The Clarendon Enterprise received three first place plaques when the Panhandle Press Association announced the winners of its annual Better Newspaper Contest in Canadian last Saturday.
Winners were announced at the close of the association’s 100th annual convention at the Citadelle Art Museum.
Enterprise publisher Roger Estlack won first place in the Editorials on the topic’s of “Mom’s Love,” the closure of the local General Motors dealership, and the tension between City Hall and the sheriff’s department.
The paper also received first place honors for Feature Photos by Ashlyn Tubbs and Roger Estlack and for Sports Photos for work by Kari Lindsey and Estlack.
The Enterprise received second place honors in the categories of Best News Writing, Sports Writing, Society/Lifestyles, Best Special Edition/Section, and Front Page Layout.
Julie Shields won a third place plaque for Best Humorous Columns, and the paper also received third place honors for Advertising Initiative, Headline Writing, and, with its old website, the Online Newspaper Contest.
The Canadian Record took home top honors in Division I.
The PPA was led this year by Canadian editor Laurie Ezzell Brown. She will continue on the PPA Board as Immediate Past President with the following officers: Mary Smithee of Canadian, President; Phil Hamilton of Olton, Vice President; and Ashlee Estlack, Secretary/Treasurer, along with directors Jed Moorehouse of Silverton, Jeff Blackmon of Childress, Amanda Rogers of Canyon, and Grover Ford of Hereford.
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