(PROVIDENCE, R.I.)-Two publications of the Diocese of Providence won a number of awards at the Catholic Press Association’s Catholic Media Conference held this past weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Diocese offers its congratulations to the staff of Rhode Island Catholic and El Catolico de Rhode Island for their hard work and much deserved recognition.
Best News Writing: 17,001-40,000 Diocesan Paper
FIRST PLACE: “Game nearly over for church bingo” by Laura Kilgus
HONORABLE MENTION: “Rep: Colleague trying to bargain on gay marriage issue” by Rick Snizek
Best Feature Writing: 17,001-40,000 Diocesan paper
SECOND PLACE: “Strong faith, prayer help in cancer recovery” by Rick Snizek
Best Example of Effective Advertising Promotion Originating with the Publication
FIRST PLACE: “Christmas trees promotion” by Richard LaFond
Best Local Retail Campaign originating with the Publication
HONORABLE MENTION: “Aunt Carrie’s ad” By Laura Kilgus & Richard LaFond
El Catolico de Rhode Island
Best Regular Column by a Bishop or Archbishop
SECOND PLACE: “Sin lugar a dudas” By Bishop Thomas J. Tobin
Individual Excellence – Writer
FIRST PLACE: Silvio Cuellar
Best News Writing – National/ International Event
SECOND PLACE: “Jovenes paticipan en actividad Pro-Vida en RI y Washington, DC” By Silvio Cuellar & Brian J. Lowney
Best Column – General Commentary
FIRST PLACE: “Rincon de la Familia” by Silvio Cuellar
General Excellence
HONORABLE MENTION: El Catolico de Rhode Island