HDN staff brings in 47 awards in annual KPA contest
3/18/2013
By The Hays Daily News
The staff of The Hays Daily News earned 47 awards in the 2013 Kansas Press Association's Awards of Excellence for entries published during the 2012 calendar year. The press association in Wisconsin served as judges in this year's contest.
The awards will be delivered at the KPA's annual convention in May in Topeka.
"We are humbled by this recognition from our peers," said managing editor Ron Fields. "The men and women of The Hays Daily News continue to prove year-in and year-out that this publication is the most reliable and consistent news source in northwest Kansas, as well as the most effective vehicle for advertisers to reach customers."
In its 83rd year of publication, The Hays Daily News has a staff of 15 editors, reporters and photographers; eight advertising professionals; six circulation and business experts; and a digital media expert.
News
Religion story: Gayle Weber, first
Agricultural story: Mike Corn, first
Youth story: Mike Corn, first
Column writing: Mike Corn, first
Photo package: Nick Schwien, Steven Hausler and Raymond Hillegas, first
Best use of photos: staff, first
Editorial pages: staff, first
Feature package: Dawne Leiker, Nick Schwien and Steven Hausler, first
Headline writing: Ron Fields, first
Government/political: Dawne Leiker, second
Religion story: Gayle Weber, second
Youth story: Diane Gasper-O'Brien, second
Sports column writing: Conor Nicholl, second
News and writing excellence: staff, second
Photo package: Nick Schwien, second
Design and layout: staff, second
Online video feature: Something Edible, staff, second
Environmental story: Mike Corn, second
Environmental portrait: Steven Hausler, second
Editorial writing: Ron Fields, second
News story: Conor Nicholl, third
Investigative story: Randy Gonzales, third
Series: Gayle Weber, third
Editorial writing: Patrick Lowry, third
Government/political story: Mike Corn, third
Agricultural story: Mike Corn, third
News photo: Mike Corn, third
Sports pages: Nick McQueen, Klint Spiller and Conor Nicholl, third
Infographic: Nick McQueen, third
Environmental story: Mike Corn, third
Best story/photo combination: Mike Corn and Steven Hausler, third
Advertising
Best political ad: Eber Phelps series, Joleen Fisher, first
Best entertainment ad: Carlos O'Kelly's -- Happy Hour, Sandra Harder, first
Best furniture ad: Genuine Appliance, Joleen Fisher, second
Best hardware ad: Western Stone, Eric Rathke, second
Best online static ad: 8th Street Liquor, Elisha Jones, second
Most adaptable promotion: Salina Christmas, Sandra Harder, second
Best grocery ad: Hays City Quality Meats, Eric Rathke, third
Best hardware ad: Heartland Building Center, Sandra Harder, third
Best health care ad: Home Healthcare Services of Western Kansas, Joleen Fisher, third
Best political ad: Barb Wasinger series, Joleen Fisher, third
Best agricultural ad: Simpson Farm Enterprises, Eric Rathke, third
Best ad series: Furniture Look, Sandra Harder, third
Best community event: Ellis County Fair, Eric Rathke, third
Most adaptable promotion: High School Sports, Mary Karst, third
Best online motion ad: Fur is Flying, Tiffany Reddig and Eric Rathke, third
Best special section: 2012 Calendar, Mary Karst and staff, third