlaceCrain’s Cleveland Businessdavid KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinessSecond PlaceRuth Bader Ginsberg - September 25 coverstephen ValentineCleveland Jewish NewsThird PlaceThe Medina GazetteMarissa McNeesMedina County GazettesPRead oR MultiPle PaGe- taBsFirst PlaceNewsmakers of the decadesdavid Kordalski, chloe cushman, elizabeth McintyreCrain’s Cleveland BusinessLoved the anniversary tribute. Really interesting portraits.Second PlaceBeyond 2020, Hope for 2021david KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinesssPRead oR MultiPle PaGe- MaGaziNesCategory comment: This is an extreme-ly competitive category with all entrants worthy of first place. Kudos to all. First PlaceBest New RestaurantsBetsy BeckerColumbus MonthlyExcellent work and well deserved first place for descriptive and richly en-hanced editorial package.Second PlaceHappy CampersJessa MoserCleveland MagazineExtremely informative and well done.Third Place150 Things Every Clevelander Must Doerin stinardCleveland MagazinePlenty of information laid out logically

and enhanced with clever art. coVeRs: GeNeRal ciRculatioN MaGaziNesFirst PlaceThe Coronavirus Issuealyse Pasternak, tim JohnsonColumbus MonthlyDeserted street and sparse text tease a compelling take on the biggest story of 2020 Second PlaceSept./Oct. 2020stephanie Park, lindsey smithOhio MagazineOld convertible and fall foliage are throwbacks to the Kodachrome era and a nostalgic temptation to hit the road during the pandemic lockdownThird PlaceOctober IssueJessa MoserCleveland MagazineLooks yummy and fun and celebratory during dark timescoVeRs: BusiNess PuBlicatioNsFirst PlaceSo Many Questionsyogesh chaudharyColumbus CEO MagazineSecond PlaceBook of Listsdavid Kordalski, alex FarmerCrain’s Cleveland Business

6 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismThird PlaceBeyond 2020david KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinesscoVeRs: tRade & PRoFes-sioNal PuBlicatioNsFirst PlaceThe BookMichael MccradyRubber & Plastics NewsIn this case, you can judge a book by its cover. And that’s fineSecond PlaceIgnite Magazine Cover Fall 2020dave szalayNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityThird PlaceRubber & Plastics News: Sept. 7, 2020Michael MccradyRubber & Plastics News

BuSinESS puBlicAtiOnSGeNeRal NewsFirst PlaceLargest Tax Break Clawback in U.S. Corporate Historydan o’BrienThe Business JournalThis is what real reporting is. A true example of dogged journalism and con-sistent follow-ups. When news organiza-tions have this type of reporting: ones that stir public debate and catch the at-tention of those in power - in the public or private sector - they have done their jobs. Here, we have a job well done.Second PlaceCOVID-19 deadline packagestaff Columbus CEO MagazineGreat reporting, great layout. All done remotely. Had to be one of the first examples of this type of work during the start of the pandemic.Third PlaceHow Northeast Ohio health care sys-tems dealt with COVID-19lydia coutreCrain’s Cleveland BusinessFeatuRes: PeRsoNality PRoFileCatergory comments: The winner is

a deeply-reported piece punctuated by a engaging graphics. The writer does an excellent job highlighting the fans’ fervor and effort. You feel their pas-sion jump off the page. The second and Third Place winners were also well-written, and spotlighted important sto-ries: the ascendance of a Black woman breaking barriers and a restaurant fighting to survive amid the pandemic. First PlaceThe people who ‘Saved the Crew’hayleigh colomboColumbus Business FirstA deeply-reported piece that spotlights the people behind a movement; the graphics and photos/pullquotes made the story even more engaging. The writer does an excellent job highlight-ing the fans’ fervor and effort. You feel their passion jump off the page.Second PlaceBreaking the concrete ceiling: Janica Pierce Tuckersteve wartenbergColumbus CEO MagazineWell-written story about a woman who is breaking barriers -- and helping the next generation do the same. Third PlaceIt’s been a real soul-crushing weekdan eatonColumbus Business FirstA moving piece about a restaurant’s

struggles during the early days of COVID.FeatuRes: GeNeRalFirst PlaceThe Crumbling Ivory TowerKaty smithColumbus CEO MagazineGood analysis of yet another system the pandemic revealed to be broken. Nicely sourced and researched.Second PlaceRacial equityJeremy NobileCrain’s Cleveland BusinessFeatuRes: PacKaGeFirst PlaceUnwanted guest: Hotels in the CO-VID-19 eraMichelle Jarboe, stan BullardCrain’s Cleveland BusinessInteresting, well-researched. Of course the hotel industry is affected by the pandemic, but this package really goes in-depth about the how’s and why’s and what the industry is doing to try to survive and recover.Second PlaceEmerging BusinessBrittany MoseleyColumbus CEO MagazineIt is important to make people more aware of minority-owned businesses, and these stories do a superb job of that.

Third PlaceHigher educationRachel abbey MccaffertyCrain’s Cleveland BusinessFeatuRes: tReNdsFirst PlaceWork ShiftBob VitaleColumbus CEO MagazineInteresting and thoughtful examination of who Covid may trigger new work-place changes. Loved all the examples from previous eras.Second PlaceWhen business and politics clashdan eatonColumbus Business FirstThird PlaceNo. Trader Joe’s isn’t going theredan eatonColumbus Business FirstPuBlic seRVice/iNVestiGatiVeFirst PlacePromises Made, Promises Brokendan o’BrienThe Business JournalStunning work made compelling with incredible focus on telling details.Second PlaceDark moneyMichelle Jarboe, stan BullardCrain’s Cleveland BusinessThird PlaceOne system, unequal accessstaff Columbus Business FirstdePaRtMeNts oR coluMNsFirst PlaceLook back: Crain’s Cleveland at 40staff Crain’s Cleveland Business“Look back” is a very relevant feature, taking a snapshot of Cleveland 40 years prior, when Crain’s began publishing and then showing the long-term effects into today. Well written and presented. Second PlaceMorning RunMark somersonColumbus Business First

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I really enjoyed the humor of the “Last word” portion of this column. I would have liked to have read more of that, beyond the humorous riffs on the story refers.

tRAdE puBlicAtiOnStRade RePoRtFirst PlaceSenior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remainlois BowersMcKnight’s Senior LivingSecond PlaceGiving an extra boost: PPP loans help retain nearly 30,000 rubber-related jobsandrew schunk, hollee KellerRubber & Plastics NewsThird PlaceTrump tweets GoodyearJim JohnsonTire Business NewspaperFeatuRes: PeRsoNality PRoFileFirst PlaceExecutive of the Year: Tom Pitstick guides Gates through panicandrew schunkRubber & Plastics NewsSecond PlaceIndustry Veteran Chaz Miller Reflects on the Last 50 Years of Recycling

stefanie ValenticWaste360Third PlaceLead Counselsusan wenner JacksonSuper Lawyers MagazineFeatuRes: GeNeRalFirst PlaceSurvivor Stories: Negotiating Safetystefanie ValenticEHS TodaySecond PlaceGoodyear reveals plans to close Gads-den facilityandrew schunkRubber & Plastics NewsThird PlaceTrade groups prove they’re a necessityKathy MccarronTire Business NewspaperFeatuRes: sPecial sectioN/PacKaGeFirst PlaceTrump Takes on Goodyearerin Pustay Beaven, andrew schunkRubber & Plastics NewsCompellingSecond PlaceRapid RespondersBruce Meyer, erin Pustay Beaven, andrew schunk, Jim JohnsonRubber & Plastics NewsFeatuRes: tReNdsCategory comment: The top three were all really well done. The gap between first and second and third was very, very tiny.First PlaceAfter joining COVID-19 fight, auto industry is returning to normalerin Pustay BeavenRubber & Plastics NewsClear, easy to follow and really interest-ing. Just a good read.Second PlaceA Dream for Safer Roadsstefanie ValenticEHS TodayThird PlaceUHP tire’s small but important roleKathy Mccarron

Tire Business NewspaperdePaRtMeNts oR coluMNsFirst PlaceDetore Columndon detoreTire Business NewspaperA nice, friendly conversational tone, as if we were in the room just chatting. I found Don to be genuine and heart-felt, especially while praising a fellow journalist on the anniversary of his employment.Second PlaceEditor’s ViewpointBruce MeyerRubber & Plastics News

GEnERAl ciRculAtiOn MAGAzinESNewsFirst PlaceIn the Shadowssheehan hannanCleveland MagazineStrong category with several terrific pieces, but “In the Shadows” took first for it’s chilling and compelling story. Completely gripping from start to fin-ish.Second PlacePaper Cutsheehan hannanCleveland Magazine

Third PlaceThe Deceptive Life and Death of Doc-tor Lakechris GaittenColumbus MonthlyFeatuRes: PeRsoNality PRoFileCategory comment: These were the most competitive top three entries I’ve ever had the pleasure of judging in 20 years of journalism. “Open-Hearted” was nuanced, concise and written in an approachable style that likely resonated with readers. The narrative in “Humanity” was masterfully crafted, and the attention to detail and use of color really draws readers into the moment. “The Advocate” is a powerful profile that does a great job of weaving history into the narrative.First PlaceOpen-Hearted: Dionte Johnsontatyana tandanpolieColumbus CEO MagazineSecond PlaceHumanity Is Their JobGil KaufmanCincinnati MagazineThird PlaceThe Advocatecandice wilderCleveland Magazine

8 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismFeatuRes: GeNeRalFirst PlaceWishes for Homeangela GartnerNortheast Ohio Parent MagazineSecond PlaceForces of Changestaff Cincinnati MagazineThird PlaceAll of Us TogetherBob driehausCincinnati MagazineFeatuRes: coNsuMeRFirst PlaceA User’s Guide to Local Governmentstaff Cincinnati MagazineSecond PlaceA Generous Helpingstaff Cleveland MagazineThird PlaceReal Estate Right NowstaffColumbus MonthlyFeatuRes: aRtCategory comment: What an embar-rassment of riches this category has. I wish I could give a prize to each one, they were all that good, well-written, informative and kept your attention. First PlaceA Diva for Allsuzanne GoldsmithColumbus MonthlyThis is a great story. This opera per-former made a huge difference in an arts organization by applying her love of the craft to the administrative side, refreshing (more accurately resurrect-ing) a struggling opera company. The portrait also gave the whole picture, not shying away from mentioning some negative aspects of Kriha Dye’s ascent. A tremendous feature. Bravo! Second PlaceWho’s Next - Winter 2020amanda Koehn, Jane KaufmanCleveland Jewish News

Third PlaceThe Lines Between Hope and Strugglesheehan hannanCleveland MagazineFoodFirst PlaceEat Localcarrie Blackmore smithCincinnati MagazineSecond PlaceTake Me Home Tonightstaff Cleveland MagazineThird PlaceYear of the BakerstaffColumbus MonthlysPoRtsCategory comment: Each of the three top entries were excellent candidates. First PlaceLet the Games Beginchris GaittenColumbus MonthlyI’ve often wondered how I’d make the burgeoning E-Games scene interesting with the written word. Now I have an answer. This entry captured the reader’s interest from the moment they met Johnny CocaCola.Second PlaceThe Boys of Summer 1858John erardi, larry PhillipsCincinnati MagazineThird PlaceNFL CentennialVince Guerrieri, Kelly Petryszynakronlife magazinePuBlic seRVice/iNVestiGatiVeFirst PlaceOut of the Shadowsdave Ghose, d.a. stewardColumbus MonthlySecond PlaceWeathering the Stormstaff Cincinnati MagazineThird PlaceRacial equity initiative

Katy smithColumbus CEO MagazinedePaRtMeNts oR coluMNsFirst PlacePerson of Interestlisa MurthaCincinnati MagazineSecond PlaceThe Dishstaff Cleveland MagazineThird PlaceSeptember and October Editor’s Noteangela GartnerNortheast Ohio Parent Magazine

diGitAl MEdiANewsPaPeR weBsiteFirst PlaceCincinnati.comstaff of cincinnati.comThe Cincinnati Enquirer The website’s incorporation of graphics, data, photo, video and social media made this stand out among the pack.Second PlaceBeaconJournal.comstaff Akron Beacon JournalEasy to use, cleanly designed website. A solid contender.Third Placecjn.org

cJN staff Cleveland Jewish NewsRadio News weBsiteFirst Placewww.wksu.orgstaff WKSUGreat content which is all laid out in an easy to navigate format. Quality site.Second Placewww.ideastream.orgideastream staffideastreamteleVisioN News weBsiteFirst Placefox8.comFox 8 web team WJW Fox 8This website is easy to view. The layout makes it work beautifully and I feel it guides me to where I need to go. Love it.Second Placewkyc.comstaffWKYCThis website offers a lot of content. It feels built for those want to get their news “right now.” Nicely done.Third Placenews5cleveland.comJoe donatelliWEWS-TV 5

9 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismMaGaziNe weBsiteFirst PlaceCincinnatiMagazine.comstaff Cincinnati MagazineSecond PlaceCanvasCle.comcJN staff Cleveland Jewish NewsBReaKiNG News siNGle stoRyFirst Place“The Moment” camryn JusticeWEWS TV5BReaKiNG News seRiesFirst PlaceCleveland’s Stipe Miocic retains UFC heavyweight championshipMatt FlorjancicBest Seat in the House Sports BlogEnterprising and mostly well writ-ten. The author obviously knows his subject.Second PlaceCOVID-19 Pandemic Seriescheryl sadler, alyssa schmittCleveland Jewish Newsuse oF social MediaFirst PlaceInstagram account of Cincinnati.comstaff of cincinnati.com/ The cincinnati enquirerCincinnati.comGreat engagement of readers and importantly, voters during election season. We liked the use of photo and video, made for a compelling account you’d want to return toSecond PlaceWKSU Social Media sitesstaff WKSUStrong contender, really solid entry, es-pecially liked the cross-platform GOTV campaignThird PlaceGeneral Election Twittercheryl sadler, alyssa schmittCleveland Jewish News

oNliNe stoRytelliNGFirst Place2020: The year that revealed usstaff of cincinnati.com/The cincin-nati enquirer Cincinnati.comLarge scale attempt to chronicle and re-member how the Coronavirus actually effected people. Felt like a time capsule worth keeping (in the best way).Second PlaceRemembering the Kent State shoot-ings 50 years laterstaff BeaconJournal.com/Akron Beacon JournalThird PlaceBeachwood settles second claim re-lated to mayor’s conductcheryl sadler, alyssa schmittClevelandjewishnews.comiNFoGRaPhicsFirst PlaceReduce Reuse Refocus: A Recycling Guide for Northeast Ohiostaff WKSUIncredible amount of useful informa-tion which was clearly painstakingly put together. What a valuable resource for your audience. Second PlaceA timeline of Ohio’s response to CO-VID-19cheryl sadler, alyssa schmittCleveland Jewish NewsPodcastFirst Place3 Things to Know with Stephanie Haney podcaststephanie haneyWKYCStrong production value, smart and engaging host, valuable service to the community.Second PlaceThat’s So Cincinnati podcastMax londberg, sharon coolidgeCincinnati.com/The EnquirerCovers a number of topics very well.

Third PlaceInside the Bricks: Woodhill HomesJustin GlanvilleideastreamAmbitious in scope and impressive in execution.oNliNe GeNeRal News stoRyFirst PlaceEquity In Artideastream arts + culture teamideastreamThese stories were well-written and revealing. And the presentation was simply wonderful. Great package all aroundSecond PlaceUnemployment Strugglescid standifer, Bonnie Jean Feld-kamp, Boniface womberEye on OhioThird PlaceNorth Royalton Councilman Dan Langshaw faces possible disciplinary action after threatening call to City Hall secretaryBob sandrickcleveland.comoNliNe FeatuRe stoRyFirst PlaceA tree most belovedKaylyn hlavatyWEWS-TV 5Second PlaceOhio’s Jon Moxley ready to shine in All Elite WrestlingMatt FlorjancicWKYCThird PlaceAn Inside View of Physical Plantslaura hobson, daniel BrownaeqaiBloGsFirst PlaceStipe Miocic retains UFC title with trilogy win over Daniel CormierMatt FlorjancicBest Seat in the House Sports BlogSecond PlaceBusiness of sportsKevin Kleps

Crain’s Cleveland BusinessThird PlaceWhat’s brewing?Jeremy NobileCrain’s Cleveland BusinessaNalysisFirst PlaceElection storiesNick casteleideastreamSecond PlaceSing Your Songdave deoreoideastreamThird PlaceBreaking News PKG (Trump CO-VID+)Mario “Marz” andersonTri-C

tElEViSiOnNewsFirst PlaceGeorge Floyd ProtestswXiX-tV WXIXThe most as-it-happens riot footage this judge has ever seenSecond PlaceMail Madnessed Gallek, Peggy GallekWJW Fox 8

10 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismThird PlaceCleveland riots in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.andy Fishman Marc singer, Jes-sica Bates Kara sutyak, chris hyser Kristy Griffith, darren sweeney s’rene ParksWJW Fox 8oN-GoiNG coVeRaGeCategory comment: A strong com-petition with three worthy entries. Cleveland is well-served by its local TV news. Congratulations to all who were involved in the stories.First PlaceOhio’s Unemployment Crisischris Riva, Jason scottWXIXA difficult-to-tell story reported well, and a textbook example of how to make an inherently non-visual story visual. Could have been two stories: the bankruptcy of the unemployment fund, and the failure of the bureaucracy to respond to claims.Second PlaceAftermath of Downtown Cleveland riotsed Gallek, Peggy GallekWJW Fox 8Good enterprise in prying loose the police reports and finding people to interview. Well reported, high produc-tion values.Third PlaceSheltered in Secrecy: Ohio’s nursing home crisisRachel Polansky, Phil trexler, Mike leonardWKYCPersistence in unearthing hard-to-get documents. Generally well put together and well reported.PuBlic seRViceCategory comment: Strong competi-tion.First PlaceBigger Than a MomentwXiX-tV WXIXA very comprehensive look at police re-form and discrimination in Cincinnati.

Weaves history, current events and an array of voices into a touching special. Impressive.Second PlaceCleveland Rocks Fundraiserandy Fishman, todd Meany, chris GibiliscoWJW Fox 8Great mix of entertainment with news value and journalism that serves the community.Third PlaceClassical Guitar lessons improve grades, emotions of CMSD Studentsdarrielle snipesCleveland Metropolitan School Dis-trictInterviews with students were especial-ly poignant. The pieces convinces the audience of the importance of music education.huMaN iNteRestFirst PlaceNortheast Ohio Carillons Provide Musical Relief During Pandemicdavid c. Barnett, Mary FecteauideastreamSecond PlaceA Cleveland institution says goodbyeolivia Fecteau, Rich GeyserWEWS-TV 5Third PlaceWhat day is it segmenttodd Meany, andy FishmanWJW Fox 8sPoRts RePoRt oR coMMeNtaRyFirst PlaceOrange and Brown CountdownJohn telich, P.J. zieglerWJW Fox 8sPot News VideoGRaPhyFirst PlaceGeorge Floyd ProtestswXiX-tVWXIXFeatuRe PhotoGRaPhyFirst PlaceMaking It: Healthy Vegetables At Home From The Chef ’s GardenJean-Marie Papoiideastream

Best weatheRcastFirst PlaceBuckle Up! November 30, 2020Betsy KlingWKYCelectioN 2020First PlaceVoting Class 2020 andy Fishman, todd Meany, chris GibiliscoWJW Fox 8A different perspective on the 2020 election. Great hearing from young people before and up to their first time voting. Makes you wonder if adults engaged with young people in the man-ner presented, we as a society would be better off socially and politically. Second PlaceVoices of Voters 2020Jo ingles, andy chow, Karen Kasler, dan KonikOhio Public TelevisionThird PlaceDear Mr. President: Ohio mother & 3 sons have written almost 1,400 letters to President Trumpsia Nyorkor, Marty dechantWOIO-TVcoVid-19 coVeRaGeCategory comment: Great story telling by all involved on the Covid-19 crisis.

First PlaceStories of the Pandemicandy Fishman, Marc singer, Jessica BatesWJW Fox 8Second PlaceCOVID Hits Hard - “The State of Ohio”dan Konik, Jo ingles, andy chow, Karen KaslerOhio Public TelevisionteleVisioN showFirst PlaceAll-City Arts Winter Concert featur-ing The Cleveland School of the ArtsBenjamin draher , darrielle snipes Cleveland Metropolitan School Dis-trictA tour the force in TV production – some 200 orchestra and choir members video taped at home, then synchro-nized and missed in a virtual concert. We have never seen anything like this, including awards shows.Second PlaceBigger Than a MomentwXiX-tV WXIXThird PlaceApplauseideastream arts + culture teamideastream

11 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismRAdiONewsFirst PlaceProtesters Take to Akron’s Streets Again to Call for an End to Racism and Police BrutalityKabir BhatiaWKSUSecond Placeideastream’s Listen. Engage. Vote 2020 Presidential Debate Special Coverageideastream staffideastreamdocuMeNtaRyFirst Place2020 Year in ReviewKaren Kasler, Jo ingles, andy chowOhio Public RadioelectioN 2020First PlaceOhio: Battleground But No Longer BellwetherJo ingles, andy chow, Karen KaslerOhio Public RadioVery comprehensive, in-depth coverage that is well presented. Second PlaceElection Protectionstaff WKSUThird PlaceAfter Cleveland Voter Turnout Sags In 2020, Democrats Weigh What’s NextNick casteleideastreamiN-dePth coVeRaGeFirst PlacePostcards From The Pandemicstaffideastream

oN-GoiNG coVeRaGeFirst PlaceThe Coronavirus Pandemicstaff WKSUSecond PlaceVoices of Votersandy chow, Jo ingles, Karen Kasler, dan KonikOhio Public RadioThird PlaceInformed Communities: Infant Mor-talityKelly woodwardWKSUPuBlic seRViceFirst PlaceReduce Reuse Refocusstaff WKSUExcellent, thorough and useful cover-age of an issue that affects every house-hold in your area but also has global impacts. Your recycling, in particular, embodies public service journalism by identifying a need for your audience and then finding a way to solve the problem. Very well done!Second PlaceBailout Scandal Snares SpeakerKaren Kasler, andy chow, Jo inglesOhio Public RadioComprehensive journalism on what was apparently a massive political scandal with wide-ranging impacts across the state. Your coverage kept up with all the twists and turns and explained a complicated issue in a way that helped the public follow along. Third Place10 Years After the Housing Bubble Burst, Hopeful Homeowners Deal

with New ThreatM.l. schultzeWKSUAn interesting and heart-rending view of the latest twist in how lease-to-own arrangements are prolonging the suf-fering of those simply seeking their slice of the American dream. News wRitiNGFirst PlaceFilters, Foggers and PAPRs: The Tools Custodians Use to Fight COVID-19sarah taylorWKSUSarah does a good job putting elaborate strategies to battle Covid in terms a layman can understand. Good easy-to-follow writing and thorough reporting.Second PlaceJuneteenth Takes On Added Meaning Amid George Floyd-Inspired ProtestsJustin GlanvilleideastreamhuMaN iNteRestFirst PlaceDrive-Ins and Virtual Cinema: A Tale Of Two Movie Experiencesdavid c. BarnettideastreamSecond PlaceAkron Photographer Captures the Duality of the Pandemic in a New BookMark arehart WKSUuse oF souNdFirst PlacePostcards From The Pandemic: ‘Floor Girl’ Encounters The UnknownJustin GlanvilleideastreamExcellent use of sound to tell the story.Radio/Podcast showFirst PlaceSound of Ideassound of ideas teamideastreamSecond PlaceUnderstanding the New Normal: Summit County Public Health Com-missioner Answers Coronavirus

Questionsandrew MeyerWKSU

nOn-dAily nEwSpApERSBReaKiNG NewsFirst PlaceFederal agents raid Tibor’s Kosher Meats, three housesBob Jacob, Jane KaufmanCleveland Jewish NewsFeatuRes: GeNeRalFirst Place‘We were terrified and confused’: The curious case of the colorful school busJoel oliphintColumbus AliveRich in detail, which the writer uses with precision to tell the story. This judge is a fan of stories that describe hidden worlds, and the story pays off that automatic interest well with its pacing and atmosphereSecond PlaceNot Color Blind - How Cleveland’s Black Jews have persevered through racism, anti-Semitism to push for equalityMcKenna corsonCleveland Jewish NewsFull portraits of people who may share a subculture but whose life experiences are wholly different. Revealed their worlds with care Third PlaceOpen to interpretation: How an 18-second video landed one local in President Trump’s crosshairsandy downingColumbus AliveA tale of the age, in which a digital whirlwind can sweep just about anyone away. I appreciated the forensic-like examination of how it all worked

12 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismPuBlic seRViceFirst Place‘We were terrified and confused’: The curious case of the colorful school busJoel oliphintColumbus AliveFascinating pair of stories that breaks the self-serving police narrative regard-ing antifa buses. It would be hilarious if it wasn’t so appalling. Excellent work by the team here to get first-hand inter-views and then follow up with the vari-ous law enforcement organizations that are now playing “hot potato” with the case. This should be a national story. Second PlaceBursting the Bexley bubble: A series of racist online attacks spur conversa-tion, reflectionandy downingColumbus AliveAnother excellent piece of reporting by Columbus Alive here. This judge was struck by how sensitively you handled the topic, the completeness of the reporting and the array of voices who all added nuance and accountability. I was particularly struck by the inter-view with the “bully,” which must have been difficult to get. Your work clearly prompted action by school officials and enabled an important conversation in that town. A classic example of public

service journalism. Third PlaceTornado: Ten years laterThe Press staff The PressA thorough and impressive series on a weather event that wreaked havoc and killed seven, with vivid interviews showing how the tragedy lingers 10 years later. sPoRtsFirst PlaceOhio State, Power Five sought to outflank NCAAhayleigh colombo Columbus Business First FeatuRes: PeRsoNality PRoFileFirst PlaceThe CJN goes one-on-one with Amy Acton: State medical director talks Judaism, Israel, COVID-19 and moreJane KaufmanCleveland Jewish NewsToo bad she resigned!Second PlaceOld Brooklyn Nurse Practitioner reflects on career and the pandemicstefanie ValenticOld Brooklyn NewsThird PlaceDiamond was a precious gem in ca-tering business for 70 yearsJane KaufmanCleveland Jewish NewsaRts & eNteRtaiNMeNtFirst PlaceWhen murals matter more than livesJoel oliphintColumbus AliveA surprising and compelling story about a city’s reaction to murals by Black artists and what it said about the reaction to the Black Lives Matter movement. Second PlaceArts on the Edgehayleigh colomboColumbus Business FirstThis series of stories shed light on the pandemic’s toll on artists.

coMMuNity / local coVeRaGeFirst Place‘We were terrified and confused’: The curious case of the colorful school busJoel oliphintColumbus AliveSecond PlaceSocial media sparks police investiga-tionJane Kaufman, amanda KoehnCleveland Jewish NewsThird PlaceBlack lives matter comes to Canal Winchesterandy downingColumbus AlivesectioNFirst PlaceLocal News sectionscJN staffCleveland Jewish News

dAily nEwSpApERSBReaKiNG News: siNGle-day PacKaGeFirst PlaceApril tornado rips through Medina CountystaffMedina County GazetteBReaKiNG News: oNGoiNG coVeRaGeFirst PlaceProtests in the wake of George Floyd’s deathstaffThe Cincinnati EnquirerBReaKiNG News: coNsecu-tiVe days- saMe toPicFirst PlaceArrest of Ohio’s House speaker on bribery chargesJessie Balmert, sharon coolidge, dan horn, carl weiserThe Cincinnati EnquirerThe scope of the reporting matched the scale of the case -- a huge story and the reporting was comprehensiveSecond PlaceNelson family murder-suicide

Bruce Bishop, Brookie Madison, laina yostThe Chronicle-TelegramSuch a horrible news event, and the reporting was direct and forthright.Third PlaceArrest of councilwoman Tamaya Dennardsharon coolidge, dan horn, Kevin GrashaThe Cincinnati EnquirerIn a case of almost absurd corrup-tion, the reporting stayed straight and focused on the record, and the second day story was equally on targetGeNeRal News: siNGle stoRyFirst PlaceBrave Face: Lamise ElBetar forced to leave the United StatesBetty lin-FisherAkron Beacon JournalSecond PlaceMother says streets stole son who was shot and killed at Cuyahoga Falls hotelsean McdonnellAkron Beacon Journal

13 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismThird PlaceRobert Gargasz: ‘Marxist anarchists’ and ‘communists’ should be shot, ‘stacked like cordwood’dave o’BrienThe Chronicle-TelegramGeNeRal News: MultiPle stoRies- saMe toPicFirst PlaceDiscord in Clearview Schoolscarissa woytachThe Chronicle-TelegramStories like these show why local jour-nalism is so important. You brought this issue to light and stuck with it. The community is better for it.Second PlaceDeath of Riah MiltonMadeline Mitchell, cameron KnightThe Cincinnati EnquirerThird PlaceEleven-year-old Akron boy awaits kidney for transplant; Akron boy gets kidney transplantemily MillsAkron Beacon JournalFeatuRes: PeRsoNality PRoFileCategory comment: Through a clever angle, the First Place winner provides a window into a star athlete’s own fandom, humanizing him and further endearing him to his fans and readers.The finalists in this competition provide a deeper understanding of their subjects with a twist: the football player who loves Batman, the dad who loves running in a banana suit, the longtime international player returning home to coach a new generation. They all homed in on details that made the copy sing.First PlaceBrowns Star Rises: Nick Chubb’s Bat-man fandom has origin story centered on inspirationNate ulrichAkron Beacon JournalThis fun profile endearingly shows a different side to a star athlete. Through a clever angle, it gives fans a window into Chubb’s own fandom, drawing

them closer to a public figure they may admire. Second Place‘Smiles over the miles’: Avon man brightens cloudy days as running bananadylan ReynoldsThe Chronicle-TelegramClever writing and made me smile -- community journalism at its most fun. Third PlaceAs he transitions to coaching, Dru Joyce III still shooting for the starsMarla RidenourAkron Beacon JournalDetailed profile that captures how driven Dru III is as he transitions into a new chapter of his life. FeatuRes: GeNeRalFirst PlaceTattoo artist helps restore body, renew survivor’s lifecarissa woytachThe Chronicle-TelegramCarissa Woytach clearly gained the trust of her subject, and repaid it with an unflinching yet sensitive report on an intimate topic. And the use of the earthy four-letter word in the open-ing is earned. Bravo also to Mikayla Hyland for sharing her story.Second PlaceVeteran wreathsJon delozierMedina County Gazette

A clear-eyed tribute to a ritual that brings meaning to a community and a nation.Third Place75 years after the bombs, search for peace continuesMerle wilberdingDayton Daily NewsA broad-minded view of a grave topic, which helps us understand the com-plexity of nuclear weapons, rather than hardening our positions. The local angle adds a dimension that the writer handles perfectlyPuBlic seRViceCategory comments: Very difficult to choose between the three top winners. Excellent work all around. First PlaceRemembering the Kent State shoot-ings 50 years laterstaff Akron Beacon JournalA tremendous, all-hands-on-deck tribute to an event that echoed 50 years ago and is still remembered today. What a vivid recounting from fasci-nating angles, beautifully rendered. All involved in this mammoth effort should be proud.Second PlaceAfter seven month legal battle, Eye on Ohio wins public records lawsuit over hospital capacity numberslucia walinchus, Bonnie Jean Feld-

kamp, Kathiann M. Kowalski, Brian BardwellEye on OhioClassic, important public service journalism that pried vital, public data from the agencies that fought to keep it private as they often do: Asserting an irrelevant exception to a public records law and defying journalists to do anything about it. Thank you, Eye on Ohio, for fighting hard for this data and displaying it to readers in a way that told the story of the pandemic in your state. Third PlaceAddiction pandemic coverageterry deMio, sarah haselhorstThe Cincinnati EnquirerAn excellent series of stories that put faces on an epidemic that existed with-in a pandemic and described how the two exacerbated each other. This type of reporting is essential public service, because it illuminates the experiences of people on fringes of society in a way that is difficult to ignore. iNVestiGatiVeFirst PlaceNursing home infections and deathsdeon hamptonThe Cincinnati EnquirerSecond PlaceWho should keep an eye on drug seizure accounts?Bonnie Jean FeldkampEye on OhioThird PlaceHow the FBI claims Larry House-holder corruptly parlayed $60M into a $1.3B energy bailout, personal gainamanda GarrettAkron Beacon JournalBusiNessFirst PlaceCOVID-19 Crisisalexander coolidgeThe Cincinnati EnquirerThis series of stories showed readers the far-reaching impact of the pandemic on local residents. The vignettes helped tell the story in a way that hit home. Well done!

14 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in Journalism

Second PlaceMultiple Storiesdaniel carsonThe News-Messenger (Fremont)This reporter provided an inside look at something few people see - a nuclear power plant - and helped shed light on COVID’s impact on local businesses.sPoRtsFirst PlacePortfolioBobby NightengaleThe Cincinnati EnquirerBob delivered an excellent mix of stories from the insightful to the fun. I enjoyed the story of Driveline and the impact its played on pitching, as well as the uniqueness of Anthony Rizzo’s interactions with the grounds crew. Second PlacePortfoliocharlie GoldsmithThe Cincinnati EnquirerThird PlacePortfoliotyler dragonThe Cincinnati EnquireraRts & eNteRtaiNMeNtFirst PlaceBeachland Ballroom celebrates 20th anniversaryanne Nickoloffcleveland.com

Best sectioNFirst PlaceSports sectionstaff The Chronicle-TelegramThe first- and second-place winners were neck and neck – both had very well-written stories and consistently pleasing page design. The slightly more variety of subject matter is what put this entry over the top.Second PlaceSports sectionstaff Medina County Gazette

phOtOGRAphy - dAily nEwSpApERsPot NewsFirst PlaceA masked person in downtown ClevelandJenny hamelideastreamSo much going on in this single frame. It says so much.Second PlaceSpring storm touches downaaron JosefczykMedina County GazetteThird PlaceOscar LangBruce BishopThe Chronicle-Telegram

GeNeRal NewsFirst Place‘I love you, birthday girl’Kristen BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramIt would be difficult to view this photo and not feel the emotional connec-tion between a nursing home resident and her husband as she blows him a kiss through glass during her birthday celebration.Second PlaceI Can’t BreatheJeff langeAkron Beacon JournalA powerful image made during a protest following the death of George Floyd. A tight crop makes this portrait effective.Third PlaceMarchJeff langeAkron Beacon JournalThe composition and emotion made this photo a winner.sPoRts Category comment: The top three are unbelievable action shots. Great work.First PlaceTaking a Fair TurnKristin BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramStunning shot, brilliant in so many ways.Second PlaceAkron BuffaloJeff langeAkron Beacon JournalThird PlaceFan FlipPhil MasturzoAkron Beacon JournalGeNeRal FeatuReFirst PlaceBrenda Wheeler Receives Reconstruc-tive Tattoos After Surviving Double MastectomyKristin BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramNever seen a photo like this before. Dramatic and framed with sensitivity.

Second PlaceJam Skating Bruce BishopThe Chronicle-TelegramNice actionThird PlaceFinishing Ranger StrongKristin BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramAmericana at its bestPhoto JouRNalisMFirst PlaceVigilJeff langeAkron Beacon JournalThe first image is breathtaking. What a powerful moment! The whole story can be told in pictures, and this photogra-pher did just that. Congratulations.Second PlaceCovid RecoveryKaren schielyAkron Beacon JournalThe pictures tell such a good story. It’s obvious the subjects of the photographs were comfortable with her being there to document this. I have to wonder she worked with them in advance. Nicely done.Third PlaceIt Really Looks Like There is a Nipple ThereKristin BauerThe Chronicle-Telegramstudio PhotoGRaPhyFirst PlaceBubby WinesPhil MasturzoAkron Beacon JournalPoRtRait / PeRsoNality PhotoGRaPhyFirst PlaceOscar LangBruce BishopThe Chronicle-TelegramBruce Bishop captured an absolutely heartbreaking portrait of Oscar Lang, a Vietnam vet beaten in his own home, leaving his face swollen, battered and almost unrecognizable. It took my breath away.

15 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismSecond PlaceIsabelKaren schielyAkron Beacon JournalThird PlaceMasks Up, Oberlin High Seniors March to the FutureKristin BauerThe Chronicle-Telegram

phOtOGRAphy All OthERSGeNeRal PhotoFirst PlaceEat Localdevyn Glista, lance adkinsCincinnati MagazinePoRtRait / PeRsoNality PhotoGRaPhyFirst PlaceLost Dancestim JohnsonColumbus MonthlySharp. Bombastic. Fun. The photogra-pher did a marvelous job capturing the subject mid-air and maintaining focus. I love this photograph.Second PlaceIan Labitue: Do the Right ThingRob hardinColumbus CEO MagazineVivid. Very personal. Great use of color and contrast.Third PlaceMacaronstim JohnsonColumbus MonthlyMade me hungry just looking at it. Great use of color to set the tone. Depth of field keeps me focused on what this is all about.Photo JouRNalisMFirst PlaceThis bridge has a story to telldrew scofieldWEWS-TV 5This is a remarkable and enlightening piece of photojournalism, thought-ful, comprehensive, and beautifully executed.Second PlaceHomestead

tim JohnsonColumbus MonthlyThe pictures and words together tell the intriguing story of a decidedly atypical college living experience, infused with hard labor and simple joy.Third PlacePandemic Short NorthRob hardinColumbus CEO MagazineEvocativestudio PhotoGRaPhy First PlaceLo-Cal Libationsaaron M. conwayCincinnati MagazinePictoRialFirst PlaceSchiller Parktim JohnsonColumbus MonthlyWow. Tim Johnson captured an abso-lutely stunning moment in time. The sun hit the trees in such a way that they almost appear to glow. Then you see the person with their dog, standing in the sunbeam. Beautiful composition.Second Place‘Oberlin Stage Left’ onlineKristin BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramThird PlaceMagnificent Mushroomstim JohnsonColumbus Monthly

BESt in OhiOBest iN ohio: coluMNFirst PlaceBob dyerAkron Beacon JournalIntensely readable with a local focus and a personality...Second PlaceMarla RidenourAkron Beacon JournalThird PlaceRini JeffersThe Chronicle-Telegram

Best iN ohio: headliNe wRitiNGFirst PlaceKevin aprileThe Chronicle-TelegramGreat headlines and appropriate in sports coverage. This author used sub-ject names in four headlines (easy to do in sports) but didn’t lose relevance. I love the Olympic headline the best. Second PlaceMark J. PriceAkron Beacon JournalThird PlaceBob JacobCleveland Jewish NewsBest iN ohio: ReViews/cRiticisMFirst PlaceBob abelmanCleveland Jewish NewsBest iN ohio essay wRitiNGFirst PlaceBob dyerAkron Beacon JournalSecond PlacePresident Trump harms the nation with his refusal to concede cliff anthonyThird PlaceEnduring lesson of May 4: The impor-tance of dissentRichard PerloffThe Plain DealerBest iN ohio: editoRialFirst PlaceKevin aldridgeThe Cincinnati EnquirerGreat range of topics from baseball announcer to corrupt city council members.Second PlaceBrad dickenThe Chronicle-TelegramThird PlaceMichael shearerAkron Beacon Journal

Best iN ohio: staFF RePoRteRFirst PlaceKeith BieryGolickThe Cincinnati EnquirerConsistently excellent writing; a strong voice. Topics that surprise (e.g. school shooting wasn’t worst thing that hap-pened to the school shooting victim). Good to write about cop families not feeling supported as well as about cops using excessive force.Second Placesuzanne GoldsmithColumbus MonthlyReporting shows depth and versatility. The writing has voice well suited to a magazine and that is good for guiding the reader through longer pieces. Third Placeandy downingColumbus AliveConsistent on-the-ground effort, the type too often lacking in local journal-ism, even pre-Covid. The reporting re-ally gave me a sense of the communities.Best iN ohio: FReelaNce wRiteRFirst Placeafi scruggsSelection of Work

16 Thursday, June 24, 2021 The Press Club of ClevelandAll Ohio Excellence in JournalismSecond PlaceJill sellCommunity Leader; Amish Heart-land-Wooster-GannettThird Placedavid holthausSoapbox MediaBest iN ohio: caRtooNiNG First PlaceRich williamsCrain’s Cleveland Business

Best iN ohio: illustRatioN all PuBlicatioNsFirst Placedavid KordalskiCrain’s Cleveland BusinessSecond PlaceJazmin JohnsonTri-C Best iN ohio: iNFoGRaPhicsFirst PlaceMichael NyergesThe Cincinnati EnquirerBest iN ohio: PaGe desiGNCategory comment: A nice mix of photos, illustrations and creative layouts made for many worthy candi-dates.First PlaceRachael JirousekOhio MagazineReally spectacular use of photos and maps to makes issues people will want to keep for years.Second PlaceBetsy BeckerColumbus MonthlyAlmost won for the illustration of Mike DeWine as Mr. Rogers alone. Nice work mixing things up.Third Placestephen ValentineCleveland Jewish NewsThe Zoom holiday photo illustration particularly captures this crazy time. Best iN ohio: PhotoGRaPheRCategory comment: Difficult deci-sion because all three of these entries had great emotion and diversity in the entry.

First PlaceKristin BauerThe Chronicle-TelegramWell done getting emotion though wearing masks - it’s all in the eyes, in-cluding the horse’s eye. Great diversity in the entry. Second Placeliz dufourThe Cincinnati EnquirerI love the seriousness in some entries and the playfulness in others. Well done and a very close second. Third PlaceJeff langeAkron Beacon JournalGreat work and a very close competi-tion. Best weBsite iN ohioFirst PlaceWKYC.comstaffWKYCSecond PlaceEyeonOhio.comlucia walinchusEye on OhioThird Placefox8.comJessica Bates, Kara sutyak, andy FishmanWJW Fox 8Best tRade PuBlicatioN iN ohioFirst Placeignite MagazineRoderick l. ingram sr., elaine Guregian, scott J. RutanNortheast Ohio Medical UniversityThe well-written stories could have easily gone over the head of the average reader, but they were interesting and easy to understand even for a reader not in the medical field. Nice photog-raphy and illustrations complete the winning package. Kudos!Second Placetire Businessstaff Tire Business NewspaperEnjoyed the in-depth stories that didn’t shy away from negative news about the industry. Appreciated the eye-catching

graphics that boiled down all the data in the Tire Business Book issue.Third PlaceRubber & Plastics Newsstaff Interesting mix of stories.Best BusiNess PuBlicatioN iN ohioFirst PlaceRealmStaff Cincinnati MagazineA very visual publication. The pictures stood out, the data was well produced and the content was nicely written.Second Placecolumbus ceo MagazineStaff Third Placecolumbus Business FirstStaff Best MaGaziNe iN ohioCategory comment: I wish there had been a fourth-place spot so that I could have recognized Ohio Magazine as well.First Placecincinnati MagazineStaff An all-around stellar publication, from the writing to the photography to the creative colorful page layouts. The wide range of story topics reveal and celebrate the uniqueness of Cincinnati. This was the entry to beat in a category with very stiff competition. Second Placecolumbus MonthlyStaffEnjoyed reading all the stories, which were presented in pleasing way. Third Placecleveland MagazineStaff A pleasure to read and consume. I learned so much about the city that I didn’t know. These issues made me want to subscribe even though I don’t live there.Best Radio Newscast iN ohioFirst PlacewKsu News

staffWKSUBest teleVisioN Newscast iN ohio iN a MaJoR MaRKetFirst PlaceAftermath of Downtown Cleveland riotsandy Fishman, Marc singer, Jessica BatesWJW Fox 8This newsroom rises to the occasion, especially camerawork, sound and edit-ing, under time pressures.Second PlaceFox19 Ten O’clock NewswXiX-tV WXIXFresh approach with reporters appear-ing live... Viewers can feel the energy from live anchors and reporters. Excel-lent camerawork and editing, using 5 reporters and photographers nightly.Third Place19 News At 11scott carlson, Jake corcoranWOIO-TVBest iN ohio: coMMuNity NewsPaPeRFirst Placecleveland Jewish NewsCJN Staff Second Placeheights observerHeights Observer Staff Best daily NewsPaPeR iN ohio: 75,000 oR less ciRculatioNFirst PlaceStaff The chronicle-telegramSecond PlaceStaff akron Beacon JournalThird PlaceStaff Medina county GazetteThe Medina GazetteBest daily NewsPaPeR iN ohio: MoRe thaN 75,000 ciR-culatioNcincinnati enquirerStaff