APONE 2007 WINNERS

AP/ONE 2008 CONTEST WINNERS

1. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record, "Oklahoma's HQ Curse"

DIVISION B

1. Carol Cole-Frowe & M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Oklahoma Veterans Center
Under Investigation"

2. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "County Employees Sacked"

3. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "Uncovered Trash Raises Stink"

DIVISION A

1. Nolan Clay & Randy Ellis, The Oklahoman, "Comp Funds"

2. Randy Ellis & Michael McNutt, The Oklahoman, "Taxes"

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

2. PUBLIC SERVICE REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Teddye Snell, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Miscellaneous Election"

2. Marie Price, The Journal Record

3. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun

H.M. David Page, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

1. Amanda Gire & Mike McCormick, Shawnee News-Star, "City Vs. Police Union"

2. Leah J. Simmons & Kim Benedict, The Daily Ardmoreite

3. Staff, The Norman Transcript

H.M. Steve Biehn, The Daily Ardmoreite

DIVISION A

1. Nicole Marshall, Tulsa World, "Officials Seek Say to Close Rape Loophole"

2. John Estus, Brian Dean & Jay Marks, The Oklahoman, "Oklahoma County Jails"

3. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Know It"

3. BUSINESS SPOT NEWS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Woodward Care Center To Close"

2. Kelley Chambers, The Journal Record, "Dillard's at Crossroads To Close"

3. Kelley Chambers, The Journal Record, "Chamber Building"

DIVISION B

1. Kim Morava, Shawnee News-Star, "Fire Guts Historic Route 66 Building"

2. Staff, The Norman Transcript," Harold's Files Bankruptcy"

3. Steve Biehn, The Daily Ardmoreite, "8 Weeks Off, but No Vacation"

DIVISION A

1. Zeke Campfield, The Lawton Constitution, "Employees Out in the Cold."

2. Rod Walton, Ginnie Graham, Omer Gillham, Curtis Killman, & John Stancavage, Tulsa World,
"Semgroup Collapse"

3. Zeke Campfield, The Lawton Constitution, "Diner Burns."

H.M. Mitch Meador, The Lawton Constitution, "Paladins Coming"

4. BUSINESS FEATURE

DIVISION C

1. Heather Caliendo, The Journal Record, "Gas Prices Driving Transit"

2. Courtney Crauthers, The Edmond Sun, "The Obama Factor"

3. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Laundry Owners Take Time"

H.M. Kelley Chambers, The Journal Record, "Dinner Options Often Dim Downtown"

DIVISION B

1. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star, "Flood Victim Finds Niche"

2. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite, Caddyshax Diner Has Hole In One"

3. Jason Smith, The Shawnee News-Star, "Duo Fights Germs"

DIVISON A

1. Steve Lackmeyer, The Oklahoman, "John Pickle"

2. Rod Walton, Tulsa World, "Dad's Farming"

3. Paul Monies, The Oklahoman, "Big Fish"

H.M. Laurie Winslow, Tulsa World, "Financial Infidelity"

5. SPOT NEWS

DIVISION C

1. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record, "Fitness Center"

2. Kirby Lee Davis, The Journal Record, "Hotel Operator"

3. Rowynn Ricks & Rachel Van Horn, Woodward News, "Grand Jury Indicts"

DIVISION B

1. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "As Families Watch"

2. M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, "Cargill Resigns"

3. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital, "A Dog, a Gun and an Angry Trucker"

DIVISION A

1. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Picher Tornado"

2. Nichole Marshall & Andrea Eger, Tulsa World, "Pyramid of Lies"

3. Bryan Painter, Augie Frost & Ken Raymond, The Oklahoman, "Doomed Jet"

6. GENERAL NEWS

DIVISION C

1. David Page, The Journal Record, "Developing Wind Power"

2. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "Nick's Law"

3. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Neo Health"

DIVISON B

1. Julianna Parker, The Norman Transcript, "Underwood Murder Trial"

2. Steve Biehn, The Daily Ardmoreite, "Assessor Ends Pastoral Exemption"

3. Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, "Scoby Homicide"

DIVISION A

1. Kim Archer, Deon Hampton & Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "E. Coli Outbreak"

2. Nolan Clay, Augie Frost & Ken Raymond, "Gunned Down"

3. Randy Elllis, The Oklahoman, "Paternity Goof"

H.M. Nichole Marshall, Andrea Eger, Annie Graham, & Bill Brown, Tulsa World, "Kastner Killing"

7. SPOT SPORTS REPORTING

DIVISION C

1. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Boomers Open Search"

2. Jeff Harrison, The Edmond Sun, "Draper Takes State"

3. Travis Metcalf, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Heisman Gather"

DIVISION B

1. Jeff Cali, Ada Evening News, "Done Deal"

2. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "Kicked"

3. John Shinn, The Norman Transcript, "Wild Ride in Dallas"

DIVISION A

1. Staff, The Oklahoman, "Mr. Yankee"

2. Staff, The Oklahoman, "We Made It"

3. Staff, Tulsa World, "Making a Change"

8. FEATURE

DIVISION C

1. James Coburn, The Edmond Sun, "Local Woman Fights against Huntington Disease"

2. Janice Francis-Smith, The Journal Record, "Saddle Maker Spurs Artistic Excellence"

3. Heather Caliendo, The Journal Record, "Mrs. Oklahoma Keeping Her Engineering Career on Track"

DIVISION B

1. Amanda Gire, The Shawnee News-Star, "Quiet on the Set"

2. Kim Morava, The Shawnee News-Star, "Vietnam Video"

3. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite, "Jacoby's Story"

DIVISION A

1. David Zizzo, The Oklahoman, "One Giant Leap"

2. Michael Overall, Tulsa World, "Man's Promising Life Ended"

3. Kim Archer, Tulsa World, "Toddler Puzzles World"

H.M. Scott Rains, The Lawton Constitution, "Mother Suffers Seizures"

H.M. Devonna Walker, The Oklahoman, "Marsha Jones"

9. SPORT FEATURES

DIVISION C

1. Jeff Harrison, The Edmond Sun, "Gone But Not Forgotten"

2. Brian Brus, The Journal Record, "Up Against the Wall"

3. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Three Sports in One"

DIVISION B

1. Carol Cole-Frowe, The Norman Transcript, "Hearing the Silent Thunder"

2. Michael Kinney, The Norman Transcript, "Wayman's Way"

3. John Shin, The Norman Transcript, "Role Model"

DIVISION A

1. John E. Hoover, Tulsa World, "Seven Days with Sam"

2. Jenni Carlson, The Oklahoman, "Feeling Complete"

3. Bill Haisten & Jimmie Tramel, Tulsa World, "Then and Now"

10. SPORTS COLUMN

DIVISION C

1. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News

2. John Cannon, The Elk City Daily News

DIVISION B

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript

2. Jeff Cali, Ada Evening News

3. Erik Horne, The Daily Ardmoreite

DIVISION A

1. John Rohde, The Oklahoman

2. Berry Trammel, The Oklahoman

3. David Sittler, Tulsa World

11. PERSONAL COLUMN

DIVISION C

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

2. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News

3. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News

DIVISION B

1. Linda Henley, The Norman Transcript

2. Andy Rieger, The Norman Transcript

3. Brian Blanchett, The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

1. Jeff Mullin, Enid News & Eagle

2. Bryan Painter, The Oklahoman

3. Michael Overall, Tulsa World

12. EDITORIALS

DIVISION C

1. Lisa Shearer, The Edmond Sun

2. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press

3. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

1. Mike McCormick, The Shawnee News-Star

2. Jeff Hall, The Daily Ardmoreite

3. Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital

DIVISION A

1. Wayne Green, Tulsa World

2. David Gerard, Muskogee Phoenix

3. J.E. McReynolds, The Oklahoman

13. REVIEWS

DIVISION C

1. Ted Streuli, The Journal Record

2. Joan Gilmore, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

1. James Beaty, McAlester News-Capital

2. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite

3. Adam Scott, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

1. Brandy McDonnell, The Oklahoman

2. Scott Cherry, Tulsa World

3. Matt Price, The Oklahoman

14. NON-PAGE ONE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

1. Doug Weeks, The Journal Record, "Water of Life"

2. Stacy Swann, The Journal Record, Magnolias Revived"

3. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite, "Jacoby's Story"

DIVISION B

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript, "Back Story"

2. I. C. Murrell, The Daily Ardmoreite, "All-Ardmoreite Football"

3. Leah J. Simmons, The Daily Ardmoreite, "Jacoby's Story"

DIVISION A

1. Valeria Blackburn, The Oklahoman, "You Vs. You"

2. Pamela Gumaer, Enid News & Eagle, "R U A Txter?"

3. Renee Lawrence, The Oklahoma, "A Snappy Idea"

H.M. James Royal, Tulsa World, "Sam Bradford"

15. PAGE ONE DEADLINE LAYOUT

DIVISION C

1. Doug Weeks, The Journal Record, "Devon's Tall Order"

2. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Our Veterans ..."

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Silent Witness"

DIVISION B

1. Matt Lane, McAlester News-Capital, "Growing Problems"

2. Linda Henley, The Norman Transcript, "Welcome Home"

3. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript, "Family Praises Verdict"

DIVISION A

1. Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman, "Root Out Drugs"

2. Tim Chamberline, Tulsa World, "Faith Rules"

3. Felica Murray, The Oklahoman, "Gunned Down"

H.M. Matt Clayton, The Oklahoman, "Sooner or Rader"

16. HEADLINES

DIVISION C

1. Kim Poindexter, Tahlequah Daily Press

2. Stacy Swan, The Journal Record

Division B

1. Clay Horning, The Norman Transcript

2. Shana Adkisson, The Norman Transcript

3. Christian Potts, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

1. Erica Smith, The Oklahoman

2. Steve Byerly, The Oklahoman

3. Felicia Murray, The Oklahoman

17. GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATIONS

DIVISION C

1. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press

2. Doug Weeks, The Journal Record

DIVISION B

1. Adam Scott, The Norman Transcript

DIVISION A

1.Suzanne Green, The Oklahoman

2. Pamela Gumaer, Enid News & Eagle

3. Todd Pendleton, The Oklahoman

18. GENERAL EXCELLENCE

DIVISION C

1. The Edmond Sun

2. Tahlequah Daily Press

3. Woodward News

DIVISION B

1. The Norman Transcript

2. McAlester News-Capital

3. The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

1. Tulsa World

2. The Oklahoman

3. Enid News & Eagle

H.M. Muskogee Phoenix

19. WEB SITE

DIVISION B

1. The Norman Transcript

2. The Shawnee News-Star

DIVISION A

1. Tulsa World

2. The Oklahoman

3. Muskogee Phoenix

20. BEST NEW JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR

DIVISION C

Courtney Crauthers, The Edmond Sun

DIVISION B

Randy Mitchell, Ada Evening News

DIVISION A

Nick Tankersley, The Oklahoman

AP/ONE 2008 PHOTO WINNERS

SPOT NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Maike Sabolich, The Journal Record, "Life Accident"

2. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Triple Fatality"

3. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "Tank Fire"

DIVISION B

1. Jason Smith, The Shawnee News-Star, "Embrace"

2. Becky Burch, Bartlesville Examiner Enterprise, "Firefighters"

3. Kevin Ellis, The Norman Transcript, "Man Drives into Duck Pond"

H.M. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Fire Burns Local Home'

DIVISION A

1. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "Disturbing Scene"

2. Matt Barnard, Tulsa World, "Drive by Shooting"

3. Steve Gooch, The Oklahoma, "Drowing Rescue"

SPORTS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Nice Grab"

2. Mark Smith, The Elk City Daily News, "Over the Top Touchdown"

3. John W. Cannon, The Elk City Daily News, "Triple Team"

DIVISION B

1. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Cowboy Down"

2. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Sooners Win Opener"

3. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "Bullobatics"

DIVISION A

1. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Mirror Mirror"

2. Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman, "Loss"

3. Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World, "Tennis Winner"

GENERAL NEWS PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily News, "View from Above"

2. Rip Stell, The Journal Record, "Watchmaker"

3. Rownyy Ricks, Woodward News, "Dedication"

H.M. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Wall of Reflection"

DIVISION B

1. Becky Birch, Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, "Jail Overcrowding"

2. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capitol, "Hot Sspots"

3. Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star, "Arm Wrestler"

DIVISION A

1. Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World, "National Guard"

2. Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman, "Welcome Home"

3. Jaconna Aguirre, The Oklahoman, "Prayer"

H.M. Tom Gilbert, Tulsa World, "Eat Chicken"

H.M. Nate Billings, The Oklahoman, "Palmer Funeral"

FEATURE PHOTO

DIVISION C

1. Maike Sabolich, The Journal Record, "B.C. Clark"

2. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "A Promise"

3. Drew Harmon, The Edmond Sun, "Crud War"

H.M. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Good Grief"

DIVISION B

1. Ed Blochowiah, The Shawnee News-Star, "Funny Bunny"

2. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Play Ball Squatter"

3. Kevin Ellis, The Norman Transcript, "Just a Sip"

H.M. Ed Blochowiah, The Shawnee News-Star, "Tongue Action Helps"

DIVISION A

1. Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman, "Santa"

2. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Summer Storm"

3. Jaconna Aguirre, The Oklahoman, "Dog Show"

H.M. Stephen Pingry, Tulsa World, "Return"

PHOTO PACKAGE

DIVISION C

1. John W. Cannon, The Elk City News, "Rodeo Mud Bath"

2. Rowynn Ricks, Woodward News, "A Day of Remembrance"

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Remembering Logan Tucker"

DIVISION B

1. Jason Smith, The Shawnee News-Star, "Emergency Drill"

2. Kevin Harvison, McAlester News-Capital, "Tornado Pictures"

3. Jason Smith, The Shawnee News-Star, "Huey Visits Shawnee"

H.M. Kevin Ellis, The Norman Transcript, "July 4th Parade"

DIVISION A

1. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "The Monks"

2. Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman, "Spring Sports"

3. Mike Simons, Tulsa World, "A Family Battle"

H.M. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Lost and found"

WEB SITE PHOTOS

DIVISION C

1. Josh Newton, Tahlequah Daily Press, "Balloon Beauty"

2. Travis Metcalf, Tahlequah Daly Press, "Jumping Catch"

3. Johnny McMahan, Woodward News, "Fumble"

DIVISION B

1. Jerry Laizure, The Norman Transcript, "Fire Burns Apartment"

DIVISION A

1. Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman, "Welcome Home"

2. Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman, "Mothers Day"

3. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Get Bent"

H.M. Stephen Holman, Tulsa World, "Monkeying Around"

SWEEPSTAKES

Division C
David Page, The Journal Record, General News Reporting, “Developing Wind Power"

Division B
Carol Cole-Frowe & M. Scott Carter, The Norman Transcript, Investigative Reporting,
"Oklahoma Veterans Center Under Investigation"

Division A
Staff, The Oklahoman, Spot News Reporting, “Picher Tornado"

PHOTO SWEEPSTAKES
Division C
Maike Sabolich, The Journal Record

Division B
Ed Blochowiak, The Shawnee News-Star

Division A
Mike Simons, Tulsa World