GENERAL REPORTING

Judged by Tom Heinen, The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

First Place Jim Nintzel, Tucson Weekly, "Downtown Turnaround"

"The first place story does what good journalism should. It tackles a major issue in a clear-cut, lively way that engages readers, raises significant questions and provides vital background information without history and arcane complexity."

Second Place Jim Nintzel, Tucson Weekly, "House of Mystery"

"The story blends solid writing and enterprise reporting into a very readable, government mystery story whose potential impact on the Tucson community goes beyond the City Hall project's hefty $57 million price tag. It is balanced. It is thorough, yet compact, without daunting potential readers with excessive length. At this length, any daily newspaper could have chosen to do the story."

Third Place Margaret Regan, Tucson Weekly, "Birthplace Blues"

"More than any other entry, this story has a soul. Its lyrical, vivid descriptions, coupled with the spritiual reflections of Native American Daniel Preston, give readers a strong sense of place. The writing style effortlessly pulls readers through 3,000 years of human occupation to the 11th paragraph, where they get a nut graph."

Honorable Mention Jim Nintzel, Tucson Weekly, "Best-Laid Plans"

"This comprehensive review of the Sonoran Desert Protection Plan appears to include the main characters and their involvement in the proposed conservation plan.... We felt the story lacked the social and economic detail that the plan will impose on the community."