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05/27/2020 12:00 AMAmidst the upheaval of delivering stories about the coronavirus pandemic, the writing, photography, and design staff here at the Shore Publishing/Zip06.com received some good news on May 21 with the announcement of the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists’ 2019 Excellence in Journalism awards.
At the virtual awards ceremony, delivered initially via video on Facebook, Zip06.com staff members received 16 awards, including 10 first-place honors, in categories ranging from health and religion reporting to page layout and photography.
This type of success relies on several factors, not least of which is the public support we get from readers who value reliable journalism and welcome us into their communities. As editor, I also see that success as testament to the contributions of a talented and dedicated team, from fellow journalists to sales and office staff, that make these accomplishments possible.
You can find links to all the winning content with this story at Zip06.com. Please join me in congratulating the following award-winning journalists:
First Place Award Winners
Arts & Entertainment: “From Baked Goods to Broadway Productions” by Pem McNerney
Business: “With Sparks Cycleworks, Matt Schell is Going Places” by Pam Johnson
General Column: “Oy to the World” by Lisa Nee
Headlines: “Days of Wine at Roses” by Pam Johnson
Health: “GHS Students Say It’s Time to Talk About Menstruation” by Jesse Williams
Leisure: “Keeping Bees Safe: Gentile Shares Pollinator-Friendly Tips” by Pam Johnson
Non-Page 1 Layout: “Fighting Apocalypse Fatigue, One Exhibit at a Time” designed by Jennifer Corthell
Religion: “All of Us Together” by Pem McNerney
Reporting Series: For the Kids: Person of the Week features by Rita Christopher
Sports News: “Old Saybrook Boys’ Soccer Claims Second-Straight State Title” by Chris Negrini
Second Place Award Winners
Diversity: “Film Will Tell James’ and Petry’s Family Story in their Own Words” by Aviva Luria
Education: “One School, One Book, One Message of Inclusion” by Aviva Luria
Feature Story: “The Secret to Arnold’s Success” by Pem McNerney
In-Depth: “Saving Lives—Just Another Day at the Beach for Hammo Lifeguards” by Pem McNerney
Sports Feature: “North Haven Football Supports Zak Radziunas at 15th Annual Spring Brawl” by Chris Piccirillo
Sports Photo: “Commanding Attention” by Kelley Fryer