Category 1 - Department/Discount/Jewelry Stores

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Stephanie Mayhorn, Tracie Vanderbeck; Clear, beautiful photo. Good concept.

Second Place - Appalachian News-Express, Stephanie Mayhorn, Tracie Vanderbeck; Great color on emeralds.

Third Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Mary Ann Orr; Quality black and white ad.

Category 2 - Automotive

First Place - Madisonville Messenger, Steve Shepard; Great ad!!

Second Place - Times Tribune, Maria Gambrel; Unique concept with editorial wrapped around vehicle!

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Chris Petot, Bobby Gilliam; Nice color on the money background.

Category 3 - Hardware/Appliance Stores

First Place - Times Tribune, Lisa Harrison; Good mix with editorial movement.

Second Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Staff; Photos and dreams were cute. Short and sweet.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tammy Bartley, Jeff Keathley; Good photo of roof on nice home. Good color.

Category 4 - Financial

First Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Rhiannon Green; Draws attention to the ad! Nice spot color.

Second Place - Madisonville Messenger, Cindi Ashby; Nice layout.

Third Place - Times Tribune, Cliff Wilson; Good info without the clutter.

Category 5 - Professional Services

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Danny Coleman, Jamie Beckett; Made me look and read twice!!

Second Place - Richmond Register, Mary Jo Grove; Liked pumpkins, corn candy and theme.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Danny Coleman, Jamie Beckett; Cute alien!

Category 6 - Food, Drug, Liquor

First Place - Madisonville Messenger, Steve Shepard; Nice colors!

Second Place - Times Tribune, Lisa Harrison; Loved the title of ad!

Third Place - Madisonville Messenger, Steve Shepard; Good layout.

Category 7 - Furniture

First Place - Middlesboro Daily News, Wanda Paul; Nice image and “Thank You” ad.

Second Place - Madisonville Messenger, Mary Ann Siera; Non-cluttered furniture ad.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tammy Bartley, Jeff Keathley; One item, concise.

Category 8 - Real Estate

First Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Slone Cansler; Nice color!

Second Place - Richmond Register, Perry Stocker, Joel Merlin; The header makes this ad work!

Third Place - Madisonville Messenger, Ad Staff; One stop shop publication!!

Category 9 - Clothing Stores 

First Place - Times Tribune, Cliff Wilson; Good theme, showed clothes!!

Second Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Slone Cansler; Cute ad. No clothing shown.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Stephanie Mayhorn, Jeff Keathley; Good color, concise.

Category 10 - Multiple Advertiser/"Sig" Page

First Place - Georgetown News-Graphic, Sales and Production Teams; Nice idea and ad!

Second Place - Richmond Register, Mayme Foland; Love the ABC’s of safety.

Third Place - Madisonville Messenger, Marlene Moreland, Tina Dillingham; Nice frame and idea!

Category 11 - Creative Use of the Newspaper

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Jamie Beckett; Great color!! Great theme! Excellent!!!

Second Place - Times Tribune, Staff; Liked model and liner at top. Cute idea and funny.

Third Place - Times Tribune, Carla Kersey; Nice framing with crayons.

Category 12 - Entertainment/Dining 

First Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Slone Cansler; To the point! Nice teaser ad.

Second Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Rachel Pendergrass; Nice cow!

Third Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Chessie Edwards; Nice spot color and title of ad!

Category 13 - Special Sections

First Place - Times Tribune, Carla Kersey, Trish Humphrey; Nice idea on an old concept.

Second Place - Times Tribune, Staff; Cover sold us.

Third Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Staff; Nice cover, great content.

Category 14 - Group Promotions

First Place - Middlesboro Daily News, Lisa Cowan; Nice town theme. Balanced.

Second Place - Richmond Register, Staff; Black and white on color stood out.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Wally Jewell, Jamie Beckett; Every advertiser benefited. Good layout.

Category 15 - Holiday Greeting Ads 

First Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Rachel Pendergrass; Theme and company meshed.

Second Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Staff; Color shots on employees as Christmas balls.

Third Place - Times Tribune, Lisa Harrison; Nice ad concept.

Category 16 - Agriculture/Lawn and Garden

First Place - Times Tribune, Amanda Grubb; Blue stood out, nice spot color.

Second Place - Murray Ledger & Times, Slone Cansler; Catchy phrase. Cute baby!

Third Place - Georgetown News-Graphic, Paula Gibson, Justin Carr; Would have won first place if thumb had been green.

Category 17 - Classified Page/Section

First Place - Georgetown News-Graphic, Classified Staff, Andrea Giusti; Like the grass and egg frames! Unique!!

Second Place - Richmond Register, Perry Stocker, Joel Merlin; Good layout! Good use of white space.

Third Place - Times Tribune, Carla Kersey; Liked the design and displays above the categories.

Category 18 - Special Publications

First Place - Madisonville Messenger, Ad Staff; Nice theme! Good color throughout.

Second Place - Times Tribune, Staff; Cover is terrific!! Super job.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Staff; Local sports illustration! Nice cover.

Category 19 - Best Use of Color

First Place - Winchester Sun, Missy Hunt, Maggie Rogers; Makes you want to go swimming.

Second Place - Madisonville Messenger, Debbie Littlepage; Good use of color. Nice fade.

Third Place - Times Tribune, Lisa Harrison; Red could have been redder. Nice mix with editorial.

Category 20 - Best Ad Series

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Stephanie Mayhorn, Tracie Vanderbeck; Like the bunny theme.

Second Place - Middlesboro Daily News, Staff; Great concept! Color would have added a lot.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Staff; Nice content.

Category 21 - General Miscellaneous

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tracie Vanderbeck; Loved the ad!!!

Second Place - Times Tribune, Sandra Mullins; Nice spot color. Good use of space.

Third Place - Richmond Register, Bridgette Owens; Nice layout.

Category 22 - Sporting Goods/Athletics

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Krista Duty, Jeff Keathley; Simple, to the point.

Second Place - Appalachian News-Express, Jeff Vanderbeck, Bobby Gilliam; Nice layout and color.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Wally Jewell, Bobby Gilliam; Good ad.

Category 23 - Special Events

First Place - Georgetown News-Graphic, Sales and Production Teams; Nice use of content, attractive cover.

Second Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tammy Bartley, Cassie Price

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tammy Bartley, Jamie Beckett

Category 24 - Best Newspaper Promotion

First Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tracie Vanderbeck; Nice layout.

Second Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tracie Vanderbeck; Eye-catching.

Third Place - Appalachian News-Express, Tammy Bartley, Jeff Keathley; Good concept, liked stepping. Photo could have been clearer.

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