APA Better Newspaper Advertising Contest Award Winners .

ALABAMA PRESS ASSOCIATION3324 Independence Drive / Suite 200 / Birmingham, Alabama 35209205.871.7737 / Fax 205.871.7740www.alabamapress.orgFor release: Saturday, July 21, 2018Contact: Jaclyn Langan(205) 871-7737APA Better Newspaper Advertising Contest Award Winners AnnouncedOrange Beach, AL – Winners of the 2018 Alabama Press Association BNC Advertising Contest wereannounced by Dee Ann Campbell, chairman of the APA Better Newspaper Contest Committee. This year,39 newspapers submitted 803 entries in the annual advertising contest. The Virginia Press Associationjudged the entries.The awards were presented on Saturday, July 21 at the 2018 APA Summer Convention at thePerdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL.Congratulations to all our winners!ALABAMA NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING SERVICE, INC.APA, serving Alabama newspapers since 1871ANAS, representing Alabama newspapers since 1951

Alabama Press Association2018 Better Newspaper Contest - Advertising WinnersAd of the YearVestavia Voice for “Rocky Ridge Hardware” by Adam RhoCat. 01Advertising Sweepstakes AwardDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceTimesDaily (Florence)Montgomery AdvertiserThe Tuscaloosa NewsDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Opelika-Auburn NewsThe Outlook (Alexander City)The Fort Payne Times-JournalDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceShelby County Reporter (Columbiana)The Monroe Journal (Monroeville)The Choctaw Sun-Advocate (Gilbertown)Division D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise)The Greenville AdvocateThe Wetumpka HeraldDivision E1st Place2nd Place3rd Place280 Living (Birmingham)Courier Journal (Florence)The Redstone Rocket (Huntsville)Cat. 02Best Classified Page or SectionDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceTimesDaily (Florence)The Dothan EagleThe Tuscaloosa NewsDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Clanton AdvertiserThe Opelika-Auburn NewsThe Cullman TimesDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceShelby County Reporter (Columbiana)The Choctaw Sun-Advocate (Gilbertown)Call News (Citronelle)

Division D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Greenville Advocate by Niki BennettThe Greenville Advocate by staffThe Greenville Standard by staffDivision E1st PlaceCourier Journal (Florence) by Jim Allen, Russell RodenCat. 03Best Single Ad 1/2 page and under black and whiteDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceTimesDaily (Florence) for “Sweet Feet” by Cherri Sutherland, Rita StricklinThe Decatur Daily for “Weight Loss” by Stephen Johnson, Greg StoneTimesDaily (Florence) for “Follow Your Bliss” by Cherri Sutherland, Rita StricklinDivision B1st PlaceThe Opelika-Auburn News for “March of Dimes - Signature Chefs Auction” by JessicaHenderson2nd Place (tie) The Opelika-Auburn New for “Swanson Diamond Center” by staff2nd Place (tie) The Daily Sentinel (Scottsboro) for “Highlands” by staff3rd PlaceThe Selma Times-Journal for “Perry County Historical Society” by staffDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Lagniappe (Mobile) for “Sanctuary Salon” by Laura MatteiThe Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville) for “Gilbert & Baugh” by Sherrie HallThe Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville) for “D&S Lock and Key” by Sherrie HallDivision D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Southeast Gas” by Slayton ShawThe Greenville Advocate for “Camellia Communications” by April GregoryThe Greenville Advocate for “Reid State Technical College” by April GregoryDivision E1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceCourier Journal (Florence) for “University Buick GMC” by Gwyn JonesThe Redstone Rocket (Huntsville) for “AB Construction” by Rhonda StennettThe Redstone Rocket (Huntsville) for “Property renovation” by Rhonda StennettCat. 04Best Single Ad 1/2 page and under colorDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceTimesDaily (Florence) for “Cloth Stone” by Cherri Sutherland, Rita StricklinThe Dothan Eagle for “Holiday Fun In Headland” by Traci KimbleThe Tuscaloosa News for “Ervins” by staffDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Opelika-Auburn News for “Reynolds Outdoors” by Jessica HendersonThe Cullman Times for “Quality Staffing” by Chasity BarnettThe Selma Times-Journal for “Valley Grande Mexican Grille” by Karen Lawler

Division C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Choctaw Sun-Advocate (Gilbertown) for “Second Chance Dealer “ by Dan MelvinThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “Monroe County Hospital” by Josh DewberryShelby County Reporter (Columbiana) for “Chelsea Chiropractic” by Kim McCullaDivision D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Dadeville Record for “Lake Martin Community Hospital” by Audra SpearsThe Wetumpka Herald for “Brandino Brass” by Hallie HollowayThe Greenville Standard for “Express Roofing” by Kristy HoustonDivision E1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceVestavia Voice for “Rocky Ridge Hardware-More Than Just a Hardware Store” byMatt Crawford, Michelle HaynesVestavia Voice for “Chronic Tacos Now Open” by Warren Caldwell280 Living (Birmingham) for “Buff City Soaps” by Don HarrisCat. 05Best Single Ad over 1/2 page black and whiteDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Fort Payne Times-Journal for “NUCOR-Vulcraft Group Industry” by Leann StallingsThe Fort Payne Times-Journal for “Bruce’s Coloring Page” by Sonya Maynard,Andi WilliamsThe Clanton Advertiser for “Trinity Custom Homes” by Brandy ClackleyDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceCall News (Citronelle) for “AM/NS Calvert” by staffThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “D&D Furniture” by Josh DewberryThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “Tail Chaser” by Josh DewberryDivision D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Enterprise Paint” by Slayton ShawThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Madison Heights” by Slayton ShawThe Greenville Advocate for “Norman Computer” by Courtney NeeseCat. 06Best Single Ad over 1/2 page colorDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceMontgomery Advertiser for “Montgomery Symphony” by Holly CallowayThe Tuscaloosa News for “Tuscaloosa Tire” by staffThe Dothan Eagle for “Whitten Homes” by Traci KimbleDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Selma Times-Journal for “International Paper Renewable Resources” by staffThe Outlook (Alexander City) for “Holman Floor Company” by Audra SpearsThe Outlook (Alexander City) for “Bone & Joint Specialists, P.C.” by Hallie HollowayDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceCall News (Citronelle) for “Southern Style Realty” by staffThe Lagniappe (Mobile) for “Children's and Women's Hospital” by staffThe Lagniappe (Mobile) for “Kitchen on George” by Laura Mattei

Division D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceDivision E1st PlaceThe Dadeville Record for “Dadeville Area Chamber of Commerce” by Audra SpearsThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Bryan Pharmacy” by Kimberly MyersThe Greenville Standard for “City of Greenville” by Bruce Branum2nd Place3rd Place280 Living (Birmingham) for “DeSoto Caverns: Tomb of the Risen Dead” by Don Harris,Matt Crawford280 Living (Birmingham) for “White House Interiors” by Michelle HaynesCourier Journal (Florence) for “Shoals Primary Care” by Gwyn JonesCat. 07Best Regularly Scheduled Special Section Newsprint or GlossyDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceDivision D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceTimesDaily (Florence) for “Shoals Woman Holiday Edition” by Lin Reynolds,Cecilia BrumleyTimesDaily (Florence) for “Athlete of the Year” by staffTimesDaily (Florence) for “Living Here” by staffThe Opelika-Auburn News for “Weddings-Fall 2017” by Jessica HendersonThe Opelika-Auburn News for “Holidays in East Alabama” by Jessica HendersonThe Outlook (Alexander City) for “Gridiron 2017-High School Football Preview” byMitch Sneed, Lizi Arbogast, Kenneth BooneThe Choctaw Sun-Advocate (Gilbertown) for “Graduation” by staffThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “Visions 2017” by staffCall News (Citronelle) for “Football Preview 2017” by staffThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” by Kimberly Myers,Slayton ShawThe Greenville Advocate for “Football Magazine” by staffThe Greenville Advocate for “Greenville Alabama Chamber Magazine & Welcome Guide”by Tracy Salter, April Gregory, Courtney NeeseDivision E1st Place2nd Place3rd Place280 Living (Birmingham) for “Fall Home & Garden” by staff280 Living (Birmingham) for “Medical Services Directory” by staff280 Living (Birmingham) for “Women in Business 280” by staffCat. 08Best One Time Special Section - Newsprint or GlossyDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Tuscaloosa News for “Mercedes” section by staffTimesDaily (Florence) for “Beyond Grits and Greens” by staffTimesDaily (Florence) for “A Legacy of Champions” by staffDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Opelika-Auburn News for “Spring Look Book” by Abby ScrogginsThe Opelika-Auburn News for “The Road to Atlanta” by staffThe Outlook (Alexander City) for “125 Years of Service” by staff

Division C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceDivision D1st PlaceThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “Salute to the Vols” by staffThe Citizen of East Alabama (Phenix City) for “Nuptials” by staffThe Monroe Journal (Monroeville) for “Salute to the Tigers” by staff2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Greenville Advocate for “Board of Education Annual Report and Calendar” byApril GregoryThe Greenville Advocate for “Greenville All Stars” by April Gregory, Courtney NeeseThe Greenville Advocate for “Back to School” by April Gregory, Courtney NeeseDivision E1st Place2nd PlaceThe Corner News for “Welcome Home” by Jessica Henderson280 Living (Birmingham) for “Shelby County Schools booklet” by Matthew AllenCat. 09Best In-Paper Promotion of NewspaperDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Tuscaloosa News for “Amazing Teachers” by staffThe Tuscaloosa News for “Impact” by staffThe Dothan Eagle for “Christmas Giveaway” by Traci KimbleDivision B1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Cullman Times for “Take Us.Everywhere!” by Terry Connor, Chasity BarnettThe Opelika-Auburn News for “112 Years” by Jessica HendersonThe Selma Times-Journal for “See What’s Brewing” by staffDivision C1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceShelby County Reporter (Columbiana) for “Friday the 13th Special” by staffThe Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville) for “Reader's Choice” by Sherrie HallThe Sand Mountain Reporter (Albertville) for “Throw a Bone” by Emily NixonDivision D1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceThe Greenville Advocate for “Classifieds are a Rip Off” by staffThe Southeast Sun (Enterprise) for “Thank you Fort Rucker” by Slayton ShawThe Wetumpka Herald for “Power of Print” by Audra SpearsDivision E1st Place2nd Place3rd Place280 Living (Birmingham) for “Women in Business” by Matt Crawford280 Living (Birmingham) for “Summer Fun Photo Contest” by Kristin Williams280 Living (Birmingham) for “Gameday Photos” by Matt CrawfordCat. 10Best Advertising CampaignDivision A1st Place2nd Place3rd PlaceMontgomery Advertiser for “Go Play 334” campaign by Holly CallowayThe Dothan Eagle for “Our New Baby” campaign by Traci KimbleMontgomery Advertiser for “Meet Montgomery” campaign by staff