2009 PRESS CLUB OF SOUTHEAST

EXCELLENCE IN THE MEDIA AWARDS CONTEST

June 4, 2010

NEWPAPERS-DAILY 100

101 News Story

1. Debby Schamber, The Orange Leader, Testimony Begins in Comeaux Trial
2. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, ESD 4 Voters Say No to Increase in
Sales Tax
3. Mary Meaux, Port Arthur News, When Death Leads to Life

102 Feature Story

1. Erik Onstott, The Orange Leader, All in a Day’s Work
2. Debby Schamber, The Orange Leader, Taken Too Soon
3. Tommy Mann Jr., The Orange Leader, Curits Living Breathing History

103 General Column

1. Debby Schamber, The Orange Leader, Love Your Children Every Day
2. Thomas Taschinger, Beaumont Enterprise, Black Card Fantasy Finally Drops Me
Back In Reality
3. Bob West, Port Arthur News, Dealing with Son’s Prison

104 Sports News

1. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, Vidor Swim Team Nabs Third at
Nederland Meet
2. No second place
3. No third place

105 Sports Feature

1. Van Wade, The Orange Leader/CNHI, Hey Austin-here come the stangs
2. No second place
3. No third place

106 Sports Column

1. Bob West, Port Arthur News, Tampa Bay Bubble Bursts
2. Bob West, Port Arthur News, NFL Sunday Ticket
3. Thomas Taschinger, Beaumont Enterprise, Forgiving Athletes for Steroids
Disgraces Game

107 News Photo

1. Mary Meaux, Port Arthur News, Prostitution Stings Look to Clean Up Local
Streets
2. Debby Schamber, The Orange Leader, Saving the Wild
3. No third place
108 Feature Photo
1. Morgan Jones, CNH1, Christmas Wish brings Santa good tidings
2. Debby Schamber, The Orange Leader, Both Look Good
3. Morgan Jones, CHN1/Port Arthur News, Carter

109 Sports Photo

1. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, Bears Bottle Up Mustangs
2. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, Vidor RB Pitman Powers Elite Unit
3. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, Vidor Pirates Clinch Playoff Spot

110 News Page Design/Layout

1. Gale Pruett, The Orange Leader, January 21, 2009
2. No second
3. No third

111 Feature Page/Design Layout

1. Morgan Jones, Port Arthur News, Got Pumpkin Personality
2. Morgan Jones, Port Arthur News, Sewing in the Summer
3. No third

112 Overall Excellence Page Design/Layout – No entries in this category

113 Overall Excellence

1. Beaumont Enterprise staff
2. The Jasper Newsboy staff
3. The Orange Leader staff

OPEN CATEGORIES

201 Business Story

1. Jennifer Steely Johnson, The Examiner, “Young businesses hope to thrive”
2. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Conn’s looks to move up in electronic biz”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Slow Pay”

202 Investigative Reports

1. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Not really true”
2. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Donations”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “FBI reviewing BISD report”

203 Special Reports

1. Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine, An Arts Life Well-Lived
2. James Shannon, The Examiner, A Mother’s Plea
 3. James Shannon, The Examiner, Slabbers Unite!

204 Environmental
1. James Shannon, The Examiner, Killer Plants
2. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, Winged Menace
3. James Shannon, The Examiner, Death & Chemicals

205 Faith-based/Inspirational
1. Jared Ainsworth, Lamar University, Gangsta to Gospel
2. Letty Lanza, East Texas Catholic, Varied Graces: Waltz of Pro-lifers
3. Cheryl Rose, VIP of Southeast Texas, An Enduring Present

206 Editorial/Commentary
1. James Shannon, The Examiner, Fishing for Answers
2. Thomas Taschinger, Beaumont Enterprise, Lumberton teachers don’t need to
pack pistols
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, Lumberton: Put the issue to rest

207 Fine Arts Review/Critiques

1. Gerry L Dickert, The Silsbee Bee, Silbee’s Leading Ladies
2. Penny Leleux, The Record Newspapers, A Wee Bit O’ Irish in the Land of
Cajuns
3. Tommy Mann, Jr., The Orange Leader, Tesla sets the Bar High with Tuesday
Show

208 Guest Column

1. Jesse Doiron, Beaumont Enterprise; Survivor kept finger on dying river’s pulse
2. Jesse Doiron, Beaumont Enterprise, For too many, the nightmares are real
3. James Payne, Provost Umphrey, Seven Principles of Man Law

209 Overall Excellence – Special Supplemental/Promotional Publications/Tabloids

1. Staff, Lamar University, Upbeat
2. Staff, Issue Magazine, Issue Magazine
3. Chad Cooper, The Examiner, Southeast Texas Football

210 Graphic/Cartoon/Illustration
1. Andy Coughlan, Beaumont Enterprise, Nobel Expectations
2. Thaddeus Lavalais, Cush Communications, Change Has Come to America
3. Wade Goyens, University Press, Upbeat November 2009 Cover

211 Photo essay or picture page

1. Horace White, Lamar University, “No Sweat No Gain”
2. Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine, “Tear Down That Wall”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “NASCAR Action”

212 Headline
 1. Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine, Hanging Together
2. Gerry L. Dickert, Silsbee Bee, Saddle Soars
3. Jacqueline Hays, Lamar University Press, Big Dogs, Underdogs, Slumdogs

NEWSPAPERS – NON-DAILY

301 News Story

1. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, Locked Out
2. Jennifer Steely Johnson, The Examiner, Behind Closed Doors
3. No third place

302 Feature Story

1. Sara Hemmenway, University Press, “Getting Bigger while Getting Smaller”
2. Gerry Dickert, The Silsbee Bee, “Risking Everything
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, South Park vs. BISD

303 General Column

1. John G. Browning, Southeast Texas Record, “Legally Speaking: All That
Twitter”
2. TIE - John G. Browning, Southeast Texas Record, “Legally Speaking: But He
Loves Me”
TIE – Jacqueline Hays, University Press, “Expand your literacy – literally”
3. Julie Garcia, University Press, “Benefit of Experience”

304 Sports News

1. Sherri White, Kirbyville Banner, “Hughey. Lone State Finalist”
2. Chad Cooper, The Examiner, “Rule Rules the Roost”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Stewart Gets first Win as Driver/Owner”

305 Sports Feature

1. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Twitter Me This, Facebook Me That”
2. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “Teacher Wins $1 Million at Dallas Race”
3. Gerry Dickert, Silsbee Bee, “Living a Legacy”

306 Sports Column

1. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “You Will Be Missed, My Friend”
2. Jared Ainsworth, University Press, “Star-less Rockets Set to Surprise”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, “NASCAR Big Spenders Created Problem”

307 News Photo

1. Jerry Jordan; The Examiner; “Dog Attack”
2. Jennifer Steely Johnson; The Examiner; “Feeling Lucky?”
3. Jerry Jordan, The Examiner, Twister @ Walmart”
308 Feature Photo
1. David Lisenby; The Silsbee Bee; “Old Fashion Car”
2. Kelli Barnes, Tyler County Booster, “Native American Dancer”
3. Horace White, Lamar University, “Dance Leap”

309 Sports Photo

1. Gerry Dickert; The Silsbee Bee; “Basketball High Up in Air”
2. Scott Parish, Lamar University, “One Against Four”
3. Ester Fuller, The Kirbyville Banner, “Strong Arm”

310 News Page Design/Layout

1. Julie Garcia, University Press
2. Gerry Dickert, Silsbee Bee
3. Joshua Cobb, The Examiner

311 Feature Page Design/Layout

1. Kelli Barnes, Tyler County Booster
2. Jacqueline Hays, Unversity Press
3. Amber Vasquez, The Examiner

312 Overall Excellence Page Design/Layout

1. Gerry L. Dickert, The Silsbee Bee
2. Joshua Cobb, The Examiner
3. Amber Vasquez, The Examiner (Entertainment Guide)

313 Overall Excellence

1. The Examiner
2. The Silsbee Bee
3. Kirbyville Banner

TELEVISION

401 Investigative Report

1. Bill Leger, KFDM-CH 6, “Is It True”
2. Jessica Holoway, KFDM-CH 6, “Use of Force”
3. Marquel Sennet, KBTV Fox 4, “Inhumane Treatment”

402 In-depth Report

1. Ashley Gaston, KFDM 6 News, A Day in the Life of a CPS Caseworker
2. Liz McKernan, 12 News, SETX Prostitution
3. Marquet Sennet, KBTV Fox 4, The Forgotten Ones

403 Special Reports: Environmental – No entries in this category

404 Series
1. Jessica Holloway, KFDM Ch 6, Citizen Soldier
2. Mike McNeil, KBTV Fox 4, Star on the Edge – In space
3. No third

405 Spot Coverage - Station

1. Mike McNeil, KBTV Fox 4, Live Twister Coverage
2. Vanessa Holmes, 12 News, Tornado Hits Beaumont – 6pm
3. Vanessa Holmes, 12 News, Tornado Hits Beaumont – 5pm

406 Spot Story - Individual

1. Ashley Gaston – KFDM 6 News “Homeless Murder”
2. TIE – Justin DeYoung Fox 4 News, “Settlers Dove Fire”
2. TIE – Ashley Gaston, KFDM 6 News, “Optimist Village Fire”
3. Justin DeYoung, Fox 4 News, “Man Found in Dumpster”

407 General News

1. Liz McKennan, KBMT, “Garbage Man”
2. Justin DeYoung, KBTV, “Spring Cleaning”
3. Michael Seiden, KBMT, “Pres. Obama Speaks”

408 Feature (Serious)

1. Jessica Holloway, KFDM 6 News, Wing Shortage
2. Ashley Gaston, KFDM 6 News, Relay for Life
3. Michael Seiden, KBMT/K-JAC, Raspberry Ants

409 Feature (Light)

1. Jessica Holloway, KFDM Ch 6, Killer Geese
2. Diane Dean, KBTV Fox 4, Delta Waterfowl Association
3. Ashley Gaston, KFDM Ch 6, Gator 911

410 Continuing Coverage

1. Jessica Holloway, KFDM Ch 6, Derrick Newman’s Arrest
2. No second
3. No third

411 Sports Story

1. James Ware, KBTV Fox 4, Football Fields of Honkey Tonks
2. Dave Hofferth, KBMT-TV, HS State Champion Bullrider
3. TIE – Nick Canizales, Fox 4, Head of the Class
TIE – Michael Seiden, KBMT, Road to Recovery

412 Photojournalism - Individual

1. Darry Chillow, 12 News
2. No second
3. No third
413 Documentary
1. Gordon Williams, O’Brien Stanley, Larry Elliot, LUTV Productions, “LU on the
U”
2. Gordon Williams, LUTV Productions, “The Dean’s Corner”
3. No third

414 Best Newscast

1. KFDM Staff, “Tornado Hits West Beaumont”
2. Kari Fruge, KBTV Fox 4, Fort Hood Shootings – 9pm
3. Scott Price, KBTV Fox 4, Fort Hood Shootings – 4pm

415 Best Sportscast

1. Dave Hofferth, KBMT-TV
2. James Ware, KBTV Fox 4
3. No third

416 Best Weather Presentation

1. Nick Kosir, KBTV Fox 4, The Rapping Weatherman
2. No second
3. No third

417 Best Station Promotion – No entries for this category

RADIO
501 Newscast
1. Harold Mann
2. No second
3. No third

502 Newstory
1. Harold Mann
2. no second
3. no third

MAGAZINES
601 Magazine Feature Story
1. Brian Sattler, Lamar University Public Relations, Reptiles hold healing promise:
175 million years yields super immunity
2. Cathleen Cole, Freelance Writer for VIP of Southeast Texas, Rooting through the
past
3. Beth Gallaspy, Lamar University Public Relations, Where she belongs
602 Magazine News Story
1. Beth Gallaspy, Lamar University PR, “Investing in the future”
2. Cheryl Rose, VIP of SE Texas, “Rising from the Sand”
3. Beth Gallaspy, Lamar University PR, “Lamar earns spot on National list”

603 Magazine Personal Profile/Interview

1. Cheryl Rose, VIP of SE Texas, “Transforming Nathan Jones”
2. Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine, “Hybrd – Dishman Dir Fuhlen Blends East,
West”
3. Rush Woods, Lamar University PR, “A voice before…and after…the storm”

604 Magazine Writing Portfolio

1. Andy Coughlan; Issue Magazine; Bizarre, Hybrid & Outside Looking In
2. Jacqueline Hays; Lamar University Press; Sooner Native Sets Sight,
Quadralingual Legal Eagle & Nothing Like Big Mom’s Cooking
3. No third

605 Magazine Photography

1. Brian Sattler, Lamar University Cardinal Cadence, Reptiles Hold Healing
Promise
2. Cheryl Rose, VIP Southeast Texas, Transforming Nathan Jones
3. Andy Coughlan, Issue Magazine, Nathan Jones

606 Magazine Layout

1. Cynthia Hicks, Beth Gallaspy & Bill Anderson; Lamar University Invenio;
Composite Research
2. Brian Sattler & Mike Rhodes, Lamar University Cardinal Cadence, Reptiles Hold
Healing Promise
3. Cynthia Hicks & Bill Anderson, Lamar University Invenio, NEA Funds Deaf
Artists

607 Overall Excellence

1. Cheryl Rose, VIP of Southeast Texas
2. Cynthia Hicks & Bill Anderson, Lamar University PR, Invenio
3. Cadence Staff, Lamar University PR, Cardinal Cadence

PUBLIC RELATIONS

701 Public Relations Program

1. Jessie Hayne; Beaumont ISD; Recruitment Portfolio
2. Debbie Bridgeman; Better Business Bureau in Southeast Texas; The Southeast
Texas Senior Celebration and Consumer Expo
3. Debi Derrick; Entergy Texas, Inc.; Entergy Texas, Inc. Storm Schools
702 Brochure – four color (or more)
1. Cynthia Hicks & Mike Rhodes; Lamar University Public Relations; Lamar
University Football Season Ticket Brochure
2. Cynthia Hicks & Bill Anderson; Lamar University Public Relations; Lamar
University Recruitment Viewbook and Roadpiece
3. “Gift of Life” Staff, Eric Sullivan & James LaBove; Julie Rogers “Gift of Life”
Program; 2009 Annual Meeting Brochure

703 Brochure – three color (or less)

No entries for this category

704 Newsletter – four color (or more)

1. Cynthia Hicks, Cathleen Cole & Mike Rhodes; Lamar University Public
Relations; Excellence: The newsletter of the College of Education and Human
Development
2. Sharon Forret; Lamar University; Sights and Sounds, Fall 2009
3. Donda Foran Thomasson; McFaddin-Ward House; McFaddin-Ward House
Viewpoints – Dec. 2009

705 Newsletter – three color (or less)

1. Melissa Tilley; Art Museum of Southeast Texas; 500 Main, Winter 2009
2. Donda Foran Thomasson; McFaddin-Ward House; McFaddin Ward House
Viewpoints – Sept. 2009
3. No third place

706 Posters and fliers

1. Cynthia Hicks & Bill Anderson; Lamar University Public Relations; Lamar
University Recruitment Poster
2. Juan Ceja; Diocese of Beaumont; From His Gifts We Share/Bishop’s Faith
Appeal 2009
3. Andy Coughlan; Take a Bow Theatre & The Art Studio, Inc.; The Legend of Don
Juan

707 Special Events Materials

1. “Gift of Life” Staff, Eric Sullivan & Kelly Murphy; Julie Rogers “Gift of Life”
Program; “Putting on the Pink” Event Pieces
2. Cynthia Hicks & Bill Anderson; Lamar University Public Relations; Spring Open
House Invitation
3. Melissa Tilley; Art Museum of Southeast Texas; Art of Beer 2009 Invitation

708 Internal Publications/Printed Materials

1. Brian Sattler, Beth Gallaspy & Mike Rhodes; Lamar University; Service
Learning at Lamar University
2. Greg Fulgham; Celli & Fulgham; Baptist Beaumont Hospital – Patient
Information and Visitors’ Guide
 3. Beth Bryant Miller; Lamar Institute of Technology; Tech Times

709 Electronic Newsletter

1. Debbie Bridgeman; Better Business Bureau in Southeast Texas; e-Torch Report
2. No second place
3. No third place

710 Internal Public Relations Campaign

1. Robert Adams; Entergy Texas, Inc.; What Drives You?
2. Michael Rodgers; Entergy Texas, Inc.; ENSHAPE Profiles
3. Michael Rodgers; Entergy Texas, Inc.; Entergy Continuous Improvement 2009

711 Internal Publications/Individual Story

1. Michael Rodgers; Entergy Texas; Diversity and the Movies – Clint Eastwood,
Anyone?
2. Michael Rodgers; Entergy Texas; Al Price Shares Memories of MLK
3. No third place

712 News Release

1. Debi Derrick; Entergy Texas; Entergy Customers to Receive Credits
2. Sharon Forret; Lamar University; Keith Carter Has Photos Accepted to National
Portrait Gallery
3. Louise Wood; Lamar University Public Relations; Upgraded Rolfe Christopher
Drive reopens to honor admired community leader

713 Feature Release

1. Debi Derrick; Entery Texas, Inc.; Entergy Texas to Customers: Safe Lighting
Practices Make for Happier Holidays
2. Louise Wood; Lamar University Public Relations; Oct.6 bands concert celebrates
20th anniversary of Lamarissimo!
3. Sarah Parker; Julie Rogers “Gfit of Life” Program; “Gift of Life” and the
Legendary Debbie Reynolds “Put on the Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness

714 Radio PSA

1. Sarah Dupre & Letty Lanza; Diocese of Beaumont; Come Home
2. Joy James; Beaumont Public Schools Foundation, Inc.; 2009 Beaumont Public
Schools Foundation, Inc. Golf Tour Promo
3. Sarah Dupre & Letty Lanza; Diocese of Beaumont; Curious About Catholics

715 Television PSA

1. Larry Acker; Beth Gallaspy & Robert Fong; Lamar University; Are You Ready?
Announcements
2. Greg Fulgham; Celli & Fulgham; LIT – We Are the Community/ Fall 2009
Campaign
3. Stacye Steele; 2-1-1 Southeast Texas/SETRPC; I Love 2-1-1 PSA Series
716 Corporate/Institutional Video
1. Beth Gallaspy, Jack Fitch & Mark Eaves; Lamar University; Service Learning at
Lamar University
2. O’Brien Stanly & Larry Elliot; Lamar University of Communications; Operation
Resilient Planet
3. TIE - Eric Sullivan, Kathy Chessher & Sarah Parker; Julie Rogers “Gift of Life”
Program; Saving Lives DVD
3. TIE – Jessie Hayne; Beaumont ISD; The District of Choice

WEB SITE

801 Web Site Content

1. Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Staff, Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program, Julie
Rogers “Gift of Life” Program website
2. Karen Bourdier, Entergy Texas, www.txsiteselection.com
3. Stewardship & Communications Staff, Diocese of Beaumont,
www.dioceseofbmt.org

802 Web Site Design

1. Jessie Haynes, Beaumont ISD, www.bmtisd.com
2. Karen Bourdier, Entergy Texas, www.txsiteselection.com
3. Kelli Barnes, Tyler County Booster, www.boosterextra.com

803 Web Site Photography

1. Steward & Communications Staff, Diocese of Beaumont
2. No second
3. No third

804 Newspaper Internet Video – No entries in this category

805 Broadcast Internet Video – No entries in this category