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2007 AP/ONE CONTEST WINNERS
1. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

DIVISION C

HM. Marie Price, The Journal Record, "Welcome to Boomtown"

3. Patty Miller, The Edmond Sun, "Financial Secrets"

2. Bob Gibbins & Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Mayor Raise?"

1. Teddye Snell, Kim Poindexter & Bob Gibbins, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Airboat Woes"

DIVISION B

3. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "Stipe and Probe into Political Corruption"

2. DawnDee Bostwick, The Duncan Banner, "The Rising Cost of Electricity"

1. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Moore Hospital Bankruptcy and Sale"

DIVISION A

HM. Tony Thornton, The Oklahoman, "Gene Stipe"

3. Nolan Clay, Randy Ellis & Ryan McNeill, The Oklahoman, "DHS"

2. Omer Gillham & Curtis Killman, Tulsa World, "Puppy Profits"

1. Ginnie Graham & Curtis Killman, Tulsa World, "A Question of Care"

2. PUBLIC SERVICE REPORTING

DIVISION C

3. Kim Poindexter, Bob Gibbins, Teddye Snell, Josh Newton, Garron Marsh, Travis Metcalf & Betty Smith, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Newcomer's Guide"

2. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Hero Campaign"

1. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "A Season of HOPE Begins"

DIVISION B

HM. Susan Brittingham, McAlester News-Capital, "District 18 Drug Court"

3. Floyd Jernigan, DawnDee Bostwick & Barbara Jernigan, The Duncan Banner, "Dream Duncan's Destiny"

2. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Where the Sidewalk Ends"

1. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star, "Water Series"…Very important issue among the Plains states.  Good presentation of information in an easy-to-comprehend format.  A great public service to your readers.

DIVISION A

3. Curtis Killman, Tulsa World, "Nonprofit Profits"

2. Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "Going to Prison"

1. Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman, "Cold Case"

 

3. BUSINESS SPOT NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

3. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record, "Skiatook Marina Records Speedy Growth"

2. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record, "Quick Charge, Quicker Sell"

1. Johnny McMahan & Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Mutual of Omaha Office to close in 2008”

DIVISION B

3. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star, "New Industry"

2. Sheila Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, “Look Ma, No Taxes”

1. Sheila Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, “Cost Conscious”

DIVISION A

HM. Tara Muck, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record, "Dog Food Maker Plans Facility"

3. Jack Money, The Oklahoman, "Ice Storm"

2. Steve Lackmeyer, Richard Mize, Adam Wilmoth, Don Mecoy, Ja'Rena Lunsford & Zachary Warmbrodt, The Oklahoman, "Kerr-McGee"

1. Robert Evatt, Tulsa World, "Google: It's Official"

4. BUSINESS FEATURE

DIVISION C  

3. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Popeye Anderson"       

2. Brian Brus, The Journal Record, "Penn Square Bank Debacle: 25 Years Later"

1. Marie Price, The Journal Record, "Durant’s Choctaw Casino"

 DIVISION B

3. Sheila J. Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, “The High Cost of Water”

2. Sheila J. Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, “Is it the Work or the Workers”

1. Sheila J. Robinson, The Daily Ardmoreite, “Help Needed Now”

DIVISION A

3. Richard Mize, The Oklahoman, "Land Bonanza"

2. Ben Boulden, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record, "Physician Shortage"

1. Cary Aspinwall, Tulsa World, "Green Acres"

5.SPOT NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C              

HM. Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Landowner Takes Down Four Elk"

3. Bridget Bese, Woodward News, "Fargo Board Votes to Terminate Coach"

2. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Life without Parole"

1. Garron Marsh, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Cruelty"

DIVISION B  

HM. Jim Amidon, The Duncan Banner, "Waters Rise"

3. Transcript Newsroom Staff, The Norman Transcript, "Ice Storm 2007"

2. Barbara Jernigan, The Duncan Banner, "It's Over"

1. Tom Blakey, The Norman Transcript, "Three Killed in Shooting"

DIVISION A

HM. Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman, "Robbery Plan Backfires"

3. Cass Rains, Enid News & Eagle, "School Bus, Police Car Collide"

2. Brian Sargent, Angie Frost & Josh Rabe, The Oklahoman, "Water Rescue"

1. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Surviving the Storm"

 

6. GENERAL NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

HM. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "Tangled Web"

3. Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Cherokee Freedmen"

2. John Swails, Jami Mattox & Kelli McCollum, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Willingham"

1. Patty Miller, Alice Collinsworth, Justin Martino, David Hartman & John Williams, The Edmond Sun, "Almost Home"

DIVISION B

HM. Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, "Smith Child Abuse Trial"

3. Monica Albert, Courtney Scarpitti & Kim Hill, The Oklahoma Daily, "What the Hell Was I Thinking?

2. Toni Hopper, The Duncan Banner, "Fateful Fire"

1. Carol Cole-Frowe, The Norman Transcript, "Curbside Recycling Vote"

DIVISION A

HM. Jeff Arnold, Hicham Raache & Amy Sherrill, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record, "Police Turmoil"

3. Cass Rains & Robert Barron, Enid News & Eagle, "Bridge Collapses"

2. Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman, "A Father's Fight"

1. Deon Hampton, Brian Barber, Michael Overall & Rhett Morgan, Tulsa World, "Ice Storm Dec 11, 2007"

 

7. SPOT SPORTS REPORTING

DIVISION C

3. Eric Spruill, The Edmond Sun, “OKC Great Wants Baseball Decline to Stop”

2. Travis Metcalf, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Little League"

1. Eric Spruill, The Edmond Sun, “Complete Opposites”

DIVISION B

3. Bob Forrest, The Ada Evening News, "Konawa Wins 2A State"

2. John Shinn, The Norman Transcript, "Still in the Hunt"

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "Knocked Out"

DIVISION A

3. Sports Staff, Tulsa World, "Signing Day"

2. Mark Rountree, Enid News & Eagle, "Jets Sweep Mavs"

1. Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World, "Wow"

 

8. FEATURE

DIVISION C

3. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "Troubling Portents"  

2. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "Hearts Mended"  

1. Kirby Lee Davis The Journal Record, "Sounds of Music"

DIVISION B

3. Marsha Miller, The Daily Ardmoreite, “Life on the Other Side”

2. Hailey Branson, The Oklahoma Daily, "A Man of Math and Music"

1. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Zachary's Tale"

DIVISION A

HM. Matt Gleason, Tulsa World, "Solid to the Corps"

3. Ron Jackson, The Oklahoman, "Webber Falls Remembered"

2. Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "Weirdest Night"

1. Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman, "Taos"

 

9. SPORTS FEATURE

DIVISION C

3. Kirk McCracken, Sapulpa Daily Herald, "When God Takes the Field"

2. Brian Brus, The Journal Record, "No! That's Not a Hailstone"  

1. Jerry Shottenkirk, The Journal Record, "A Breed Apart"  

DIVISION B

HM. Fred Fehr, The Shawnee News-Star, "Voice of the Dodgers"

3. Bob Forrest, The Ada Evening News, "Golden Girl"

2. Mike Tupa, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, "From Tuttle to Heisman"

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "She Can't Lose"…Nice use of other sources.  Interesting quotes.

DIVISION A

3. Eric Bailey, The Oklahoman, "Homeless Football Player"

2. Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, "Sherri Coale"

1. Berry Tramel, The Oklahoman, "Everlasting Friends”

10. SPORTS COLUMNS

DIVISION C

3. Kirk McCracken, Sapulpa Daily Herald  

2. Harold Harmon, Durant Daily Democrat  

1. Beau Simmons, Durant Daily Democrat           

DIVISION B

3. Jilane Rodgers, The Oklahoma Daily    

2. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript

1. Jeff Cali, The Ada Evening News...

DIVISION A

3. Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World

2.  Kevin Taylor, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record

1.  Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman

11. PERSONAL COLUMNS

DIVISION C

HM. Alice Collinsworth, The Edmond Sun

3. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record

2. Chrissie Isenberg, Durant Daily Democrat       

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

3. Glen Eller, McAlester News-Capital

2. Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript

1. Christian Potts, The Norman Transcript…Well-written and personal.

DIVISION A

HM. Jeff Mullin, Enid News & Eagle

3. Michael Overall, Tulsa World

2. David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix

1. Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman

 

12. EDITORIALS

DIVISION C

3. Mark Evans, Blackwell Journal-Tribune

2. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press           

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

HM. John Bridwell, The Daily Ardmoreite

3. Mike McCormick, The Shawnee News-Star    

2. Floyd Jernigan, The Duncan Banner     

1. Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital

DIVISION A

HM. Deanna Watson, Wichita Falls Times Record News

3. Judith Hansen, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record  

2. David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix

1. Byron Tate, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record

 

13. REVIEWS

DIVISION C

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

DIVISION B  

3. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital

2. Adam Kohut, The Oklahoma Daily        

1. Matt Crider, The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

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

3. Scott Rains, The Lawton Constitution

2. Scott Cherry, Tulsa World

1. James D. Watts, Jr., Tulsa World

 

14. NON-PAGE ONE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

HM. Mark Evans, Blackwell Journal-Tribune

3. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press 

2. Brandon Berry, Durant Daily Democrat

1. Stacy Swan, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

HM. Christian Potts, The Norman Transcript

3. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star

2. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript

1. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite

DIVISION A

HM. Leif Wright, Muskogee Phoenix

3. Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman

2. Renee Lawrence, The Oklahoman        

1. James Royal, Tulsa World

 

 15. PAGE ONE DEADLINE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News

2. Chrissie Isenberg, Durant Daily Democrat

1. Brandon Berry, Durant Daily Democrat

DIVISION B

2. Karen L. Green, The Shawnee News-Star

1. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

HM. Joan Cuccio, The Oklahoman

3. Violet Hassler, Enid News & Eagle

2. Moran Elwell, The Oklahoman    

1. Felicia Murray, The Oklahoman

 

16. HEADLINES

DIVISION C

3. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press           

2. Brandon Berry, Durant Daily Democrat

1. Stacy Swan, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

3. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript

2. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite

1. Christian Potts, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

HM. Barbara Schwartz-Brus, The Oklahoman

3. Robert Griffin, The Oklahoman

2. Terry Groover, The Oklahoman

1. James Royal, Tulsa World

 

17. GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATIONS

DIVISION C

1. Lucja Hecksher, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

3. Stefan McIntyre, The Oklahoma Daily

DIVISION A

HM. Pamela Gumaer, Enid News & Eagle

3. Dave Carman, Tulsa World

2. Susan Cyrus, Tulsa World

1. Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman

 

18. GENERAL EXCELLENCE

DIVISION C

3. Staff, Sapulpa Daily Herald        

2. Staff, The Edmond Sun

1. Kim Poindexter, Teddye Snell, Travis Metcalf, Josh Newton, Garron Marsh & Betty Smith, Tahlequah Daily Press

DIVISION B

3. Staff, The Daily Ardmoreite        

2. Staff, The Norman Transcript

1. Staff, The Oklahoma Daily

DIVISION A

3. Staff, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record      

2. Staff, The Oklahoman

1. Staff, Tulsa World

 

19. WEB SITE

DIVISION BC

3. James Bridges, The Shawnee News-Star, www.news-star.com

2. Ronnie Clay, The Journal Record, www.journalrecord.com

1. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript, www.normantranscript.com

DIVISION A

HM. Rick Lepper, Muskogee Phoenix, www.muskogephoenix.com

3. Denise Nelson, Wichita Falls Times Record News, www.timesrecordnews.com

2. Alan Herzberger, The Oklahoman, www.newsok.com

1. Jason Collington, Tulsa World, www.tulsaworld.com

 

20. BEST OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL COVERAGE AWARD

DIVISION C

1. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Fairview Planning 'Monumental' Birthday Cake"

DIVISION B

3. Lauren Hopkins, The Oklahoma Daily, "Misconceptions about Oklahoma" 

2. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Partying Like It's 1907"

1. DawnDee Bostwick, The Duncan Banner, "The Long Drive"

DIVISION A

3. Robert Barron, Enid News & Eagle, "They've Got It Covered"           

2. Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "Oklahoma Sketches"

1. Gene Curtis, Tulsa World, "Only in Oklahoma"

  

21. BEST OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL SPECIAL ISSUE

DIVISION C

3. Staff, The Edmond Sun, "100 Years Young"    

2. Marcia Shottenkirk, The Journal Record, "Century Club"

1. Staff, Woodward News, "A Century of Memories Come Home to Woodward"

DIVISION B

3. William W. Savage III, The Oklahoma Daily, "Oklahoma Centennial," staff

2. Lisa Snider & Staff, The Duncan Banner, "100 Profiles"

1. Staff, The Shawnee News-Star, "A Promising Future"

DIVISION A

HM. Staff, Muskogee Phoenix, "Oklahoma's 100th"

3. Scene Staff, Tulsa World, "Oklahoma 100"      

2. Staff, The Lawton Constitution, "Oklahoma's Centennial,"

1. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Outlook"

 

22. BEST NEW JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

DIVISION C

HM. Amber Chalk, Durant Daily Democrat

HM. Jami Mattox, Sapulpa Daily Herald

1. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press

DIVISION B

HM. DawnDee Bostwick, The Duncan Banner

HM. Emily Droege, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise

1. Julianna Parker, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

HM. Wendy Kleinman, The Oklahoman

HM. Matt Barnard, Tulsa World

HM. John Estus, The Oklahoman

1. Heather Warlick, The Oklahoman

 

               AP/ONE 2006 PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS

 

WEB SITE PHOTO

DIVISION C

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Tough Ride"

2. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, “Good Turkey”

1. Bridget Bese, Woodward News, "Fatal Crash"

DIVISION B

2. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Cross Town Clash"

1. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Homeless Connect"

DIVISION A

3. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman, "Out of Reach"

2. Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, "Limber Miss"

1. James Plumlee, The Oklahoman, "Saved Pets"

 

SPOT NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

HM. Matt Swearengin, Durant Daily Democrat, "Child Sustains Several Injuries"

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, “Tank Fire“

2. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, “House Fire”

1. Amber Chalk, Durant Daily Democrat, "Car Turn-Over, Drive Safely"

DIVISION B  

3. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Wild Fire"

2. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Rescue"

1. Becky Burch, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, "Awaiting Rescue"

DIVISION A

HM. Jason Palmer, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Flood Crossing"

HM. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Give that Man a Raise"

3. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman, "Flooded Car"

2. Steve Gooch, The Oklahoman, "Flood Rescue"

1. Jim Beckel, the Oklahoman, "Get Down"

 

SPORTS PHOTO

DIVISION C

3. John W. Cannon, The Elk City Daily News, "Bedlam Goal Line Stand"

2. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Cross Country Blur"

1. Mark Smith, The Elk City Daily News, "Head Shot"

DIVISION B

3. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Basket"

2. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Catch"

1. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "That's It for Me"

DIVISION A

HM. Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World, "OSU Basketball"

3. Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman, "Women Wrestling"

2. Jeffrey Haderthauer, Wichita Falls Times Record News, "Dive"

1. Matt Strasen, The Oklahoman, "The Dive"

 

GENERAL NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

3. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Vitech"

2. Jennifer Pitts, The Journal Record, "Lighting up the Underground"   

1. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Ghost Hunters"

DIVISION B

3. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Frozen"

2. Becky Burch, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, "Flood Victims"

1. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Letting Go"

DIVISION A

HM. Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, "Frozen"

3. Paul Hellstern, The Oklahoman, "Fallen Hero"

2. Brian D. Sanderford, Fort Smith Southwest Times Record, "Future CEO's"

1. Sherry Brown, Tulsa World, "Soldier Mourns Friend"

 

PHOTO PACKAGE

DIVISION C

3. John W. Cannon, The Elk City Daily News, "Getting Stomped"

2. Sarah Phipps, Drew Harmon & Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "The Long Journey Home"

1. Sarah Phipps, Drew Harmon & Maike Rode, The Edmond Sun, "24 Hours in Edmond"

DIVISION B  

3. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "Hangin' on a Boom"

2. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Wild Fire"

1. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Ice Storm"

DIVISION A

3. Randy Stotler, The Lawton Constitution, "6-year-old Daredevil"

2. Nate Billings, The Oklahoman, "Sports Legends"

1. Billy Hefton, Enid News & Eagle, "Kingfisher Drowning"

 

FEATURE PHOTO

DIVISION C

3. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, “A Bright Start”

2. Amber Chalk, Durant Daily Democrat, "Unlikely Friends Meet for Breakfast"

1. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Cheyenne Dancers"

DIVISION B  

3. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Upstaged"

2. Becky Burch, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, "Baseball Salute"

1. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Where the Sidewalk Ends"

DIVISION A

3. Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman, "Pull"

2. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Rain, Rain, Go Away"

1. David McDaniel, The Oklahoman, "Covered"

 

SWEEPSTAKES

DIVISION C
 Staff, Woodward News, Best Centennial Special Issue:  "A Century of Memories Come Home to Woodward"

 DIVISION B
Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital:  Editorials

  DIVISION A
Deon Hampton, Brian Barber, Michael Overall & Rhett Morgan, Tulsa World:  "Ice Storm Dec 11, 2007"