Prize-Winning Photo by SI Photographer in 38th NPPA Event
Southern Illinoisan photographer Jerry Lower won first place in the feature picture division at the National Press Photographers Association’s 38th annual pictures of the year competition for a shot taken at Menard Correctional Center. Out of 1310 entries, the paper earned top honors. The SI has a history of prestigious awards and aims to stay on top through quality work.
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Southern Illinoisan earns multiple awards in 1980 contest
The Southern Illinoisan won eight awards in the Southern Illinois Editorial Association contest including first and third in photo photography and best single shot. Jerry Lower authored the winning boxing photo at Menard Correctional Center Chester and the Bookends image. Ben Gelman tied for third in original column. Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette and Inland Daily Press Association entries noted in results.
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Southern Illinoisan wins state newspaper contest sweepstakes
The Southern Illinoisan earned the Stuart R. Paddock Memorial Trophy as Illinois sweepstakes winner among dailies, based on six awards in its circulation class. Editorials, community pages, and sports coverage earned top and top-three honors, with publisher John Gardner praising the staff’s teamwork.
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