The Indiana Society of Professional Journalists handed out the 2008 Best in Indiana awards last Friday for print, radio and television. NUVO was well represented by its award-winning artists, designers, critics, writers and interns again this year. 

Best Deadline Reporting (non-daily newspaper)
Jim Poyser, Andy Jacobs Jr., Mari Evans, David Hoppe and Fran Quigley, first place, “In Memoriam: A Jewel Called Julia”
Judges comments: “Poyser et al put together a moving tribute with interesting perspectives on an unforgettable character.”

Laura McPhee, second place “Politics, Property Taxes and Protests”


Best Print Feature (non-daily newspaper)
Susan Neville, first place, “UFO Sex Cult Sues IUPUI”
Judges comments: “Though the style is sometimes self-indulgent, the subject and tone eventually converge, and the piece ends up working well.”

Laura McPhee, second place “City on Fire”

Best Investigative Reporting (non-daily newspaper)
Laura McPhee, first place, “Evangelical Lobbyist Eric Miller”
Judges comments: “Great politics and power story. Good history lesson on the Klan in Indianapolis and the power of evangelical Christians in Indiana’s Statehouse.”

Best Sports Reporting (non-daily newspaper or magazine)
Katy Yeiser, second place, “Cycling Dynasty”

Best Arts/Entertainment Feature (non-daily newspaper, magazines, special-interest publications and periodicals)
David Hoppe, first place, “Kurt Vonnegut: The Exit Interview”
Judges comments: “Good Q&A led by a compelling intro.”

Best Lifestyle Feature (non-daily newspaper, magazines, special-interest publications and periodicals)
Julianna Thibodeaux, second place, “Letting Go: The Healing Art of Meditation”

Best Personality Profile (non-daily newspaper)
David Hoppe, first place, “In The Light”
Judges said: “Good use of quotes.”

Best Coverage of Children's Issues
Shawndra Miller, second place, “Horses That Heal”

Best Criminal Justice Reporting
David Alan Beck, first place, “Blood in Blood Out”

Best Social Justice Reporting
Laura McPhee, second place, “Hate Crimes in Indiana”

Best Education Coverage
John Krull, third place, “Censored: The New Age of High School Journalism”

Best Layout/Design, Page One (non-daily newspaper)
Asha Patel, first place, “Prevention or Permission?”
Judges comments: “'Prevention or Permission’ is such a great cover illustration for such a controversial subject. Nice use of black and white for the bottom teases to inside content.”

Amy Kim, second place, “2007 Best of Indy”

Best Layout/Design Other Than Page One (non-daily newspapers)
Melissa Carter, first place, “City on Fire”
Judges comments: “The design really conveys the tone of the story. The photos used are from the first person perspective. Nice design.”

Amy Kim, second place, “2007 Best of Indy”