Excellence in AdvertisingSeptember 29, 2012Arizona Newspapers Association

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Black + White Ad

Connie Hills, Olivia Lewis, John HiltonFlorence Reminder and Blade-Tribune

THIRD PLACE

Fishing Derby

DIVISION 1

Steve Reno, Ian KirkwoodArizona Range News

SECOND PLACE

Flu Shot Clinic

DIVISION 1

Gabe TurnerArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Science Foundation

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Black + White Ad

StaffPayson Roundup

THIRD PLACE

EverStart

DIVISION 2

Tauni Newman, Joe GarguiloWhite Mountain Independent

SECOND PLACE

Sequoia Choice

DIVISION 2

Graham HarringtonGreen Valley News and Sun

FIRST PLACE

Congrats Jennifer

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Black + White Ad

Christy Byerly, Bill BarendrickEast Valley Tribune

THIRD PLACE

Gotham City Comics

DIVISION 3

Kym Tyler, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

SECOND PLACE

Buying Livestock

DIVISION 3

Alan SchultzTucson Weekly

FIRST PLACE

Asian Spa & Massage

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Black + White Ad

None awarded

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 4

Michael KnowltonKingman Daily Miner

SECOND PLACE

Lombardo’s

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Take me home

DIVISION 4

Yvonne Pickell, Jenny ScharfCasa Grande Dispatch

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Black + White Ad

in Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

None awarded

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Color Ad

Yvonne Pickell, Kelli Tuley-KentCoolidge Examiner

THIRD PLACE

Garret Motors

DIVISION 1

Carmen Grace, Vivian ReedMaricopa Monitor

SECOND PLACE

MUSD

DIVISION 1

Gabe TurnerArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Arizona Governmental Affairs

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Color Ad

StaffPayson Roundup

THIRD PLACE

Overman Designs

DIVISION 2

Sarah KeithGreen Valley News & Sun

SECOND PLACE

Empower Physical Therapy

DIVISION 2

Tauni Newman, Mark RuizWhite Mountain Independent

FIRST PLACE

Red Devil

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Color Ad

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

THIRD PLACE

Navajo Artwalk

DIVISION 3

Christina LopezLa Voz

SECOND PLACE

Abogado

DIVISION 3

Greg Willhite, Stephen MeyersTucson Weekly

FIRST PLACE

Sundance Kid

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Color Ad

Don Johnson, Melva BekisCasa Grande Dispatch

THIRD PLACE

Jones Auto

DIVISION 4

Maggie SaundersSierra Vista Herald

SECOND PLACE

Ring in the New Year

DIVISION 4

Melissa JordanToday’s News-Herald

FIRST PLACE

Desert Floors

DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Color Ad

Glenn BeihlThe Arizona Republic

SECOND PLACE

Honey Brown Lager

DIVISION 5

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Charles West, Sam Fernandez, Darrell DurhamArizona Daily Star

FIRST PLACE

Auto Medics

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Paid Ad SeriesBlack + White

Sue CoonsSan Pedro Valley News-Sun

THIRD PLACE

Turquoise Hills

DIVISION 1

Steve Reno, Ian KirkwoodArizona Range News

SECOND PLACE

NCCH

DIVISION 1

Gabe TurnerArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Arizona Optometric

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesBlack + White

Tauni Newman, Mark RuizWhite Mountain Independent

THIRD PLACE

RT’s Black Bull

DIVISION 2

Alan SchultzInside Tucson Business

SECOND PLACE

BFC

DIVISION 2

StaffPayson Roundup

FIRST PLACE

Charlie’s Beef

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesBlack + White

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

THIRD PLACE

Sammy C’s

DIVISION 3

Yaron YardenExplorer

SECOND PLACE

Caldwell Jewelers

DIVISION 3

Mick Welsh, Alana KearnsThe Catholic Sun

FIRST PLACE

Natural Family Planning

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesBlack + White

Jackie BergToday’s News-Herald

THIRD PLACE

Western Alarm

DIVISION 4

Raelynn WrinkleThe Daily Courier

SECOND PLACE

Busy Bee Home Services

DIVISION 4

Deb CourtisYuma Sun

FIRST PLACE

Yuma Ballet Academy

DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesBlack + White

in Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

None awarded

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Paid Ad SeriesColor

None awarded

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 1

Steve Reno, Ian KirkwoodArizona Range News

SECOND PLACE

Kempton Auto Sales

DIVISION 1

Shannon Mageary, Roger KroepelThe Camp Verde Journal

FIRST PLACE

Home Furnishings Direct

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesColor

Jeanie Piburn, Julie GogginJewish News of Greater Phoenix

THIRD PLACE

Chris Ridge Senior Living

DIVISION 2

Adam Kurtz, Alan SchultzInside Tucson Business

SECOND PLACE

Pinnacle Plan Design

DIVISION 2

Tauni Newman, Joe GarguiloWhite Mountain Independent

FIRST PLACE

Native New Yorker

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesColor

Mick Welsh, Manny YriqueThe Catholic Sun

THIRD PLACE

Serrano’s Mexican Restaurants

DIVISION 3

Brandon HaysExplorer

SECOND PLACE

Vanish- Grand Opening Celebration

DIVISION 3

Maria Madrid ReedLa Voz

FIRST PLACE

Summer Winds Nursery

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesColor

Mark TorresYuma Sun

THIRD PLACE

Jacobson Homes

DIVISION 4

Susan Thompson, Kelly ParksToday’s News-Herald

SECOND PLACE

Dorita’s Place

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Daniel’s Jewelers

DIVISION 4

Maggie SaundersSierra Vista Herald

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Paid Ad SeriesColor

Jeff GerkenThe Arizona Republic

SECOND PLACE

Good Neighbor

DIVISION 5

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Charles West, Darrell DurhamArizona Daily Star

FIRST PLACE

Carondelet Foundation

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Most Effective Useof Small Space

Connie Hills, Byron McConnellFlorence Reminder and Blade-Tribune

THIRD PLACE

Silver King Hair Co.

DIVISION 1

Sue CoonsSan Pedro Valley News-Sun

SECOND PLACE

Benson Used Tires

DIVISION 1

Steve Reno, Ian KirkwoodArizona Range News

FIRST PLACE

Twin Lakes Golf Course

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Most Effective Useof Small Space

Tauni Newman, Joe GarguiloWhite Mountain Independent

THIRD PLACE

PersNIKKIty’s

DIVISION 2

Jeanie Piburn, Susan KabatJewish News of Greater Phoenix

SECOND PLACE

Consign2Design

DIVISION 2

StaffSedona Red Rock News

FIRST PLACE

Olde Sedona Bar & Grill

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Most Effective Useof Small Space

Alan SchultzTucson Weekly

THIRD PLACE

Eddie’s Cocktails

DIVISION 3

Brandon HaysExplorer

SECOND PLACE

Rock ‘n Babies

DIVISION 3

FIRST PLACE

FootRubX.com

DIVISION 3

Holli RoachAhwatukee Foothills News

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Most Effective Useof Small Space

Raelynn WrinkleThe Daily Courier

THIRD PLACE

Calavera Board Supply

DIVISION 4

Virginia FrankToday’s News-Herald

SECOND PLACE

Ken’s Pizza n Pasta

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Doll Up Boutique

DIVISION 4

Jim FosterYuma Sun

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Most Effective Useof Small Space

in Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

None awarded

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best PublicNotice Section

Maricopa Monitor

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 1

The Camp Verde Journal

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 1

Arizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best PublicNotice Section

NONE AWARDED

THIRD and SECOND PLACE DIVISION 2

White Mountain Independent

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best PublicNotice Section

None awarded

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 3

The Catholic Sun

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 3

Navajo Times

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best PublicNotice Section

None awarded

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 4

Casa Grande Dispatch

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 4

Sierra Vista Herald

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best PublicNotice Section

None awarded

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 5

The Arizona RepublicArizona Business Gazette

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Special Section

2012 ChampsLake Powell Chronicle

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 1

GreenThe Camp Verde Journal

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 1

Leaders of the Year in Public PolicyArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Special Section

Navajo County Fair & RodeoWhite Mountain Independent

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 2

Shop LocalEastern Arizona Courier

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 2

Rim Country AdventuresPayson Roundup

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Special Section

Coloring bookNavajo Times

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 3

Vista – The Green IssueWest Valley View

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 3

Gateway to the East ValleyEast Valley Tribune

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Special Section

31 Flavors of Sierra VistaSierra Vista Herald

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 4

101+ Things to DoToday’s News-Herald

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 4

Southwest LivingYuma Sun

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Special Section

None awarded

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Online AdStatic

NONE AWARDED

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 1

StaffThe Camp Verde Journal

SECOND PLACE

Arizona Safari Deal

DIVISION 1

StaffArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Capitol Road Show

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Online AdStatic

StaffPayson Roundup

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 2

Kim Ross, Realty Executives

Lia AngelusWhite Mountain Independent

SECOND PLACE

We Want Powder!

DIVISION 2

Jim KeyesInside Tucson Business

FIRST PLACE

Mary Poppins

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Online AdStatic

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

THIRD PLACE

Salina Bookshelf

DIVISION 3

Mick Welsh, Rob DeFrancescoThe Catholic Sun

SECOND PLACE

Heavenly Sounds

DIVISION 3

Holli Roach, Shannon CornallAhwatukee Foothills News

FIRST PLACE

Zoyo neighborhood yogurt

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Online AdStatic

NONE AWARDED

THIRD AND SECOND PLACE DIVISION 4

StaffThe Daily Courier

FIRST PLACE

Old Firehouse Pizza

DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Online AdStatic

NONE AWARDED

FIRST PLACE

Title

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Online AdAnimated/Dynamic

Kelli Tuley-Kent, Byron McConnellCoolidge Examiner

THIRD PLACE

Garrett Motors

DIVISION 1

Steve Reno, Ian KirkwoodArizona Range News

SECOND PLACE

NCCH

DIVISION 1

StaffArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Yellow Sheet Report

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Online AdAnimated/Dynamic

StaffPayson Roundup

THIRD PLACE

Payson Care Center

DIVISION 2

Lia AngelusWhite Mountain Independent

SECOND PLACE

For the love of dogs

DIVISION 2

Kyle LarsonSedona Red Rock News

FIRST PLACE

Greer’s Mortuary

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Online AdAnimated/Dynamic

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

THIRD PLACE

Beat the Heat

DIVISION 3

Christy Byerly, Chad SmithEast Valley Tribune

SECOND PLACE

Western Monument

DIVISION 3

Greg Willhite, Jim KeyesTucson Weekly

FIRST PLACE

Tui-Na

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Online AdAnimated/Dynamic

Raelynn WrinkleThe Daily Courier

THIRD PLACE

Deliverin’ Deals

DIVISION 4

Sue CannonYuma Sun

SECOND PLACE

Yuma Homewood Suites

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Magic Homes

DIVISION 4

StaffToday’s News-Herald

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Online AdAnimated/Dynamic

NONE AWARDED

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 5

StaffThe Arizona Republic

FIRST PLACE

Arizona Restaurant Week

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Classified Section

Maricopa Monitor

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 1

Coolidge Examiner

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 1

The Camp Verde Journal

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Classified Section

Town of Paradise Valley Independent

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 2

White Mountain Independent

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 2

Sedona Red Rock News

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Classified Section

Navajo Times

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 3

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West Valley View

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 3

Tucson Weekly

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Classified Section

Yuma Sun

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 4

Today’s News-Herald

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 4

Sierra Vista Herald

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 4

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Classified Section

NONE AWARDED

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 5

The Arizona Republic

FIRST PLACE DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Newspaper Promotion

Ad, Series or Section

Kelli Tuley-Kent Olivia LewisCoolidge Examiner

THIRD PLACE

What game are you going to?

DIVISION 1

Sue CoonsSan Pedro Valley News-Sun

SECOND PLACE

August Advertising Specials

DIVISION 1

Gabe TurnerArizona Capitol Times

FIRST PLACE

Yellow Sheet Report - Railbird

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

Best Newspaper Promotion

Ad, Series or Section

StaffFountain Hills Times

THIRD PLACE

What’s missing?

DIVISION 2

StaffPayson Roundup

SECOND PLACE

Yellow’s Out!

DIVISION 2

Eric TobiasGreen Valley News and Sun

FIRST PLACE

Any Way You Want It

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Newspaper Promotion

Ad, Series or Section

Maria Madrid ReedLa Voz

THIRD PLACE

Enter to win

DIVISION 3

Jill A’HearnTucson Weekly

SECOND PLACE

We Have An App For That

DIVISION 3

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

FIRST PLACE

Father’s Day

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

Best Newspaper Promotion

Ad, Series or Section

Maggie SaundersSierra Vista Herald

THIRD PLACE

Advertising…it works!

DIVISION 4

Deb CourtisYuma Sun

SECOND PLACE

Days of Christmas

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Don’t get left in the DARK

DIVISION 4

Zoe Cooper, Matt RatkovicCasa Grande Dispatch

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Newspaper Promotion

Ad, Series or Section

NONE AWARDED

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 5

Tammie Graves, Darrell DurhamArizona Daily Star

FIRST PLACE

Bad girls of Arizona

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

Best Pro Bonoor Public Service Ad

Sue CoonsSan Pedro Valley News-Sun

THIRD PLACE

Adopt a New Best Friend!

DIVISION 1

Gabe TurnerArizona Capitol Times

SECOND PLACE

Events page

DIVISION 1

Linda Metz, Byron McConnellMaricopa Monitor

FIRST PLACE

Mahalo!

DIVISION 1

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Pro Bonoor Public Service Ad

StaffPayson Roundup

THIRD PLACE

Marine Corps Ball 2011

DIVISION 2

StaffWhiteMountainIndependent

SECOND PLACE

When Duty Called…They Were There

DIVISION 2

Graham HarringtonGreen Valley News and Sun

FIRST PLACE

Valley Assistance Services

DIVISION 2

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

Best Pro Bonoor Public Service Ad

Mick Welsh, Rob DeFrancesco, J.D. Long-Garcia, Ambria HammelThe Catholic Sun

THIRD PLACE

Missal

DIVISION 2

StaffWest Valley View

SECOND PLACE

Dine out for FREE

DIVISION 3

Elise Bennett, Vernon YazzieNavajo Times

FIRST PLACE

Donations Needed

DIVISION 3

Circulation Division 4: Dailies less than 25,000

Best Pro Bonoor Public Service Ad

NONE AWARDED

THIRD PLACE DIVISION 4

Jenny Scharf, Olivia LewisCasa Grande Dispatch

SECOND PLACE

Electric Light Parade

DIVISION 4

FIRST PLACE

Relay for Life

DIVISION 4

Deb CourtisYuma Sun

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

Best Pro Bonoor Public Service Ad

NONE AWARDED

SECOND PLACE DIVISION 5

StaffArizona Daily Star

FIRST PLACE

Sportsmen’s Chili Cook-Off

DIVISION 5

Circulation Division 1: Non-Dailies Under 3,500

General Excellence

ARIZONA CAPITOL TIMESPublisher: Ginger Lamb

First Place

ARIZONA RANGE NEWSPublisher: Monica Watson

Second Place

THE CAMP VERDE JOURNALPublisher: Robert Larson

Third Place

Circulation Division 2: Non-Dailies 3,500 to 10,000

General Excellence

WHITE MOUNTAIN INDEPENDENTPublisher: Greg Tock

First Place

PAYSON ROUNDUPPublisher: John Naughton

Second Place

GREEN VALLEY NEWS & SUNPublisher: Pam Mox

Third Place

Circulation Division 3: Non-Dailies Greater Than 10,000

General Excellence

TUCSON WEEKLY Publisher: Tom Lee

First Place

NAVAJO TIMESPublisher: Tom Arviso Jr.

Second Place

THE CATHOLIC SUN EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE Publisher: Rob DeFrancesco Publisher: Terry Horne

Third Place (Tie)

Circulation Division 4: Dailies Less Than 25,000

General Excellence

YUMA SUNPublisher: Joni Brooks

First Place

TODAY’S NEWS-HERALDPublisher: Mike Quinn

Second Place

SIERRA VISTA HERALDPublisher: Philip Vega

Third Place

Circulation Division 5: Dailies Greater Than 25,000

General Excellence

ARIZONA DAILY STARPublisher: John Humenik

First Place

Congratulationsto all the winners!

See you next year!