Cross country runner Sam Sharnas was second with 21,652 votes, followed by soccer player Abby Frankhouse (7.508), three-sport star Erin Doolittle (3.428) and runner James McCann (1,245), who rounded out the top five. Only one, however, can earn the yearly honor. Soccer all-stater Brandon Beacham won with a stunning 38,451 votes. HOLLAND Each year the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Holland honors a group of outstanding teens through its Youth of the Year competition. The Black River Rats received a stunning 74,848 votes and had a couple of dominating vote-geters. The Best Ever Book of Subeditor Jokes: Lots and Lots of Jokes Specially. Sentinel staff choice: Blake Dunn/Benny Diaz and Ana Capotosto Black River Christopher Marlowe: A Literary Life (Literary Lives)L. Readers' choice (m/f): Benny Diaz and Sydnie Avery He was born to Thomas and Jennie Buter in Holland in 1923 and was a lifelong. More: Catch 22 Saugatuck: Vote for the top athlete from 2001-22 Harvey Buter age 92, of Holland, died Monday, Jat American House in Holland. Track star Benny Diaz (612) and distance runners Heather Price (435) and Corey Gorgas (132) rounded out the top five. Pole vault state champion Sydnie Avery won the poll with 2,949 votes, while three-sport star Ana Capotosto also received more than 2,000 votes (2,023). Thanks to the MPA and the judges for all their work to help provide positive feedback for our Michigan reporters, photographers and editors.The Saugatuck Trailblazers received 6,713 votes and had some clear favorites. "We are deeply invested in our communities and hope to continue providing the community stories our readers have come to expect. "It's so rewarding to see our journalists be acknowledged for their hard work," said Executive Editor Sarah Leach. In the open-class awards, former Sentinel reporter Arpan Lobo earned an honorable mention in the "Best Rookie Writer" category, and reporter Carolyn Muyskens earned an honorable mention in the "Best Public Notice Journalism" category. The Sentinel placed third overall in its category, Class C Daily, where it competes against other daily newspapers of similar circulation. Read the award-winning story: Holland CRC pastor leaves church amid political tensions Reporter Mitchell Boatman won third place in feature writing for his story about a Christian Reformed Church pastor walking away from the pastorate because of the church's support for former president Donald Trump.įreelance sports contributor Lenny Padilla took third place in the sports photo category for a photo he took of a Zeeland West baseball player celebrating after a marathon win in the regional semifinal. See the award-winning video: Signing with Santa drive-thru event welcomes children See the award-winning video: Freedom Village retirees keep windmill in top condition Best of Holland 2021 is open for nominations Nominate your favorite businesses in the Holland area If you nominate in 25 or more categories, you'll be entered to win a 250 Gift Card. 1:00 DETROIT Hasan Dudar, a reporter at the Detroit Free Press, was named the Michigan Newspaper Rising Start Sunday at the annual Michigan Associated Press Media Editors newspaper competition. The Sentinel staff took home second place for best digital presence and third place for best public service for the news team's December 2020 series, "Coping with COVID," which tackled the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Ĭoping with COVID: Schools adjust to provide mental health services in pandemicĬoping with COVID: Pandemic could create rise in addictions, relapsesĬoping with COVID: Pandemic places heightened pressure on victims of relationship, child abuseĬoping with COVID: Pandemic poses particular challenges for immigrantsĬoping with COVID: Small business owners tackle mental heath in an endless pandemicįormer digital editor Brian Vernellis earned two awards for best video presentation: first place for a video spotlighting a Freedom Village resident who volunteers at the DeZwaan Windmill and third place for a video featuring a Santa that communicates with deaf and hard-of-hearing children using sign language. Read the story that won: Ian Miskelley, a life remembered after tragic suicide Read the story that won: West Ottawa's Lani Salinas plays with a full heart Sports editor Dan D'Addona won third place in the same category for his coverage of mental health battle that led up to the tragic suicide of a young collegiate swimmer from Holland. Winners were announced in a virtual ceremony Thursday, March 17.Īssistant sports editor Will Kennedy won first place in sports feature writing for his story about a West Ottawa softball player overcoming serious heart issues to return to the field. The staff of the Holland Sentinel earned eight awards and two honorable mentions for its news and sports coverage at the Michigan Press Association's 2021 Better Newspaper Contest.
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