G1 Spanish language general reporting

Judge: Maria Pilar Marrero is political editor of La Opinion in Los Angeles. She has won the National Association of Hispanic Publications outstanding prize for reporting on Latin America and was part of a team of La Opinion reporters that won two awards from the Interamerican Press. Her weekly column, "Actualidad Política," provides analysis and commentary on political issues relevant to the Latino community.

"Vigilaran al alcalde de Mesa"

"The story is well presented and makes an effort to provide balance in explaining a controversial subject. It also shows the capacity of the writer to do some independent reporting on an issue."

"La ciudad se prepara para elecciones especiales"

"With this piece, the reporter provides very important information about the electoral process, explaining an often obscure subject (issuance of bonds by the state) and what it means for the citizenry. This is the type of public service reporting that is very much needed in our community."

"Mas de cien inmigrantes abandonados'"

"The story (and pictures) provide a sense of a real human tragedy: the immigrant’s effort to find a better life."

G2 Spanish language personality profile/feature writing

Judge: Alejandro Escalona is editor of Exito (A Publication of The Chicago Tribune).

"Fronteras Compasivas"

"Heroe del Infortunio"