Better News Media Contest recipients announced in Denver
The Southern Ute Drum newspaper won 13 media awards in Denver during the annual Colorado Press Association (CPA) conference; where award recipients of the Better News Media contest were announced. The tribal newspaper competes in the Class 8 division, based on circulation size. Awards recognized publications across a variety of Colorado based media platforms, from digital to print media — with a focus on editorial, photography, design, and advertising.
The Drum took home a total of 13 awards for news coverage in 2021. Earning first and second place accolades in the photo and design categories, as well as numerous editorial features. The Drum garnered eight awards in photography, in addition to winning awards for best environmental story, business/feature news story, feature story, and education story.
CPA’s 144th Annual Convention was the first to be held in person since the start of the pandemic, under the banner — Stronger Together. “This was our first in-person gathering since 2019, and CPA staff and partners worked diligently to make this year’s convention one of the most memorable and useful conventions for attendees,” according to an association press release. Which also reiterates that the annual conference is an opportunity for newspapers to… “Network with peers across the state, share ideas and learn from industry experts to produce better journalism, build more innovative and sustainable businesses and contribute to stronger and more informed communities.”
Editorial: Best Environmental Story
First Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Seasonal roundup keeps bison herd healthy”
Editorial: Best Education Story
Second Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Ignacio School District welcomes one of their own”
Editorial: Best Feature Story
Second Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Seasonal roundup keeps bison herd healthy”
Editorial: Best Environmental Story
Second Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Tribe releases bear cubs into the wilderness”
Editorial: Best Business News/Feature Story
Second Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Beadwork by Elisia”
Photo and Design: Best Photo Slideshow- Gallery or Photo Essay
First Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow”
Photo and Design: Best Photography Portfolio
First Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Jeremy Wade Shockley | Photography Portfolio”
Photo and Design: Best Photo Slideshow- Gallery or Photo Essay
Second Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Southern Ute Heritage Dancers”
Photo and Design: Best Sports Photograph
Second Place – Robert L. Ortiz – The Southern Ute Drum
“Fun filled days of field events”
Photo and Design: Best Feature Photograph
First Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Horse Empower”
Photo and Design: Best Feature Photograph
Second Place – Jeremy Wade Shockley – The Southern Ute Drum
“Return of the Bear Dance”
Photo and Design: Best News Photograph
First Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Over 700 vaccinations”
Photo and Design: Best News Photograph
Second Place – McKayla Lee – The Southern Ute Drum
“Oklahoma Indian Nation Powwow”
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