Some nice newspaper awards

It's nice to see newspapers getting awards these days... I get a sense that many newspapers are under pressure to perform as they're losing readership to the internet.

In this article The Courier and many others get awards for different aspects of their newspaper industry


Published: Sunday, April 26 2009 at 6:01 am
Last updated: Saturday, April 25 2009 at 10:57 pm

Houma - The Courier took dozens of awards for writing, photography, design and advertising Saturday, won the Newspaper of the Year honors in the annual Press Association Louisiana journalism and advertising awards.

It is the ninth time that the Post has won the Newspaper of the Year title in the last 11 years.

The Mail's sister paper, the Daily Comet in Thibodaux, took nine first prizes, including general excellence, reporting, research and community service.

"I am very happy for our staff," said Keith Magill, The Daily Mail and executive editor of the Comet. "Back-to-back hurricanes tested personally and professionally, and the economic difficulties the newspaper industry has faced a difficult year. The journalists who live and work here rose to each challenge, and the awards they received Saturday are a sign for them and our readers that his work is recognized as excellent. "

The Houma and Thibodaux to compete with daily newspapers in Louisiana that have paid circulations of 10,000 to 25,000 subscribers.

Miles Forrest, editor of The Courier and Daily Comet, was also appointed chairman of the Press during the convention and awards program.

"I'm very proud of the staff, both advertising and news, for his performance during the past year," said Forrest. "The dedication of all staff to make a diary of quality was recognized by our peers in the business, and everyone involved in the newspaper is responsible for our performance in this competition."

Cooperation at all levels contributed to the Courier sweeps awards this year, says Director of Retail Advertising Marian long.

"It is the joint effort of our sales representatives and creativity of our staff working together to meet customer needs and helped us win these awards."

In total, 79 newspapers, publications and college newspapers and university students submitted entries for the 3812 awards announced on Saturday.

"The creativity never ceases to amaze me," said Mark Gray Chief Operating Officer. "You can say that the staff really believe and enjoy what they do."

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