The Observer earns 12 awards from ONPA
Published 11:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2022
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LA GRANDE — The Observer was recognized with 12 awards in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest.
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The Observer received four first-place awards, three second-place awards and five third-place awards. The winners were announced Thursday, July 28, and Friday, July 29, at Mount Hood Resort in Welches.
Karrine Brogoitti, the publisher of The Observer, said she was proud of the work done by the newsroom.
“I am just so proud of our staff for the hard work they do every day,” she said.
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The awards were for the 2021 calendar year, and the contest was judged by the Maine Press Association.
Reporter Dick Mason and former reporter Davis Carbaugh took first place in the best educational coverage for the Aug. 24 story “Local educators weigh in on vaccine mandate.” Mason also earned third place in the same category.
Mason and former photographer Alex Wittwer took first place for the best photo essay June 29 photo package “Fun at Mount Emily.”
Wittwer also took first place for best sports photo and best feature photo. Wittwer took second place for best news photo.
The Observer took two of the three top spots in the best general feature story, with Wittwer taking second and Mason taking third.
Page designer Andy Nicolais took second for best page one design.
The Observer took second place for best special section or issue, and Carbaugh took third place for best sports story. Editor Andrew Cutler took third place for best editorial page.
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