MAINE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS
2008 NEWS AND CREATIVE AWARDS
Radio
Best Newscast:
1st WVOM “WVOM Morning News” Katrina Walls, Ric Tyler, Mike Dow
2nd WQCB “8 A.M. News” Jodi Hersey, Sarah Pelletier, Sky Taylor
3rd WEZR “EZ 1240 Morning Report” Scott Garrett, Kathy Williamson, Greg Allen
Spot News
1st WGAN “Old Orchard Beach Triple Murder & Arson” Dan Cole, Mike Audet, Brian Pelletier,
Diana Tracy, Jeff Wade
2nd WGAN “John Roberts Fall” Brian Pelletier, Dan Cole, Diana Tracy, Mike Audet
3rd WNSX “Lobster Boat Mystery” Stu Marckoon, Susan Patten
Continuing Coverage
1st WGAN “Christian Neilson Quadruple Murders” Mike Audet, Dan Cole, Bob Dyk, Brian Pelletier, Diana Tracy, Jeff Wade
2nd MPBN “St. John Flood” Susan Sharon, Keith Shortall
3rd WQCB “City Councilor Charged with Felony” Jodi Hersey, Sarah Pelletier
Public Affairs
1st WGAN “Maine Points: Term Limits” Mike Violette, Alfred Schulz
2nd MPBN “Maine Things Considered – No Heat” Susan Sharon
3rd WVOM “Maine Matters – Bangor Auditorium” Ric Tyler, Adam Osborne, Jon Shields, Josh Scroggins
Election Coverage
1st WGAN “WGAN Election Coverage” Jeff Wade, Bob Dyk, David Peterson, Colin Kelley
Feature
1st MPBN “Telephone Museum” Barbara Cariddi
2nd WGAN “Scott Hewitt” Diana Tracy
3rd WMPG “Portland Waterfront’s Impromptu Cat Clinic” Sarah Earle, Jessica Lockhart
Sports Feature
1st WZON “Brock and Shelby Bradford: Love and Basketball” Jeff Solari
2nd WZON “Eric Milles” Pat Spekhardt
3rd WVOM “Puck Talk w/ Jon Shields” Jonathan Shields, George Hale, Josh Scroggins, Marty Burr
Sports Play-by-Play
1st WZON “Bangor Rams Football” Clem Labree, Dan Chadbourne
2nd WZON “Husson Basketball” Jeff Solari, Jim Churchill
3rd WFAU “State Class B Football” Don Brown, Rob Kennedy
Best On-Air Personality
1st WJBQ “The Q Morning Show w/ Meredith, Jeff and Lori” Meredith Manning, Jeff Parsons,
Lori Voornas
2nd WVOM “George Hale Ric Tyler Show” George Hale, Ric Tyler, Adam Osborne
3rd WGAN “WGAN Morning News with Ken and Mike” Ken Altshuler, Mike Violette
Best Spot
1st WWBX “American Retro (In a World)” Matthew Gardner, Mandy Exly
2nd WBZN “Heavenly” Thomas Osborne, Dave Glidden
3rd WNSX “The Blueberry Swan – Elves” Bruce Stevens, Bill DaButler, Mike Bridges
Best Campaign
1st WFNK “Maine Paradise – Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital” Chuck Homler, Steve Steinberg,
Bill Fox, Michelle Taylor, Adam Steinberg
2nd WTHT “L.A. Harley” Chuck Homler, Pat Collins, Steve Steinberg, Stan Manning, Bill Fox
3rd WMCM “Papa Boudanza’s” Mark Matzell, Kelly Slater, Rick Dugal, Tiana Bonenfant, Ryan Cote
Best ‘On Air’ Contest
1st WJBQ “Q Baby Idol 2008” Tim Moore, Brian James, Meredith Manning, Lori Voornas, Jeff Parsons,
Mike Adams
2nd WPOR “’WPOR’s $100,000 Easy Street” Matty Jeff, Chris Mac, Lara Seaver, Jon Shannon, Joe Lerman, Steve Wood
3rd WJBQ “Q Hassle-Free Holiday” Tim Moore, Mike Adams, Meredith Manning, Jeff Parsons,
Lori Voornas, Brian James
Self-Promotion
1st WJBQ “Moment of Qth” Tim Moore, Brian James
2nd WJBQ “Marooned in Milan” Lori Voornas, Tim Moore, Mike Adams, Brian James
3rd WFNK “Frank Goes to Court” Stan Manning, Chris Mitchell, Nicole Rawding
Public Service
1st WJBQ “Q Cans for a Cure 2008” Lori Voornas, Meredith Manning, Jeff Parsons, Tim Moore,
Brian James
2nd WTHT “The Wolf Cares for Kids Radiothon” Dave Winsor, Michelle Taylor, Corey Garrison,
Amy Ryan, Stan Manning, Chris Mitchell, Bill Ryall, Bart Bailey, Sean Baker, Chuck Homler, Steve Mondor
3rd WKSQ “A Wish Granted” Mike Dow, Mike Elliott
Best of the Web
1st MPBN MPBN News Team
2nd WHOM Kris Currier
3rd WJBQ Kris Currier
TELEVISION
Best Newscast:
1st WGME “WGME News 13 at 6:00” Brian Happel, Cindy Valente, Kim Block, Gregg Lagerquist,
Carrie Hopperstad
Best Sportscast:
1st WGME Dave Eid
Best Weathercast:
1st WGME “Storm 13 Weather” Charlie Lopresti
Spot News:
1st WGME “Pittston Attack” Kate Barker, Kerry Nelson, Doug Ray, Mike Hartford, Catherine Parrotta, Dave Hill, Lucas Colavecchio, Scott Episcopo, Brian Happel, Cindy Valente, Carrie Hopperstad
2nd WMTW “Conway, NH Shooting” News8 Team
3rd WMTW “OOB Murders/Fire” News8 Team
Feature:
1st WMTW “Blind Danger” Tory Ryden, Arthur Villator, Keith Baldi, Jon Cole
2nd WMTW “Selling Maine’s Coast” Keith Baldi, Arthur Villator
3rd WAGM “Woodworker” Shaun Cunningham, Mike McNally
Public Affairs:
1st WMTW “Blind Zones” Keith Baldi, Jon Cole
2nd WMTW “Your Money” News8 Team
3rd WGME “War of Words” Gregg Lagerquist
Continuing Coverage:
1st WGME “Super Power Summit” Carrie Hopperstad, Cindy Valente, Kim Block, Gregg Lagerquist
2nd WMTW “Middle School Contraception” News8 Team
3rd WMTW “New Hampshire Primary” News8 Team
Election Coverage
1st WMTW “Commitment 2007” News8 Team
Sports Feature/Program:
1st WMTW “Blitz 8” Travis Lee, Dave Guthro
2nd WVII “Lobster Boat Racing” Evans Boston
3rd WAGM “CanAm 250” Tyler Pyburn
Photojournalism:
1st WMTW “Jack Hoyt’s Yearbook Dedication” Arthur Villator
2nd WMTW “Freeport Flag Ladies” Kevyn Fowler
3rd WVII “Al Brady Shootout” Tony Consiglio, Cindy Michaels
Best Spot:
1st WVII “Hits the Spot” Jayson Maker
2nd WGME “Let’s Go Winter” John Schrank, Matt Perry, Kerry Corcoran
3rd WGME “You’ve Got a Taste” John Schrank, Matt Perry, Matt Beck
Best Campaign:
1st WGME “Safety” John Schrank, Matt Perry, Kerry Corcoran
Public Service:
1st WMTW “Strike Out Cancer” Cary O’Neill, Norm Karkos
2nd WGME “Walk For Wishes” Heidi Osgood
3rd WAGM “The Smokers Idol” Brian Goff, Dan Stairs, Tom Gray
Self-Promotion:
1st WGME “Rescue at Sea” Heidi Osgood, Angela Saltis
2nd WMTW “6 PM News” David Butta, News8 Team
3rd WGME “February Sweeps POP” Chelsea Miller
Best of the Web
1st WMTW Becky Sawtelle
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