SI Prize Winning Photo by Jerry Lower at Menard
Southern Illinoisan photographer Jerry Lower won first place in the National Press Photographers Association 38th annual Pictures of the Year feature picture division for a shot taken at Menard Correctional Center. Out of 1,310 entries, the paper earned top honors as part of its history of awards.
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Southern Illinoisan dominates SIEA awards with multiple wins
The Southern Illinoisan earned eight awards in the Southern Illinois Editorial Association contest, including first and third in photography and single shot photography for two staff photos by Jerry Lower. Lower’s boxing image at Manard Correctional Center drew praise for subject and layout. Ben Gelman tied for third in original column with Red: The Story of a Cat Who Liked His Humans Well-Trained.
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Southern Illinoisan Wins State Newspaper Sweepstakes Award
The Southern Illinoisan earned the Illinois Press Association sweepstakes award for dailies, topping 191 newspapers. It won six awards in its circulation class, led by general excellence for 15,000 to 50,000 circulation and included second place for editorial page and community service, plus thirds for Roots of Southern Illinois and sports coverage. Publisher John Gardner praised the staff for a united, high quality effort.
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