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2003
DAILY DIVISION (The Record and Herald News)

Annual America East Print Quality Competition
  • 2nd place, Herald News (25-50,000 circulation category)
  • 3rd Place, The Record (over 100,000 circulation category)
Associated Press Sports Editors
  • 1st Place, Column Writing: Adrian Wojnarowski, The Record
  • Best Game Story (among dailies of 100,000-250,000 circulation): Bob Klapisch, The Record
  • Among Top Ten in the Nation: for Special Sports Sections, led by The Record's 2002 Baseball Preview section, "Bang for the Bucks"
    (This is the 17th consecutive year that The Record's Sports staff was named to APSE's Top Ten lists)
Association of Capitol Reporters & Editors (ACRE) (August 2003)
  • 3rd place, In-Depth Reporting (among dailies of 75,000+ circulation): Jeff Pillets and Clint Riley, The Record, for "Paying for Power," a two-day package of stories exploring the relationship between Gov. James McGreevey and millionaire real estate developer Charlie Kushner.
Association of Food Journalists (National Awards Competition, November 2003)
  • 3rd place, Best Food Feature Photography, to Pete Monsees, The Record
Association for Women in Communications (October 2003)
  • Clarion Award for "Journey Through Shadow," a series in The Record by senior writer Mike Kelly and photographer Carmine Galasso. The story followed a steel beam from the ruins of the World Trade Center to a recycling plant in Malaysia.
  • Clarion Award to The Record staff for "Remembering 9/11," its coverage of the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
CIT/Rutgers University Department of Journalism and Media Studies (May 2003)
  • 2nd Place, Distinguished Business & Financial Reporting of New Jersey Issues: Kevin DeMarrais, The Record, for his investigation of fundraising practices by New Jersey police unions
The Deadline Club (New York City Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists) May 2003
  • Best Column: Mike Kelly, The Record, for his column about the Rev. Mychal Judge, NYC Fire Dept. chaplain killed at the World Trade Center
  • Minority Issues Award: Elizabeth Llorente, The Record, for reporting on efforts to identify the body of a homeless man and trace his life
  • Page Design: Photographer Thomas E. Franklin and Design Editor Robert Townsend, The Record, for design of The Record's Sept. 11 anniversary edition
  • Best Reporting, Newspapers under 100,000 Circulation: Giada Cardoletti, Herald News
Garden State Association of Black Journalists (December 2003)
  • 1st place, Business News: Hugh Morley, The Record, for "The Commish"
  • 1st place, Community Impact: Paul Johnson, The Record, for "History for All"
  • 1st place, Commentary: Lawrence Aaron, The Record
  • 1st place, Editorial Cartoons: Jimmy Margulies, The Record
  • 1st place, Sports Feature: Paul Johnson, The Record, for "Pride Against Prejudice"
  • 2nd place, Community Impact: Rich Cowen and Scott Fallon, The Record, for "The Flip Side of Home Ownership"
  • 2nd place, Profile: Tom Davis, The Record, for "Community Finds a Beacon in Mount Olive"
Garden State Journalists Association (June 2003)
  • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Editorial Cartooning to Jimmy Margulies, The Record
IFRA (International Color Quality Club) (April 2003)
  • The Record was again admitted to membership in April 2003, after passing this prestigious international organization's rigorous tests for newspaper color printing quality. IFRA is an alliance of Inca-International Newspaper Colour Associations, Fiej-Fédération Internationale des Editeurs de Journaux Research Association, headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany.
Inland Press Association/Anitec 2003 Print Quality Competition (125 newspapers competing)
  • 1st place to the Herald News (20,001-50,000 circulation category)
  • 2nd place to The Record (over 50,000 circulation category)
Inland Press Association/Special Sections Competition (July 2003)
  • 3rd place, Glossy sections (100,000+ circulation category) The Bridal Planner
Inter-State Circulation Managers' Association (ISCMA) (December 2003)
  • 1st place, Single-copy Sales Promotions, to Herald News for "In Legends' Footsteps"
  • 1st place, New Products Sales Promotions, to Herald News for "Sneakers"
  • 1st place, Direct Mail, to Herald News for "Youth Metro League"
Missouri School of Journalism, Picture of the Year International competition
  • 1st Place, Sports Photography: Mel Evans, The Record, "Waiting for a Chance"
    (photo of high school football players sitting on the sidelines,covered with snow, waiting to play)
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI) (June 2003)
  • Outstanding Media Award for Public Education & Service: Teresa McAleavy, The Record, for her regular "Coping" column
National Headliner Awards
  • 3rd place, Editorial Cartooning: Jimmy Margulies, The Record
National Mental Health Association (June 2003)
  • Award of Excellence, Mental Health News & Feature Reporting: Carolyn Feibel, Herald News, for the investigative feature "Mentally Ill Face Fate Worse Than Debt"
New Jersey Deputy Fire Chiefs' Association (December 2003)
  • Award to Kibret Markos and Janon Fisher, Herald News, for "High-Rise Fire, Heat Exhausts Firefighters"
New Jersey Municipal Management Association (December 2003)
  • Award for Excellence in Local Government Reporting to Brian Aberback, The Record, in recognition of objectivity, consistency, and commitment to factual reporting
New Jersey Press Association
(2002 Better Newspaper Contest - announced March 2003)
    Note: The Record and Herald News compete in different categories according to circulation size. The Record competes among newspapers with circulation of more than 60,000; the Herald News competes among newspapers with under 60,000 circulation.
  • General Excellence Award- to the Herald News
  • Journalist of the Year - Andrew Glazer, Herald News
  • Best of Show (Photography) - Carmine Galasso, The Record
    Editorial Awards:

    1st Place Awards
  • Responsible Journalism, Public Service, Lloyd P. Burns Memorial Award (under 60,000 circulation) to Giada Cardoletti, Herald News, for "Marcal Posing Health Hazard?"
  • Responsible Journalism, Public Service, Lloyd P. Burns Memorial Award (over 60,000 circulation) to Jean Rimbach, Monsy Alvarado, Clint Riley, Benjamin Lesser, The Record, for "Driving by Deception"
  • Editorial Comment: Al Doblin, Herald News, for "Barnes: Guilty at Last and All Along", "Time to Light a Fire Under Paterson Bigots", and "Politicians Go Over the Falls in a Trolley"
  • News Writing Portfolio: Tom Davis, The Record, for "The Cost of Getting Public Document", "Tainted Soil Gets Rocky Reception", and "Zisa's Firm's Lease with County School is Criticized"
  • Scholastic Sports Portfolio: Art Stapleton, Herald News, "Passaic", "Weighty Matters", and "King of the Hills"
  • Business and Financial Writing: Andrew Glazer, Herald News, for "Na Zdrowie!", "Where in the World", and "Stumbling Through Deregulation"
  • Reporting and Writing, Robert P. Kelly Award: Eunnie Park, The Record, "Bad is Back", "Young Breast Cancer Survivor Digs In", and "Please Pass the Stuffing and the Kimchi"
  • Innovation Award: Mary Jane Fine, Herald News, for "Me and My Not-There Friend"
  • Column Writing: Jonathan Maslow, Herald News, for "Yes, Mom, I Really Do Love Sweet 17"
  • News Page Design Portfolio: Lance Theroux, The Record
  • Sports Page Design Portfolio: Chuck O'Donnell, The Record
    2nd Place Editorial Awards
  • Enterprise: Kathleen Carroll, Herald News, for Teacher Series
  • Breaking News: Janon Fisher, Herald News, "Judge: English Only, Please"
  • Best Headline Writing: Brett Anderson, Herald News, "Hot Dogs Grilled", "Hall for One", and "Chad Left Hanging"
  • Business and Financial Writing: Giada Cardoletti, Herald News, "The Bead Man", "A Shore Thing", and "Employers Pass Along"
  • Column Writing: Al Doblin, Herald News, for "Che-ching, Che-ching, Che-ching"
  • Reporting and Writing, Robert P. Kelly Award: Nicola White, Herald News, "Paterson Little Leaguers Take a Road Trip to a Different World", "Cops Find Stolen Lawn Elves", and "Trailer Park Residents in Lodi"
  • News Page Design Portfolio: Robert Townsend, The Record
  • Business Page Design Portfolio: Megan Carvalho, Herald News (under 60,000 circulation) and Liz Roberts, The Record (over 60,000 circulation)
  • Graphics/Illustration Portfolio: Jan Housewerth, Herald News, "Understanding the Doctor's Orders"
    3rd Place Editorial Awards
  • Enterprise: Mike Kelly, Carmine Galasso, The Record, "Journey Through Shadow"
  • Breaking News: Randy Diamond, Wendy Ruderman, Adam Lisberg, The Record, "Trantino Freed" and "Where Police Died, Anger Lives"
  • Business and Financial Writing: Lewis Krauskopf, The Record, "Virus vs. Virus", "Pitching a Pill", and "Ask Your Doctor"
  • Best Headline: Ed Reiter, The Record, "Mess Transit".
  • Freshest Treatment of a Tired Topic: Bill Ervolino, The Record, "The Land that Time Zones Forgot"
  • Special Issue: The Record staff, for "Baseball Preview"
  • Sports Page Design Portfolio: Brett Anderson, Herald News
NJPA Photography Awards
  • Best of Show: Carmine Galasso, The Record, "Journey Through Shadow".

    1st Place Photography Awards
  • Feature Picture Story: Carmine Galasso, The Record, "Journey Through Shadow"
  • Sports Feature Picture Story: Tariq Zehawi, The Record, "Boxing"
  • Portrait photography: Peter Monsees, The Record, "Panama Spirit"

    2nd Place Photography Awards
  • Spot News: Bill Hillermeier, The Record, "Christmas Day Rescue"
  • General News Picture Story: Kevin Wexler, Herald News, "Mother's Loss"
  • Sports Feature: Chris Pedota, The Record, "Buzzer Beating"

    3rd Place Photography Awards
  • Sports Feature: Tom Franklin, The Record, "Bad-Ass Yellow Boy"
  • Feature Picture Story: Danielle Richards, The Record, "Harvesting Hope"
  • Portrait: Ellie Markovitch, Herald News, "Snowbound"
NJPA Circulation Awards
  • General Excellence, Newspaper in Education Programs: Cynthia Forster, Andrea Spaeth, The Record, "Pledge to Remember - One Year Later"

    1st Place Awards
  • Newspaper in Education: Programs to increase NIE circulation: Cynthia Forster, Andrea Spaeth, The Record, "Pledge to Remember - One Year Later"
  • Home Delivery Sales Programs: Direct/Targeted Marketing: J. Viola, Herald News, "Complete Your Weekend"
  • Single-Copy Sales to Customers: Richard Gathen, The Record, "Pepsi Blue/7-Eleven & The Record"
  • Single-Copy Sales to Retailers: John Aramini, The Record, "Retail Partnership Program"
  • Single-Copy Sales: Third-Party Sales: J. Viola, Herald News, "Major League Soccer Distribution"
  • Consumer Retention Program: Cecilia deOliveira, The Record, "Dine-Out Card Program"
NJPA Advertising Awards
  • General Excellence, Retail Advertising (over 60,000 circulation): The Record
  • General Excellence, Classified Advertising (over 60,000): The Record

    1st Place Awards:
  • Best Single Retail Ad, black & white, smaller than 16 in.:Marina Mulholland, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "Arthur Groom"
  • Best Single Retail Ad - black & white, larger than 31.5 in.: Fran Macaluso, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "LaViano"
  • Best Single Retail Ad - Spot Color, smaller than 31.5 in.: Fran Macaluso, sales rep, Chris Dickinson, artist, The Record, "All Wood Swingset Company"
  • Best Single Retail Ad - Any Size, Multi-Spot or Full Color: John Lascari, sales rep; Lisa Zaccone, artist, The Record, "The Tides"
  • Best Retail Campaign for One Advertiser, Using Multiple Products: Staff sales reps and artists, The Record, "Dine Out"
  • Best Retail Ad Campaign or Series - Color, All Sizes: Fran Macaluso, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "J.B. Fireplace"
  • Best Retail Ad Campaign or Series -- Black & White, smaller than 31.5 in : Sal D'Andrea, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "Palermo Supply"
  • Best Special Page(s), Black & White - ROP: Sales Rep staff; Don Walsh, artist, "Toyland," The Record
  • Best Special Section, Retail Advertising - Freestanding: Staff sales reps, Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Fall Fashion"
  • Best Freestanding Retail Insert, Built for One Advertiser: Betsy Cirillo, sales rep; Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Celebrate the Season - King's"
  • Best Classified Recruitment/Miscellaneous Display Ad, Color or Black & White: Sales Rep staff; Don Walsh, artist, The Record, "Jobs and Careers"
  • Best Recruitment/Miscellaneous Classified Display Ad, Color or Black & White: Sales Rep staff; Don Walsh, artist, The Record, "Jobs and Careers"
  • Best Agency-Produced Classified Ad: Bob Schrumpf, sales rep; Pace Advertising, artist, The Record, "The Chapin Estate"
  • Best In-Column Classified Ad Idea: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "First Time"
  • Best Special Classified Section, Freestanding: Sales Rep staff; Alan Post and Cosmo DiFiore, artists, The Record, "2003 New Car Preview"
  • Best External Classified Promotion Idea: Sales Rep staff; Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Rate Card"

    2nd Place Awards:
  • Best Single Retail Ad, black & white, smaller than 16 in.: Marina Mulholland, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "Trunk Show".
  • Best Single Retail Ad - Spot or Process Color, larger than 31.5 in.: Fran Macaluso, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "Not Everyone Dreams of Sugar Plums"
  • Best Retail Campaign for One Advertiser, Using Multiple Products: Stan Krawitz, sales rep; Gil Natale, artist, The Record, "A. W. Meyer"
  • Best Retail Ad Campaign or Series - Color, All Sizes: Gloria Quaglietta, sales rep; Gil Natale, artist, The Record, "Milroy's Furniture"
  • Best New Product Development, Retail Advertising: Staff sales reps, staff artists, The Record, "Bridal Planner"
  • Best Recruitment/Miscellaneous Classified Display Ad: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "Bergen Community College"
  • Best Special Classified Section, Freestanding: Sales Rep staff; Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Columbus Day Auto Guide"
  • Best Internal Classified Promotion Idea: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "Looking for a New Home"
  • Best In-Column Classified Ad Idea: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "Distributors"

    3rd Place Awards:
  • Best Single Retail Ad - black & white, 16 in. to 31.5 in.: Fred Di Tecco, sales rep; Lisa Zaccone, artist, The Record, "Ruga"
  • Best Single Retail Ad - Spot Color, smaller than 31.5 in.: Sal D'Andrea, sales rep; Ginny Defilippis, artist, The Record, "Oradell Jewelers".
  • Best External Special Promotion Mailing Piece: Frank Scancarella, sales rep; Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Travel"
  • Best Special Page(s), Color - ROP: Richard Armani, sales rep; Lisa Zaccone, artist, The Record, "Shop Fairfield"
  • Best In-Column Classified Ad Idea: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "RGIS"
  • Best Non-Newspaper Special Section: Sales Rep staff, staff artists, The Record, "North Jersey Cars"
  • Best Classified and/or Telemarketing Pages: Patrick Hammer, sales rep; Don Walsh, artist, The Record, "Just for Kids"
  • Best External Classified Promotion Idea: Sales Rep staff; Alan Post, artist, The Record, "Fall Real Estate"
New Jersey Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) (May 2003)
    1st Place SPJ Awards
  • Feature Writing: Mike Kelly, The Record, "Journey Through Shadow"
  • Business Reporting: Kevin DeMarrais, The Record, "Police charities: Who benefits?"
  • Health, Science, Technology, Environmental Reporting: Bill Pitcher, The Record, "Vision Quest"
  • Series Writing and Reporting: The Record staff, "September 11, 2002"
  • Enterprise Reporting (tie): Elizabeth Llorente, The Record, "Journey of Hope Ends in Despair"
  • Editorial Writing: Alfred Doblin, Herald News, "Barnes: Guilty at Last and All Along"
  • Review Writing: John Zeaman, The Record, "Urban Grit in Black and White"
  • Editorial Cartooning: Jimmy Margulies, The Record, "Torricelli meets his opponent face to face"
  • Informational Graphic: Bob Rebach, The Record, "The danger beneath"
  • Front Page Design: Robert Townsend, The Record, "9/11/02)
  • Feature Page Design: Elaine Isaacson, The Record, "Get Set!" 9/12/02

    2nd Place SPJ Awards
  • Wilson Barto Award for Outstanding Achievement by a First-Year Reporter: Catherine Holahan, The Record
  • Feature Writing: Ruth Padawer, The Record, "Stepping out, gingerly, In Size 12-wide pumps"
  • Business Reporting: Lewis Krauskopf, The Record, "Merck sees promise in a novel approach - Virus vs. virus"
  • Column Writing: Mike Kelly, The Record, "Last Drives"
  • Editorial Cartooning: Jimmy Margulies, The Record, "Sprawl exacerbates the drought"
  • Front Page Design: Scott Muller, Herald News, "Forever Changed: Sept. 11, 2002"
  • Feature Page Design: Nicola Corbin, Herald News, "Does Hair Still Matter?"
  • Health, Science, Technology and Environmental Reporting: Carolyn Feibel, Herald News, "Bad Medicine"

    3rd Place SPJ Awards
  • Investigative Reporting (tie): Monsy Alvarado, Jean Rimbach, Benjamin Lesser, Clint Riley, The Record, "Driving by Deception"
  • Enterprise Reporting: Carolyn Feibel, Herald News, "Mentally Ill Face Fate Worse Than Debt"
  • Editorial Writing (tie) Richard Benfield, The Record, Torricelli editorials
  • Feature Page Design: Lisa Mansolillo Dalie, The Record, "Go!" 7/19/02
  • Health, Science, Technology and Environmental Reporting: Carolyn Feibel, Herald News, "Alternatives to Amputation"
Newspaper Association of America (NAA) - Annual National Newspaper in Education Awards (May 2003)
  • 1st Place, New Media, The Record NIE staff, for redesign of its educational Web site for educators, parents, and students
  • 2nd place, General Excellence, Herald News NIE staff
  • 3rd Place, Special Projects, The Record, for its "Pledge to Remember" project in which more than 1,00 students contributed artwork and sentiments to create an 88-foot wall memorial on the anniversary of Sept. 11
Newswomen's Club of New York (October 2003)
  • Front Page Award, Features category: Andrea Gurwitt, Herald News, for her story "Caught in the Middle," about a mother who earns too much for assistance but too little to live on
New York Press Photographers Association
  • 1st Place, Spot News Photography: Jim Anness, The Record
  • 2nd Place, Editorial Illustration: Beth Balbierz, The Record
Northern New Jersey Business Volunteer Council
  • Good Business Award, "Right Angle" category: North Jersey Media Group's "Bear Hugs for the Holidays" program, for the growth of public participation in the program and the solace provided to the sick and disenfranchised in northern New Jersey
Passaic County Mental Health Association (June 2003)
  • Outstanding Coverage of Mental Health Issues: Herald News
Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), New Jersey Chapter
  • 1st Place Pyramid Award, Corporate Community Service: To North Jersey Media Group for its annual Action Against Hunger food drive serving pantries in four counties (organized by the Marketing Department)
Society of Silurians (May 2003)
  • Community Service prize: Jan Barry and Matthew Brown, The Record, for "The Danger Beneath," a three-part series investigating the purity of underground drinking water
WEEKLY DIVISION (North Jersey Community Newspapers)

Garden State Association of Black Journalists (December 2003)
  • 1st place, Profile: Darren Cooper and Angela King, The Montclair Times, for a body of work marking the death of Larry Doby
New Jersey Press Association
    1st Place Editorial Awards:
  • Responsible Journalism, Public Service, Lloyd P. Burns Memorial Award: Michael Perrota, Belleville Times, "Bayard Street Trucks Persist"
  • Breaking News: Jeff Harrell, Ken Thorbourne, The Montclair Times, "Teenager Struck by Train Died Three Steps Short of Safety"
  • Interpretive Writing: Mike Daly, The Ridgewood News, coverage of teachers contract dispute
  • Feature Writing: Angela King, The Montclair Times, "A Local Man Who Lost His Way"
  • Sports Writing Portfolio: Darren Cooper, The Montclair Times, "Testament of Courage", "24", and "Heartbreak of Montclair"
  • Arts and Entertainment: Elizabeth Ludas, The Montclair Times, "Follow Your Art at 10th Annual Studio Tour"

    2nd Place Editorial Awards
  • First Amendment Award: Howard Prosnitz, South Bergenite, "Terrorism Fear"
  • Best Headlines: Mike Gesanio, Verona-Cedar Grove Times, "Once on Base the Batman Turns into Man of Steel"
  • General Typography and Layout: Susan Sherrill and staff, The Ridgewood News.
  • Editorial Section Layout and Content: Mark Porter and Teresa Akersten, The Montclair Times

    3rd Place Editorial Awards
  • Enterprise: Angela King, Katia Raina, The Montclair Times, "Along These Lines"
  • Feature Writing: Jaimie Julia Winters, South Bergenite, "They're Changing Diapers While Changing the World"
  • Humorous Column: Jeff Harrell, The Montclair Times
  • Sports Writing Portfolio: Brian Farrell, The Ridgewood News, "Shot Heard Round the World", "I'll Be the First One to Step Up for Any One of Them", "Ridgewood's Capell and Softball Associates"
  • Writing and Illustration: Paul Watson, Parsippany Life, "A Pilgrim Speaks", "Military Has Early Access to Kids"
  • Best Headlines: Dan Kerem, Suburban Life, "Nuns Raise Stink About High Sewer Bill"
  • General Typography and Layout: Jaimie Winters, Kelly Nicholaides, Howard Prosnitz, South Bergenite
  • Front Page Layout: Bloomfield Life (under 4,500 circulation) and South Bergenite (over 4,500)
  • Sports Section Layout and Content: Brian Farrell, The Ridgewood News
  • Specialty Section: Dorothy O'Connor, Suburban Trends, "Creative Kids"
  • Special Issue: Maria Siano, Barbara Manning, Glenn Garvie, Tom Rollo, Hollis Avakian, Suburban Trends, "9/11 Commemorative Issue"
NJPA Photography Awards - Weekly Division
    1st Place Award
  • Feature Picture Story: Joe Sarno, Wayne Today, "Woodshop with Dad"
NJPA Advertising Awards - Weekly Division
    1st Place Awards
  • Best Single Retail Ad - Black & White, 16 in to 31.5 in.: Holly Stewart, artist, The Town Journal, "The Old is New/LaViano Jewelers"
  • Best Single Ad - Spot or Process Color, larger than 31.5 in: Sigrid Bouab, sales rep, The Town Journal, "Barbara Osram Assoc. Inc."
  • Best Special Page(s), Black & White - ROP: John Flynn, Amy Rabbito, Kim Wilson, artists, The Town Journal, "Real Estate & Home Décor"

    2nd Place Award
  • Best Special Advertising Section - Freestanding: Pam Nichols, Alan Resnick, sales reps; Amy Rabbito, Kimberly Wilson, John Flynn, artists, The Ridgewood News, "Spring Dining"

    3rd Place Award
  • Best Single Ad, Any Size, Spot or Full Color: Felix Koranteng, sales rep; Holly Stewart, artist, Northern Valley Suburbanite, "So Thoughtful, So Delicious"
New Jersey Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists (May 2003)
    1st Place SPJ Awards
  • Profile Writing: Angela King, The Montclair Times, "A local man who lost his way"
  • Headline Writing: Ken Thorbourne, The Montclair Times, "Dems tout Torch before flame goes out"
  • Feature Page Design: Jaimie Winters and Glenn Garvie, South Bergenite, November 6, 2002

    2nd Place SPJ Awards
  • Sports Reporting: Darren Cooper, The Montclair Times, "The divine sisters of the ya-ya soccerhood"
  • Series Writing and Reporting: Ken Thorbourne, The Montclair Times, "Bracing for Development"
  • Enterprise Reporting (tie): Ken Thorbourne, The Montclair Times, "A tale of tattered dreams, freezing tenants, and a toilet in the side yard"
  • Front Page Layout: Jaimie Winters, South Bergenite, October 2, 2002

    3rd Place SPJ Awards
  • Series Writing and Reporting: Christopher Stout, The Ridgewood News, "Recalling first-line news"
  • Investigative Reporting: Angela King, Mary Anne Christiano, The Montclair Times, "Avenues of concern?"
  • Editorial Cartooning: Harry Trumbore, The Item of Millburn and Short Hills, "The fall classic"
  • Sports Photography: Mike Gesario, Verona-Cedar Grove Times, "Hanging On"
  • Editorial Writing: Paul Milo, Verona-Cedar Grove Times, "Call in the State"
United Nations Society of Writers and Artists (October 2003)
  • Honorable Mention, Rana Lurie Political Cartoon Awards 2002-03, to Jimmy Margulies, The Record, for cartoon comment on India-Pakistan conflict over Kashmir
U.S. Basketball Writers Association (November 2003)
  • 2nd place, Spot News/Game category, to Adrian Wojnarowski, The Record
  • 4th place, Magazine-length Feature category, to Adrian Wojnarowski, The Record
Specialty Publications Division

Inland Press Association (Special Sections Competition, July 2003)
  • 1st place, Business & Industry category: NJCOPS
  • 2nd place, Travel & Tourism category: The Parent Paper, July 2002 Resource Guide
  • 3rd place, Health category: Options
New Jersey Advertising Club (May 2003)
  • Two 3rd-place "Jersey Awards" to Country Kids and Lifestyles for insert advertising
North Jersey Crime Prevention Officers Association (November 2003)
  • Media Person of the Year: Donna Kenyon, editor, NJCOPS
Parenting Publications of America
  • Gold Award, Overall Writing: The Parent Paper
  • Gold Award, Column Writing: Mary Vallo, "Musings", The Parent Paper
  • Gold Award, Design: Jeanne Daubner and Ginger Swiston, "Family Resource Guide", The Parent Paper
  • Gold Award, Briefs Design: "Clips and Tips", Country Kids
  • Gold Award, Ancillary Publication Design: "Family Resource Guide", Country Kids
  • Gold Award, Stock Cover Design: The Parent Paper/Country Kids
  • Silver Award, Column Writing, Mary Vallo, "This Month", The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Design, Table of Contents: Jeanne Daubner, The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Design, Calendar of Events: Jeanne Daubner, Country Kids
  • Silver Award, Book Reviews, Pat Vasilik, The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Education Special Section: The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Education Section Design: Eileen Crabill, The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Cover Illustration: The Parent Paper
  • Silver Award, Cover Illustration: Country Kids
  • Silver Award, Original Photography Cover: Rich Green, The Parent Paper/Country Kids
  • Bronze Award, Service Feature: "Keeping Our Kids Safe in Cyberspace", Country Kids
  • Bronze Award, Feature Layout: "Gift Guide", The Parent Paper/Country Kids
Commercial Printing Division

American Graphic Design Awards (sponsored by Graphic Design USA, Aug. 2003)
  • Award of excellence to the Commercial Printing Division's Web site, www.njmgcommercialprinting.com.
  • Award of excellence for the division's promotional newsprint section, "That's What We Do" (printed on the division's own presses)