For the first time since 1986, the Saratoga Sun has brought home the Editorial Leadership Award.
The judges told the Wyoming Press Association that the people in Wyoming didn’t have any issues with saying what was on their mind.
When announcing the Saratoga Sun for the Editorial Leadership award, the judges said, “This newspaper has concise editorials that state the problem, offer a solution and have a call to action. These editorials clearly protect, articulate and help the public’s interest. They exhibit how the newspaper is shining a bright light on their public officials, ways government is working/not working and how the public can conduct itself for the best results. All the things a good editorial should do. Good job.”
The News Letter Journal, located in Newcastle, Wyo., had won the Editorial Leadership Award for six years in a row before the Saratoga Sun won the honor for 2015.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the staff at the Sun who work their tails off year in and year out to produce the best possible paper for our area. The awards are a reflection of the good people of the Valley and the businesses that operate there,” Saratoga Sun owner Gary Stevenson said.
The staff at the Saratoga Sun also garnered second place in Photo Excellence and 13 Pacemaker awards.
For Column Writing, Erik Gantt won an honorable mention for his critical view of local issues. The judges said the columns were “well done.”
The Saratoga Sun staff received a second place nod for Headline Writing. This is this sixth year in a row the Saratoga Sun has received an award for Headline Writing.
In Use of Graphic Elements, Keith McLendon earned first place for “Saratoga Budget”. The judges said “I admit, it’s the first time I’ve seen trout and lures used to illustrate a budget.”
McLendon received second place for “The safer snow machine” graphic in Use of Graphic Elements.
The judges said the graphic was simple but effective and certainly got more readership than a list would have.
McLendon earned honorable mention for “Where’s the beef?”
In advertising design, McLendon received first place in Best Designed Ad for “Ride for the brand”, which was complimented as very clean and attractive ad.
Liz Wood won honorable mention is the Best Designed Ad category for “Braggin’ Rights.” The judges said it was a good layout and fun theme.
Erik Gantt earned second place for Best Website and best Web page.
In the photography competition, Wood earned first place in Photo Story for “Moon gets shy, angry” and second place in the General News category for “High voltage.”
The Saratoga Sun won second place for best use of photographs.
The stories and ads were judged by the Nevada Press Association.
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