PHILADELPHIA PRESS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL AWARDS COMPETITION FOR 2002
(Awarded in 2003)

GRAND AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE
First: "Clergy sexual abuse: The diocesan response," staff, Catholic Star Herald

PUBLIC SERVICE DAILY DIVISION
First: "Lenape's new school: At what cost?" Richard Pearsall, Frank Kummer, Mike Daniels, Courier-Post
Second: "State Police come to Camden," Jason Laughlin, Kim Maialetti, Courier- Post
Third: "River-bay agency contributions questioned," Cris Barrish, Prashant Gopal, The News Journal
HM: "River dredge a controversial experiment,"" Donald R. Serfass, The Times News
HM: "Three Months Hurry, Nine Months Worry," John Froonjian, W.F. Keough, The Press of Atlantic City

PUBLIC SERVICE WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Clergy sexual abuse: The diocesan response," Staff, Catholic Star Herald
Second: "Hope for Cuba," Susan Brinkmann, Catholic Standard & Times
Third: "Bosnia's Appalling Medical Conditions," Lou Baldwin, Catholic Standard & Times
HM: "Cathoic Charities Appeal," Staff, Catholic Standard & Times
HM: "Mensajero del Amor y la Esperanza," Susan Brinkmann, Catholic Standard & Times

ENTERPRISE REPORTING DAILY DIVISION
First: "Cheap labor, priceless hope," Maria Cramer, The Times of Trenton
Second: "Ailing ambulance service," Donald R. Serfass & Pattie Mihalik, The Times News
Third: "Route of concern," Michael P. Rellahan, Pateen Corcoran, Jonathan Jones, Jessica McRorie, Pamela Batzel, Margaret Fitzcharles, Daily Local News
HM: "Decisions, Decisions," Brian Callaway, The Intelligencer
HM: "Lincoln assassination," Donald R. Serfass, The Times News

ENTERPRISE REPORTING WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Victory over violence," David Foster, News Gleaner
Second: "Case closed," Nicole Clark and David Foster, News Gleaner
Third: "Venture fund managers on their way out," Peter Key, Philadelphia Business Journal
HM: "Sexually transmitted diseases on the rise," Susan Brinkmann, The Catholic Standard
HM: "Long road to recovery," Bill Donohue, News of Delaware County

EDITORIAL COMMENT
First: "Public access bills," (3 stories) Alan Bauer, Courier-Post
Second: "Strangers drop their trash on us," (3 stories) Barry Lank, Courier- Post
Third: "Public pensions: the coming crisis," Kevin Williamson, Main Line Times
HM: "Real patriots would take care of veterans," Linda DeMiglio, Delaware County Daily Times
HM: "and of the free aims to prove it,"Brigette ReDavid and David Bjorkgrew, News of Delaware County

SPOT NEWS COVERAGE
First: "Three killed as car crashes into McDonalds restaurant,"staff, Courier- Post
Second: "Three firefighters, three children die in Gloucester City fire," staff, Courier-Post
Third: "Neulander Guilty,"staff, Courier-Post
HM: "Daring rescue saves woman," Edward Levenson, Steve Wartenberg, The Intelligencer
HM: "Police make grisly find in Newark," Terri Sanginiti, The News Journal

OVERALL WEEKLY COVERAGE
First: "News of Delaware County"
Second: "South Philly Review"
Third: "Catholic Standard & Times"
HM: "Hammmonton News"
HM: "The Northeast Breeze""

NEWSPAPER WRITING DAILY DIVISION
First: "A day of terror, a year of resilience," Staff, Delaware County Daily Times
Second: "A home for Sidney," John Froonjian, The Press of Atlantic City
Third: "Assignment: Afghanistan," Beth Miller, The News Journal
HM: "So far, yet so close," Robert Armengol, The Intelligencer
HM: "A tale as tall as its namesake," John Barna, Gloucester County Times

NEWSPAPER WRITING WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Malpractice Insurance," John George, Philadelphia Business Journal
Second: "Teens In The Middle Series," Staff, Jewish Exponent
Third: "Teens lured by decaying hospital," Nicole Clark, News Gleaner
HM: "Bird droppings ruffle feathers in Northwood," News Gleaner
HM: "Gianna Jessen: Survivor of a Saline Abortion," Susan Brinkmann, Catholic Standard and Times

BUSINESS WRITING DAILY DIVISION
First: "Hanging on by a thread," Pattie Mihalik & Donald Serfass, The Times News
Second: "Food Fights: The battle for your grocery buck," Gretchen Metz, Brian McCullough, Sarah E. Moran, Daily Local News
Third: "Due to east credit and student loans, many Ge-Xers are drowning in bills," Eileen Smith, Courier-Post
HM: "My, how you've grown," John Barna, Gloucester County Times
HM: "Mindy Holman takes the reins," Eileen Stilwell, Courier-Post

BUSINESS WRITING WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "A $500 million question," Peter Key, Philadelphia Busness Journal
Second: "Rare event: Andrew Gotlieb," Philadelphia Business Journal
Third: "I scream, you scream," Geoffrey Melada, Jewish Exponent
HM: "Northeast market goes kosher," Brian Mono, Jewish Exponent
HM: "Business gets credit," Lou Baldwin, Catholic Standard and Times
HM: "They're outta here," Lorraine Gennaro, South Philly Review

SPORTS WRITING DAILY DIVISION
First: "An angel in the dougout," Jack McCaffrey, Delaware County Daily Times
Second: "Women sidelined," Kevin Cooney, The Intelligencer
Third: "Brown can disprove myth about Camden," Kevin Callahan, Courier-Post
Third: "Flyers down and out," Chuck Gormley, Courier-Post
HM: "Coaches do more than coach," Mike Olshin, The Times of Trenton
HM: "Whole new ballgame," John Barna, Gloucester County Times

SPORTS WRITING WEEKLY DIVISIONS
First: "A.C. baseball: Not a shore thing," John George, Philadelphia Business Journal
Second: "The fighting film maker," Len Rosen, News of Delaware County
Third: "Making a recovery," Bill Gelman, South Philadelphia Review
HM: "Miracle on 22nd Street," Bill Gelman, South Philadelphia Review
HM: "Backing a winning team, Bill Gelman, South Philly Review

COLUMN WRITING DAILY DIVISION
First: "Athletes are great, but here's to some real heros," Phil Anastasia, Courier-Post
Second: "Philly voters, its time to shed ope label," Stu Bykofsky, Daily News
Third: "It has been a 50-year sports writing lovestory," Harvey Yavener, The Times of Trenton
HM: "Who does Brown think he's kidding," Jack McCaffery, Delaware County Daily Times
HM: "Why does he or she do that," Pattie Mihalik, The Times News

COLUMN WRITING WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Gambling with lives," Jonathan Tobin, Jewish Exponent
Second: "Shopping for a friendly face," Susan Greenspan, News of Delaware County
Second: "Crossing over," Len Rosen, News of Delaware County
Third: "The ABCs of South Philly," Sandra Pilla, South Philly Review
Third: "Her spirit was willing," Sandra Pilla, South Philly Review

SPECIAL SUBJECT WRITING DAILY DIVISION
First: "Their second century: Three area residents all over 100, dispay remarkable spirit and zest for life," Judith W. Winne, Courier-Post
Second: "Sould you give your house to your heirs before you die," Pattie Mihalik, The Times News
Second: "9/11 special anniversary edition," Staff, Gloucester County Times
Third: "Feats of eats," Naila Francis, Stacy Briggs, The Intelligencer
HM: "To tomorrow's senior," Steve Wartenberg, Beth Long, Edward Levenson, The Intelligencer
HM: "For clergy it's a matter of faith," Patti Mengers, Delaware County Daily Times

SPECIAL SUBJECT WRITING WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Competing for kids," John George, Philadelphia Business Journal
Second: "Insurance crisis widens," Andrew Gotlieb, Philadelphia Business Journal
Third: "Stop the scourge - Sexually transmitted diseases," Susan Brinkmann, Catholic Standard and Times
HM: "Saluting our veterans," Staff, News of Delaware County
HM: "The grief still burns," Lorraine Gennaro, South Philly Review
HM: "Newspapers in chase for subscribers," Peter Van Allen, Philadelphia Business Journal

HEADLINE WRITING COMBINED DIVISION
First: "A room with a boo," Jeff Price, The Intelligencer
First: "The doctor won't see you now," Tom Wilk, Courier-Post
Second: "The otter limits," Bob Tennant, Delaware County Daily Times
Third: "Pike's Pique," Joe Hart, Delaware County Daily Times
HM: "Older drivers: A gray area," Phil Heron, Delaware County Daily Times
HM: "Forming a more purr-fect union," Sandra Pilla, South Philly Review

SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY DIVISION
First: "Taking a break," Jose F. Moreno, Courier-Post
Second: "Firefighters work together," Leslie Ballantyne, The Intelligencer
Third: "Fiance weeps at funeral," Al Schell, Courier-Post
HM: "Parting," Laurence Kelly, The Intelligencer
HM: "Abortion protest," Rich Kennedy, The Intelligencer

SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Hosed down," Mike Mooney, Main Line Times
Second: "Hero's final salute," Anne Neborak, News of Delaware County
Third: "Drought," Celeste Giuliano, County Press

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY DIVISION
First: "Rain won't dampen commencement," Robert J. Gurecki, Delaware County Daily Times
Second: "Portrait of a clergyman," Chris Lachall, Courier-Post
Third: "Too much snow even for snowman," Robert J. Gurecki, Delaware County Daily Times
HM: "Puppy love," Ophella Lenz, The Intelligencer
HM: "A kiss from the graduate," Leslie Ballaaantyne, The Intelligencer

FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Cat fancier," Stephanie Loder, Catholic Star Herald
Second: "Art that Travels," Anne Neborak, News of Delaware County
Third: "Winter Wonderland," Celeste Giuliano, County Press
HM: "Sliding the day away," Celeste Giuliano, County Press
HM: "Remembrance," Anne Neborak, News of Delaware County

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY DAILY DIVISION
First: "Whitewater adventure," Rich Kennedy, The Intelligencer
Second: "Victory dunk," Robert J. Gurecki, Delaware County Daily Times
Third: "Penalty kick," Carlos J. Ortiz, Courier-Post
HM: "Winning hug," Scott Anderson, Courier-Post
HM: "McNabb breaks ankle," Eric Hartline, Delaware County Daily Times

SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY WEEKLY DIVISION
First: "Going for the ball," Mike Mooney, Main Line Times
Second: "Winner," Anne Neborak, News of Delaware County
Third: "Splitting defenders," Celeste Giuliano, Haverford Press
HM: "Catching the ball," Celeste Giuliano, Upper Darby and Drexel Hill Press

PUBLIC SERVICE TELEVISION
First: "Caregiving solutions," Leandra Little, Kent Manahan, New Jerse Network

ENTERPRISE REPORTING TELEVISION
First: "Soup kitchen," Peggy George, New Jersey Network

TELEVISION FEATURE
First: "Centurion Ministries," Sandra King, New Jersey Network

TELEVISION MAGAZINE FEATURE
First: "Zero tolerance," Sandra King, New Jersey Network

PUBLIC SERVICE RADIO
First: "Classroom success stories," Mike DeNardo KYW News Radio

ENTERPRISE REPORTING RADIO
First: "It's my party and I'll die if I want to," Frank J. Hogan and Staff, Rowan Radio

RADIO SPOT NEWS
First: "School bus kidnapping," Staff KYW News Radio

RADIO FEATURE
First: "Singing Bologna," Randy Brock, WNPV Radio