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2005 Awards
Advertising General Excellence — 2nd place
Advertising Campaign — 2nd place
Advertising Color Ad — 2nd place
Editorial Special Section — 2nd place
Business/Economic Reporting-Pru Sowers — 3rd place
Government Reporting-Pru Sowers — 3rd place
2006
Full comments by the American Press Institute judges for awards won by the Provincetown Banner in the New England Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest 2006.
Design — 1st place
It is refreshing to read a newspaper that doesn’t run interesting, authentic photos just on its cover pages — but throughout the publication. This commitment to making the Banner visually interesting pays rich dividends. The clean pages and attention to typographic detail — crisp headlines, handsome text, functional labels, readable listings — show just how much impact tabloid pages can have when used for community news.
Educational Reporting — 1st place
Pru Sowers, with Emily Sussman, Kaimi Lum and Sally Rose (for the Banner’s three-part series on issues facing the Provincetown school system)
A thoughtful, well-created series on the Provincetown school system, its history, its challenges and its future. Written with intelligence and style, the series presents problems and possible solutions, as well as responsible commentary. Informative, useful and never boring.
Editorial Cartoon — 1st place
Howie Schneider
“Well, they certainly kept the crowds down.” The cartoon is drawn with endearing simplicity, the caption is deliciously understated, the attitude is justifiably smart-alecky — and the message is absolutely local. Combine all these qualities and you have a winning commentary on the Provincetown fireworks debate.
Pictorial Photo — 1st place
Ann Wood (for her photo of Long Point at dawn)
Eye-catching image. Subtle pastels, calm water reflecting the land, lighthouse and sky produce an incredibly serene view of Long Point. This image invited the viewer to step into the picture. You can almost hear the lapping of the water and the cry of a gull.
Sports Story — 1st place
Michael Iacuessa
A well-done piece about a victim of HIV using sports to deal with, if not to overcome, the illness. While sympathetic, Michael Iacuessa avoids being weepy and allows his subject to tell his story in a surprisingly dispassionate manner.
Government Reporting — 2nd place
Mary Ann Bragg (for a story on Provincetown’s finances)
Few questions cut to the centrality of local government than how public money is collected and spent. The reporter digs deeply into the financial situation from numerous angles and explains such jargon as “chart of accounts” and “schedule A.” Readers are able to see how their town handles the money and how politicians are doing their jobs.
Illustration — 2nd Place
John Andert (Home Improvement special supplement cover)
Great cover illustration. Excellent cartoon style that really fits with headline treatment and colors. Great composition and style to the illustration. Superb work!
General News Story — 2nd place
Mary Ann Bragg (for story on anti-gay marriage petition)
Good job on blanket coverage of major local issue.
1st Amendment Reporting — 2nd place
The Banner and reporter Mary Ann Bragg would not take no for an answer, no matter how often it was said. The paper battled for release of complaints against the police stemming from July 4, 2005 confrontations. It took four months, but the paper prevailed and the people of Provincetown won.
Self Promotion — 2nd place
Designed by Barbara Mullaney
This ad series was simple but attractive. I liked the use of color and the easy-to-read layout. Hopefully you received a good response from retailers.
In-Paper Circulation Promotion — 2nd place
Designed by Barbara Mullaney with the Provincetown Banner Readers!
Provincetown Banner’s “What’s Black and White and Read All Over” promotional theme was colorful and played very well off the old children’s riddle that everyone knows. I thought the ads all tied together well and the idea of the readers submitting photos of themselves reading the Banner was great. The dog with the glasses was my favorite.
Headline Writing — 2nd place
It’s tough to write an informative headline in a tight count, and although decks might alleviate some of the pressure, the headline writers of the Provincetown Banner manage to come through. One of the techniques that the editors put to excellent advantage is the use of strong verbs that don’t overstep the bounds of the story.
Editorial — 2nd place
Sally Rose (for “The Golden Rule is an apt guide”)
This was a difficult and courageous editorial to write. The Banner, in a difficult situation, has risen above the fray and exercised its role as the voice and conscience of the community. It has not only provided a reasonable frame of reference for its readers but also provided an admirable statement of its own standards and values.
Investigative Reporting — 3rd place
Mary Ann Bragg (for reporting on the July 4th complaints against police)
Mary Ann Bragg’s reporting shows outstanding presistence. I don’t think I’d want her “coming after” me. The determination to force disclosure of complaints against the police department is especially commendable.
Newspaper Web Site — 3rd place
The Provincetown Banner’s website has an exceptional amount of news stories, arts and entertainment stories and photographs. It is top-quality material in abundance.
2005 Awards
First Place Award
Community Involvement in the Paper
featuring the PHS Foghorn
Arts & Entertainment Reporting - Sue Harrison
Advertising Campaign - Patricia Bangert
In Paper Circulation Promotion - Barbara Mullaney
Second Place
Spot News Story - Elizabeth Winston
Business / Economic Reporting
Ann Wood & Kaimi Rose Lum
Advertising Campaign - Barbara Mullaney
Local Ad Color - Patricia Bangert
Business & Services Directory - Staff
Third Place
Investigative Reporting - Mary Ann Bragg
Humor Colulmnist - Susan Seligson
Arts & Entertainment Section Staff
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2004 Awards
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Section - 1st PLACE
In their written comments, the NEPA judges praised the Banner arts section: “Intelligently written in a clear prose style. Content runs the gamut of the local arts scene. Highly readable with a comprehensive calendar organized by event type. Overall an outstanding collaborative effort.”
THIRD PLACE:
Living Page or Section – Home & Garden April 2003
Advertising Supplement – “Reflections” August 2003
2002
ADVERTISING EXCELLENCE
In-paper Circulation Promo - Barbara Mullaney
Advertising Special Section - Staff
Sponsorship Page
Local Advertisement - color - Conny Hatch
Environmental Reporting - Ann Wood
2001
ADVERTISING EXCELLENCE
Sponsorship Page
Advertising Special Section
Classified Section
Editorial Cartoon - Howie Schneider
Human Interest Feature: Sally Rose
2000
EDITORIAL
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING - 1st PLACE - Sue Harrison
HISTORY REPORTING - 1st PLACE - Kevin Mullaney
HEALTH REPORTING - 2nd PLACE - Sally Rose
EDITORIAL SUPPLEMENT OR SPECIAL SECTION - Honorable Mention
DESIGN
2nd PLACE FOR OUTSTANDING DESIGN AND TYPOGRAPHICAL EXCELLENCE
ADVERTISING GENERAL EXCELLENCE
2nd PLACE FOR OVERALL EXCELLENCE AND OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
IN ADVERTISING
IN PAPER CIRCULATION PROMOTION - 1st PLACE - Barbara Mullaney
LOCAL ADVERTISEMENT COLOR - 3rd PLACE -- Barbara Mullaney
BUSINESS AND SERVICE DIRECTORY -Honorable Mention
1999
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE - 1st PLACE - Sue Harrison
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC REPORTING - 2nd PLACE - Sally Rose
SPORTS FEATURE - 2nd PLACE - Michael Iacuessa
EDITORIAL PAGE - HONORABLE MENTION
ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT - 2nd PLACE
1998
HEADLINE WRITING - 1st PLACE
HISTORY REPORTING - 2nd PLACE - Sue Harrison
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING - 2nd PLACE - Tim
Burton
EDITORIAL CARTOON - 2nd PLACE - Howie Schneider
PERSONALITY PHOTOGRAPHY - 3rd PLACE - Vince Guadazno
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING - 3rd PLACE - Sue Harrison
EDITORIAL SPECIAL SECTION - HONORABLE MENTION
BUSINESS & ECONOMIC RPTG - HONORABLE MENTION - Sally
Rose
SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISING - 1st PLACE
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - 2nd PLACE - Barbara Mullaney
SELF PROMOTION ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - 3rd PLACE - Barbara Mullaney
1997
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING - FIRST PLACE
Kevin Rice
RACIAL/ETHNIC ISSUE COVERAGE - SECOND PLACE
Sue Harrison
SERIOUS COLUMNIST - HONORABLE MENTION
Alix Ritchie
EDITORIAL PAGE - HONORABLE MENTION
ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN - FIRST PLACE - FOWLER GALLERY
Barbara Mullaney
LOCAL AD DESIGN; BLACK & WHITE - FIRST PLACE - MARTIN HOUSE
Barbara Mullaney
1996
EDITORIAL CARTOON - FIRST PLACE
Howie Schneider - "...talented, sophisticated approach to cartooning."
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING - FIRST PLACE
Joe Burns - "Well written picture of all sides of an art issue
in town."
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT SECTION - SECOND PLACE
Provincetown Banner - "Good section, very good reviews."
LOCAL ELECTION COVERAGE - SECOND PLACE
"I began reading the stories about the selectman's race and
couldn't put the papers down. The photos were excellent, stories
revealing, and coverage deep. The Upfront sections on candidates
made me feel like I knew these candidates. It made them real
people - not just names on a ballot. The Banner captured the
essence of this election like no other."
SERIOUS COLUMNIST - THIRD PLACE
Alix Ritchie - "Well written, interesting topics."
"The paper is looking good and reading like, um. like Provincetown!
The recent awards are well deserved; you guys are doing top
of the line work."
NEW ENGLAND PRESS ASSOCIATION
BETTER NEWSPAPER CONTEST
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