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Nebraska Press AssociationNebraska Press Advertising ServiceMEMO FROM THE DESK OF:Carolyn Bowman845 “S” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508Phone 402-476-2851, NE: 800-369-2850, Fax: 402-476-2942

RELEASE: After 9:00 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017

LINCOLN — Sweepstakes winners in the Nebraska Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest are the weekly Aurora

News-Register and the daily Norfolk Daily News.

By placing first among all the Nebraska weeklies entered, the Aurora News-Register will display the Loral Johnson Commu-

nity Weekly Sweepstakes Award for one year. This year marks the 14th annual presentation of the Loral Johnson Community

Newspaper Sweepstakes Award. Loral had a passion for community journalism throughout his life, and this award is given in

memory of his enthusiasm. The Aurora News-Register finished with 17 first-place awards, 9 judged second best awards and 4

judged third best awards for a point total of 280. This is their third year to win this award, and they beat out the second place

winner by 8 points. The Aurora News-Register has won this award in 2012 and 2013.

The Norfolk Daily News was the winner in the daily category, which excludes dailies in Omaha and Lincoln. It finished with

10 first-place awards, 10 for second and 10 for third for a point total of 246. This is the first time the Norfolk Daily News has

won the daily sweepstakes. They beat out the second place winner by 4 points. The dailies are judged in 48 categories, and the

weeklies in 48 categories. Both focused on writing, photography, advertising, digital, design and creativity.

Other weeklies in the top three were, second, Hickman Voice News, and the Gering Courier, third.

Finishing second in the daily category was the Grand Island Independent with the North Platte Telegraph, third.

More than 3,800 separate entries, representing 9 dailies and 63 weeklies, were judged by members of the Kansas Press As-

sociation.

First, second and third place winners were announced Saturday night at an Awards Banquet at the Country Inn & Suites-North

in Lincoln, where more than 175 journalists attended.

2017 Newspaper Winners

01 - Use of Computer Graphics - Produced In HouseClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: In the Spooky SpiritBy: Sandra Diaz2nd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Enrollment TrendsBy: Samantha Cleveland3rd PlaceGering CourierTitle: City Sales TaxBy: Brad Staman

01 - Use of Computer Graphics - Produced In HouseClass B

1st PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Go, Do!By: Jason Hofer2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Santa LettersBy: Samantha Goff3rd PlaceStromsburg Polk Co. NewsTitle: Silence of the Opera HouseBy: Erin Dickey

01 - Use of Computer Graphics - Produced In HouseClass C1st PlaceOrd QuizTitle: OHS Graduation

By: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe2nd PlaceAlbion NewsTitle: Boone Co. Property ValuationsBy: Julie Dickerson3rd PlaceSutton Clay Co. NewsTitle: Fine Arts CoverBy: Ashley D. Swanson

01 - Use of Computer Graphics - Produced In HouseClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Pulling the Plug on 2016By: Sandra Diaz2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: WinterizeBy: Brittany Wolken3rd PlaceCozad Tri-City TribuneTitle: Four of a KindBy: Kelly Ninas

01 - Use of Computer Graphics - Produced In HouseDaily1st PlaceYork News-TimesTitle: City BudgetBy: Kerri Pankratz2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Born with Genes that Demand Double TeamsBy: Dennis Meyer3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Sales Dip in Norfolk & CountyBy: Dennis Meyer

02 - Building CirculationClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Alumni AssociationBy: Carrie Pitzer2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Building CirculationBy: Brad Staman3rd PlacePetersburg PressTitle: Learn Something NewBy: Julie Dickerson

02 - Building Circulation

Class B1st PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: National Newspaper WeekBy: Samantha Goff2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: E-editionBy: Darci Tomky3rd PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: Save the NewspapersBy: Melanie Whitaker & Melissa Vanek

02 - Building CirculationClass C1st PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: Quest for the GemBy: Staff2nd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Catch All the ActionBy: Mike Overmann & Amanda VanGerpenNo Third Place Awarded

02 - Building CirculationClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Your In-Depth Storm Coverage NewspaperBy: Lauren Cooper2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Your Local Newspaper – Something to Do With the KidsBy: Cassandra Ivy3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Catch Up with the Voice NewsBy: Tess Williams

02 - Building CirculationDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: TelemarketingBy: Staff2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Home ShowBy: Staff3rd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Building Circulation – Garage SalesBy: Ilene Anderson & Eric Hoffman

03 - Reader Interaction/ContestClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Pay It ForwardBy: Staff2nd PlaceStapleton EnterpriseTitle: Blast from the PastBy: Marcia Hora & Kendra Cutler3rd PlaceMullen Hooker Co. TribuneTitle: Valentine’s Day ContestBy: Gerri Peterson

03 - Reader Interaction/ContestClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Residential Revivals: A DIY ContestBy: Kerri Rempp & Julie Pfister2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Vacation EagleBy: Staff3rd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Color Contest Holiday Drawing ContestBy: Suzi Nelson

03 - Reader Interaction/ContestClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Photo ContestBy: Staff2nd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Football ContestBy: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe3rd PlacePapillion TimesTitle: Pigskin PickersBy: Jordan Adkison

03 - Reader Interaction/ContestClass D1st PlaceOmaha Catholic VoiceTitle: Colors of ChristmasBy: Staff2nd PlaceSeward County IndependentTitle: Draw Your Mom ContestBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark3rd Place

Bellevue LeaderTitle: People’s ChoiceBy: Staff

03 - Reader Interaction/ContestDaily1st PlaceKearney HubTitle: Freedom AwardsBy: Penny Parker2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Giant Crossword PuzzleBy: Staff3rd PlaceYork News-TimesTitle: YNT Treasure HuntBy: Eric Eckert, Garrett Schwarz & Dave Sjuts

04 - Community Promotion AdvertisementClass A1st PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: June JubileeBy: Brenda Clark2nd PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: Meet the ClergyBy: Amy Corrigan & Echo Bronk3rd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Beaver DazeBy: Brenda Clark

04 - Community Promotion AdvertisementClass B1st PlaceTekamah Burt Co. PlaindealerTitle: Holiday StrollBy: Joe Zink2nd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Hometown ChristmasBy: Sandy Hutson & Cheryl Ludvik3rd PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: Antelope Co. Presents Jana KramerBy: Tara Purdie

04 - Community Promotion AdvertisementClass C1st PlacePapillion TimesTitle: Salute to Papillion PoliceBy: Paul Swanson & Stan Carter2nd Place

Aurora News-RegisterTitle: Attention Residents – Ambulance HearingBy: Dave Bradley & Karla Senff3rd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Elkhorn DaysBy: Staff

04 - Community Promotion AdvertisementClass D1st PlaceBellevue LeaderTitle: Offutt Career FairBy: Amy Corrigan & Echo Bronk2nd Place Bellevue LeaderTitle: Plattsmouth Harvest FestivalBy: Melanie Whitaker3rd PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: 5th Annual Wahoo Hometown HolidaysBy: Sandy Hutson

04 - Community Promotion AdvertisementDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Small Business SaturdayBy: Staff2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: GoodfellowsBy: Kimberly Rahe & Penny Parker3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Summer Reading ProgramBy: Roseann Indra & Denise Webbert

05 - Agricultural AdvertisementClass A1st PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Citizen State BankBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark2nd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Ready for the 2016 Wheat HarvestBy: Dalene Louden3rd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Roth Aerial SprayingBy: Brenda Clark & Patrick Checketts

05 - Agricultural AdvertisementClass B

1st PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Suhr & LichtyBy: Alison Koch & Brenda Clark2nd PlaceWisner News-ChronicleTitle: Prime StopBy: Marilyn Raabe3rd PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Bank of Elgin – Your Partner in the FieldBy: Lynell Morgan

05 - Agricultural AdvertisementClass C1st PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Valmont – Cream of the CropsBy: Staff2nd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Beef’s Big 10By: Karey Rahn & Dorothy Litz3rd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Thoene Farm ServiceBy: Megan Dietz

05 - Agricultural AdvertisementClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Chick DaysBy: Austin Roper

2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: State Bank of Table Rock – We Are AgBy: Austin Roper3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: On the Hill AgBy: Austin Roper

05 - Agricultural AdvertisementDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Bill Summers FordBy: Jackie Jo Curtis & Apryl Lee2nd PlaceBeatrice Daily SunTitle: Treaty SaleBy: Amy Stokebrand3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Beef Month

By: Roseann Indra & Suzie Wachter

06 - Small Ad - Under 1/4 page or less than 3 x 10 1/2”Class A1st PlaceGering CourierTitle: Gering Booster ClubBy: Ilene Anderson2nd PlaceOakland IndependentTitle: Nelsons Food PrideBy: Alyssa Cates3rd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Beaver DazeBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark

06 - Small Ad - Under 1/4 page or less than 3 x 10 1/2”Class B1st PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: Little RidgesBy: Jordan Adkison2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Grand OpeningBy: Mary Le Arneal & Nathan Arneal3rd PlaceWilber RepublicanTitle: Clatonia Easter Egg HuntBy: Brenda Clark & Patrick Checketts

06 - Small Ad - Under 1/4 page or less than 3 x 10 1/2”Class C1st PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Milk TransportationBy: Karey Rahn & Dorothy Litz2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Boo Boo Feeling BetterBy: Dave Bradley & Karla Senff3rd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Trotter Fried FoodsBy: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe

06 - Small Ad - Under 1/4 page or less than 3 x 10 1/2”Class D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Not So Spooky Stable ShindigBy: Austin Roper2nd PlaceSeward County IndependentTitle: Sparetime Lounge – Catered Wedding Events

By: Patrick Checketts & Dave Fiala3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: MCH Auxiliary BoutiqueBy: Jen Stolz

06 - Small Ad - Under 1/4 page or less than 3 x 10 1/2”Daily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Angela’s BridalBy: KC Heath & Caitlyn Carter2nd PlaceBeatrice Daily SunTitle: Pet Agree GroomingBy: Amy Stokebrand3rd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Myers Jewelry – Time is Running OutBy: Jason Vogt

07 - Signature PageClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: State WrestlingBy: Sandy Diaz & Art Staff2nd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Perfect SeasonBy: Carrie Pitzer3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Honoring Those Who ServedBy: Dalene Louden

07 - Signature PageClass B1st PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Veterans DayBy: Lynell Morgan2nd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: State Wrestling Good LuckBy: Suzi Nelson & Sandy Hutson3rd Place (TIE)Creighton NewsTitle: Knox County FairBy: Sandy Schroth3rd Place (TIE)North Bend EagleTitle: State TrackBy: Nathan Arneal

07 - Signature Page

Class C1st PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Ord High School State GolfBy: Megan Dietz2nd PlaceGothenburg TimesTitle: National 4-H WeekBy: Jo Atkinson3rd PlaceCrete NewsTitle: CongratulationsBy: Staff

07 - Signature PageClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: State TrackBy: Sandy Diaz & Art Staff2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: American Flag for Fourth of JulyBy: Austin Roper3rd PlaceOmaha Catholic VoiceTitle: GraduationBy: John Bosco & Randy A. Grosse

07 - Signature PageDaily1st PlaceBeatrice Daily SunTitle: ABC SafetyBy: Staff2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Christmas A to ZBy: Ilene Anderson3rd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Veterans Section By: Staff

08 - Classified SectionClass A1st PlaceOakland IndependentBy: Staff2nd PlaceClearwater-Ewing Record-NewsBy: LuAnn Schindler3rd PlaceShelton ClipperBy: Barb Berglund

08 - Classified SectionClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordBy: Tim Dodd2nd PlaceGretna Guide & NewsBy: Staff3rd PlaceWilber RepublicanBy: Staff

08 - Classified SectionClass C1st PlaceCrete NewsBy: Matt Heigel & Barb Nigg2nd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteBy: Staff3rd PlaceGeneva Nebraska SignalBy: Susan Wilkins

08 - Classified SectionClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Brenda Clark2nd PlaceBellevue LeaderBy: Staff3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff

08 - Classified SectionDaily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldBy: Staff2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Staff

09 - Advertising CampaignClass A1st PlaceThedford Thomas Co. HeraldTitle: Sandhill SmilesBy: Marcia Hora2nd PlaceGering Courier

Title: The ResidencyBy: Ilene Anderson3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Senior Shout Out – Hemingford Class of 2017By: Dalene Louden

09 - Advertising CampaignClass B1st PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Perkins County Health ServicesBy: Samantha Goff2nd PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: This is BillBy: Tara Purdie3rd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: MatCat CornerBy: Molly Nicola & Nathan Arneal

09 - Advertising CampaignClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Roe Chevrolet Testimonial Series By: Dani Lemburg & Karla Senff 2nd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Holiday HappeningsBy: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe3rd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Valley View Senior VillageBy: Megan Dietz

09 - Advertising CampaignClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Kelly’s Paradise By: Alison Koch & Brenda Clark2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Davisson FurnitureBy: Alison Koch & Brenda Clark3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Woodland Court Farmers MarketBy: Austin Roper

09 - Advertising CampaignDaily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Team Chevrolet

By: Dalene Louden & Kim Mendez2nd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Nelson’s FurnitureBy: Kathy Avis3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Stone HearthBy: Judy Feeney & Apryl Lee

10 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - ColorClass A1st PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Winter Oil Change SpecialBy: Dalene Louden2nd PlaceOakland IndependentTitle: Johnsons Rehab & Sports PerformanceBy: Alyssa Cates3rd PlaceWauneta BreezeTitle: Wellstone IndustriesBy: Sheri Hink-Wagner

10 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - ColorClass B1st PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Think Pink – BCHC Breast Cancer AwarenessBy: Lynell Morgan2nd PlaceGretna Guide & NewsTitle: Mount Michael FestivalBy: Mike Overmann3rd PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: Midlands DentalBy: Melanie Whitaker

10 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - ColorClass C1st PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Kokes RepairBy: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe2nd PlaceOrd QuizTitle: Valley Auto Parts By: Megan Dietz & Heidi Dawe 3rd PlaceSutton Clay Co. NewsTitle: Memorial Day BBQBy: Karla Fehr

10 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Color

Class D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Campbell’s KitchenBy: Lauren Cooper2nd PlaceSeward County IndependentTitle: Seward Golf Course – Membership RatesBy: Brenda Clark & Patrick Checketts3rd Place (TIE)Blair Washington Co. Enterprise Title: Sid DillonBy: Lynette Hansen & Cindy Harper3rd Place (TIE)Hickman Voice News Title: Tranquility SpaBy: Austin Roper

10 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - ColorDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Tom Dinsdale AutomotiveBy: Amanda Johnson2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Hy-Vee Moonlight SaleBy: Jason Vogt3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Anniversary Sale – Let Us Floor YouBy: Kelli Ganskow & Denise Webbert

11 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass A1st PlaceThedford Thomas Co. HeraldTitle: Christmas in JulyBy: Marcia Hora2nd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: Tiff’s Tavern – A Night of ComedyBy: Randy Sadd3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Pheasants Forever 15th Annual BanquetBy: Dalene Louden

11 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass B1st PlaceGordon Sheridan Co. Journal-StarTitle: Sip Sip HoorayBy: Jordan Huether2nd Place

Neligh News & LeaderTitle: Neligh Family DentistryBy: Tara Purdie3rd PlaceWisner News-ChronicleTitle: GraduationBy: Marilyn Raabe

11 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Spring has Sprung – Aurora MallBy: Karla Senff & Kurt Johnson2nd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Get a Head Start By: Karlie Cole & Dorothy Litz 3rd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: Did Recent Storms…By: Jana Pribbeno, Chris Fidler & Karen Hayes

11 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass D1st PlaceOmaha Catholic VoiceTitle: It’s Not Black & WhiteBy: John Bosco2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Perfect Stay InnBy: Lynette Hansen & Alyssa Cates3rd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Barber Home FurnishingsBy: Jennifer Lewis

11 - Single Retail Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Heartland Animal CenterBy: Samantha Young & Apryl Lee2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Midwest ImagingBy: Amanda Johnson3rd PlaceKearney HubTitle: Kearney Clinic, P.C.By: Andrea Dzingle & Bridgett LaVene

12 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Color (DAILIES ONLY)Daily

1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: 2016 Spring ShowBy: Kelli Ganskow & Denise Webbert2nd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: ZellerBy: Renee Jones & Apryl Lee3rd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: New View Real EstateBy: Josh King

13 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass A1st PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Fillmore County HospitalBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark2nd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Culligan of CreteBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark3rd PlaceWauneta BreezeTitle: Sunrise Heights of WaunetaBy: Sheri Hink-Wagner

13 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass B1st PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Annual Bull Semen Test DaysBy: Lynell Morgan2nd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Moving Tag SaleBy: Alison Koch & Dave Fiala3rd PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: Phoenix Equestrian CenterBy: Echo Bronk

13 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass C1st PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Great Clips – Now Hiring Hair StylistsBy: Mike Overmann2nd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: 5 Star Tree ServiceBy: Staff3rd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Fremont Health – Intake Scheduling RN

By: Mike Overmann

13 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Community Hospital – Now HiringBy: Tess Williams2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Frosty PinesBy: Loraine Ellis & Cindy Harper3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: AlloBy: Austin Roper

13 - Single Classified Advertising Idea - Black and WhiteDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Top Agent of the YearBy: Kelli Ganskow & Suzie Wachter2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Selling Your Home?By: Kelli Ganskow & Suzie Wachter3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Rodent ControlBy: Rebecca Parker & Apryl Lee

14 - Creative Ad WritingClass A1st PlaceOakland IndependentTitle: Fall Home & Car CareBy: Alyssa Cates & Curt Hineline2nd Place Friend SentinelTitle: Crete Glass, Little Tavern Band, Rotary Hike & BikeBy: Patrick Checketts, Brenda Clark & Dave Fiala3rd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Citizens State Bank, Olga Bruntz Birthday, Friend Quiz BowlBy: Staff

14 - Creative Ad WritingClass B1st PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: StadiumBy: Nathan Arneal & Mary Le Arneal2nd PlaceWilber Republican

By: Brenda Clark & Patrick Checketts3rd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Blue Valley Bass, Merles, AgmazingBy: Staff

14 - Creative Ad WritingClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Giltner State BankBy: Dani Lemburg2nd PlaceSutton Clay County NewsTitle: Good for More Than Just the News…By: Karla Fehr3rd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: AIBBy: Mike Overmann

14 - Creative Ad WritingClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Gift Card PageBy: Blair Ad & Art Staff2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Merle’s Garden Center, JD’s Coffee Shop, Hairtrix SalonBy: Alison Koch & Brenda Clark3rd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Memorial Health Care Systems, Seward Lumber, Suhr & Lichty InsuranceBy: Patrick Checketts, Alison Koch & Brenda Clark

14 - Creative Ad WritingDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Firehouse GymBy: Samantha Young & Apryl Lee2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: Kearney Clinic, P.C.By: Andrea Dzingle & Bridgett LaVene3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: What You Are MissingBy: Cheyanne Fowlkes & Vickie Hrabanek

15 - Best New Idea – Ads/MarketingClass A1st Place

Gering CourierTitle: Gering FirefightersBy: Ilene Anderson2nd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Code AdvertisingBy: Carrie PitzerOnly 2 Entries Received.

15 - Best New Idea – Ads/MarketingClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Creative ShapesBy: Julie Pfister & Amy Menerey2nd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Support Your Hometown for the HolidaysBy: Patrick Checketts, Alison Koch & Brenda ClarkOnly 2 Entries Received.

15 - Best New Idea – Ads/MarketingClass C1st PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Industrial Development By: Karlie Cole & Dorothy Litz 2nd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Winter that Feels like HomeBy: Karlie Cole & Dorothy Litz3rd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: Where’s Jana?By: Jana Pribbeno

15 – Best New Idea – Ads/MarketingClass D1st PlaceSeward County IndependentTitle: 12 Days of Christmas Cash DashBy: Ad StaffOnly 1 Entry Received.

15 - Best New Idea – Ads/MarketingDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Adult Stress ReliefBy: Staff2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Catalog, CalendarBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorth Platte Telegraph

Title: Centennial Park VillageBy: Rebecca Parker & Leslie Torres

16 - Sports Action PhotoClass A1st PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: CatchBy: Joey Waller2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Volleyball Girls JubilationBy: Jeff Fielder3rd PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: SlideBy: Brody Hilgenkamp

16 - Sports Action PhotoClass B1st PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Tigers in the MistBy: Nathan Arneal2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Wrestling PointBy: Nathan Arneal3rd PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: TennisBy: Joey Waller

16 - Sports Action PhotoClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Just Out of ReachBy: Richard Rhoden2nd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Bart Hiscock BBBBy: Morgan O’Rear3rd PlaceAlbion NewsTitle: Extra EmphasisBy: Joe Flanagan

16 - Sports Action PhotoClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Crossing Finish LineBy: Darren Ivy2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-Tribune

Title: Carter Anderson Wrestling By: Tyler Dahlgren3rd PlaceBroken Bow Custer Co. ChiefTitle: Jeff Johnston Steer WrestlingBy: Tim Conover

16 - Sports Action PhotoDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Miles Griffith Clears 6-0By: Andrew Carpenean2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Record SetterBy: Randy Henry3rd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Volleyball SpikeBy: Laura Beahm

17 - Sports Feature PhotoClass A1st PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Hangin’ OnBy: Lyle Fodnes2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Students CheerBy: Jeff Fielder3rd PlaceWausa GazetteTitle: Go Big RedBy: Jeremy Buss

17 - Sports Feature PhotoClass B1st PlaceWaverly NewsTitle: Runner UpBy: Michael Wunder2nd PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Wrestling MommaBy: Dennis Morgan3rd PlaceWilber RepublicanTitle: Just Chillin’By: Emily Hemphill

17 - Sports Feature PhotoClass C1st PlacePlattsmouth Journal

Title: 3200-Meter RelayBy: Brent Hardin2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalTitle: Nielsen Secures State Wrestling ChampionshipBy: Brent Hardin3rd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Perfect SeasonBy: Richard Rhoden

17 - Sports Feature PhotoClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Relay WinnersBy: Amanda Woita2nd PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: Practice TimeBy: Lisa Brichacek3rd PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: Compact Derby ChampBy: Jason Unger

17 - Sports Feature PhotoDaily1st PlaceKearney HubTitle: One for the TeamBy: Buck Mahoney2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Black Belt HonorsBy: Jake Wragge3rd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Final OutBy: Laura Beahm

18 - Sports PageClass A1st PlaceGering CourierBy: Jeff Fielder2nd PlaceArlington CitizenBy: Tyler Dahlgren & Grant Egger3rd PlaceFriend SentinelBy: Stephanie Croston

18 - Sports PageClass B1st Place

North Bend EagleBy: Nathan Arneal2nd PlaceChadron RecordBy: Kerri Rempp & Brett Nachtigall3rd PlacePender TimesBy: Mark Vrbicky

18 - Sports PageClass C1st PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Mike O’Brien2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Richard Rhoden3rd PlaceGothenburg TimesBy: Greg Knight & Scott Foster

18 - Sports PageClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Staff2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneBy: Staff3rd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Staff

18 - Sports PageDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Jay Prauner2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphBy: Andrew Bottrell & Derek Noehren

19 - Sports ColumnClass A1st PlaceGering CourierBy: Jeff Fielder2nd PlaceClearwater-Ewing Record-NewsTitle: Nebraska-ismsBy: LuAnn Schindler3rd Place

Gering CourierBy: Trevor Bentley

19 - Sports ColumnClass B1st PlaceWisner News-ChronicleTitle: EffortBy: Jeff Recker2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Pitching with PritchBy: Larry Pritchett3rd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: .400 Hitters; Two SeasonsBy: Nathan Arneal

19 - Sports ColumnClass C1st PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsBy: Rob Dump2nd PlaceAlbion NewsBy: Joe Flanagan3rd PlaceCrete NewsBy: Andy McCallister

19 - Sports ColumnClass D1st PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Getting My Kicks in BangkokBy: Gordon Hopkins2nd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Reflections, Untapped PotentialBy: Trevor Gill3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Hey Parents, Remember Your Place; June is My Annual “Missing Rosenblatt” MonthBy: Tyler Dahlgren

19 - Sports ColumnDaily1st PlaceYork News-TimesTitle: John & Bobby; I Am a Bigfoot JunkieBy: Ken Kush2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldBy: Steve Frederick3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily News

Title: More than Basketball; Change Coming This FallBy: Tom Behmer

20 - Sports WritingClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Ready to WreckBy: Leeanna Ellis2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Hill RunBy: Jeff Fielder3rd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Home Plate is Where the Heart IsBy: Logan Lawson

20 - Sports WritingClass B1st PlaceGretna BreezeTitle: JanovichBy: Eric Taylor2nd PlaceTekamah Burt Co. PlaindealerTitle: Tekamah Man Meets His ChallengeBy: Mark Jackson3rd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Driver Gets First A Feature WinBy: Stephanie Croston

20 - Sports WritingClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: For the Love of the GameBy: Richard Rhoden2nd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: State Track ChampionsBy: Russ Pankonin3rd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Playing Time Means the World to Garrett Johns By: Dave Bradley

20 - Sports WritingClass D1st PlaceBellevue LeaderTitle: AcesBy: Brody Hilgenkamp2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Enterprise

Title: Toughing It OutBy: Grant Egger3rd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Bluejay Sprinter Doubles Up in Gold CountBy: Stephanie Croston

20 - Sports WritingDaily1st PlaceKearney HubTitle: Pennies from ColeBy: Staff2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Miracle CareerBy: Nick Benes3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Body of WorkBy: Derek Noehren

21 - Photo PageClass A1st PlaceGering CourierTitle: Piece of CakeBy: Brad Staman2nd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: All in Good TrainingBy: Joe Burns3rd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: Return of the Sandhill CranesBy: Jimmy Rash

21 - Photo PageClass B1st PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: Memories of Old Mill DaysBy: Tara Purdie, Joan Wright & LuAnn Schindler2nd PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: State Wrestling TournamentBy: Ginni Fangman & Lynell Morgan3rd PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: Back to the 80sBy: Lynell Morgan

21 - Photo PageClass C1st PlaceAurora News-Register

Title: Trip of a LifetimeBy: Tessa Burgener2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Omaha Welcomes the PresidentBy: Kurt Johnson3rd PlaceSouth Sioux City Dakota Co. StarTitle: South Sioux City Homecoming 2016By: Chad Watkins

21 - Photo PageClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Unwind CenterfoldBy: Brad Moser2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Blue AngelsBy: Jill Martin & Amanda Woita3rd PlaceCozad Tri-City TribuneTitle: Muscle Man Volleyball Held in CozadBy: Kelly Ninas

21 - Photo PageDaily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Color DashBy: Dean Torske2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Reviving the Old WestBy: Jake Wragge3rd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Walk to School DayBy: Irene North

22 - Feature PhotographyClass A1st PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Harvest Moon a HitBy: Amber Ningen2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Students Learn Tools & TechnologyBy: Brad Staman3rd PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: ReadingBy: Katherine Leszczynski

22 - Feature PhotographyClass B1st PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Memorial DayBy: Brooke Pankonin2nd PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Hog WrestlingBy: Kerri Rempp3rd PlaceStromsburg Polk Co. NewsTitle: The Big SqueezeBy: Erin Dickey

22 - Feature PhotographyClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: America’s Next Line of DefenseBy: Richard Rhoden2nd PlaceGothenburg TimesTitle: Git AlongBy: Elizabeth Barrett3rd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Six ShooterBy: Willis Mahannah

22 - Feature PhotographyClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Laying of WreathBy: Stephanie Croston2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Mutton BustingBy: Joe Burns3rd PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: Sliding into SummerBy: Lisa Brichacek

22 - Feature PhotographyDaily1st PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Color RunBy: Amy Roh2nd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Itty Bitty BallerinaBy: Laura Beahm3rd PlaceGrand Island Independent

Title: Instilling HabitsBy: Barrett Stinson

23 - News PhotographyClass A1st PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: CoupleBy: Katherine Leszczynski2nd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: Families Celebrate New Library, Fitness CenterBy: Christine Hollister3rd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: D-T Pizza Bingo NightBy: Randy Sadd

23 - News PhotographyClass B1st PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Class of 2016By: Nathan Arneal2nd PlaceGordon Sheridan Co. Journal-StarTitle: Sgt. Fae V. Moore Laid to RestBy: Lauren O’Brien3rd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Morse Bluff SignBy: Nathan Arneal

23 - News PhotographyClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Airport Floats New Drone GuidelinesBy: Kurt Johnson2nd PlaceCrete NewsTitle: Practice BurnBy: Jenn Lampila3rd PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsTitle: New PriestBy: Tyler Schank

23 - News PhotographyClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: We Need to be ReadyBy: Joe Burns2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-Tribune

Title: Fort Calhoun Tree LightingBy: Joe Burns3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: The Adventure AwaitsBy: Joe Burns

23 - News PhotographyDaily1st PlaceYork News-TimesTitle: Lutheran Schools Week ¬– SpiderBy: Steve Moseley2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: The Job that Welds Us Together By: Jake Wragge3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Can’t Rain on My ParadeBy: Jake Wragge

24 - Breaking News PhotographyClass A1st PlaceGibbon ReporterTitle: I-80 AccidentBy: Dennis Walker2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Heated Bank TransactionBy: Brad Staman3rd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Fire Destroys Rural Washington County HomeBy: Joe Burns

24 - Breaking News PhotographyClass B1st PlaceWaverly NewsTitle: Raceway FireBy: Michael Wunder2nd PlaceWisner News-ChronicleTitle: Storm DamageBy: Jeff Recker3rd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Quick WorkBy: Suzi Nelson

24 - Breaking News PhotographyClass C1st PlaceFalls City Journal

Title: Herbster FireBy: Chelsie Alexander2nd PlaceAlbion NewsTitle: Mopping Up By: Jim Dickerson 3rd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: FireBy: Willis Mahannah

24 - Breaking News PhotographyClass D1st PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: One Way or AnotherBy: Sam Farmer2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Downtown FireBy: Jill Martin3rd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Highway 34 Car FireBy: Emily Hemphill

24 - Breaking News PhotographyDaily1st PlaceFremont TribuneTitle: Firefighters Fight Garage FireBy: Tracy Buffington2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Blizzard Blasts AreaBy: Barrett Stinson3rd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Defensive FireBy: Barrett Stinson

25W - Use of Color — News - WEEKLIES ONLYClass A1st PlaceGering CourierTitle: SoccerBy: Brad Staman2nd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Commitment to ExcellenceBy: Carrie Pitzer3rd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: King & QueenBy: Sandra Diaz

25W - Use of Color — News - WEEKLIES ONLYClass B1st PlaceLexington Clipper-HeraldBy: Ben Schwartz, Paul Pack & Dan Voris2nd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: July 4th SpectacularBy: Cheryl Ludvik & Sandy Hutson3rd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: 2016 Hometown ChristmasBy: Cheryl Ludvik & Sandy Hutson

25W - Use of Color — News - WEEKLIES ONLYClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Unfinished BusinessBy: Richard Rhoden, Karla Senff & Dave Bradley2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalTitle: Everything ChocolateBy: Patti Jo Peterson3rd PlacePapillion TimesTitle: FlowersBy: Staff

25W - Use of Color — News - WEEKLIES ONLYClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneBy: Alyssa Bouc2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Alyssa Bouc3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Meierhenry Performs in CollegeBy: Cassandra Ivy & Elizabeth Rembert

26 - Personal ColumnClass A1st PlaceWauneta BreezeBy: Diane Stamm2nd PlaceDoniphan HeraldBy: Mandy Sullivan3rd PlaceArlington CitizenBy: Leeanna Ellis

26 - Personal ColumnClass B

1st PlaceMilford TimesBy: Emily Hemphill2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleBy: Nathan Arneal3rd PlaceStromsburg Polk Co. NewsBy: Erin Dickey

26 - Personal ColumnClass C1st PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsBy: Peggy Year2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalBy: Patti Jo Peterson3rd PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Willis Mahannah

26 - Personal ColumnClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Amanda Woita2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Emily Hemphill3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneBy: Mark Rhoades

26 - Personal ColumnDaily1st PlaceFremont TribuneBy: Tammy Real-McKeighan2nd PlaceYork News-TimesBy: Melanie Wilkinson3rd PlaceYork News-TimesBy: Steve Moseley

27 - Breaking NewsClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Arlo Village Hall CollapsesBy: Leeanna Ellis2nd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Scott Japp Killed in Bulldozer AccidentBy: Leeanna Ellis

3rd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: Bar’s Roof Lifted Off in Wind StormBy: Christine Hollister

27 - Breaking NewsClass B1st PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Car Crashes into Local Business Twice in Two WeeksBy: Suzi Nelson2nd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Short Pursuit Leads to Drug ArrestsBy: Suzi Nelson3rd PlaceTekamah Burt Co. PlaindealerTitle: Pipeline Break Claims One LifeBy: Mark Jackson

27 - Breaking NewsClass C1st PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: I-80 Accident Claims Two LivesBy: Jan Schultz2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Fire Consumes Stockham BarnBy: Travis Blase3rd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: 5-10 Minutes Difference in House FireBy: Jan Schultz

27 - Breaking NewsClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Grefe CrashBy: Jessica Gibbs2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: BlizzardBy: Staff3rd PlaceOgallala Keith Co. NewsTitle: One of Two Recent Fires Claims Comfort InnBy: Jordan Shearer

27 - Breaking NewsDaily1st PlaceFremont TribuneTitle: Men’s Heroic Actions Save Area Woman’s LifeBy: Tammy Real-McKeighan2nd Place

Grand Island IndependentTitle: Foltz DeathBy: Jeff Bahr3rd PlaceFremont TribuneTitle: Storm Tears Steeple Off ChurchBy: Tammy Real-McKeighan

28 - Feature SeriesClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Small Town SuccessBy: Natalie Bruzon2nd PlaceRalston RecorderTitle: Day in the LifeBy: Katherine Leszczynski3rd PlaceOakland IndependentTitle: Local Business ShowcaseBy: Curt Hineline & Jamie Horter

28 - Feature SeriesClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Whitney Irrigation DistrictBy: Kerri Rempp2nd PlaceGretna Guide & NewsTitle: GermanyBy: Cassandra Kostal3rd PlaceStromsburg Polk Co. NewsTitle: CarlBy: Erin Dickey

28 - Feature SeriesClass C1st PlacePapillion TimesTitle: Out of the CocoonBy: Kelsey Stewart2nd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: Emerging Crop-Field PeasBy: Russ Pankonin3rd PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Where are They Now? By: Staff

28 - Feature SeriesClass D1st Place

Omaha Catholic VoiceTitle: MercyBy: Staff2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Lost Towns of Washington CountyBy: Leeanna Ellis3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Ag in ActionBy: Elizabeth Rembert

28 - Feature SeriesDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Searching for a Hero & Reunited with Her HeroBy: Kamie Stephens2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: Freedom AwardsBy: Staff3rd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: State Fair previewBy: Staff

29 - Single Feature StoryClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: End of an EraBy: Leeanna Ellis2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Recovering from AbuseBy: Morgan Wallace3rd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Gift of LifeBy: Carrie Pitzer

29 - Single Feature StoryClass B1st PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: New Life for the Family TractorBy: Nathan Arneal2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Marxsen Conquers State Course by CourseBy: Nathan Arneal3rd PlaceAshland GazetteTitle: Parker Family Celebrates Son’s 13th Birthday with Gratitude

By: Suzi Nelson

29 - Single Feature StoryClass C1st PlaceGothenburg TimesTitle: Community Celebrates Life of Beloved MemberBy: Elizabeth Barrett2nd PlacePapillion TimesTitle: DogBy: Kelsey Stewart3rd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Sky HunterBy: Emily Heinzen

29 - Single Feature StoryClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Vaunted VaultersBy: Darren Patrick2nd PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: Breunig Getting Back on His FeetBy: Alyssa Sobotka3rd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Hughes RememberedBy: Amanda Woita

29 - Single Feature StoryDaily1st PlaceFremont TribuneTitle: Honoring Those Lost in the BlastBy: Tammy Real-McKeighan2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: “It’s Not Easy”By: Erin Bell3rd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Gifts Given, Gifts ReceivedBy: John Huthmacher

30 - In-depth WritingClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Charred and BrokenBy: Leeanna Ellis & Jessica Gibbs2nd PlaceOakland IndependentTitle: Oakland-Craig/Tekamah-Herman Consolidation

ProposalBy: Curt Hineline3rd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Walk Forever FreeBy: Leeanna Ellis & Joe Burns

30 - In-depth WritingClass B1st PlaceTekamah Burt Co. PlaindealerTitle: Consolidation IssuesBy: Mark Jackson, Mike Wood & Joe Zink2nd PlaceStromsburg Polk Co. NewsTitle: Fully Charged & Ready for Life – Dale Moore & His LVADBy: Erin Dickey3rd PlacePender TimesTitle: Supreme Court CoverageBy: Jason Sturek

30 - In-depth WritingClass C1st PlaceSouth Sioux City Dakota Co. StarTitle: Big Ox Energy Causes Odor Issues for SSC ResidentsBy: Michelle Kuester2nd PlaceHebron Journal-RegisterTitle: Creeks Overflow, Area Still Recovering from 2015By: Nancy McGill3rd PlaceAlbion NewsTitle: Regional Property TaxesBy: Jim Dickerson

30 - In-depth WritingClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Dana CoverageBy: Katie Rohman2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: FCS CoverageBy: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Washington County Jail CoverageBy: Staff

30 - In-depth WritingDaily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-Herald

Title: Death PenaltyBy: Irene North2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Occupation TaxBy: Tracy Overstreet3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Murderer to Find Home in Nebraska PenitentiaryBy: Kamie Stephens

31 - Public Notice and Its PromotionClass A1st PlacePetersburg PressBy: Julie Dickerson2nd PlaceWauneta BreezeBy: Staff3rd PlaceClearwater-Ewing Record-NewsBy: LuAnn Schindler & Joan Wright

31 - Public Notice and Its PromotionClass B1st PlaceElgin ReviewBy: Lynell Morgan2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelBy: Staff3rd PlaceAshland GazetteBy: Suzi Nelson

31 - Public Notice and Its PromotionClass C1st PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteBy: Mary Lou Rodgers & Deb Schulz2nd PlaceAlbion NewsBy: Julie Dickerson3rd PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Kurt Johnson & Paula Johnson

31 - Public Notice and Its PromotionClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff2nd PlaceCozad Tri-City TribuneBy: StaffOnly 2 Entries Received.

31 - Public Notice and Its PromotionDaily1st PlaceKearney HubBy: Mike Konz2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Terri Trejo3rd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldBy: Casey Harvey

32 - Editorial PageClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenBy: Staff2nd PlaceClearwater-Ewing Record-NewsBy: LuAnn Schindler3rd PlaceGering CourierBy: Brad Staman & Jeff Fielder

32 - Editorial PageClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordBy: Staff2nd PlaceElgin ReviewBy: Dennis Morgan3rd PlaceWisner News-ChronicleBy: Staff

32 - Editorial PageClass C1st PlaceImperial RepublicanBy: Russ Pankonin, Jan Schultz & Lori Pankonin2nd PlacePapillion TimesBy: Staff3rd PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsBy: Staff

32 - Editorial PageClass D1st PlaceBellevue LeaderBy: Staff2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Enterprise

By: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneBy: Staff

32 - Editorial PageDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Kent Warneke2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Bette Pore 3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphBy: Staff

33 - EditorialClass A1st PlaceGering CourierBy: Jeff FielderOnly 1 Entry Received.

33 - EditorialClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordBy: Kerri Rempp & Kevin Oleksy2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelBy: Brooke Pankonin, Lori Pankonin & Samantha Goff3rd PlaceElgin ReviewBy: Dennis Morgan

33 - EditorialClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Kurt Johnson2nd PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Willis Mahannah3rd PlacePapillion TimesBy: Staff

33 - EditorialClass D1st PlaceBellevue LeaderBy: Staff2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Staff

3rd PlaceWahoo NewspaperBy: Lisa Brichacek

33 - EditorialDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Bette Pore, Don Smith & Jim Faddis2nd PlaceHastings TribuneBy: Staff3rd PlaceKearney HubBy: Mike Konz

34 - News WritingClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Proposed Chicken Plant Could Impact Washington CountyBy: Leeanna Ellis & Katie Rohman2nd PlaceFriend SentinelTitle: Consulting Firm Assists with Friend Manor ClosingBy: Jill Martin3rd PlaceDoniphan HeraldTitle: Local Vietnam Veterans Visit D.C. Through Hall County Hero FlightBy: Christine Hollister

34 - News WritingClass B1st PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: Fire Victims Asked to Help Pick up the TabBy: Nathan Arneal2nd PlaceWaverly NewsTitle: Waverly Middle School Hosts Active Shooter TrainingBy: Michael Wunder3rd PlaceChadron RecordTitle: Sgt. Fae Moore Comes HomeBy: Kerri Rempp

34 - News WritingClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Ambulance Service Under ReviewBy: Kurt Johnson & Tessa Burgener2nd PlaceAurora News-Register

Title: A Presidential VisitBy: Kurt Johnson3rd PlacePapillion TimesTitle: LaVista CentreBy: Kelsey Stewart

34 - News WritingClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Blair Man Sentenced to 90 YearsBy: Leeanna Ellis2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Severe Storm Damages Farm LandBy: Leeanna Ellis3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Washington County Backs TrumpBy: Katie Rohman

34 - News WritingDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: Speaker Shares Message of Hope with StudentsBy: Grace Petersen2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: False Report Drives Chick-fil-A ControversyBy: Josh Moody3rd PlaceFremont TribuneTitle: Olympian Receives Warm Reception in HometownBy: Sam Pimper

35 - Best New Idea – NewsClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Player ProfilesBy: Wade Pitzer & Logan Lawson2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Where Are They Now?By: Jeff FielderOnly 2 Entries Received.

35 - Best New Idea – NewsClass B1st PlaceGretna Guide & NewsTitle: Season of GivingBy: Cassandra Kostal, Cindy Moore & Derek Munyon2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-Sentinel

Title: Getting to Know YouBy Samantha GoffOnly 2 entries received.

35 - Best New Idea – NewsClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Heroes & HuskiesBy: Tessa Burgener & Kurt JohnsonOnly 1 entry received.

35 - Best New Idea – NewsClass D1st PlaceSeward Co. IndependentTitle: Did You Know!By: Staff2nd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Friends of FairburyBy: Matthew Saxton3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: UNWINDBy: Staff

35 - Best New Idea – NewsDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Faces of Central NebraskaBy: Staff2nd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Meet Your NeighborsBy: Job Vigil3rd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Twin TitlesBy: Laura Beahm, Nick Blasnitz & Mike Zimmerman

36 - Headline WritingClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsBy: Carrie Pitzer2nd PlaceGering CourierBy: Brad Staman3rd PlaceRalston RecorderBy: Staff

36 - Headline WritingClass B

1st PlacePender TimesBy: Jason Sturek2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelBy: Staff3rd PlaceCreighton NewsBy: Sandy Schroth

36 - Headline WritingClass C1st PlacePapillion TimesBy: Staff2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Kurt Johnson3rd PlaceGeneva Nebraska SignalBy: Susan Wilkins

36 - Headline WritingClass D1st PlaceBroken Bow Custer Co. ChiefBy: Mona Weatherly2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Katie Rohman

36 - Headline WritingDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphBy: Mikayla Wiseman2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldBy: Jeff Van Patten3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Tim Pearson

37 - Front PageClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenBy: Staff2nd PlaceRalston RecorderBy: Staff3rd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. News

By: Carrie Pitzer

37 - Front PageClass B1st PlaceGretna BreezeBy: Staff2nd PlaceMilford TimesBy: Staff3rd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelBy: Staff

37 - Front PageClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Kurt Johnson & Karla Senff2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalBy: Brent Hardin & Patti Jo Peterson3rd PlacePapillion TimesBy: Staff

37 - Front PageClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneBy: Staff2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceOmaha Catholic VoiceBy: Staff

37 - Front PageDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Jim Faddis & Kit Grode2nd PlaceYork News-TimesBy: Staff3rd PlaceHastings TribuneBy: Tami Humphreys

38 - General ExcellenceClass A1st PlaceRalston RecorderBy: Staff2nd Place

Arlington CitizenBy: Staff3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerBy: Staff

38 - General ExcellenceClass B1st PlaceGretna BreezeBy: Staff2nd PlaceChadron RecordBy: Staff3rd PlaceMilford TimesBy: Staff

38 - General ExcellenceClass C1st PlaceGothenburg TimesBy: Staff2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Staff3rd PlacePlattsmouth JournalBy: Patti Jo Peterson, Brent Hardin & Jill Bedell

38 - General ExcellenceClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Staff2nd PlaceBellevue LeaderBy: Staff3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff

38 - General ExcellenceDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphBy: Staff2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Staff

39 - LifestylesClass A

1st PlaceGering CourierBy: StaffOnly 1 Entry Received

39 - LifestylesClass B1st PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Community PagesBy: Staff2nd PlaceNorth Bend EagleTitle: People PagesBy: Mary Le Arneal & Molly NicolaOnly 2 Entries Received.

39 - LifestylesClass C1st PlaceWest Point NewsBy: StaffOne 1 Entry Received

39 - LifestylesClass D1st PlaceWahoo NewspaperTitle: TrendsBy: Staff2nd PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: StaffOnly 2 Entries Received

39 - LifestylesDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Sheryl Schmeckpeper2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Out YonderBy: Steve Frederick3rd PlaceKearney HubBy: Staff

40 - Special Single SectionClass A1st PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Christmas SectionBy: Staff2nd PlaceGering Courier

By: Staff3rd PlaceWauneta BreezeTitle: Fall Sports BookBy: Diane Stamm & Sheri Hink-Wagner

40 - Special Single SectionClass B1st PlaceGretna Guide & NewsTitle: Progress & Newcomer’s GuideBy: Staff2nd PlaceChadron RecordTitle: It’s Fair TimeBy: Staff3rd PlaceKimball Western Nebraska ObserverTitle: A Salute to VeteransBy: Aleta Pearson, Stefanie Bartels & Tonia Copeland

40 - Special Single SectionClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Heroes & HuskiesBy: Staff2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalTitle: Live It Up Cass County Then & NowBy: Patti Jo Peterson & Brent Hardin3rd PlacePapillion TimesTitle: Sarpy County Hall of FameBy: Staff

40 - Special Single SectionClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: ProgressBy: Staff2nd PlaceBroken Bow Custer Co. ChiefTitle: A Place Called HomeBy: Staff3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: UNWINDBy: Staff

40 - Special Single SectionDaily1st PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Ethic HeritageBy: Staff

2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: A New Chapter for Kearney High SchoolBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Railroad TiesBy: Kamie Stephens, Mikayla Wiseman & Apryl Lee

41 - Special Section (Multiple Publication Days)Class A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Washington County Fair/Fair AwardsBy: Staff2nd PlaceGering CourierBy: Staff 3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Hemingford HeroesBy: Staff

41 - Special Section (Multiple Publication Days)Class B1st PlaceChadron RecordTitle: ProgressBy: Staff2nd PlaceLexington Clipper-HeraldTitle: Hero FlightBy: Staff3rd PlacePender TimesTitle: Pender ProgressBy: Staff

41 - Special Section (Multiple Publication Days)Class C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Sports PreviewsBy: Richard Rhoden2nd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteTitle: Sports Previews/ReviewBy: StaffOnly 2 Entries Received

41 - Special Section (Multiple Publication Days)Class D1st PlaceBroken Bow Custer Co. Chief

Title: Progress: Our People Make the DifferenceBy: Staff2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Home & AcreageBy: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Salute to Agriculture/Ag OutlookBy: Staff

41 - Special Section (Multiple Publication Days)Daily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: InsightBy: Staff2nd PlaceHastings TribuneTitle: Fall Sports, Winter SportsBy: Staff3rd PlaceKearney HubTitle: Focus 2016By: Staff

42 - Youth CoverageClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenBy: Staff2nd PlaceGering CourierBy: Staff3rd PlaceFriend SentinelBy: Staff

42 - Youth CoverageClass B1st PlaceWilber RepublicanTitle: Classroom of the WeekBy: Staff2nd PlaceChadron RecordBy: Staff3rd PlaceMilford TimesBy: Staff

42 - Youth CoverageClass C1st PlacePlattsmouth JournalBy: Brent Hardin

2nd PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Staff3rd PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteBy: Staff

42 - Youth CoverageClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Staff

42 - Youth CoverageDaily1st PlaceKearney HubBy: Staff2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphBy: Staff

43 - Specialty PagesClass A1st PlaceStapleton EnterpriseTitle: Calling All Babies of 2015By: Marcia Hora & Kendra Cutler2nd PlaceThedford Thomas Co. HeraldTitle: Salute to Our VeteransBy: Marcia Hora & Kendra Cutler3rd PlaceWauneta BreezeTitle: Harvest Fest By: Sheri Hink-Wagner

43 - Specialty PagesClass B1st PlaceChadron RecordBy: Staff2nd PlaceGretna Guide & NewsTitle: Spring Spruce Up • Suburban Building BoomBy: Staff

3rd PlaceElgin ReviewTitle: It’s All About BeefBy: Lynell Morgan

43 - Specialty PagesClass C1st PlaceElkhorn Douglas Co. Post-GazetteBy: Staff2nd PlacePlattsmouth JournalTitle: Pride & Progress; Hey Day at the Fair; National Ag WeekBy: Patti Jo Peterson, Brent Hardin & Jill Bedell3rd PlaceImperial RepublicanTitle: Progress EditionBy: Staff

43 - Specialty PagesClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: April Fool’s EditionBy: Staff2nd PlaceOmaha Catholic VoiceTitle: Senior LivingBy: Staff3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Health & Wellness; Home & Garden; Mature LivingBy: Staff

43 - Specialty PagesDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily News By: Staff2nd PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Fall Sports Preview; Faces of AgricultureBy: StaffNo Third Place Awarded.

44 - FREEDOM OF INFORMATIONGrand Island IndependentBy: Bette Pore, Don Smith & Jim Faddis

45 - BEST NIE PROGRAMKearney HubBy: Staff

46 - Web Sites

Class A1st PlaceClearwater-Ewing Record-NewsBy: Tara Purdie, LuAnn Schindler & Joan Wright2nd PlaceWauneta BreezeBy: Staff3rd PlaceFriend SentinelBy: Staff

46 - Web SitesClass B1st PlaceGordon Sheridan Co. Journal-StarBy: Jordan Huether 2nd PlaceCreighton NewsBy: Staff3rd PlaceChadron RecordBy: Staff

46 - Web SitesClass C1st PlaceAlbion NewsBy: Jim Dickerson, Joe Flanagan & Julie Dickerson2nd PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Staff3rd PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsBy: Rob Dump & Kaylee Dump

46 - Web SitesClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseBy: Staff2nd PlaceSeward Co. IndependentBy: Staff3rd PlaceHickman Voice NewsBy: Staff

46 - Web SitesDaily1st PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsBy: Staff2nd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldBy: Maunette LoeksNo Third Place Awarded

47 - Online VideoClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Wiggle ChairsBy: Jaimie Schmitz2nd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: ACT TestsBy: Staff3rd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Arlington Practice BurnBy: Leeanna Ellis

47 - Online VideoClass B1st PlacePender TimesTitle: Pendragon Recap (December 15/January 2016)By: Mark Vrbicky2nd PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: National Grilling MonthBy: Carissa Soukup3rd PlaceGordon Sheridan Co. Journal-StarTitle: Journal Star Live Sports BroadcastsBy: Clint Andersen & Jordan Huether

47 - Online VideoClass C1st PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsTitle: ElectionBy: Jake Higgins2nd PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsTitle: Cedar Catholic – Stanton FootballBy: Jake Higgins3rd PlaceWest Point NewsTitle: Corn ShellingBy: Willis Mahannah

47 - Online VideoClass D1st PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Wrestling First, Outdoor PracticeBy: Trevor Gill2nd PlaceFairbury Journal-News

Title: Fairbury Couple Convicted of Child NeglectBy: Staff3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Blair Practice BurnBy: Leeanna Ellis

47 - Online VideoDaily1st PlaceKearney HubTitle: Wish Comes True With 12-year-old Arthur’s Downtown DebutBy: Jeff Damron, Josh Moody & Amanda Push2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: Tattoo Artists Give Endless Reasons to Get InkedBy: Jeff Damron & Amanda Push3rd PlaceYork News-TimesTitle: Mother’s Last WishBy: Melanie Wilkinson & Eric J. Eckert

48 - Online Coverage of Breaking NewsClass A1st PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Tilden ManhuntBy: Staff2nd PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Village Hall CollapseBy: Leeanna Ellis & Joe Burns3rd PlaceOrchard Antelope Co. NewsTitle: Grain Bin RescueBy: Carrie Pitzer & Jaimie Schmitz

48 – Online Coverage of Breaking NewsClass B1st PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: Frozen Pipe at Neligh-Oakdale Leads to Fire Sprinkler ActivationBy: Joan WrightOnly 1 Entry Received

48 - Online Coverage of Breaking NewsClass CNo Entries Received in Class C.

48 - Online Coverage of Breaking NewsClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. Enterprise

Title: Nuclear Plant, Pig Truck CrashBy: Leeanna Ellis & Katie Rohman2nd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Amber Alert – Smetter Abduction by HowardBy: Trevor Gill & Shaun Friedrichsen3rd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Livingston Enterprises Inc. FireBy: Trevor Gill

48 - Online Coverage of Breaking NewsDaily1st PlaceKearney HubTitle: February Blizzard Takes Over Hub TerritoryBy: Jessica Kokesh & Amanda Push2nd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Winfrey Plumbing ExplosionBy: Stephanie Romanski3rd PlaceScottsbluff Star-HeraldTitle: Scottsbluff Man Arrested After 11-Hour StandoffBy: Maunette Loeks & Dean Torske

49 - Best Use of Social MediaClass A1st PlaceArlington CitizenTitle: Summer SizzleBy: Leeanna Ellis2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Game CoverageBy: Jeff Fielder3rd PlaceHemingford LedgerTitle: Bus CrashBy: Amber Ningen

49 – Best Use of Social MediaClass B1st PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Breaking News on FacebookBy: Samantha Goff & Brooke Pankonin2nd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Reader Interaction on FacebookBy: Samantha Goff & Brooke Pankonin3rd PlaceGrant Tribune-SentinelTitle: Finding Stories through FacebookBy: Brooke Pankonin

49 - Best Use of Social MediaClass C1st PlaceHartington Cedar Co. NewsTitle: Bank Robbery Look BackBy: Rob Dump2nd PlaceAurora News-RegisterBy: Richard Rhoden 3rd PlaceWest Point NewsBy: Staff

49 - Best Use of Social MediaClass D1st PlaceHickman Voice NewsTitle: Mitchell Care Center & City CouncilBy: Staff2nd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: Wilber-Clatonia Football State ChampionshipBy: Trevor Gill3rd PlaceFairbury Journal-NewsTitle: 125th Courthouse CelebrationBy: Trevor Gill

49 - Best Use of Social MediaDaily1st PlaceNorth Platte TelegraphTitle: Missing ChildrenBy: Kamie Stephens2nd PlaceKearney HubTitle: #ArthursWish Come TrueBy: Jessica Kokesh, Josh Moody & Amanda Push3rd PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: Spot ToddBy: Staff

50 - Best Digital Ad IdeaClass A1st PlaceGering CourierTitle: Blossom ShopBy: Dalene Louden2nd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Moxie SalonBy: K.C. Heath

3rd PlaceGering CourierTitle: Crave RestaurantBy: Ilene Anderson

50 - Best Digital Ad IdeaClass B1st PlaceNeligh News & LeaderTitle: Jonny Dodge Chrysler JeepBy: Joan Wright2nd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: Game On – Seward County FairBy: Patrick Checketts & Brenda Clark3rd PlaceMilford TimesTitle: OrschelensBy: Patrick Checketts & Dave Fiala

50 - Best Digital Ad IdeaClass C1st PlaceAurora News-RegisterTitle: Aurora Mall By: Karla SenffOnly 1 Entry Received.

50 - Best Digital Ad IdeaClass D1st PlaceBlair Washington Co. EnterpriseTitle: Nebraska Sports - WatersportsBy: Rachel Birdsall2nd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Camp Fontanelle – Scary MazeBy: Rachel Birdsall3rd PlaceBlair Washington Co. Pilot-TribuneTitle: Camp Fontanelle – Summer CampBy: Rachel Birdsall

50 - Best Digital Ad IdeaDaily1st PlaceGrand Island IndependentTitle: G.I. Loan ShopBy: Bryanne Swerczek2nd PlaceNorfolk Daily NewsTitle: As a Family You Learn to ShareBy: Roseann Indra & Suzie Wachter3rd PlaceKearney Hub

Title: When Life HappensBy: Diana Flores & Kent Lutt

NEWS PHOTO OF THE YEARNever ForgottenBy: Barrett StinsonGrand Island Independent

SPORTS PHOTO OF THE YEARUSA TriathlonBy: Joe BurnsBlair Washington Co. Pilot-Tribune

FEATURE PHOTO OF THE YEARPucker UpBy: Leeanna EllisArlington Citizen

EDITORIAL OF THE YEARThe Vine – Community SupportBy: Darren IvyHickman Voice News

ADVERTISEMENT OF THE YEARCelebrate New Year’sBy: Brenda ClarkMilford Times

CLASS A SWEEPSTAKES:1st Place: Gering Courier2nd Place: Arlington Citizen3rd Place: Orchard Antelope Co. News

CLASS B SWEEPSTAKES:1st Place: Chadron Record2nd Place: Grant Tribune-Sentinel3rd Place: North Bend Eagle

CLASS C SWEEPSTAKES:1st Place: Aurora News-Register2nd Place: West Point News3rd Place: Elkhorn Douglas Co. Post-Gazette

CLASS D SWEEPSTAKES:1st Place: Hickman Voice News2nd Place: Blair Washington Co. Enterprise3rd Place: Blair Washington Co. Pilot-Tribune

WEEKLY SWEEPSTAKES AWARD:1st Place: Aurora News-Register2nd Place: Hickman Voice News3rd Place: Gering Courier

DAILY SWEEPSTAKES AWARD:1st Place: Norfolk Daily News2nd Place: Grand Island Independent3rd Place: North Platte Telegraph

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