Watauga Democrat
Division B
- 2nd Place
- Editorial
Moss Brennan
Meet people with care’: Local agencies partner to expand behavioral health crisis response
Well written piece on these individuals who are giving to others. Thorough and detailed to explain to the reader.
- 3rd Place
- Editorial
Zach Colburn
Perfect Ending: Pioneers rout Mustangs 47-25 to claim 6A state title
- 3rd Place
- Editorial
Zach Colburn
Sports Coverage
This is a very clean sports section. There is a ton of game coverage with lots of photos. The page layout is nice and crisp and easy to follow. A lot of ground is being covered which the community will appreciate.
- 2nd Place
- Editorial
Moss Brennan
Zionville Controlled Burn Photo
Nice photograph of burn. Well done.
- 2nd Place
- Editorial
Moss Brennan
2,412 pieces of kindness: How one local woman quilted her way through Hurricane Helene
Excellent storytelling. Solid lede. Woven like a well-worn quilt. :) Great arts story.
- 1st Place
- Editorial
Zach Colburn
Luke Wilson Dunk
Great action and emotion. Triumph and defeat. Can be a tricky shot, right into the arena lighting but the photographer nailed it. The clear winner in this category.
- 1st Place
- Editorial
Jillyan Mobley, Darla Allen
All About Weddings
Excellent issue! It had a lot of different, unique content for weddings. The layout and the photography was excellent for each story. A very good read.
- 1st Place
- Editorial
Moss Brennan
Lithium-ion battery explosion sparks fire, injures one at Boone apartment
Conveys urgency and immediate relevance. On-scene quotes and statements from emergency personnel is spot-on.
- 2nd Place
- Advertising
Staff
Blowing Rock WinterFest Ad Section
I like the layout of this a lot and the ads really catch your eye.
- 2nd Place
- Advertising
William Becker
Crown Gallery Ad
I like the slideshow effect. Perfect for a gallery!
- 1st Place
- Advertising
William Becker
Florist Ad