2012 BNC Awards of Excellence Winners

Presented June 2013

Best Local News Story Sponsored by: Grant MacEwan University

1. Nanton News for What was lost in the fire
   Credits: Sheena Read
2. Fort Macleod Gazette for SUCKER PUNCH!
   Credits: Frank McTighe
3. Camrose Canadian for Bailey Theatre in need of life-saving funding
   Credits: Vince Burke

Best Local Editorial Sponsored by: TELUS Corporation

1. Ponoka News for Bylaw to keep Indians out won't solve problems
   Credits: George Brown
2. Consort Enterprise for Knots of Thoughts
   Credits: Dave Bruha
3. St. Paul Journal for Coming together in the face of tragedy
   Credits: Janani Whitfield

Best Feature Story by a Local Writer Sponsored by: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

1. Yellowknife Yellowknifer for Camp of a Cannibal
   Credits: Svjetlana Milnarevic
2. East Central Alberta Review for Farm on the Move
   Credits: Jennifer Chernishenko
3. Strathmore Standard for 10 Years & Still Running for Strathmore
   Credits: Josh Chalmers

U of A Writing Award Sponsored by: University of Alberta

1. St. Albert Gazette for What is Clean?
   Credits: Susan Jones
2. St. Paul Journal for Blue Quills and U of A sign historic agreement
   Credits: Ciaran Thompson

Gordon Scott Memorial Award for Best Feature Column by a Local Writer Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Okotoks Western Wheel for Numbers do not define community
   Credits: John Barlow
2. Nanton News for Hope in a spring day
   Credits: Morgan Wilson
3. Fast Forward Weekly for The Great Canadian Oilsand Black Bear Massacre
   Credits: Jeff Gailus

Best Habitat Conservation Story Sponsored by: Ducks Unlimited Canada

1. Okotoks Western Wheel for Cross Conservation promotes wildlife friendly fences
   Credits: Don Patterson
2. Banff Crag & Canyon for Restoring Hidden Lake
   Credits: Larissa Barlow
3. St. Albert Gazette for The State of the Sturgeon
   Credits: Kevin Ma

Best Environmental Writing Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Rocky View Weekly for Bragg Creek group raises concerns about logging
   Credits: Dawn Smith, Trevor Bacque
2. Fast Forward Weekly for Staunching the flow
   Credits: Drew Anderson
3. Lamont Farm 'N' Friends for Local Dairy Farmer Wins Sustainability National Award
   Credits: Cynthia Wandler

Healthy Communities Journalism Award Sponsored by: Cenovus Energy

1. St. Albert Gazette for OCD: Shedding light on a debilitating disorder
   Credits: Kevin Ma
2. Fort McMurray Connect for Depression a common issue for Fort McMurray men
   Credits: Andryia Browne, Rebekah Benoit
3. Fast Forward Weekly for EMS workers vent their frustration
   Credits: Suzy Thompson

Arts and Culture Writing award Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Fast Forward Weekly for Glenbow museum struggles with declining revenue and high
   Credits: Suzy Thompson
2. St. Albert Gazette for Parental discretion is advised
   Credits: Scott Hayes
3. Claresholm Local Press for Local musician, NHL battle over Stanley Cup
   Credits: J.W. Schnarr

Sports Writing Award Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Airdrie Echo for Face of the Xtreme
   Credits: Chris Simnett
2. Yellowknife Yellowknifer for Yellowknifer swims the distance
   Credits: Jesse Winter
3. Rocky View Weekly for Local synchronized swimmer's dedication inspires
   Credits: Dawn Smith

Excellence in Education Writing Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Yellowknife Yellowknifer for Public rally saves Parker and Bowden
   Credits: Laura Busch
2. Fast Forward Weekly for Education Act and bullies
   Credits: Suzy Thompson
3. Fort Macleod Gazette for Eagle feather symbolic of change in Macleod school
   Credits: Frank McTighe

Best Trades Technology Writing Award Sponsored by: GPRC Fairview Campus

1. Inuvik Drum for Skills training program wraps up
   Credits: Katherine Hudson
2. Deh Cho Drum for Prairie Creek Mine training program gets boost
   Credits: Roxanna Thompson
3. Okotoks Western Wheel for Student nails national Skills title
   Credits: John Barlow

Best Special Sections and Supplements Award Sponsored by: Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.

1. Wainwright Star for World Water Day
2. Consort Enterprise for Class of 2012
3. Ponoka News for We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Best Agriculture Supplement Sponsored by: AWNA

1. St. Paul Journal for Agriculture 2012
2. Ponoka News for Agriculture
3. Claresholm Local Press for Salute to Agriculture 2012

Excellence in Creative Advertising Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Jasper Fitzhugh for Whistle Stop Pub
   Credits: Melissa Morris
2. Wainwright Edge for Toys and Treasures
   Credits: Terry Hunka
3. Brooks & County Chronicle for BOATING
   Credits: M. Joan Brees

Creative Use of Colour in Advertising Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Brooks & County Chronicle for SUMMER FUN GUIDE 4 UR KIDS
   Credits: M. Joan Brees
2. Fort McMurray Connect for SMS Equipment Big Brothers Big Sisters Wood Buffalo Wine Auction
   Credits: Andryia Browne
3. East Central Alberta Review for An Amazing Race (Wares Jewellers)
   Credits: Lisa Myers-Sortland

Ad Campaign Award Sponsored by: AWNA

1. St. Albert Gazette for Lingnan Express Grand Opening Celebration
   Credits: Kris Beardsworth, Leanne Gullickson
2. Northern Journal for Health and Social Services Ad Campaign
   Credits: Staff
3. Leduc/Wetaskiwin Pipestone Flyer for What's Great About Wetaskiwin Video Contest
   Credits: Linda Doerr

Community Service Award Sponsored by: AWNA

1. Okotoks Western Wheel for Western Wheel starts community foundation
   Credits: Paul Rockley, John Barlow, Gayle Wolf, Staff
2. Fort McMurray Connect for Top 40 Under 40
   Credits: Andryia Browne
3. Nanton News for Wind fire
   Credits: Sheena Read