PRESS CLUB OF LONG ISLAND
2001 MEDIA AWARD CONTEST WINNERS
DAILIES
D-1 DAILIES DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/stories related to Long Island, prepared within 24 hours of deadline
3.Barbara J. Durkin, Newsday, “Hospital Mistake”
2. Michael Luo, Newsday, “The Letter of Death”
1. Al Baker, New York Times, “Nassau’s Budget Crisis”
Judge’s Comment: “ Strong, solid reporting. Great attention to detail. A superb chronicle of the municipal budget process made digestible for public consumption.”
D-2 DAILIES NON-DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/stories related to Long Island, of an investigative nature or dealing with an issue of community concern
3. Lauren Terrazzano, Newsday, “Juvenile Justice”
2. Charlie LeDuff, New York Times, “For Migrants, Hard Work in Hostile Suburbs”
1. Newsday Staff, Newsday, “Partners with Clout”
Judge’s Comment: “This story about the underbelly of businessmen with political clout and connections was the result of hard-hitting reporting. The staff did a thorough job, which resulted in the state’s own investigation. This is what investigative journalism is all about.”
D-3 DAILIES FEATURE: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. (Tie) Donna Kutt Nahas, New York Times, “The Brave and Now the Few”
3. (Tie) Donald Myers, Newsday, “World War II: a Generation’s Legacy”
2. Katti Gray, Newsday, “The New Faces of Poetry”
1. Beth Whitehouse, Newsday, “Guys 2000"
Judge’s Comment: “ This was the toughest category to judge. All the entrants did a great job. Ultimately, the one that stuck out was “Guys 2000." It was an interesting piece that reflected life today. Beth Whitehouse did an excellent job on defining America’s most wanted consumers.”
D-4 DAILIES COLUMN-NEWS: A single column
2. Shaun Powell, Newsday, “This One Was Just Too Close”
1. Johnette Howard, Newsday, “Requiem for ‘Big Daddy’”
Judge’s Comment: “Poignant commentary on the sad demise of a disappointing career. Writer takes emotion, quotes and detail, ties it altogether in a neat, tight package, and deftly delivers it to the reader.”
D-5 DAILIES COLUMN-HUMOROUS: A single column
3. Jerry Zezima, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, “Harried with the Mob”
2. Carol Scibelli, Newsday, “Worthy of Pride”
1. Jerry Zezima, Los Angeles Times Syndicate, “Doggie Dentistry”
Judge’s Comment: “Hilarious! A real side-splitter! Writer skillfully accomplishes what he set out to do - make the reader laugh. A bravo effort.”
D-6 DAILIES ECONOMIC /BUSINESS/FINANCIAL:
A story/series related to Long Island
3. Debbie Tuma, Daily News, “Mysterious Die-Off Kills Trade for Lobsterman”
2. Vivian S. Toy, New York Times, “Few Lobsters and Now Fewer Lobsterman”
1. Newsday Staff, Newsday, “A White Man’s World: Diversity in Management”
Judge’s Comment: “Excellent job! Newsday gathered important numbers about the presence of minorities and women in the boardroom, then fleshed them out with solid reporting. The final product gave readers more than a good picture of the current state of cultural diversity on Long Island. It also helped them understand how that picture developed and what it may look like in years to come.”
D-7 DAILIES ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Bryn Nelson, Newsday, “Coverage of the West Nile Virus”
2. Bruce Lambert, New York Times, “Big Science Revs Up for a Big Bang”
1. Newsday Staff, Newsday, “A Human Blueprint”
Judge’s Comment: A great effort on an amazing story. Robert Cook writes clearly on a topic that everyone needs to understand. You should be applauded on presenting such a story in such a complete way.”
D-8 DAILIES ARTS: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Ariella Budick, Newsday, “Art’s His Passion”
2. Diane Werts, Newsday, “Those Jersey Girls”
1. Letta Taylor, Newsday, “Jingle Rock”
Judge’s Comment: “What an interesting article. It is well-written, topical and allows the audience a look inside both corporate America and entertainers.”
D-9 DAILIES SPORTS: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Charlie LeDuff, New York Times, “Vroooom! Kapow! Smash!
C-r-r-runch!
2. Vivian S. Toy, New York Times, “The Islanders’ Unlikely Saviors”
1. Kelly Whiteside, Michael Dobie, Arthur Staple, Newsday, “Summer Basketball Camps”
Judge’s Comment: “Insightful, behind-the-scenes look at a hot topic in sports. Quantity and quality of interviews were excellent. A great project”
D-10 DAILIES EDITORIAL: a single editorial
3. Robert Wiemer, Newsday, “Oh, Those Naughty Cherry Trees”
2. Alvin Bessent, Newsday, “Hey, Rick and Hillary, Just Do It: Ban Soft Money”
1. Joye Brown, Newsday, “The Gulotta Gap”
Judge’s Comment: “Brown’s piece did exactly what a great editorial is supposed to do: It clearly analyzed a public problem, then urged public officials to take specific action. Brown’s opinion was so well researched and argued, she was impossible to ignore.”
DAILIES PHOTOGRAPHY
PD-1 DAILIES PHOTOGRAPHY NEWS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
2. Maxine Hicks, New York Times, “Shinnecocks Protest Development”
1. John H. Cornell, Jr., Newsday, “Sail of the Centuries”
Judge’s Comment: “A strong well-composed general news photo came out on top of all the spot news entries.”
PD-2 DAILIES PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURE: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
2. John Keating, Newsday, “Ride for Life”
1. Sune Woods, Newsday, “Spirits in the Water”
Judge’s Comment: “Well-composed informative photos that convey emotion.”
PD-3 DAILIES PHOTOGRAPHY SPORTS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. David L. Pokress, Newsday, “LaCrunch”
2. Kathy Kmonicek, Newsday, “Handball Caught”
1. John Keating, Newsday, “Fender Bender”
Judge’s Comment: “Great job capturing the motion of a home plate collision.”
WEEKLIES
W-1 WEEKLIES DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/stories related to Long Island, prepared within 24 hours of deadline
3. Jeffrey Obser, East Hampton Star, “Ax Chief Enforcer Behind Closed Doors”
2. Carl Corry, Long Island Business News, “Stony Brook Tech Funding Evaporates”
1. Nick Anastasi, Long Island Business News, “Firm Presses for $400 M Energy Plant”
Judge’s Comment: “Excellent writing-great style. Lots of background/details. Local story with great impact.”
W-2 WEEKLIES NON-DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/stories related to Long Island, of an investigative nature or dealing with an issue of community concern
3. (TIE) Wayne W. Nester, Suffolk Life, “Sink or Swim: Aquarium at Crossroads”
3. (TIE) Stephen J. Kotz, East Hampton Star, “Recycling: Juggling with Garbage in Changing Market”
2. Russell Drumm, East Hampton Star, “Harassment Alleged by Montauk Fishermen”
1. Jerry Cimisi, Dan’s Papers, “Flight 800 Series”
Judge’s Comment: Excellent writing-covering every imaginable side of this complex story.”
W-3 WEEKLIES FEATURE: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. Kitty Merrill, East Hampton Independent, “Puff Ball”
2. Frances DiSalvo, East Hampton Independent, “The Uncertain Future of Gardiners Island”
1.Debbie Tuma, Southampton Independent, “Turning Helplessness to Hope”
No Judge’s Comment
W-4 WEEKLIES COLUMN-NEWS: A single column
3. (TIE) Wayne W. Nester, Suffolk Life Newspapers, “Notes from the Blue Water”
3. (TIE) Alfred Doblin, Herald Community Newspapers, “That’s No New Yorker, That’s Some Pataki.”
2. Annette Hinkle, Sag Harbor Express, “Authentic Artists in the Making”
1. Phyllis Lader, Smithtown News, “A Man Without an Island”
Judge’s Comment: “This column gives the reader some background analysis behind the week-to-week headlines. That’s the function of a good columnist.”
W-5 WEEKLIES COLUMN-HUMOROUS: A single column
1. Harvey Jacobs, Sag Harbor Express, “Our Town: Going Coastal”
No Judge’s Comment
W-6 WEEKLIES BUSINESS/ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Stuart Markus, Long Island Business News. “Fare Game”
2. Elizabeth A. Bonora, Darren Johnson, Sag Harbor Express, “Real Estate Boon is Both Boon and Bust”
1. Susan Rosenbaum, East Hampton Star, “Village Says ‘Enough’ to Upscale Chains”
Judge’s Comment: “Excellent local business story. Covers growth, chain vs. local business and downtown development very well.”
W-7 WEEKLIES ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: A story/series related to Long Island
3. David Rattray, East Hampton Star, “Fear August Disaster”
2. Jerry Cimisi, Dan’s Papers, “RHIC”
1. Susan Rosenbaum, East Hampton Star, “Question Cancer Maps”
Judge’s Comment: “Despite the obtuse headline and the fact that the stories obvious lead is buried in a sidebar on the jump page, this piece incitefully deconstructs a report that could panic some readers. Rather than scare people the author looked closer and got the story right.”
W-8 WEEKLIES ARTS: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Carissa Katz, East Hampton Star, “Alice Hope: The View From Above”
2. Tom Clavin, East Hampton Independent, “Lancaster’s Fascinating Life”
1. Kitty Merrill, East Hampton Independent. “A Kinky Compulsion”
No Judge’s Comment
W-9 WEEKLIES SPORTS: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Chris Harris, East Hampton Star, “Return of the Long Board”
2. Jack Graves, East Hampton Star, “Rowers Return Home”
1. Michael Lewis, CNNSI.COM, “Escobar’s Memory Lives On”
Judge’s Comment: “This is one of those transcendent sports stories that is as much about life as it is about the game. The story of Andres Escobar was an unmitigated tragedy; here, the author has given that story a much needed epilogue that restores faith in the human spirit.”
W-10 WEEKLIES GOVERNMENT/POLITICS: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Debbie Tuma, East Hampton Independent, “Hillary Says Hello to the Hamptons”
2. Kari-Lisa Brangan, Southampton Independent, “NAACP Pressures Town Attorney Picks”
1. Susan Rosenbaum, East Hampton Star, “Plan for Future Begins”
Judge’s Comment: “Sometimes government loses track of the people, and when that happens, the press must tell them. These stories are fair and balanced and the fact that they helped bring change says that they struck a nerve-which is the best kind of journalism.”
W-11 WEEKLIES EDUCATION: A story/series related to Long Island
3. Carissa Katz, East Hampton Star, “Change For Teachers-Teachers Up In
Arms.”
2. Phyllis Lader, Smithtown News, “Smoking Gun.”
1. Rose-Robin Lamb, Long Island Business News, “As the Economy Goes, So Do Schools”
No Judge’s Comment
W-12 WEEKLIES EDITORIAL: A single editorial
3. David Rattray, East Hampton Star, “Two Weekend Games”
2. (TIE) Alfred Doblin, Herald Community Newspapers, “There Really Still Was A Free Lunch.
2. (TIE) Wayne W. Nester, Suffolk Life, “Run Rick Run”
1. Kitty Merrill, East Hampton Independent, “Eeek”
Judge’s comment: “This editorial successfully uses humor to lead the reader into a serious subject. In this way, the author has made her subject more accessible which gives it greater impact.”
W-13 WEEKLIES REVIEW/CRITICISM: A single column
3. Ben Kenigsburg, East Hampton Independent, “Screen Teen.”
2. Rose C. S. Slivka, East Hampton Star, “Long Island Book Review: Lee Krasner.”
1. Annette Hinkle, Sag Harbor Express, “Liberation Repressed.”
No Judge’s Comment
PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLIES
PW-1 PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLIES/NEWS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
1. Gordon M. Grant, East Hampton Independent, “Hillary’s Visit”
No Judge’s Comment
PW-2 PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLIES/FEATURE: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. Janine Gasser, Southampton Independent News, “Goggle Girl”
2. Gordon M. Grant, East Hampton Independent, “Osprey Release”
1. Janine Gasser, Southampton Independent News, “Proud and Strong”
Judges Comment: Good composition, stopping motion effective for sports article, good use of depth of field, shows pride and excitement with special olympic participants.
PW-3 PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLIES/SPORTS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. Jan Marie Mackin, East Hampton Independent, “Got Em”
2. James J. Mackin, East Hampton Independent, “Bowling Strike”
1. Janine Gasser, Southampton Independent News, “Run For Their Lives”
Judges Comment: Dynamic, good stop-motion use-stand frozen, tense legs (under low light contions?) Good composition
MAGAZINES
M-1 MAGAZINES NEWS/FEATURE: A single article or series related to Long Island
2. Liza N. Burby, Long Island Parents and Children, “Hazardous Adventures: Protect Your Child from Playground Injuries”
1. Tom Clavin, Long Island Parents and Children, “School Bus Alert”
Judge’s Comment: “Excellent research in school bus safety concerns. Well written and organized.”
M-2 MAGAZINES OPINION-REVIEW/CRITIQUE: A single article or series related to Long Island
2. Liza N. Burby, Long Island Parents and Children, “The Myth of Quality Time”
1. Patrick Boyle, Long Island Parents and Children, “When Little Hands Get in the Way”
Judge’s Comment: A well-written account based on personal experience that flows well and is touching.”
M-3 MAGAZINES OPINION-NEWS: A single article or series related to Long Island
2. Marcia Byalick, Distinction Magazine, “www.uncom”
1. Marcia Byalick, Distinction Magazine, “Three Jolly Ranchers”
Judge’s Comment: “Nice personal touch examining work vs. relaxation.”
SPECIALIZED PRESS
S-1 SPECIALIZED PRESS NEWS/FEATURE: A single article or series related to Long Island
3. Mike Matthews, Fifty Plus Senior News, “Photographer to the Stars”
2. Paula Rodenas, Horse Directory, “Oleg Cassini - A Designer with Horse Sense”
1. Tom DeFazio, Fifty Plus Senior News, “The Liberator Is Not Liberated”
Judge’s Comment: “A vivid retelling of one man’s experience with a concentration camp.”
S-3 SPECIALIZED PRESS OPINION-NEWS: A single article or series related to Long Island
1. Frank C. Trotta, Fifty Plus Senior News, “To Our Representatives and Senators”
No Judge’s Comment
RADIO
R-1 RADIO DEADLINE NEWS: A single broadcast related to Long Island, prepared within 24 hours of deadline
1. David North, WALK- FM, “Peaceful Solutions”
Judge’s Comment: “Good piece.”
R-2 RADIO NON-DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/series/documentary related to Long Island, of an in-depth or investigative nature
2. David North, WALK-FM, “Ducks Pluck Suffolk”
1. Shaun Gerien, WSHU-NPR 91.1, “Crowded High School”
Judge’s Comment: “Mr. Gerien’s report takes listeners into the midst of a crowded high school. My only complaint: the report could have been a little longer.”
R-3 RADIO FEATURE: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. David North, WALK-FM, “Inside Crimestoppers”
2. ShaunGerien, WSHU-NPR 91.1, “HMO’s Leave Seniors Left in the Lurch”
1. Shaun Gerien, WSHU-NPR 91.1, “Mir Means Peace”
Judge’s Comment: “Effective audio combined with good soundbites make for an excellent piece.”
R-6 RADIO ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: A story/series related to Long Island
3. David North, WALK-FM, “Shut Up and Drive”
2. David North, WALK-FM, “Risky Research at Plum Island”
1. Shaun Gerien, WSHU-NPR 91.1, “Peconic Plutonium”
Judge’s Comment: “This is a good report that gets all sides of the issue and incorporates on-site effectively.”
R-7 RADIO ARTS: A story/series related to Long Island
1. David North, WALK-FM, “The Cocktail Party”
Judge’s Comment: “This was a nice bit of levity to the election. It was good to have a break from the horse race.”
R-8 RADIO SPORTS: A story/series related to Long Island
2. David North, WALK-FM, “BOCES-TV Students Sports Program”
1. Shaun Gerien, WSHU-NPR 91.1, “Hard Water Sailing on Mecox Bay”
Judge’s Comment: “Mr. Gerien does an excellent job explaining the intricacies of a sport to those of us who know nothing about it. His on-scene audio make listeners feel as though they are there.”
R-9 RADIO PUBLIC AFFAIRS: A single broadcast or series related to Long Island
2. David North, WALK-FM, “Gang War”
1. Michael Riviello, L.J. Zabielski, Bruce Avery, WRHU 88.7 FM, “Island Election 2000"
Judge’s Comment: “This was raw election reporting on an historic night. Interviews and analysis were excellent, and reporters handled live coverage professionally. What makes this more remarkable was that it was entirely produced by students.”
TELEVISION
T-1 TELEVISION DEADLINE NEWS: A single news story related to Long Island, prepared within 24 hours of deadline
3. Diane Conniff, LI News Tonight, “Taken for a Ride”
2. Michael Artsis, LI News Tonight, “Physician Profiling Bill”
1. Virginia Huie, News 12 Long Island, “Picture Perfect Crime”
Judge’s Comment: “Clever writing and editing make this a very watchable piece. Well crafted and delivered.”
T-2 TELEVISION NON-DEADLINE NEWS: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. Peter Facini, Greg Cergol, WNBC-TV, “Missiles In My Backyard”
2. Connie Conway, News 12 Long Island, “Cop Killer Up for Parole”
1. Mark Lagerkvist, News 12 Long Island, “Bitter Pills”
Judge’s Comment: “This is a story which gets a reaction over high prices for prescription drugs. Good use of a “victim” to humanize it, backed up by hard facts from a trip down to Mexico for an up close look.”
T-3 TELEVISION FEATURE: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. Bill Mooney, News 12 Long Island, “Op Sail 2000: Pride of Poland”
2. Shari Einhorn, News 12 Long Island, “Sounds of Christmas”
1. Scott Feldman, News 12 Long Island, “The Lifeguard”
Judge’s Comment: “A funny warm-hearted look at quite a beach character. Not afraid to laugh along with Reggie, reporter and photographer let him lead the way.”
T-4 TELEVISION LIVE REPORTING: A story reported live from the scene or studio related to Long Island
1. Virginia Huie, News 12 Long Island, “Tanger Explosion”
Judge’s Comment: “Clearly and calmly covered all the elements of a breaking story. Constantly updated information while recapping for viewers new to the story.”
T-5 TELEVISION / BUSINESS: A news story/series related to Long Island
2. Lori Fromewick, LI News Tonight, “Charlie’s Frank’s”
1. Peter Facini, Greg Cergol. WNBC-TV, “Vanishing Senior HMO’s”
Judge’s Comment: “Reporter did a thorough job of “humanizing” the story - putting a face on an otherwise dry business story. Good Line – ‘It’s not a crime - it’s business,’ summed it all up very well.”
T-6 TELEVISION ENVIRONMENT/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. Chelsie Sobel, LI News Tonight, “ A Tree Dies in Amityville”
2. Peter Facini, Greg Cergol, WNBC-TV, “Attack of the Gypsy Moths”
1. Bob Butler, News 12 Long Island, “Getting Down to Earth”
Judge’s Comment: “Turns a list of environmental tips into a must-see and must-do event. Clever writing, delivery and editing.”
T-7 TELEVISION ARTS: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. David Nadal, Debbie Tuma, WVVH-TV, “Soho in Southampton”
2. Michael Artsis, LI News Tonight, “Malkin Art Exhibit”
1. Monique Brook, Ken Eckhardt, LI News Tonight, “Co-Stars and Roommates”
Judge’s Comment: “This a fascinating look at a way of life most theater-goers don’t consider – used good soundbites from actors/roommates and combined that with the nuts and bolts of daily life on the road, Good job.”
T-8 TELEVISION EDUCATION: A news story/series related to Long Island
2. Lesley-Diann Jones, Ken Eckhardt, LI News Tonight, “A Day on the Sound”
1. Bill Mooney, News 12 Long Island, “Students Making a Difference”
Judge’s Comment: “Excellent series profiling outstanding students. Well edited, good use of natural sound mixed with subjects telling their own story.”
T-9 TELEVISION SPORTS: A news story/series related to Long Island
3. Bill Mooney, News12 Long Island, “Around Long Island Regatta.”
2. Peter Facini, Greg Cergol, WNBC-TV, “Beyond The Gold: A Race
Against Depression”
1. Rebecca Hughes, Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “The Sarah Hughes Profile.”
Judge’s Comment: Story does a marvelous job of letting Sarah (and family and coach) tell the story. Fantastic camera work and creative editing add to this piece.
T-10 TELEVISION PUBLIC AFFAIRS: A single broadcast or series related to Long Island
3. Peter Facini, Greg Cergol, WNBC-TV, “Homeless in the Hamptons”
2. Carol Pack, LI News Tonight, “Atlantis Rises in Riverhead”
1. Peter Kohler, Christopher DeFilippis, Cablevision, “DWI On Long Island: A Cablevision Editorial Series”
Judge’s Comment: “A noble effort - taking a look at an important community issue - drunk driving also provided good resources for viewers wanting to know more.”
VIDEO EDITING
E-1 VIDEO EDITING-NEWS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “Don’t Bet On It”
2. Jeff Gartman, News 12 Long Island, “Bitter Pills”
1. Gregory Inserillo, News 12 Long Island, “Double Dipping”
Judge’s Comment: “Good use of visual effects and transition techniques helped moved this investigative story along.”
E-2 VIDEO EDITING-FEATURE: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. Gregory Inserillo, News 12 Long Island, “Timothy Hill Ranch”
2. Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “The Sounds of Christmas”
1. Jeff Gartman, News 12 Long Island, “Long Island: Ten Decades in Five Minutes”
Judge’s Comment: “Used just about “every trick in the book” but very effectively. Good use of graphics and music combined with neat effects and lots of history.”
VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY:
V-1 VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY-NEWS: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
2. Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “Don’t Bet On It”
1. Dave Garden, Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “Getting Down to Earth”
Judge’s Comment: “Clever camera angles and use of natural sound/quick camera shots made a long list of environmental “tips” much more accessible and easy to watch.”
V-2 VIDEO PHOTOGRAPHY – FEATURE: A photograph/spread related to Long Island
3. Dave Garden, News 12 Long Island, “Thunderbirds”
2. Dave Garden, News 12 Long Island, “Train Painter”
1. Michael DelGiudice, News 12 Long Island, “The Sarah Hughes Profile”
Judge’s Comment: “Great camera angles for a real point of view perspective, clever transition shots and interview styles. Nice work all around on a fascinating subject.”
NEW MEDIA
NM-1 BEST WEB SITE: The journalism-related site will be judged on visual appeal, technical excellence and interactiveness. The site may be located anywhere in cyberspace but the site owner must be on Long Island.
2. Robert De Marzo, Dana Silverstein, Joe Laponi, VARBusiness Magazine, “www.varbusiness.com”
1. Hamptons Online, East Hampton Star, “www.easthamptonstar.com”
Judge’s Comment: “A site with good content, not too overwhelming, and easy to use.”
SPECIAL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING LONG ISLAND JOURNALIST: Awarded for lifetime achievement to the field of journalism or for an outstanding body of work over the past year.
Bob Wolff - News12 Long Island
James Murphy Cub Reporter: Open to reporters with a year or less of full-time experience as of December 31, 2000. Candidates must demonstrate ability and commitment to a career in journalism. Nominations must be submitted by an editor, publisher, news director, or station manager. Include a brief letter detailing the candidate’s qualifications and 3 samples of the candidate’s work.
Dailies - Samuel Bruchey - Newsday
Weeklies - Megan Blaney - Southampton Independent
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD: Awarded for a story, series, investigative piece, column or editorial that had an impact on Long Island.
Judging will be based both on the reporting and the impact of the story.
Newsday Staff, “An Uneven Burden”
Phil Spahn: Presented to a PCLI member who has demonstrated leadership ability and outstanding service to journalism or to the community.
Barbara Paskoff
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Bob Wolff