SPJ Awards 2005: Judges’ comments

Whoops, forgot to ever look up the judges’ comments for the 2005 award winners, which are now available.

Belatedly, here they are for us at the Hesperia Star:

3B Best Feature Story
SECOND PLACE: Beau Yarbrough, Hesperia Star
They Ain’t Scared of No Ghost
COMMENTS: This was a whimsical and well-told story with nice details.

6B Best Law Enforcement/Legal Affairs Story
SECOND PLACE: Beau Yarbrough, Hesperia Star
High-flying in Hesperia
COMMENTS: Can a helicopter have a personality? This one does. The writer takes us along for a vivid ride and makes us feel a part of the air support team.

9B Best Government/Political Story
THIRD PLACE: Beau Yarbrough, Hesperia Star
Is the Hesperia casino really ‘terminated’?
COMMENTS: Well written.

29 Best News photo
THIRD PLACE: Peter Day, Hesperia Star
“Pacific Storm”
CATEGORY COMMENTS: Again it’s worth repeating what outstanding overall work in this category, it’s nice to see so many great photos in the contest. The first place photo is a standout in a category with a lot of great photos. The image of the sheriff wiping away the widow’s tear with a single finger is a real genuine moment. It’s a moving image.

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