Freedom of Information Award ( Division A,Division B)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Exclusive: Facing budget shortfalls, UW System president privately suggested chancellors ‘shift away’ from liberal arts programs at low-income campuses Entry Credit: Liam Beran Judge Comment: Great writing, and a fantastic example of how public records can produce quality journalism.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: The Daily Cardinal Entry Title: Student journalism bill sparks debate over First Amendment, partisanship Entry Credit: Francesca Pica, Ava Menkes Judge Comment: Good piece and well organized. Focused on an important issue in Wisconsin.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The Clarion Entry Title: Pages of contention Entry Credit: Claire Liddicoat Judge Comment: Strong piece. Given that it was published on the Opinion page, writer could have taken more of a position on the issue.
Competition Comment: Some excellent pieces that demonstrate the power of public records in producing great journalism.
