The Amherst New Era-Progress newsroom brought home 19 awards from the Virginia Press Association’s annual News & Advertising Contest.
The press association each year recognizes newspapers around the commonwealth for exceptional writing, photography, multimedia projects, graphics, newspaper design and advertising. The New Era-Progress also won the news sweepstakes in the Non-Daily 1 category and Best in Show for Non-Daily Design and Presentation.
Results were announced at a banquet in Charlottesville on May 4. A list of award recipients is below.
First place
Sports News Photo — Lee Luther Jr. for Trapped
Business and Financial Writing — Justin Faulconer for Solar farm operation planned in Piney River at former titanium mine site; New multi-tenant building in Amelon Commerce Center moving closer to bid stages for construction; She leads by example’: Amherst McDonald’s manager honored with award
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Video — Justin Faulconer for Camp Trapezium farm manager giving tours of Amherst brewery’s grounds
Feature Writing Portfolio — Justin Faulconer for Lancer baseball program pays homage to Coach Jim Procopio; ‘Sister Act’ three years coming for Amherst high school drama program; ‘Epitome of a public servant’: Longtime Amherst County purchasing agent David Proffitt retires
Education Writing — Justin Faulconer for Celebrating the moment: Amherst graduates recall navigating COVID to reach milestone; Schools chief: Major focus on engaging students more in 2023-24 year; Amherst schools bracing for county population growth
General Make-Up — Staff for Feb. 9; May 4; June 29
Government Writing — Justin Faulconer for Amherst board supports US 29 corridor cleanup position, opposes adding fire marshal post; Public comments continue on Confederate monument in Amherst; Council denies two special use permits for short-term rentals
Slideshow or Gallery — Paige Dingler for Amherst County High School graduation
Feature Photo — Paige Dingler for Powwow
Combination Picture and Story — Justin Faulconer and Lee Luther Jr. for LANCER LEGEND
Pictorial Photo — Paige Dingler for Reflections
Headline Writing — Justin Faulconer for Learning the strings at Ukulele summer camp; ‘Epitome of a public servant’; CARTOON CHRISTMAS PARADE COMES TO LIFE IN AMHERST
Combination Picture and Story — Justin Faulconer, Paige Dingler for Future Opportunity Night events showcase career pathways for Amherst fifth-graders, families
Third place
Slideshow or Gallery — Lee Luther Jr. for Lancers show dominance in home win over Liberty
Feature Profile Writing — Justin Faulconer for ‘True examples’: Two Amherst Education Center students find solace in smaller class setting
Headline Writing — Justin Faulconer for LANCERS LIGHT UP THE COURT; Happy (future) trails: Amherst bike club eyes expansion of land, locations for use; LANCER LEGEND
Sports Feature Photo — Lee Luther Jr. for Dribbling