USA Today Network-Pennsylvania sports reporters win journalism awards
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USA Today Network-Pennsylvania sports reporters win journalism awards
Eight sports journalists from across Pennsylvania were honored with Professional Keystone Media Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association. USA Today Network-Pennsylvania staffers won the awards for sports reporting, sports photography and sports enterprise. The winners were: Jeff Uveino, Frank Bodani, Shelly Stallsmith, Mason Smith, Tom Reisenweber, Dan Rainville, Nick Dawkins, and Cael Sanderson. The award winners were announced at a ceremony held at Penn State’s Convocation Hall on Thursday. The ceremony was hosted by Penn State President Joe Paterno. The winner was announced at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at the Convocation Center in State College, Pennsylvania. For the full list of winners, go to the bottom of the page.
Here are the awards won by USA Today Network-Pennsylvania staffers:
DIVISION II
Sports Feature – First Place: Jeff Uveino, Erie Times-News
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Sports Videos – Honorable mention: Tom Reisenweber, Erie Times-News
DIVISION III
Sports Beat Reporting – First Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
The greatest Penn State wrestling team? How Aaron Brooks, Carter Starocci led NCAA history
America’s top sports dynasty? Why Cael Sanderson, Penn State rule the wrestling world
The Penn State ‘Pommel Horse Guy’: How the best may be yet to come for Olympic sensation
Is this what Penn State football will always be with James Franklin after Ohio State loss?
Penn State football anchor Nick Dawkins: Learning, living, leading from his famous father
Celebrating Penn State football, 1994. ‘We’re playing to instill the legacy they created.’
Sports Beat Reporting – Second Place: Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily Record
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Once a Lion, always a Lion: Joe Sedora making the jump from Red Lion to Penn State hoops
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Susquehannock tennis player Jaylen Van Nice thrives despite being partially paralyzed
Her dad can’t see her play in person. His service means more to this Northeastern senior
Sports/Outdoor Columns – Second Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
Celebrating Eddie Khayat’s fabulous football life
Secret’s out: Why this Penn State football team is so good, different, ‘the beauty in it.’
Easy draw for Penn State football in CFP? So what: Why this team can win it all
Sports Feature – First Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
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Sports Feature – Honorable Mention: Matt Allibone, York Daily Record
Phenom kicker driven by toughest moment
Personality Profile – Second Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
Toughest Penn State wrestler ever? Why Carter Starocci must rally, again, to make history
Sports Feature Photo – Second Place: Dan Rainville, York Daily Record
Sports Action Photo – Second Place: Dan Rainville, York Daily Record
Sports Videos – Second Place: Ethan Morrison, Beaver County Times
DIVISION IV
Sports Beat Reporting – First Place: Mason Smith, Pocono Record
Adrian Brito’s path to maturity includes weight loss, starting for an international team
Third time’s the charm: Pleasant Valley girls’ lacrosse wins district gold
Take a seat in his chair and meet Stroudsburg’s Micaiah Brown, aka ‘The Ballin’ Barber’
This swimmer’s path to the podium started in Russia. Now, she owns South’s record board
Remembering Sean Richmond through the eyes of Stroudsburg wrestling
The boys up North: East Stroudsburg North football’s turnaround on and off the field
Sports Enterprise – First Place: Mason Smith, Pocono Record
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USA Today Network-Pennsylvania sports reporters win journalism awards
Eight sports journalists from across Pennsylvania were honored with Professional Keystone Media Awards. The awards are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Newsmedia Association. USA Today Network-Pennsylvania staffers won the awards for sports reporting, sports photography and sports enterprise. The winners were: Jeff Uveino, Frank Bodani, Shelly Stallsmith, Mason Smith, Tom Reisenweber, Dan Rainville, Nick Dawkins, and Cael Sanderson. The award winners were announced at a ceremony held at Penn State’s Convocation Hall on Thursday. The ceremony was hosted by Penn State President Joe Paterno. The winner was announced at 6:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at the Convocation Center in State College, Pennsylvania. For the full list of winners, go to the bottom of the page.
Here are the awards won by USA Today Network-Pennsylvania staffers:
DIVISION II
Sports Feature – First Place: Jeff Uveino, Erie Times-News
Ainsworth Field sits idle this summer. What does the historic ballpark’s future entail?
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Sports Videos – Honorable mention: Tom Reisenweber, Erie Times-News
DIVISION III
Sports Beat Reporting – First Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
The greatest Penn State wrestling team? How Aaron Brooks, Carter Starocci led NCAA history
America’s top sports dynasty? Why Cael Sanderson, Penn State rule the wrestling world
The Penn State ‘Pommel Horse Guy’: How the best may be yet to come for Olympic sensation
Is this what Penn State football will always be with James Franklin after Ohio State loss?
Penn State football anchor Nick Dawkins: Learning, living, leading from his famous father
Celebrating Penn State football, 1994. ‘We’re playing to instill the legacy they created.’
Sports Beat Reporting – Second Place: Shelly Stallsmith, York Daily Record
PIAA weakens girls volleyball tournament with selection process | Column
A month to live. A rare cancer. But this Littlestown man is still fighting a year later
Once a Lion, always a Lion: Joe Sedora making the jump from Red Lion to Penn State hoops
From top to bottom, here’s how YAIAA high school programs ranked in 2023-24
Susquehannock tennis player Jaylen Van Nice thrives despite being partially paralyzed
Her dad can’t see her play in person. His service means more to this Northeastern senior
Sports/Outdoor Columns – Second Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
Celebrating Eddie Khayat’s fabulous football life
Secret’s out: Why this Penn State football team is so good, different, ‘the beauty in it.’
Easy draw for Penn State football in CFP? So what: Why this team can win it all
Sports Feature – First Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
Penn State’s Tyler Elsdon’s journey from foster care
Sports Feature – Honorable Mention: Matt Allibone, York Daily Record
Phenom kicker driven by toughest moment
Personality Profile – Second Place: Frank Bodani, York Daily Record
Toughest Penn State wrestler ever? Why Carter Starocci must rally, again, to make history
Sports Feature Photo – Second Place: Dan Rainville, York Daily Record
Sports Action Photo – Second Place: Dan Rainville, York Daily Record
Sports Videos – Second Place: Ethan Morrison, Beaver County Times
DIVISION IV
Sports Beat Reporting – First Place: Mason Smith, Pocono Record
Adrian Brito’s path to maturity includes weight loss, starting for an international team
Third time’s the charm: Pleasant Valley girls’ lacrosse wins district gold
Take a seat in his chair and meet Stroudsburg’s Micaiah Brown, aka ‘The Ballin’ Barber’
This swimmer’s path to the podium started in Russia. Now, she owns South’s record board
Remembering Sean Richmond through the eyes of Stroudsburg wrestling
The boys up North: East Stroudsburg North football’s turnaround on and off the field
Sports Enterprise – First Place: Mason Smith, Pocono Record
Pocono Invitational: 63 years of basketball history and counting