PERSONALITY PROFILE/FEATURE WRITING

Judged by Bill Kossen, Staff Writer, The Seattle Times

First Place
Lukas Velush, The Arizona Daily Sun, "Last Farmer Holds On in Timberline"

"The winner is a nicely written story about an interesting person and issue."

Second Place
Patty McCormac, Ahwatukee Foothills News, "Coach, Nurse Credited With Saving Life"

"Well-written and well-reported, but felt a bit too much like a straight news story."

Third Place
Leo Banks, Tucson Weekly, "The Anasazis' Amazing Feet"

The story on sandals, linking them to what was worn by Native Americans 1,400 years ago, was a fun read."

Honorable Mention
Kristen Hatcher, East Mesa Independent, "Eighth Grader Enjoys Sports, School and Holiday Season With His Family"

"This deserves recognition for taking the subject of Down Syndrome and treating it as matter-of-factly as the student is treated by his classmates."