APONE 2006 WINNERS

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Marie Price, The Journal Record, "Tabor"

2. Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Cherokee Investigation"

3. Marie Price, The Journal Record, "Campaign Hijinks"

DIVISION B

1. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "Versions of Monroe's Contract Differ"

2. Doug Russell, McAlester News-Capital, "Money Trail is Tangled; Filled with Twists, Turns"

3-tie. Ashley White, The Oklahoma Daily, "Stadium Health Code Violations Triple in 2006"

3-tie. Sara Ganus, The Oklahoma Daily, "Alumna: OU Report Flawed"

DIVISION A

1. Tony Thornton, The Oklahoman, "Special Project"

2. Omer Gillham, Tulsa World, “A State of Readiness?"

3. Ann Weaver, Randy Ellis & Nolan Clay, The Oklahoman, "Kelsey Smith-Briggs"

HM. Mick Hinton, Tulsa World, "Contributions Used for Rent"

PUBLIC SERVICE REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Teddye Snell, Kim Poindexter & Eddie Glenn, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Religious Diversity"

2. Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Terrorism Study Series"

3. Chrissie Isenberg, Durant Daily Democrat, "Medicaid Series"

DIVISION B

1. Melissa Wabnitz, The Norman Transcript, "Four Part Series on Immigration"

2. Staff, The Oklahoma Daily, "Generation RX"

3. Trevor Dunbar, McAlester News-Capital, "Your Right to Know"

HM. The Edmond Sun Staff, The Edmond Sun, "20 Years Later"

HM. Melissa Wabnitz, The Norman Transcript, "Recovery & Drug Use Series"

DIVISION A

1. Leigh Woosley, Tulsa World, "Anxiety Series"

2. Ginnie Graham, Tulsa World, "Hunger Series"

3. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Healthy Life Styles"

HM. Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "Caught in a Web"

BUSINESS SPOT NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Jerry Shottenkirk, Kevan Goff-Parker, Brian Brus, Marie Price, David Page & Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record, "Sold: Kerr-McGee"

2. Kelley Chambers, The Journal Record, "Bricktown Project Not on Easy Street”

3. Jason Clarke & Jenese Snow, Chickasha Express-Star, “Delta Plans"

DIVISION B

1. Carol Cole, The Norman Transcript, "TIF Tussle"

2. Sheila J. Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, "Tribe Gears Up for International Commerce"

3. Jarrel Wade, The Oklahoma Daily, "O'Gone-ell's?"

DIVISION A

1. Business Staff, The Oklahoman, “Kerr-McGee"

2. Paul Monies, Jim Stafford & Tami Althoff, The Oklahoman, "GM Plant"

3. Stephen Robertson, The Lawton Constitution, "Thinking Big, This Dog Has Keys, Developing Downtown"

BUSINESS FEATURE

DIVISION C

1. Marie Price, The Journal Record, "Parents in Law"

2. Kelley Chambers, The Journal Record, "Just Like the Old Days"

3. Heather Sleightholm, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Standing Ovations"

DIVISION B

1. Cassie Clark, Evan Price & Jen Smith, The Oklahoma Daily, "Oklahoma Ink"

2. Sheila J. Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, "To Smoke or Eat, That is the Question"

3. Marsha Miller, The Daily Ardmoreite, "What are Businesses Doing to Protect?"

HM. April Wilkerson, The Shawnee News-Star, "Goodbye Film, Hello Digital"

DIVISION A

1. John Dobberstein, Tulsa World, "Bird Flu"

2. Paul Monies, The Oklahoman, "Four Corners"

3. Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World, "Card Collapse"

SPOT NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald, “Thompson Found Guilty"

2. Johnny McMahan & A.J. Butler, Woodward News, "Arrest Made In Tucker Case”

3. Bob Sherrill, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Woman Arrested"

DIVISION B

1. Grant Slater & Maria Prato-Gaines, The Oklahoma Daily, "Sanchez Guilty"

2. John Shinn, Michael Kinney & Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "Booted"

3. Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, "Kelsey's Mom Appears"

DIVISION A

1. Patti Weaver, Bill Haisten, Jimmie Tramel & Mike Strain, Tulsa World, "Eddie Sutton”

2. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Fires"

3. Ron Jackson & Chad Previch, The Oklahoman, "Seven Killed in Fire"

GENERAL NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Bob Sherrill, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "The Thompson Trial"

2. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star, "Sheriff Gambling Scandal"

3. Bob Sherrill, Jami Mattox & Heather Sleightholm, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Sapulpa Soldier Killed"

DIVISION B

1. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star, "Review on Water"

2. Patty Miller, The Edmond Sun, "Coming Home"

3. John A. Williams, The Edmond Sun, "Missing Woman Identified"

HM. Hailey Branson & William W. Savage, III, The Oklahoma Daily, "Who's Watching"

DIVISION A

1. Tom Droege, Tulsa World, "Bordering on a Problem"

2. John David Sutter, The Oklahoman, "Tar Creek"

3. Susan Hylton, Tulsa World, "Sex Offenders"

HM. Jared Kaltwasser, Andrew Griffin & Scott Rains, The Lawton Constitution, "Fires Aftermath"

SPOT SPORTS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Beau Simmons, Durant Daily Democrat, "Durant Outlasts No. 3 John Marshall after Fourth O.T."

2. John W. Cannon, The Elk City Daily News, "Rider of the Year"

3. Chuck Larsen, Chickasha Express-Star, "CHS Closes Myers"

DIVISION B

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "The End"

2. Baxter Holmes, The Oklahoma Daily, "Sampson to Split"

3. Zach West, The Oklahoma Daily, "What?!?!?!?!"

HM.Christian Potts, The Norman Transcript, "They're Out"

DIVISION A

1. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Bomar Dismissed"

2. Steve Schmidt, Muskogee Phoenix, "Wolverines Fall in Spite of Early Lead"

3. John E. Hoover, Tulsa World, "After Further Review"

FEATURE

DIVISION C

1. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star, "Against the Odds"

2. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Jesus Loves Me"

3. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Meigs: 'Without Cowardice or Hesitation"

DIVISION B

1. Barbara Jernigan, The Duncan Banner, "The Adoption of Emma"

2. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "War Trauma"

3. Tony Pennington, The Norman Transcript, "New NHS Grad Is Beating the Odds"

DIVISION A

1. Jason Collington, Tulsa World, "Final Days"

2. Liz McMahan, Muskogee Phoenix, "Nothing Left"

3. Bryan Dean, The Oklahoman, "A Daughter's Quest"

HM. Lana Sweeten-Shults, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Reel Deal"

SPORTS FEATURE

DIVISION C

1. Eddie Glenn, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Noodlers”

2. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express Star, "Catch the Spirit"

3. Jerry Shottenkirk, The Journal Record, "Packing Parks"

DIVISION B

1. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "Because of a Young Man's Joy"

2. Zach West, The Oklahoma Daily, "Ahead of the Curve"

3. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "Irreplaceable"

DIVISION A

1. Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, "61 More Reasons to Love Chris Paul"

2. Guerin Emig, Tulsa World, "Family Before Football"

3. Steve Schmidt, Muskogee Phoenix, "A (Wo)man Among Boys"

HM. Blake Jackson, The Oklahoman, "Rodeo"

SPORTS COLUMNS

DIVISION C

1. John W. Cannon, The Elk City Daily News

2. Beau Simmons, Durant Daily Democrat

3. Robert Cassidy, Woodward News

DIVISION B

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript

2. Wes Bloomquist, The Duncan Banner

3. David Seeley, The Daily Ardmoreite

HM. Jeff Johncox, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

1. Dave Sittler, Tulsa World

2. Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World

3. John Klein, Tulsa World

HM. Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman

PERSONAL COLUMNS

DIVISION C

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

2. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News

DIVISION B

1. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun

2. Alice Collinsworth, The Edmond Sun

3. Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript

HM. Doug Weeks, The Edmond Sun

DIVISION A

1. Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman

2. Jeff Mullin, Enid News & Eagle

3. Steve Lackmeyer, The Oklahoman

HM. Leif Wright, Muskogee Phoenix

EDITORIALS

DIVISION C

1. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press

2. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star

3. Pete Crow, The Grove Sun Daily

DIVISION B

1. Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital

2. Lisa Shearer, The Edmond Sun

3. Mike McCormick, The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

1. David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix

2. Carroll Wilson, Wichita Falls Times Record News

3. Byron Tate, Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith

REVIEWS

DIVISION C

1. Steven Reckinger, The Vista, UCO

2. Joan Gilmore, The Journal Record

3. Chuck Larsen, Chickasha Express-Star

DIVISION B

1. Adam Scott, The Norman Transcript

2. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital

3. Karen Kaley, The Duncan Banner

DIVISION A

1. Steve Lackmeyer, The Oklahoman

2. George Lang, The Oklahoman

3. Matt Elliott, Tulsa World

NON-PAGE ONE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

1. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald

2. Michelle Munday, Durant Daily Democrat

3. Neil Cambre, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

1. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite

2. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun

3. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

1. Matt Clayton,The Oklahoman

2. Patrick Prince, Tulsa World

3. Clay Sisk, Wichita Falls Times Record News

HM. Jennifer Armstrong, The Oklahoman

PAGE ONE DEADLINE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

1. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press

2. Neil Cambre, The Journal Record

3. Michelle Munday, Durant Daily Democrat

DIVISION B

1. Karen Kaley, The Duncan Banner

2. Josh McBee, The Oklahoma Daily

3. Rick Hoover, Stillwater NewsPress

DIVISION A

1. Ethan Erickson, Tulsa World

2. Brooke Veigl, Wichita Falls Times Record News

3. Joan Cuccio, The Oklahoman

HM. Amy Raymond, The Oklahoman

HEADLINES

DIVISION C

1. Debby Adams, The Journal Record

2. Michelle Munday, Durant Daily Democrat

3. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press

DIVISION B

1. Adam Scott, The Norman Transcript

2. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript

3. Derek Frazier, Ada Evening News

DIVISION A

1. Moran Elwell, The Oklahoman

2. Violet Hassler, Enid News & Eagle

3. Russell LaCour, Tulsa World

GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATIONS

DIVISION C

1. Neil Cambre, The Journal Record

2. Andrew Davis, Chickasha Express-Star

3. Jason Clarke, Chickasha Express-Star

DIVISION B

1. Keisha Whaley, The Oklahoma Daily

2. Marissa Carter, The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

1. Brad Thompson, Tulsa World

2. Felicia Murray, The Oklahoman

3. Clay Sisk, Wichita Falls Times Record News

HM. Chris Schoelen, The Oklahoman

GENERAL EXCELLENCE

DIVISION C

1. Durant Daily Democrat

2. The Journal Record

3. Sapulpa Daily Herald

DIVISION B

1. McAlester News-Capital

2. The Edmond Sun

3. The Daily Ardmoreite

DIVISION A

1. Tulsa World

2. The Oklahoman

3. Wichita Falls Times Record News

WEB SITE

DIVISION BC

1. New Media Staff, The Shawnee News-Star, www.news-star.com

2. Althea Peterson, The Norman Transcript, www.normantranscript.com

3. Stacy Swan, The Oklahoma Daily, www.hub.ou.edu

DIVISION A

1. NewsOK.com Staff, The Oklahoman, www.newsok.com

2. Scott Nelson, Tulsa World, www.tulsaworld.com

3. Rick Lepper, Muskogee Phoenix, www.muskogeephoenix.com

HM. Cindy Allen, Enid News & Eagle, www.enidnews.com

SWEEPSTAKES WINNERS

Division C - Jerry Shottenkirk, Kevan Goff-Parker, Brian Brus, Marie Price, David Page & Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record,

Business Spot News Reporting

Division B - James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, Investigative Reporting

Division A - Tom Droege, Tulsa World, General News Reporting

WEB SITE PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Out of the Bucking Chute"

2. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Controversial Investigation"

3. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Frame Fielding"

DIVISION B

1. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun, "Rt 66 Fashion"

2. Kevin Ellis, The Norman Transcript, "Welcome Home Dad"

3. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun, "Senior Golf"

DIVISION A

1. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman, "Lady Gridiron”

2. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Center Stage"

3. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Farewell"

SPOT NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Bob Sherrill, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Drug Raid"

2. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Immigration Reform"

3. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Lone Fire Chief"

HM. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Wounded Soldier Hug"

DIVISION B

1. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Standoff"

2. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "House Fire"

3. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun, "House Fire"

HM. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Wicked Weather"

DIVISION A

1. James Gibbard, Tulsa World, "Toddler Killed in Fire"

2. Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman, "Wreck Relief"

3. Jeffrey Haderthauer, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Murder #1"

HM. Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman, "Horse Rescue"

HM. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "Flood"

HM. John Clanton, The Oklahoman, "Fire's Aftermath"

HM. Michael Downes, The Oklahoman, "Standoff"

SPORTS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star, "Coffman Dives"

2. Kevin Tew, The Elk City Daily News, "Triple Team"

3. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Oklahoma Rowing"

HM. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Diving Defense"

HM. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Upended Throw"

DIVISION B

1. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "Hands on Bull Riding"

2. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "State Championship"

3. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "Know a Good Dry Cleaner"

HM. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun, "Wolves Score"

DIVISION A

1. Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman, "Surprise Catch"

2. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "T.D. Denied"

3. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "Bad Day for Trigger”

HM. Brian D. Sanderford, Southwest Times Record, Fort Smith, "Kerwin's Halts Harps"

GENERAL NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Kent Bush, Chickasha Express-Star, "T-Ball Team"

2. Bob Sherrill, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Fallen Trooper"

3. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "In the Aftermath"

HM. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Deadly Heat"

HM. Bob Sherrill, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Winter Wonderland"

HM. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Ironic Voting"

DIVISION B

1. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "89er Parade"

2. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Independence Parade"

3. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Freedom Walk"

DIVISION A

1. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "Marine Funeral"

2. Kelly Kerr, Tulsa World, "Soldier Funeral"

3. John Clanton, The Oklahoman, "Iraq Deployment"

HM. David McDaniel, The Oklahoman, "Soldier's Funeral"

PHOTO PACKAGE

DIVISION C

1. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "OKC Memorial"

2. Travis Marak, The Vista, "Broncho Scrimmage"

3. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Red Earth"

HM. John W. Cannon The Elk City Daily News, "Roundup for the Rodeo"

DIVISION B

1. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "A World Class Marriage"

2. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "Life Changes"

3. Sarah Phipps, The Edmond Sun, "Rebuilding"

DIVISION A

1. Bryan Terry, Chris Landsberger, John Clanton, Michael Downes, Steve Gooch, Bill Waugh & David McDaniel, The Oklahoman, "Oklahoma Burning Wildfires 2006"

2. Kelly Kerr, Tulsa World, "Spot Fashion Rocks"

3. Gary Lawson, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Inferno"

HM. A. Cuervo, Tulsa World, "Casa Blanca"

FEATURE PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. John Conrad, Durant Daily Democrat, "Spiderman Slide"

2. Heather Sleightholm, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Tug of War"

3. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Mohawk Violinist"

HM. Bridget Bese, Woodward News, "Future Firefighters"

DIVISION B

1. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "Ride-Through"

2. Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "Lunch Lady"

3. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Birds' Bats"

DIVISION A

1. Gary Lawson, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Friends Reunited"

2. John Clanton, The Oklahoman, "Mother & Daughter"

3. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman, "Swim Toss"

HM. Nate Billings, The Oklahoman, "Midnight Basketball"

PHOTO SWEEPSTAKES
Division C - Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, Photo Package

Division B - Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, Photo Package

Division A - James Gibbard, Tulsa World, Spot News Photo