or the second time this year, the Clipper was proclaimed the top weekly newspaper in statewide competition. The most recent honor came June 16 when the Clipper was named “Best Newspaper” among Utah weeklies by the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. The Clipper earned 10 awards (shown on this page) in its first-ever participation in this competition. Previously in March 2006, the Clipper earned the “General Excellence” award from the Utah Press Association, its highest honor for overall quality. The Clipper also earned top honors from the Utah Press Association in March 2005.
Best Photographer 2006
Photography Sports 2006
Photography Feature 2006
“Portfolio”
“One Step Away”
“2-Year-Old Joel Felt”
1st Place Ron L. Brown
Editorials 3rd Place Rolf Koecher
Davis County Clipper
Non-deadline Reporting 3rd Place Summer Clarke “County’s teens boxing for kicks & bucks ”
1st Place Ron L. Brown
Page Design 3rd Place “Legacy: It’s A Go!”
1st Place Ron L. Brown
Feature photo 2nd Place Ron L. Brown “Santa”
Best Newspaper Reporter 2006
1st Place Chad Phares
Feature 2nd Place Chad Phares “Women honor father by continuing marathon”
Spot news photo 2nd Place Ron L. Brown “Prayers are Answered”