2005 Arizona Press Club Awards
ART AND DESIGN
Each winning entry is followed by judges' comments
Small newspapers
A11. Layout/design
35 entries
Judges: Greg Harmel, A1 designer; MinJung Kim, graphic artist; and Vada Crosby, designer of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best-designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Scott Walters, Arizona Daily Sun: “Pluto: 75 years after the discovery”
“A lot going on. Busy but inviting and designer understands the basics of layout. A little less would have made this page stronger.”
Second place
Dinora A. Gonzalez, La Voz de Tucson: “Nuevo ano, nueva figura”
“Good effort. Trying to give a mediocre story more presence. Interesting way to get reader into the page.”
No third place
Mid-sized newspapers and magazines
B11a. Newspaper layout/design
Judges: Greg Harmel, A1 designer; MinJung Kim, graphic artist; and Chris Moore, assistant design director of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Jennifer Judge Hensel, Tucson Citizen: Aug. 5 A1
“Interesting way to package centerpiece. A bit busy and overdesigned but it catches one’s attention.”
No second or third place.
B11b. Magazine layout/design
Judges: Tim Reck, designer; Suzette Moyer, director of design and graphics; Mel Shaffer, assistant design director of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “Officer’s down!”
“Simple but powerful. Illustration works well with headline. Subhead leaded out looks good.”
Second place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “The Kobe case”
“Headline very effective. Simple design that really works.”
Third place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “Trashing Arizona”
“Main art effective.”
Any publication
F1. Graphics
9 entries
Judges: Vada Crosby, designer; Mel Shaffer, Assistant Design Director; Suzette Moyer, Director of Design and Graphics; of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Andrew Long, East Valley Tribune: “It’s showtime (at the Mesa Arts Center)”
“Interesting approach. Graphic tells the complete story without a traditional article. Graphic is the main element and the photos are used wisely. It’s packed full of information … seats, fabrics, colors…. It’s well organized and grabs the reader’s attention.”
Second place
Leah Tiscione, Arizona Daily Star: “From toilet to tap — we have to drink that?'”
“’From toilet to tap’ really caught the eye. Clean, easy to follow steps. The whole story is full of information. Dropped to second place because graphics should have unified style.”
Third place
Scott Kirchhofer, East Valley Tribune: “Fare fight”
“Simple business graphic comparing airlines but the information is handy without having to read the story. Wing approach is catchy.”
F2. Color Illustration
29 entries
Judges: Nicole Dudka, designer; Chris Moore, Assistant Design Director; and Suzette Moyer, Director of Design and Graphics of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
David Hollenbach, Phoenix New Times: “Shot at redemption”
“Dark and very striking. Texture is moody and enhancing. Definitely draws the reader in. Very well executed.”
Second place
Tony Bustos, The Arizona Republic: “Ready to test strength”
“Smart idea. Well executed. Different for business. Catchy.”
Third place
Chiara Bautista, Arizona Daily Star: “Scary behavior”
“Cute and well-done. Lots of detail from window to bottom of the page.”
Honorable mention
Gabriel Utasi, East Valley Tribune: “No wrapping required”
“Top half of illustration is very well done. Funny approach. Comic quality.”
F3. Editorial cartooning
17 entries
Judge: Nick Anderson, who recently joined the staff of the Houston Chronicle, won the 2005 Pulitzer Prize in editorial cartooning while at the The Courier-Journal in Louisville, Ky.
First place
Alfredo Garcia, La Voz: “Déjame te muestro”
“Ironic and insightful graphic depiction of how the artist sees the relationship between the United States and Hispanic immigrants. Nicely done.”
Second place
Steve Benson, The Arizona Republic: “No man is an island”
“Unique take on the racial and socio-economic implications of the Katrina disaster. Excellent artwork.”
Third place
David Fitzsimmons, Arizona Daily Star: “Nannies”
“Humorous take on the relationship between Governor Napolitano and the Arizona legislature.”
G1. Deadline design
51 entries
Judges: Greg Harmel, A1 designer; MinJung Kim, graphic artist; and Chris Moore, assistant design director of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Mark Brunton, Arizona Daily Star: “The fine print of your credit card”
“Interesting way to present visuals under deadline pressure. Really simple but effective. More contrast between type would have helped although it stands out as No. 1.”
Second place
Rick Konopka, The Arizona Republic: “Mexican java”
“Good way to illustrate centerpiece. Good thinking on deadline. Nice execution.”
Third place
Rick Konopka, The Arizona Republic: “Eclipse”
“Clean but questionable. Concept good, but why type in the sun?”
G2. Non-deadline news design
21 entries
Judges: Greg Harmel, A1 designer and MinJung Kim, graphic artist, of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Danny Ramirez, Arizona Daily Star: “28-step plan to a higher education”
“Good concept. Easy to follow and engaging. Color palette could have been a bit better.”
Second place
Brian Henderson, Arizona Daily Star: “Saving for a rainy day”
“Clean and balanced. Page design not overwhelming.”
No third place.
G3. Non-deadline features design
71 entries
Judges: Judges: Nicole Dudka, designer, and Mel Shaffer and Chris Moore, Assistant Design Directors of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Sara Stewart, Arizona Daily Star: “Koi story”
“Very nice illustration. Page has elegance in its flow. Good use of white space. The whole page comes together without being busy. Striking.”
Second place
Amanda Willis, East Valley Tribune: “The powder’s packed, the skis are waxed — it’s time to fly”
“Simple, dramatic page. Flow of numbers used well.”
Third place
Mario Perez, Prensa Hispana: “Bienvenido a casa!”
“Well balanced. Keeps the flow with the circles. Good use of color. Eye catching.”
G4. Multiple page/special section design
33 entries
Judges: Chris Moore and Mel Shaffer, Assistant Design Directors, and Suzette Moyer, Director of Design and Graphics of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “Jason Schechterle is doing just fine”
“Nice composition. Nice pullouts. Draws you in without having the photo do it alone. Feels cheery despite reality. Single 2-page start really works well.”
Second place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “Mr. Big Shot attorney”
“Very nice typography. Design carries throughout the story. Has some attitude.”
Third place
Amanda Peña Orr, Frontdoors Lifestyle News: “Fall for him”
“Good directional photography and color scheme.”
G5. Magazine design
18 entries
Judges: Vada Crosby, designer; Mel Shaffer, Assistant Design Director, for the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Jason Kiningham, 85255 Magazine: “Oh, baby!”
“Stylish, Martha Stewart-like. Nice color palette. Clean. A clear standout.”
Second place
Charles Sanderson, Latino Perspectives Magazine: “Henry Garfias: más hombre de los hombres”
“Clever lead illustration. Somewhat easy on the eyes. The design maintains the time-frame feel.”
Third place
Heidi Easudes, Arizona Woman Magazine: “Appetite for success”
“Interesting inside approach. Pullouts work. First page clean, nice colors.”
G6. Magazine cover design
63 entries
Judges: Vada Crosby, designer, and Mel Shaffer, Assistant Design Director, of the Hartford Courant, which was named one of the world’s best designed newspapers in 2005 by the Society for News Design.
First place
Charmayne Gien, Phoenix Magazine: “The ‘70s: A look back at when Phoenix was ‘far out’!”
“Smiley touch nice. Neat approach with good coloring.”
Second place
Jason Kiningham, Camelback Magazine: “Fab Four”
“Blue and black work well together. Good photo with simple type.”
Third place
Paula Gunter, Chandler Life: “Hired hands”
“Good photo. Design draws you in.”