RADIO
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PUBLIC SERVICE
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Brad Miller
“Flu Shot,” “Oxygen” and “Near-drowning”
Judges: “Really compelling actualities. Appear to be timely pieces. Sharp writing; extremely concise while using sound to tell the story. Excellent!”
Division 1
2nd Place
KUAZ
Nelson Warnell
“Tucson: Economic Update”
1st Place
KJZZ
Steve Goldstein
“Rubbernecking”
Judges: “Informative and entertaining. Presented in a light-hearted manner while providing great information.”
SERIES
Division 2
1st Place
KCUB
Chuck Meyer and Christine Lion
“Desert Creatures of Southern Arizona”
Judges: “Very informative and factually interesting.”
Division 1
1st Place
KFYI
Melody Birkett
“None for the Road”
Judges: “It was compelling, informative and well-produced. Great use of tape.”
SPECIAL PROGRAM
Division 1
KFYI
Steve Gregory, Corbin Garcia and Joe Huizenga
“Battle for the Border Part 4”
Judges: “Good enterprise for a special program. Great to broadcast program from the site.”
SPOT NEWS
Division 2
1st Place
KNST
Paul Birmingham
“Tucson Floods 2005”
Division 1
1st Place
KFYI
KFYI News Team
“Officer Uribe Down”
TEAM COVERAGE
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Paul David and Brad Miller
“Primary Election 2005”
Division 1
2nd Place
KNAU
Daniel Kraker and Sadie Babits
“The Snowbowl Decision”
1st Place
KFYI
KFYI NEWS TEAM
“August 4th Storm”
SERIOUS FEATURE
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Paul David and Brad Miller
“Oxygen Danger”
Judges: “We felt that the story brought out a 'danger' that we really do not recognize.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KJZZ
Rene Gutel
“Heatwave Hits Homeless Hard”
2nd Place
KFYI
Jared Serbu
“Palo Verde”
1st Place
KNAU
Daniel Kraker
“Apaches Battle Suicide”
Judges: “Very, very well done. The reporter used tact in the delivery of the story. Good work.”
LIGHT FEATURE
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Brad Miller
“Flu Shot Hotline”
Judges: “Very good use of sound, especially with telephone tones.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KUAZ
Nelson Warnell
“NOAA Weather Radio”
2nd Place
KJZZ
Rene Gutel
“The Thing, Mystery of the Desert – Solved!”
Judges: “The judges want to go see this place.”
1st Place
KNAU
Daniel Kraker
“The Original Sheep”
Judges: “Very well done. Judges felt that the reporter gave a good report on a very interesting subject. Good piece and good journalism.”
ENTERPRISE
Division 2
1st Place
KCUB
Chuck Meyer and Christine Lion
“Desert Creatures of Southern Arizona”
Division 1
2nd Place
KJZZ
Steve Goldstein
“The CSI Effect”
1st Place
KJZZ
Mark Brodie
“Flipped Off”
Judges: “A great topic; something we're never heard of (regarding real estate). Well-researched and produced, Kept out interest.”
USE OF SOUND
Division 2
2nd Place
KVRD
Brad Miller
“Fire Academy”
1st Place
KNST
Paul Birmingham
“American Hero Laid to Rest”
Judges: “Very moving. Tightly edited. Use of sound here served to bring the whole emotional wave through the piece. A touching salute to a fallen soldier.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KNAU
Gillian Ferris Kohl
“Kids Cooking Camp”
2nd Place
KFYI
Jim Sharpe,
“Jet Pull, Good Phil Grunting”
Judges: “Entertaining!”
1st Place
KJZZ
Dennis Lambert and Abigail Beshkin
“Wings Over Willcox”
Judges: “One of the most well-produced and well-written pieces we have judged. The editing of the natural sound into the conversational story line was excellent. Lambert has a great voice and knows how to tell a story.”
SPORTS REPORTING
Division 2
1st Place
KUAZ
Nelson Warnell
“The Death of an Athlete”
Division 1
3rd Place
KTAR
Paul Calvisi
“D-Backs Bullpen Fire-Sportscast”
2nd Place
KTAR
Paul Calvisi
“D-Backs D-Bag-Sportscast”
Judges: “This was a tough call. We loved Paul's writing, fun, as sports should be, creative, great use of tape. If there was a 'best sportscast' category, this would be it.”
1st Place
KJZZ
Mark Moran
“Hyzdu Diaries: Life & Times of a Career Leaguer”
Judges: “We simply loved this piece. Letting the subject tell, in own words, the other side of sports glory. This is a brilliant idea and it was pulled off perfectly.”
NEWS WRITING
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Brad Miller and Paul David
Division 1
1st Place
KNAU
Mitch Teich
Judges: “Well-told story. Good use of tape and excellent production values.”
TALK SHOW
Division 2
1st Place
KYBC
Paul David and Brad Miller
“Chief Don Eberle”
Judges: “Nice easy going style that connects with the listener.”
Division 1
2nd Place
KFYI
Steven Gregory, Corbin Cargia and Joe Huizenga
“Battle for the Border – Part 3”
Judges: “Very impressive. Interesting contrast between the thoughts of the callers and first-hand knowledge of an embedded reporter and the impressive guests on the show.”
1st Place
KFYI
Mark Talercio, Joe Crummey and Darrin Cameron
“Deadly Heat”
Judges: “A master at pulling the listener in and even when it is a national issue putting a local spin on it. His set gives you all the information you need and pulls us into the story. His use of audio is always compelling and again compels comment.”
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Division 2
1st Place
KVRD
Brad Miller and Paul David
“Roadhouse Fire”
Judges: “Just because they were the only entry does not make them any less worthy. A nice job on both Officer Down and Roadhouse Fire. We give the nod to Roadhouse Fire.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KFYI
KFYI News Team
“Street Heat Deaths”
2nd Place
KFYI
Steven Gregory and Mike Anthony
“Every Minute with the Minutemen”
Judges: “An important story well told from every angle. Informative live reports that continued to advance the story. Much needed background included which enabled the listener to truly understand the issues at hand.”
1st Place
KFYI
KFYI News Team
“Complex Fire”
Judges: “Impressive live reports. The information provided by the station to the listeners invaluable. The dedication to making sure people knew the whole story and how it could impact them comes through with each report. Highest level of professionalism and detail.”
REPORTER OF THE YEAR
Brian Barks of KTAR
Judges: “Excellent production values. Great delivery and use of audio.”
BEST NEWSCAST
Paul McGonigle Memorial Award for Best Newscast
Division 2
2nd Place
KVRD
Paul David and Brad Miller
“Nov. 17 Library Fire Ruled Arson”
1st Place
KCUB
Chuck Meyer and Christine Lion
“Morning News 1290 AM The Source”
Judges: “Very conversational and informative. Nice interaction between anchors. Excellent use of sound.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KTAR
Ned Foster, Connie Weber and Harriett Hindman
“Arizona’s Morning News”
2nd Place
KFYI News Team
“March 21 7 a.m. Newscast”
1st Place
KFYI News Team
“November 17th 6 p.m. Newscast”
Judges: “High story count; lots of voices, conversational. Very upbeat. High energy. Great use of natural sound.”
TELEVISION
BEST PRODUCER
Division 3
1st Place -
KYMA
Tommy Tran
“Early Edition”
Division 2
1st Place
KVOA
Jason Fenwick
“Eyewitness News 4 at 5:00, Monsoon Flood”
Division 1
3rd Place
KSAZ
Paul Story
“Downtown Hazmat”
2nd Place
KPHO
Melissa Ziedy
“CBS 5 News at 5”
1st Place
KSAZ
Paul Story
“Subway Murder Arrests”
LIVE REPORTING
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
Jeane Coakley
“Ropin’ Cowgirl”
Division 2
1st Place
KVOA
Jennifer Reardon and Paul Hanke
“Keep Your Motor Runnin””
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
Manuel Bojorquez
“Cave Creek Complex Fire”
SPOT NEWS
Division 3
2nd Place
KYMA
Sara Sandrik
“Oil Tanker Crash”
1st Place
KSWT
Neda Iranpour, Pete Fedorchak and Janet Chasse
“Drophouse”
Division 2
2nd Place
KVOA
David Marino and Kean Bauman
“Hostage Situation/Home Invasion”
1st Place
KOLD
Mark Stine and Duane Peeler
“Road Rage on I10”
Division 1
3rd Place
KNXV
Christopher Sign
“Wal-Mart Shooting”
2nd Place
ABC 15 News Team
“Sky Harbor Security Breach”
1st Place
KPHO
CBS 5 News Team
“Water Rescue/Girl Search”
TEAM COVERAGE
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
KYMA News Team
“Harrier Crash”
Judges: “KYMA appeared to throw all its resources at this Harrier crash. The news team covered the story from a variety of angles and worked hard to bring viewers complete information.”
Division 2
1st Place
KOLD
Randy Garsee, Som Lisaius, J.D. Wallace and Jim Becker
“FBI Sting”
Judges: “Solid reporting. Good use of anchor in field on major breaking story. Solid use of graphics. Clear writing.”
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
ABC 15 News Team
“Cave Creek Fire”
Judges: “Good reporting. Excellent videography. Technically strong, solid anchoring. Nicely produced.”
INVESTIGATIVE NEWS
Division 2
1st Place
KVOA
Paul Hanke
“Child Sex Sting”
Judges: “A fine example of what investigative journalism is and should be. Very captivating. Well done.”
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
Abbie Boudreau, Sylvia Teague, Vivek Narayan and Beau Beyerle
“Tread Secrets”
Judges: “There was no question this piece was everything that investigative news could and should be. Outstanding job.”
SERIOUS FEATURE
Division 3
1st Place
KSWT
Doug Currin, Tim Cronley and Matt Riehl
“Snapshots from Iraq: A Mother’s Perspective”
Judges: “Well-produced and well-crafted, bringing a mother's perspective on her son's service in Iraq into viewers' living rooms.”
Division 2
1st Place
KOLD
Bud Foster and Steve Huff
“Lost Wages”
Judges: “Well told. Well shot. Well Written. Important topic. Good storytelling.”
Division 1
3rd Place
KSAZ
Bruce Dunbar and Jon Noetzel
“Whispering Hope”
Judges: “Spiritual piece; beautifully shot and told.”
2nd Place
KNXV
Jonathan Elias, Edward Ayala and Brooke Blanton
“Looking for the Living”
Judges: “Best piece we've seen from New Orleans. Great reporting, Great enterprise. Great videography.”
1st Place
KSAZ
Sabra Gertsch, Pete Kertz and Jon Noetzel
“His Name is Zachary”
Judges: “Amazing story. Beautifully produced. There must have been great work doen by producer/reporter and videographer to establish the trust necessary with subject to tell this moving story. Great job.”
LIGHT FEATURE
Division 2
1st Place
KGUN
Geoffrey Levine and Guy Atchley
“Digital Antichrist”
Judges: “Beautiful photography and amazing creativity in shot selection.”
Division 2
2nd Place
KNXV
Christina Estes and Erin Gramzinski
“Welcome to the Chickenhood”
Judges: “Great overall presentation with use of subject and environment. Nice attractive natural sound.”
1st Place
KPHO
Tammy Leitner and Rick Beaugrand
“Feel the Burn”
Judges: “Creative and interesting and held our attention for entire package even though it was the longest.”
ENTERPRISE
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
Richard Garcia, Jeane Coakley, Luis Cruz and Armando Navarro
“Steroids and High School Athletes”
Judges: “The team took an important issue that should concern every parent and made it clear and easy to understand. Well shot and the reporter had total ownership of the story.”
Division 2
1st Place
KGUN
Dave Hecht
“The War in Iraq...The Forgotten Fronts”
Judges: “Extremely well shot and crafted. A unique look at a different aspect of the war.”
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
Abbie Boudreau, Sylvia Teague, Vivek Narayan and Beau Beyerle
“Controlling Addition”
PHOTOGRAPHY-VIDEOGRAPHY
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
Jose Teposte
“Hope Hill”
Division 2
1st Place
KGUN
Geoffrey Levine
“Babes with Bullets”
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
Christopher Zang
“Bridge Brigade”
SPORTS COVERAGE
Division 3
1st Place
KSWT
Autumn Sam and Beau Bagley
“Never Forget”
Judges: “Moving story. Very interesting.”
Division 2
1st Place
KOLD
Scott Kilbury
“Sports According to Scott”
Judges: “Very creative and entertaining.”
Division 1
1st Place
KPHO
Tammy Leitner and Jim Escobido
“Tyson’s Birds”
Judges: “Great story.”
CONTINUING COVERAGE
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
KYMA News Team
“La Mesa Street Murders”
Division 2
1st Place
KOLD
Som Lisaius and Jamison Forst
“Faces of Meth”
Judges: “Well presented and thought-provoking. High production values. Well balanced.”
Division 1
1st Place
KNXV
ABC 15 News Team
“Death of Officer Uribe”
REPORTER OF THE YEAR
KSAZ’s Bruce Dunbar
Judges: “Love your writing and storytelling. Very compelling stories. We would have loved to see more of YOU in the stories but excellent. Solid!”
ANCHOR OF THE YEAR
Jonathan Elias of KNXV
Judges: “Network quality anchor. Commanding, confident, conversational. A superb anchor. Could easily see him on any network newscast.”
Paul McGonigle Memorial Award for Best Newscast
Division 3
1st Place
KYMA
Luis Cruz, Brad Willls, Sara Sandrik and Tommy Tran
“Early Edition December 7, 2005”
Judges: “Good breaking news off the top of the show from Miami. Well-rounded coverage of Pearl Harbor which incorporated local aspect.”
Paul McGonigle Memorial Award for Best Newscast
Division 2
1st Place
Eyewitness News 4
“Eyewitness News 4 at 10 Nov. 17, 2005”
Judges: “This newscast was full of great content and information that viewers would find interesting and relevant. From the top story about food banks to the investigative story about online predators, we were hooked. Nice use of graphic animations as well.”
Paul McGonigle Memorial Award for Best Newscast
Division 1
1st Place
CBS 5 News Team
“CBS 5 News at 5 p.m.”
Judges: “This broadcast had very good pracing. The breaking news off the top was great, and very informative for the 5 p-m. Audience, followed by the highway story which rounded out the top of the show. The use of maps also was very effective.”