Your hometown newspapers win 25 awards

Rick Patrick
ECB Publishing, Inc.

During the Florida Press Association Weekly Newspaper Awards luncheon held in Orlando on Friday, July 26, Greene Publishing, Inc., ECB Publishing, Inc. and the Riverbend News were recognized in several categories. Newspapers from across the Sunshine State submitted their best works, which were evaluated by industry professionals from outside the state. First, second and third place awards were presented in divisions, based on newspaper circulation.
The following awards were earned by:

ECB Publishing (Monticello News and Jefferson County Journal)
• First Place - Outdoor and Recreation
• First Place - Agriculture and Environmental Reporting
• First Place - Local Governmental Reporting
• Second Place - In-Depth Reporting (Non-Investigative)
• Second Place - Serious Column
• Third Place - Informational Graphic
• Third Place - Sports Spot News Story
• Third Place - Community History
• Third Place - Agriculture and Environmental Reporting
• Third Place - Business Reporting
• Third Place - General News Story
• Third Place - Hurricane Coverage (General News Story)

Greene Publishing, Inc. (Madison County Carrier and Madison Enterprise-Recorder)
• First Place - Photo Series in One Issue
• First Place - Community History
• First Place - Humorous Column
• Second Place - Informational Graphic
• Second Place - Special Issue
• Second Place - Outdoor and Recreation
• Second Place - Hurricane Feature Story
• Second Place - Investigative Reporting
• Third Place - Special Issue

Riverbend News:
• Second Place - Community History
• Third Place - Page Design
• Third Place - Serious Column

The Front Porch:
• Silver Award - Auto/Boat/RV Print Advertising Design.

“These awards represent the work and dedication of our entire staff,” said Publisher Emerald Greene. “I am so proud of the work they do every day to bring the news to our little corner of the world.”