BEST BUSINESS & FINANCE STORY 67 ENTRIES
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Fort Frances Times
What I liked about this submission and what made it stand out from the rest is the attention to technical detail given by the reporter. It explained in layman terms how a mine functions and how it works to produce. I have no clue how mining ore works and after reading the story I feel I now have a pretty good understanding. I like how the story breaks down different viewpoints of what the issues are, how they are being resolved and the future of mining life. The photo only added to the story as a means of context. Sam Odrowski was bang on!
Orangeville Banner
This story captures the human experience of owning and operating a business. The reader was able to capture the story within the story. The article tugged at my heartstrings for the risk and ultimate failure of the company. Alexandra Heck was able to capture a story and made me want to invest in the company to help Sheila get it up and running again. A great human interest story that truly captured my heart. Well done.
Cambridge Times
This story by Bill Doucet was an interesting take on PTSD and what can happen when people come together. It was a great human interest story and well written with a narrative that draws the reader in. Technically sound, it captured me as the reader. Well done!
GENERAL COMMENT This is the first time I have been approached to judge a newspaper competition and I must say it was one I truly enjoyed. I’ve been in the industry for 21 years. Started on Compugraphic computers typesetting local news, learned how to use the wax machine, and cut and glue errors into the paper, learned how to shoot the negatives in the back room and here I am 21 years later an owner and publisher. When they say our industry is dying, I say that’s a garbage statement. People will eventually realize the importance of newspapers as the bridge between trust and lies. We are the check and balance in a world where social media and government want to control the message. We are the last failsafe of democracy on many levels. I was extremely impressed with the caliber of writing in this competition. The technical work is there, but it’s the attention to detail that surprised me. It is as if the writers understand the power they wield with the public. Well done everyone, I have no doubt our industry is in good hands when I see such quality work.
ONTARIO COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS ASSOCIATION
Judge
Lisa Sygutek
Publisher Crowsnest Pass Herald, Blairmore, AB
Lisa graduated from the University of Lethbridge with a Bachelor of Arts in English and then received a second degree with a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources. She started working at the family owned Pass Herald in 1999 and is now the owner/ publisher. She is a municipal councillor and an executive member of Alberta Weekly Newspaper Association. The Pass Herald is the second oldest business in the Crowsnest Pass and is celebrating its 91st year.
2020 | BNC Awards Results
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