ALL MEDIA

Column Writing or Blog/News	

First Place
"Lee Cataluna"
Lee Cataluna
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "Cataluma consistently combined strong writing, humor, good reporting, and humor to produce compelling reads. ..."

Second Place
"Denby Fawcett"
Denby Fawcett
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place
"Neal Milner"
Neal Milner
Honolulu Civil Beat

Column Writing or Blog/Features or Sports

First Place:
"Neighbors: Profiles of our community"
Sarah Ruppenthal
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "... The writing is excellent and the people selected are all fascinating..."

Second Place:
"Sharing Mana'o"
Kathy Collins
Maui News

Third Place:
"State of Aloha"
Ben Lowenthal
Maui News
	
Government Reporting
"The Miske Enterprise"
Ian Lind
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "The facts in this brazen case could have lent themselves to sensationalism, but this was a sober view of what was hidden in plain sight."

Second Place:
"How Honolulu's Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late"
Noelle Fujii-Oride
Hawaii Business

Third Place: 
"The Fight Over Hawaii's Important Agricultural Lands"
Stewart Yerton
Honolulu Civil Beat

Breaking News Reporting

First Place:
"Haiku Storm"
Kehaulani Cerizo, Dakota Grossman, Lila Fujimoto
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "... Several days of solid follow-ups made this package worthy of first place."

Second PLace:
"Kona Storm"
Dakota Grossman, Lila  Fujimoto, Colleen Uechi
Maui News
		
Health Reporting

First Place:
"First responders, outreach workers struggle to tackle Hawaii's evolving drug crisis"
Lynn Kawano, Peter Tang
Hawaii News Now
Judge's Comments: "This is true boots on the ground reporting. I was enthralled by the frontline point of view."

Second Place:
"Can We Talk?"
Robbie Dingeman
Honolulu Magazine

Third Place:
"Why Are Data Glitches Continually Skewing Hawaii's Covid-19 Numbers?"
Stewart Yerton
Honolulu Civil Beat

Science Reporting

First Place
"How The Red Hill Fuel System Has Threatened Oahu's Drinking Water For Decades"
Christina Jedra, April Estrellon
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "A comprehensive, well-written and well-presented story that reveals how a community's future can be affected by the actions of a few."

Second Place:
"Watershed Moment"
Catharine Lo Griffin
Hana Hou!	

Third Place:
"One Mosquito Bite Can Kill This Endangered Hawaiian Bird - Now Officials Face Tough Choices"
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
	
Data Journalism Story or Series

First Place:
"How Will Urban Honolulu Deal with the Rising Ocean?"
Cynthia Wessendorf
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "... The data sources are strong, but the graphics help the reader comprehend geography, scale of issue, and proposed solutions. ..."

Second Place:
"Big Island Police Killings Often Involve Troubled Victims And Guns -- And The Number Has Spiked"
Blaze Lovell
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place:
"HPD's Pursuit Policy Leads To Crashes In A Third Of Cases"
Jacob Geanous
Honolulu Civil Beat
 	
Sports Reporting

First Place:
"Hawaii's new stadium project at 'crossroads' amid delays, rising costs, state comptroller says"
Brian McInnis
Spectrum News Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "A well-researched and detailed report yet presented in a very readable manner with well-chosen visuals as it explores how a publicly-funded project can affect its host community."

Second Place:
"The Young Man and the Sea"
Catharine Lo Griffin
Catharine Lo Griffin

Third Place:
"The business of esports"
Brian McInnis
Pacific Business News	
	
Arts/Entertainment Writing

First Place:
"Freedom of Movement"
Constance Hale
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Constance Hale crafted a moving story about the surprising power of hula to empower men in the unlikely environment of San Quentin prison."

Second Place:
"Local Flow"
Eric Stinton
Hana Hou!	

Third Place:
"Back to the Bar"
Christina O'Connor
Pacific Business News	
 	
Editorial Opinion

First Place:
"Maui News Editorials"
Matthew Thayer
Maui News

Competition Comments: " ... The quality of work from the Maui News Editor and Honolulu Civil Beat was high."

Second Place:
"Civil Beat Editorials"
Civil Beat Editorial Board 
Honolulu Civil Beat

Competition Comments: "I was a bit disappointed to see only three entries. And as with the absence of entries from the Honolulu Star Advertiser in the column category, surprised that this large news outlet also did not enter the editorial category. Having said that, the quality of work from the Maui News Editor and Honolulu Civil Beat was high."

Editorial Cartoon/Illustration

First Place:

"John Pritchett: Oh, The Places You'll Go"
John Pritchett
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "This image was a fun take on the news. Nice idea and artwork.

Second Place:
"John Pritchett: Bad Penny"
John Pritchett
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place:
"John Pritchett: End Game"
John Pritchett
Honolulu Civil Beat
	
Informational Graphic

First Place:
"The BOSS Survey + 808 Poll"
Steve Petranik, Amy Ngo
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "A fair amount of data is packed into this graphic, but it's well presented and organized. ..."

Second Place:
"How Honolulu's Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late"
Noelle Fujii-Oride, Kelsey Ige
Hawaii Business
		
News Photography/Videography

First Place:
"Haleiwa families: Major flooding could've been prevented, if someone had listened to them"
Peter Tang, Mahealani Richardson
Hawaii News Now
Judge's Comments: "Very impressive use of video, engaging looklive, great use of drones as well as graphics to tell the story. ... Excellent storytelling!"

Second Place:
"COVID Vigil"
Matthew Thayer
Maui News

Third Place:
"Kona Storm, in Photos"
Matthew Thayer
Maui News
	
Feature Photography/Videography

First Place:
"Guiding Lights"
PF Bentley
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Just breathtaking! So many engaging aspects that catch your eye... Amazing job!"

Second Place:
"The Games of Lono"
PF Bentley
Hana Hou!	

Third Place:
"Rodeo Clown"
Matthew Thayer
Maui News
	
Sports Photography/Videography

First Place:
"The Games of Lono"
PF Bentley
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "In this uniquely composed shot of a pa(a with line over it) uma match, PF Bentley captures the essence of what great sports photography does ..."

Second Place:
"Sabers' Cantere claims state championship title"
Dakota Grossman
Maui News

Third Place:
"Nathan Florence at Pe'ahi"
Michael Coots
Hana Hou!	

Photo/Video Essay

First Place:
"Below Teahupo'o"
Ben Thouard
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Ben Thouard's photos are stunning.  His timing and POV, combined with his use of light and color are incredible.  His work is Jaw-dropping, highlighting both the power and beauty of the surf and the artistry and courage of those who ride it."

Headlines

First Place:
"The Buck Stops Here, Tooling Around, Freedom of Movement, A Good Turn, Watershed Moment"
Michael Shapiro
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "The Buck Stops Here" ... (refers) to deer
hunters who have created some economic and environmental opportunities through their skills."

Second Place:
"Hawaii Business Magazine Headlines" 
Steve Petranik, Noelle Fujii-Oride, Sterling Higa, Krista Rados, Linsey Dower
Hawaii Business

Competition Comments: "Both packages were most interesting and I admire the efforts of the reporters and editors who put these packages together.

Many unusual topics, presented in a most interesting way.

Best Explanatory Journalism

First Place:
"What Just Happened?"
Don Wallace
Honolulu Magazine
Judge's Comments: "Balanced reporting ... The writing style carried the reader along ... "

Second Place:
"Hawaii Grown"
Staff
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place:
"Land Filled"
Ku'u Kauanoe, Claire Caulfield, Christina Jedra
Honolulu Civil Beat
  	
Special Section

First Place:
"2021 All-Island Restaurant Guide"
Honolulu Magazine Staff 
Honolulu Magazine
Judge's Comments: "Mouth-watering!"

Second Place:
"Still 'Ono After All These Years"
Martha Cheng, James Nakamura, Mari Taketa, Aaron K. Yoshino, Christi Young
Honolulu Magazine

Third Place:
"Pineapple Awards 2021"
PBN Staff
Pacific Business News	
	
Investigative Reporting

First Place:
"The Police Files: Arbitration"
Nick Grube
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: " ... Important reporting that shed light on an issue that can help the public and policymakers take action and hold problem police officers accountable."

Second Place:
"On The Hook"
Nathan Eagle
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place:
"Red Hill"
Christina Jedra, Anita Hofschneider
Honolulu Civil Beat
	
Best Independent Journalist (not supported by an organization)

First Place:
"Shannon Wianecki"
Shannon  Wianecki
Shannon Wianecki
Judge's Comments: "Wianecki showed great range in reporting in her coverage of topics from cultural to urbanist to environmental. The research was full and deep and the experts/sources selected to be interviewed for the articles were adept and engaging."

Second Place:
"Michelle Broder Van Dyke"
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
		
Public Service Reporting

First Place:
"How Honolulu's Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late"
Noelle Fujii-Oride
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "This piece well display she egregious twists and turns of a transit project swallowed in red tape and clashing personalities."

Second Place:
"On The Hook"
Nathan Eagle
Honolulu Civil Beat		

Third Place:
"Red Hill"
Nick Grube, Christina Jedra
Honolulu Civil Beat		

Daily Newspaper													
													
Spot News Reporting

First Place:
"Haiku Storm"
Kehaulani Cerizo, Dakota Grossman, Lila Fujimoto
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "Kudos for the first three grafs that tell the scope, context and impact of the news-- and the rest of the story that backs up with soggy details and evidence."
		
General News/Enterprise Reporting

First Place:
"COVID-19: One Year"
Melissa Tanji, Dakota Grossman, Kehaulani Cerizo
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "Exhaustive look at what COVID-19 meant to all aspects of the Maui economy, showing hard work and enterprise reporting by staff members."

Second Place:
"September 11 20th Anniversary"
Colleen Uechi, Lila Fujimoto, Melissa Tanji, Matthew Thayer, Kehaulani Cerizo
Maui News

Third Place:
"Kona Storm"
Dakota Grossman, Lila Fujimoto, Colleen Uechi
Maui News

Feature Writing/Short Form

First Place:
"Maui's own directs Marvel's first Asian superhero film"
Kehaulani Cerizo
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "Well-researched and sourced 'local man makes good' and film opening story rolled together ... "

Second Place:
"Iconic Charley's shutters saloon doors for good"
Kehaulani Cerizo
Maui News

Third Place:
"North Shore farm is 'leading edge' of koa cultivation"
Scott Yunker
Garden Island
 	
Feature Writing/Long Form

First Place:
"Guzman remembered for impact on Maui's soccer, sports scene"
Rob Collias
Maui News
Judge's Comments: "Multiple sources make this a well-rounded profile."

INTERNET													
													
Online News Reporting

First Place:
"Death Behind Bars: In Hawaii, The Death Of A Prisoner Is Often A Closely Held Secret"
Kevin Dayton
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: " ... This one was one of the most outrageous documenting the lack of openness from Hawaii government authorities. Nine of the 14 entries in this category came from Honolulu Civil Beat. ... "

Second Place:
"The world's oldest known wild bird just turned 70-why she's so special"
Kim Steutermann Rogers
Kim Rogers

Third Place:
" 'We say it's a racial paradise': how two police killings are dividing Hawaii"
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
 
Online Feature Reporting

First Place:
"Emergency Calls Are Back To Pre-Pandemic Levels On Oahu. Here's How EMS Is Coping"
Cassie Ordonio
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "Cassie Ordonio gave an excellent fly-on-the-wall look into the daily life of someone working in EMS. The Honolulu Civil Beat piece leaves the reader in awe with a heightened respect for EMS."

Second Place:
"For the first superintendent of Oahu's Honouliuli National Historic Site, it's personal"
Melanie Yamaguchi, Davis Pitner
Hawaii News Now

Third Place: 
"Kava: The Pacific's Economic 'Diamond' Is Being Coveted By Competitors"
Thomas Heaton
Honolulu Civil Beat
	
Best Multimedia Presentation

First Place:
"2020 saw a baby bust in Hawaii, but experts warn declining fertility rates are poised to 'last forever' "
Melanie Yamaguchi, Davis Pitner
Hawaii News Now
Judge's Comments: "Great job with the background, establishing why we should care about the story and illustrating the impact of a decline in fertility rates. Strong personal stories made the package compelling. Helpful stats throughout the package and the web article to understand the nuances of the issue, such as 'out migration,' health, population age, births, and fertility rates. Did not feel like a 14 minute package. The shooting and editing were top notch and the drone shots were gorgeous and helped establish 'place.' Excellent use of Flourish graphics in addition to all the other details."

Second Place:
"Land Filled"
Ku'u Kauanoe, Christina Jedra
Honolulu Civil Beat

Third Place:
"Westside Students Learn About Waianae Coast And Themselves"
Ku'u Kauanoe
Honolulu Civil Beat

Best Overall News Site

First Place: 
"Civil Beat"
Staff 
Honolulu Civil Beat
Judge's Comments: "Wide range of stories colorfully presented. I was particularly impressed with the packaging of special topics ... "

Second Place:
"Pacific Business News"
PBN Staff 
Pacific Business News

Best 1-Person Online Features Site/1-Person Features Blog

First Place:
" 'Life's Swell' by Malika Dudley"
Malika Dudley
Malika Dudley
Judge's Comments: "Malika Dudley was great at both writing and relating to readers. What a diversity of subjects ... "

Second Place:
"Hawaii Bulletin"
Ryan Ozawa
Hawaii Bulletin
													
Magazines
													
Business Reporting

First Place: 
"How Honolulu's Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late"
Noelle Fujii-Oride
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "Thorough coverage of a complex topic."

Second Place:
"The Next $1 Billion Industry?"
Cynthia Wessendorf
Hawaii Business

Third Place:
"What Just Happened?"
Don Wallace
Honolulu Magazine
	
Industry or Trade Reporting

First Place:
"Shroom Boom"
Martha Cheng
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Very well written. Makes the subject interesting. ... Fun to read."

Second Place:
"Food and Dining"
Martha Cheng
Honolulu Magazine

Third Place:
"The Next $1 Billion Industry?"
Cynthia Wessendorf
Hawaii Business

Profile

First Place:
"Carissa's World"
Don Wallace
Honolulu Magazine
Judge's Comments: "The writing gets out of the way of an incredible woman's story and lets readers into her world with authenticity."

Second Place:
"Native Son"
Stu Dawrs
Hana Hou!

Third Place:
"The Rock's Stead"
Beau Flemister
Hana Hou!	
	
Feature Writing/Short Form

First Place:
"How to Get Ahead with No College"
Sophia Compton
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "Fantastic data and narrative-driven story with a diverse range of sources. ... "

Second Place:
"The Preservationist Saving Hawai'i's Historic Buildings"
Michelle Broder Van Dyke
Michelle Broder Van Dyke

Feature Writing/Long Form

First Place:
"The Games of Lono"
Shannon Wianecki
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Shannon Wianecki skillfully shares the revered traditions and spirited competitions of the Makahiki celebration ... "

Second Place:
"Up the White Mountain"
Deborah Rybak
Hana Hou!

Third Place:
"The Long and Winding Road"
Shannon Wianecki
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: "Sometimes a road is more than just a strip of asphalt. Shannon Wianecki reveals the long and winding history of the Hana Highway as it carves through dense jungle to connect communities."
 	
Body of Work- Single Writer

First Place:
"Shannon Wianecki"
Shannon Wianecki
Hana Hou!	
Judge's Comments: " ... Her stories made me feel like I was looking over her shoulder as she did her reporting instead of reading them thousands of miles away."

Second Place:
"Martha Cheng"
Martha Cheng
Honolulu Magazine

Third Place:
"Robbie Dingeman"
Robbie Dingeman
Honolulu Magazine

Overall Page Design

First Place:
"Honolulu Magazine"
Janelle Kalawe-Ching, Christine Labrador, James Nakamura, Kayla Rivera
Honolulu Magazine
Judge's Comments: "Very attractive layouts in many ways. Every page is sharp. News, features, photos, and ads all look great. Nice work."

Second Place:
"Hawaii Business Magazine: February, March, October Issues"
Kelsey Ige, Amy Ngo
Hawaii Business
		
Best Single Feature Layout

First Place:
"Below Teahupo'o"
Kunio Hayashi
Hana Hou!
Judge's Comments: "Images are stunning. Designer used the quality of restraint to let them sing. ... "

Second Place:
"The 2020 Sour Poi Awards Present: The Day That Never Ends"
Janelle Kalawe-Ching
Honolulu Magazine

Third Place:
"All the Fall Feels"
Christine Labrador
Honolulu Magazine

Magazine Cover

First Place:
"How Honolulu's Rail Got to $12.45 Billion and 11 Years Late"
Kelsey Ige
Hawaii Business

Judge's Comments: "As print publications continue to die off, we'll see less and less covers. Yet, there is still a great opportunity to wow readers walking by kiosks, laying on doctors' offices coffee tables or carried in with the mail. Don't be afraid to take visual risks. Covers should convey mood and essence not simply show. 
Every cover should be seen as an opportunity to make a great, first impression. Plan early. Make the process of developing the cover inclusive. Photographers or illustrators must be part of that discussion and not simply the ones executing someone else's vision. That is how you make a great cover."

Second Place:
"Below Teahupo'o"
Ben Thouard
Hana Hou!	

Newspapers													
													
Business Reporting

First Place:
"Closed for Business" and "Open for Business"
PBN Staff 
Pacific Business News	

Second Place:
"Hard to Come By"
PBN Staff 
Pacific Business News
		
News Page Design

First Place:
"Money Doesn't Grow On Trees"
Shaun Martin
Pacific Business News

Judge's Comments: "This page was a colorful intro to a larger inside news package. Though I wish there was more news substance and less trees on the front, the overall package it represented was strong and very much appropriate to the paper's purpose and audience.

Second Place:
"Year in Review 2021"
Marissa Motas
Molokai Dispatch
													
Non-daily Newspaper
												
General News/Enterprise Reporting

First Place:
" 'Ohana by Hawaiian Leaves Molokai with Single Airline"
Catherine Cluett Pactol
Molokai Dispatch
Judge's Comments: "Solid news reporting. Good examination of the impact on passengers with disabilities. "

Second Place:
"Working through red tape"
Janis L. Magin
Pacific Business News	

Third Place: 
"A Legacy of Love's"
Catherine Cluett Pactol
Molokai Dispatch
	
Feature Writing

First Place:
"Molokai's Kakawahie: A Lost Species"
Catherine Cluett Pactol
Molokai Dispatch
Judge's Comments: "Really nice story about a bird species that has gone from endangered to extinct ... Engaging and well-written."

Second Place: 
"Kauai's Lydgate Farms plans for a post-Covid future"
Olivia Peterkin
Pacific Business News	

Third Place:
"Owner of Sunshine Arts dreams up big picture business"
Kelsey Kukaua
Pacific Business News
	
Community Reporting

First Place:
"Woman Disappears at Pala'au Park"
Catherine Cluett Pactol
Molokai Dispatch
Judge's Comments: "Pactol tells a compelling story about the disappearance of a troubled young woman. ..."

Second Place:
"Money Doesn't Grow On Trees"
Kelsey Kukaua
Pacific Business News	

Third Place:
"Meadow Gold plans expansion in Hilo"
Stephanie Salmons
Pacific Business News		
	
Radio												
													
General News/Enterprise Reporting

No award given 

Feature Reporting
First Place:
"Museum Exhibition Explores The History Of Surfing In Hawaii"
Heidi Chang (NPR Freelance Reporter), Tom  Cole (NPR Editor)
H. Chang
Judge's Comments: "As a prelude to the introduction of surfing as an Olympic sport, Heidi Chang interviewed historians and surfing experts on the introduction of the sport in Hawaii and the mainland United States with creative use of sound."

Second Place:
"Micronesians & Medicaid 2021"
Jackie Young
Jackie Young

Third Place:
" 'It's been a long haul': UH welcomes back football fans after nearly 2 years"
Casey Harlow
Hawaii Public Radio

Student											
													
Student News Reporting in Any Media

First Place:
"Mauna Kea Stewardship"
Sophia  Compton 
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Very well-done television broadcast showing all sides of an complicated environmental/scientific issue."

Second Place:
"Isolated by the pandemic, some are turning to online games for a source of virtual camaraderie"
Emily  Conkilin
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Plans to upgrade Raymond Torii Field spur optimism"
Nathan Bek 
University of Hawaii

Student Feature Reporting in Any Media

First Place: 
"Survivor Stories"
Elizabeth  Gault, Margaret  Cipriano , Aishwarya  Behl, Mackenzie Olivo, Noe Nekotani, Megan Ramones, Megumi Sakuta
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Often journalists are urged to keep themselves out of the story. Yet these reporters were able to bring to life their shared experiences. ... "

Second Place:
"How Covid Changed Restaurants in Hawai'i"
Alicia Lou
Hawaii Business
Judge's Comments: "An excellent job at framing the impact COVID had on the hospitality industry - particularly restaurants. Reporter was able to take folks behind the story to better understand the challenges restaurants were facing."

Third Place:
"Maintaining borrowed land:  With 40 years left on the lease, Kahana residents recount their experiences in the valley they call home"
Georgia Clair Johnson-King , Samantha Jo Sexton 
University of Hawaii

Student Spot News in Any Media

First Place:
"Asian Americans in Hawaii Grieve Attack in Atlanta "
Cassie  Ordonio 
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Well-reported account of local reaction to the Georgia shooting of Asian American women."

Second Place:
"Hawaii's iconic Love's Bakery is closing after 170 years.  Here's what that means for the state"
Nathan Bek 
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Fright Night in Waimanalo.  The Haunted Trolley continues to scare after relocation"
Kalin Sipes 
University of Hawaii

Student Investigative Reporting in Any Media

First Place:
"Student-athletes receive mental health upgrade, while the rest of the student body waits for solutions"
Nathan Bek
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Covering health issues can be an added challenge because of so many confidentiality issues. ..."

Second Place:
"Unaffordable housing crisis intensifies for UHM students"
Aishwarya Behl, Margaret Cipriano
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Who is Nick Ochs?"
Cassie Ordonio
University of Hawaii

Student Video News

First Place:
"Geotag Gatekeeping"
Erin  Fujitani
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Fascinating enterprise story. Well reported. I would have liked a little more information about the influencer, but great find of a story!"

Second Place:
"Dole Street Debate"
Cassie  Ordonio
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Waianae Access Road"
Elizabeth Ufi
University of Hawaii
	
Student Photography

First Place: 
"Best of UH Sports in 2021: Photo Gallery"
Diego Rivera
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "You caught some amazing moments, great emotion. Great composition and eye for photography."

Second Place:
"The Legend of Leonard's"
Lucia Peralta
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Location Photo Essay: John Kennedy Theatre"
Christine  Lamborn
University of Hawaii
 	
Best Multimedia Presentation

First Place:
"Hawaiian Learning"
Haku'inakololani Chock
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Strong audio and video featuring a charge to educators to enhance cultural learning makes this entry stand out. ..."

Second Place:
"Live Performances Back at UHM Kennedy Theatre"
Christine Lamborn 
University of Hawaii

Third Place:
"Farm to Door"
Sami Jo Sexton
University of Hawai
 
Graphics

First Place:
"Hawaiian Homes"
Aloha Lau
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Great use of graphics throughout the report.

Second Place:
"Hawaii Sunshine Law"
Cassie Ordonio
University of Hawaii
Judge's Comments: "Nice use of graphics to enliven what could have been a dull report."

Third Place:
"Campus Construction"
Krista  Rados
University of Hawaii

Television
						
General News/Enterprise Reporting

First Place:
"Maui family devastated after heavy rainfall destroys home"
Lauren Day, Ken Mashiyama
KHON2
Judge's Comments: "Excellent on the scene reporting combining reporter setting up the story and visuals to support the piece. ..."

Second Place:
"Waikiki surf racks go up in flames in suspected arson"
Kristy  Tamashiro
KHON2

Third Place:
"Look Out Below"
Mark Carpenter, Jonathan  Suyat
Hawaii News Now
		
Feature Reporting

First Place:
"Spectacular underwater look at humpback whales, their amazing learned behaviors"
Howard Dashefsky, Ryan Ragus
KHON2
Judge's Comments: "The timing of the piece is of the utmost important. At a moment where climate news is needed more, this is perfect. ... Beautifully done."

Second Place:
"An Immigrant's American Dream"
Pamela Young, Sandra Gima
KHON2

Third Place:
"Hawaii's first rage room offers free sessions to cancer patients"
Lauren Day, Ken Mashiyama, Ryan Ragus
KHON2
 
Spot News Reporting

First Place:
"Island roads closed due to thunderstorm, heavy rain"
Sam Spangler, Calvin Bagaoisan
KHON2
Judge's Comments: "Great job on before and after on the scene. Would have liked to see a bit more movement, but overall it showed the viewer what was happening in real time."

Second Place:
"Maui Impacts: Flooding, landslides, boats running aground"
Malika  Dudley
KITV
 
Investigative Reporting

First Place:
"Trimming Growers' Rights"
Allyson Blair, Jon Suyat
Hawaii News Now
Judge's Comments: "Overall good piece. Gave me an understanding into the industry in Hawaii and how this can affect thousands of people."

Second Place:
"Makaha Crash investigation"
Rick Daysog, Lynn Kawano
Hawaii News Now

Third Place:
"Televangelist indicted for sex trafficking ..."

Rick Daysog
Hawaii News Now
 
Series Reporting/Documentary/Special News

First Place
"Police Commander Under Fire"
Lynn Kawano, Peter Tang
Hawaii News Now	
Judge's Comments: "This was a thorough and devastating investigative series constructed on a series of interviews, some very emotional supported by documents detailing abuse within the Honolulu police force by a commander.  ..."

Second Place:
"Hawaii's Unsolved Murders"
Brigette Namata, Ken Mashiyama
KHON2

Third Place:
"Hawaii Strong"
Mark Carpenter, Jonathan Suyat
Hawaii News Now