Friday, July 10, 2009

COURIER recognized by the National Newspaper Association


The Claremont COURIER recently found out that we've earned a few awards from the National Newspaper Association's Better Newspaper contest.

COURIER photographer Gabriel Fenoy won first place for Best Feature Photo, in the category Non-daily Division, circulation 4,500 - 5,999. The photo, seen above, was taken at Claremont Place's Easter egg hunt.

Fenoy and Managing Editor Kathryn Dunn also took first prize for Best Use of Photographs, Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000, for page design and photos in the issues dated March 5 and March 8 2008.

Columnist Mellissa Martinez won 2nd place in the category Best Humorous Column, Non-daily Division, circulation 5,000 - 7,999. You can read her "Lex in the City" article, entitled Money Talks, by clicking here.

Finally, obituaries and features writer Brenda Bolinger took 3rd place in the category Best Obituary, Non-daily Division, circulation less than 6,000. You can read the article here.

Congratulations to a hard-working team for producing quality work and making the COURIER a great paper.

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