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June 06 , 2001
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CONTACT: Joseph Torres
Media Contact
(202) 662-7143
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NAHJ Announce Finalists for 2001 Professional Journalism Contest
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is proud to announce the finalists for its annual Professional Journalism Contest. The winners will be announced at the Noche de Triunfos Awards Gala during the NAHJ 19th Annual Convention in Phoenix June 20-23.
The awards gala will take place in the Regency Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix on Friday, June 22, 2001 at 7 p.m. The gala is a black tie event. The gala is sponsored by Univision, The Coca-Cola Company and General Motors.
The winner of the Guillermo Martinez-Márquez Award for the top overall entry will also be announced at the gala. The Martinez-Marquez Award winner will receive a $1000 grand prize.
Univision anchor María Elena Salinas will serve as the emcee of the gala.
2001 Professional Journalism Nominees
(Finalists are listed in alphabetical order by last name)
Print News: Spot News
Nancy Cleeland, L.A. Times, "Janitor Strike"
Carlos Sadovi, Chicago Sun-Times, " Shirt Sparks Violence"
Diane Smith-Pickney, Fort Worth Telegram, "Panama Takeover"
Print News: Investigative or Enterprise
Nancy Cleeland, L.A. Times, "Heartache on the Aisle"
Ignacio Ibarra, Arizona Daily Star, "Marvin’s Journey"
Nancy San Martin, Dallas Morning News, "Overworked and Underage"
Print Feature: Single Story
Charles Savage, Miami Herald, "Aids Epidemic Ravages Honduras"
Beatriz Terrazas, Dallas Morning News, "The Voice of Memory"
Hector Tobar, L.A. Times, "Heartland Tuning In to Spanish"
Print Feature: Series or Package
Luis Fabregas, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Hannah’s Story"
Elizabeth Llorente, Bergen Record, "Hispanics in Suburbia: Crossing the Divide"
Breatriz Terrazas, Dallas Morning News, "Where the Tree Stands"
TV News: Spot News
Mekahlo Medina, KOB TV, "Propane Explosions"
Art Rascon, KTRK-TV, "Mid-East Crisis"
Norma Roque, KMEX TV, "Alaska Airlines Crash"
TV News: Investigative, Enterprise, Series or Documentary
Maria Hinojosa, CNN, "The Other Elian Gonzalez Story"
Carmen Escobosa, KMEX TV, "Tierra De Nadie"
Pete Fuentes, XETV Fox 6, "Young Smugglers"
TV Feature: Single Story
Carlos Albores, WFLA TV 8, "Senior Keeping Score"
Nina Alavrez, ABC News, "The San Jose School"
Pete Fuentes, XETV Fox 6, "Ted and Irene"
TV Feature: Series or Documentary
Pete Fuentes, XETV, "Genome"
Naibe Reynoso, KWHY-TV, "Chavez: Con El Triunfo el la Sangre"
Damian Trujillo, KNTV 11, "Change in Mexico"
Radio
Franc Contreras, The World, "Immigration Stories"
María Martin, Latino USA, "Latino Identity"
Zayra Morales Rodriguez, Radio Universidad, "Danza Moderna"
Videography
Hugo Perez, KRWG-TV, "El Favor de los Santos"
Arturo Quezada, KMEX TV, "Tango Man"
Arturo Quezada, KMEX TV, "Unusual Suspects"
Public Service
Amber Arellano, Detroit Free Press, "Making Money Miles Away"
Carmen Duarte, Arizona Daily Star, "Mama’s Santos"
Jennifer Mena, L.A. Times, "Aids in Mexico"
Photo News
Daniel Anderson, Orange County Register, "Rainy Farewell"
Alan Diaz, Associated Press, "Elian"
Wilfredo Lee, Associated Press, "The Task"
Photo Portrait and Personality
Pablo Martinez-Monsivais, Associated Press, "Sweaty Gore"
Marcio Sanchez, Kansas City Star, "The Try Out"
Al Schaben, L.A. Times, "Blind-sided by Aids"
Photo Feature
Pablo Martinez-Monsivais, Associated Press, "Hat’s Off"
Marcio Sanchez, Kansas City Star, "Dominican Diamond"
Photo Story
Daniel Anderson, Orange County Register, "Saigon"
Don Bartletti, L.A. Times, "One Man’s Door"
Marcio Sanchez, Kansas City Star, "Dominican Diamonds"
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