Better Newspaper Contest - 2002 Retail Results

1. First place editorial, advertising, circulation and photography winners, please send head shot (or group) shot to: Loren Fisher, Elf Multimedia 45 N. Gaston Ave., Suite 3B, Somerville, NJ 08876, lfisher@elfmultimedia.com for use during the video presentation at the editorial, photography & advertising banquets. Photos must be received at Elf Multimedia no later than March 7. Prints, slides or digital images are acceptable. Be sure to identify yourself, your newspapers and the category in which you won (i.e., editorial contest: first place, critical writing, weekly over 4,500; classified contest, first place, daily C-2, etc.)

2. Photography winners: Winning 1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mention Digital images, including the photographer's portrait, must be sent by e-mail no later than March 7 to photo@NJTimes.com for inclusion in the awards video. All first place winners must submit mounted prints (no larger than 11" x 14" overall) of their entered photos to NJPA by Friday April 4, 2003. Photo series can be mounted on no more than three 11"x14" boards and hinged with tape. Prints must be made from digital images or negatives; no photos of tear sheets.

To make corrections, contact NJPA Member Services Manager Peg Stephan at 609-406-0600, ext. 14, or send her an email.

To request a duplicate award plaque or certificate, click here to download a request form.

RETAIL RESULTS

R-1

Best Single Ad - Black & White, smaller than 16" S.A.U.

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Arthur Groom"
Marina Mulholland, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFilippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Trunk Show"
Marina Mulholland, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFilippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Third Place

"Works of Art/Evergreen Gallery
Mary McKenzie, Sales Representative
Chris Romano, Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Best Single Ad - Black & White, smaller than 16" S.A.U.

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Mozer Tree Service"
Cindy Manion, Artist
The Trentonian, Trenton

Second Place

"Latorre Hardware 'Score' "
Staff, Sales Representatives
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Third Place

"Is Your Mind Like a Storm
Faye Sampson, Sales Representative
Ken Carn, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Best Single Ad - Black & White, smaller than 16" S.A.U.

Weekly

First Place

"Holiday Small Works Exhibit - Gallery 14"
Sara E.K. Cooper, Sales Representative
Julie Gonzales-Lavin, Artist
Town Topics, Princeton

Second Place

"Beekman Wines"
Amy Rabbito, Artist; Robin Frizzell, sales representative
Suburban News, Ridgewood, North Jersey Community Newspapers

Third Place

"The High Holidays Are Right Around the Corner"
Christine Youngclaus, Sales Representative
Pasquale Spina, Artist
West New York Reporter, Hoboken, Hudson Reporter Associates

R-2

Best Single Ad - Black & White, 16" to 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Oyster Point Brunch"
Dawn Stout, Sales Representative
Tonya Williams, Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Second Place

"Start Your Child's Future"
Flo Boese, Sales Representative
Kevin Bovino, Artist
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick

Third Place

"Riiga"
Fred DiTecco, Sales Representative
Lisa Zaccone, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack,

Best Single Ad - Black & White, 16" to 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Lou Kady"
Shirley Cooney, Sales Representative
Dotty Fraschilla, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"Marion Farms"
Shari White, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"JWS Computers"
Mary Gilroy, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Best Single Ad - Black & White, 16" to 31.5" S.A.U.

Weekly

First Place

"The Old is New/La Viana Jewelers"
Holly Stewart, Artist
The Town Journal, Ridgewood, North Jersey Community Newspapers

Second Place

"Ocean City Music Pier"
Debbie Longo, Sales Representative
Joan Hinman, Artist
Ocean City Sentinel, Sample Media

Third Place

"Trattoria Fresca"
Nancy Katz Perlmutter, Sales Representative
Grisel Cardona, Karen Trachtenberg, Artists
West Essex Tribune, Livingston

R-3

Best Single Ad - Black & White, larger than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"La Vano"
Fran Macaluso, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFillippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Camps, Camps, Camps"
Dan Bonham, Sales Representative
Jodi Bozzi, Artist
The Times, Trenton

Third Place

"Portobello"
Lynda Clark, Sales Representative
Kathy Moran, Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Best Single Ad - Black & White, larger than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Darrow's Sporting Goods"
Colleen Costello, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"Bayard's Chocolate"
Monique McOwen, Sales Representative
Joe Di Paolo, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Third Place

"Gabriel's Fountain"
Joy DeStories, Sales Representative
Manyee Koo, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Best Single Ad - Black & White, larger than 31.5" S.A.U.

Weekly

First Place

"New Balance Jersey Shore"
Sue Germain, Sales Representative
Jules Rambo, Artist
The Two River Times, Red Bank

Second Place

"Free 12oz Coffee - Lil' Pickles"
John Bodnar, Sales Representative
Carol Zawislak, Artist
Hills-Bedminster Press, NJN Publishing

Third Place

"Toni, I Love You"
Carole Adams, Sales Representative
Jeff Kuhlman, Artist
The Sandpaper, Surf City

R-4

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) Color, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"All Wood Swingset Company"
Fran Macaluso, Sales Representative
Chris Dickinson, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"MIA's Storewide After Christmas"
Lois Shohen-Brown, Sales Representative
Jill Zaugra, Artist
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville

Third Place

"Oradell Jewelers"
Sal D'Andrea, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFillippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) Color, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Go Seamless/Morris Window & Siding"
Julie Romano, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Daily Record, Parsippany

Second Place

"Burjan's Pumpkin Festival"
Dan Trexler, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"Grand Opening/Advanced Cardiology"
Marsha Lange, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Daily Record, Parsippany,

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) Color, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Weekly

First Place

"Carroll's"
Marianne Nahodye, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
The Sandpaper, Surf City

Second Place

"Bunny Happenings"
Jane Leuthauser, Sales Representative
Amanda Samuel, Artist
Hunterdon Observer, Flemington, NJN Publishing

Third Place

"Malcolm & His Storytime Friends"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Mark Zeigler, Artist
Retrospect, Collingswood

R-5

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) or Process Color, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Food, Water, Shelter, Leather"
Elaine Esterman, Sales Representative
Donna Poulsen, Artist
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick

Second Place

"Not Everyone Dreams of Sugar Plums"
Fran Macaluso, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFillippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Third Place

"Think Inside the Box"
Mike Monetti, Sales Representative
Donna Poulsen, Artist
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) or Process Color, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Somerset Patriots"
Kristen Schiro, Sales Representative
Manyee Koo, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"The Westin"
Marsha Lange, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Daily Record, Parsippany

Third Place

"Patio World Fireplace & Hearth"
Christina Larkin, Sales Representative
Jeff Wolochowicz, Artist
The Trentonian, Trenton

Best Single Ad - Spot (1) or Process Color, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Weekly

First Place

"Aaron Basha/Goldtinker"
Susan Porter, Sales Representative
Jules Rambo, Artist
The Two River Times, Red Bank

Second Place

"The Perfect Gift for Any Occasion"
Thomas Fritts, Claudia Catelli, Sales Representatives
Gail Olencki, Artist
Hopewell Valley News, Packet Publications

Third Place

"Barbara Ostram Assoc. Inc."
Sigrid Bouab, Sales Representative
The Town Journal, Ridgewood, North Jersey Community Newspapers

R-6

Best Single Ad Any Size, Multi-Spot or Full Color

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"The Tides"
John Lascari, Sales Representative
Lisa Zaccone, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Oyster Point Brunch"
Dawn Stout, Sales Representative
Tonya Williams, Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Third Place

"Venticello"
Tom Hernon, Sales Representative
Sherrii Brentari, Artist
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville,

Best Single Ad Any Size, Multi-Spot or Full Color

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Boscov's"
Mike Pantalione, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vinland

Second Place

"Pheasant's Landing"
Katherine Marshall, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News,

"The Shrimp Factory"
Tyrone Gillon, Sales Representative
Dotty Fraschilla, Donna VanZandt, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Best Single Ad Any Size, Multi-Spot or Full Color

Weekly

First Place

"Leo Fasseas Jewelers/Mother's Day Celebration"
Nancy Katz Perlmutter, Sales Representative
Karen Trachtenberg, Grisel Cardona, Artist
West Essex Tribune, Livingston

Second Place

"The Woods Fine Furniture"
Debra Richford, Sales Representative
Michelle Riganati, Artist
Cranbury Press, Dayton, Packet Publications

Third Place

"So Thoughtful, So Delicious"
Felix Koranteng, Sales Representative
Holly Stewart, Artist
Northern Valley Suburbanite, Cresskill, North Jersey Community Newspapers

R-7

Best Campaign for One Advertiser, Using Multiple Products

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Dine Out"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Jim Emolo and Staff Artists
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"A.W. Meyer"
Stanley Krawitz, Sales Representative
Gil Natale, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Third Place

"Fly, Dine, Cruise with the Captain"
Donna Jasiecki, Sales Representative
Sherrii Brentari, Artist
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville

Best Campaign for One Advertiser, Using Multiple Products

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Rock Dreams"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Trentonian, Trenton

Second Place

"Flemington Department Store"
Dan Trexler, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"Lamplighters"
Mary Pat Gifford, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
New Jersey Herald, Newton

Best Campaign for One Advertiser, Using Multiple Products

Weekly

First Place

"The Van Dyk Group"
Cheryl Cramer, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
The Sandpaper, Surf City

Second Place

"Monterey Gourmet"
Ellie Kresefsky, Sales Representative
Toni Codd, Artist
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

Third Place

"LC Construction & Development"
Carole Adams, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
The Sandpaper, Surf City

R-8

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Palermo Supply"
Sal D'Andrea, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFillippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Petersons"
Linda LaBoeuf, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Times, Trenton

Third Place

"Think Inside the Box"
Mike Monetti, Sales Representative
Donna Poulsen, Artist
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Curmudeon Music"
Katie Marshall, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"Mauro, Savo, Camerino & Grant"
Kristen Schiro, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"Allegra School"
Katie Marshall, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, smaller than 31.5" S.A.U.

Weekly

First Place

"Salon Vis A Vis"
Marc Mucelli, Sales Representative
Anna Kinal, Artist
The Princeton Packet, Packet Publications

Second Place

"Between The Sheets"
Cheryl Cramer, Sales Representative
Kim Frazer, Artist
The Sandpaper, Surf City

Third Place

"The Doctor Is In"
Scott Roundtree, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Hunterdon County Democrat, Flemington, NJN Publishing

R-9

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Non Solo Pasta"
Todd Moreland, Retail Advertising Manager
Staff, Artists
The Times, Trenton

Second Place

Randall Furniture"
Todd Moreland, Retail Advertising Manager
Staff, Artists
The Times, Trenton

Third Place

"Roma Federal Savings"
Todd Moreland, Retail Advertising Manager
Staff, Artists
The Times, Trenton

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Millville's Bicentennial"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Second Place

"Discover Easton"
Colleen Costello, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

no winner

Best Ad Campaign or Series, Black & White, 31.5" S.A.U. or larger

Weekly

First Place

"Kate Spade"
Donna Cota, Sales Representative
Karen Trachtenberg, Grisel Cardona, Artists
West Essex Tribune, Livingston

Second Place

"Test Rite"
Donna Cota, Sales Representative
Karen Trachtenberg, Grisel Cardona, Artists
West Essex Tribune, Livingston

Third Place

"Securing the Future"
Steve Parker, Sales Representative
Toni Codd, Artist
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

R-10

Best Ad Campaign or Series - Color, - all sizes -

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"J.B. Fireplace"
Fran Macaluso, Sales Representative
Ginny DeFillippis, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Milroy's Furniture"
Gloria Quaglietta, Sales Representative
Gil Natale, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Third Place

"ICCI"
Gene Talarico, Margaret Scheiderman, Sales Representatives
Jarrette C. Atkins Jr., Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Best Ad Campaign or Series - Color, - all sizes -

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Rutgers/C.O.O.L. Classroom"
Andrea Thorne, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"Antiques & Uniques Corner"
Maria Gonzales, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Third Place

"Sweet Ripe Picking"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Pamela Adams, Artist
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Best Ad Campaign or Series - Color, - all sizes -

Weekly

First Place

"Somerville Lumber"
Sales Representative, staff
Carol Zawislak, Artist
Value Shopper, Middlesex/Somerset, NJN Publishing

Second Place

"Somerville Lumber"
Sales Representative, staff
Carol Zawislak, Artist
Value Shopper, MiddlesexSomerset, NJN Publishing

Third Place

"Ricci Wear"
Jacque Melillo, Sales Representative
Joan Fruchter, Artist
The News Transcript, Freehold, Greater Media Newspapers

R-11

Best Newspaper Promotion Ad or Series, In Paper

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Times of the Year Calendar"
Jonathan Kramer, Sales Representative
Sooze Kinney, Artist
The Times, Trenton

Second Place

"Home Style & Garden"
Cindy Lim, Artist
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville,

Third Place

"Engineering Week"
Jonathan Kramer, Sales Representative
Sooze Kinney, Artist
The Times, Trenton

Best Newspaper Promotion Ad or Series, In Paper

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Millville Bicentennial"
Pamela Adams, Artist
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Second Place

"Make Your Point!"
Joe DiPaolo, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Third Place

"Best of the Best/2002 Awards Presentation"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Best Newspaper Promotion Ad or Series, In Paper

Weekly

First Place

"Tis the Season"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Michelle Riganati, Artist
The Princeton Packet, Packet Publications

Second Place

"Future Special Section"
Stephanie Carvalhido, Sales Representative
Joan Fruchter, Artist
News Transcript, Freehold, Greater Media Newspapers

Third Place

"Coming October 11th"
Marie Koch, Sales Representative
Rachel Ratkowski, Artist
Hunterdon County Democrat, Flemington, NJN Publishing

R-12

Best External Special Promotion Mailing Piece

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Special Sections Calendar"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Suzanne Anan, Artist
The Star-Ledger, Newark

Second Place

"Holiday Combo Promo Piece"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Samantha Horning, Artist
The Star-Ledger, Newark

Third Place

"Travel"
Frank Scancarella, Sales Representative
Alan Post, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Best External Special Promotion Mailing Piece

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"February Coupons"
Greg Janney, Sales Representative
Sharon Vazquez, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Second Place

"Uptown Dining"
Greg Janney, Sales Representative
John Gusrang, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Third Place

"Down the Shore"
Suzette Seda, Sales Representative
Cindy Manion, Artist
The Trentonian, Trenton

Best External Special Promotion Mailing Piece

Weekly

First Place

"Breast Care Awareness"
Allison Spinella, Sales Representative
Danielle Ruta, Artist
Echoes-Sentinel, Sterling, Recorder Community Newspapers

Second Place

"Media Kit - 2002"
Allison Spinella, Sales Representative
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

Third Place

"Your New Home"
Allison Spinella, Sales Representative
Daniella Ruta, Artist
Observer-Tribune, Chester, Recorder Community Newspapers

R-13

Best Special Page(s), Black & White - ROP

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Toyland"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Don Walsh, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Perfect Celebration"
Dawn Stout, Sales Representative
Tonya Williams, Artist
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Third Place

"Shop Historical Princeton"
Linda Lebouef, Sales Representative
Sharon Fillinger, Artist
The Times, Trenton

Best Special Page(s), Black & White - ROP

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Discover the Treasures of Trenton"
Jolie Weber, Sales Representative
Jeff Wolschowicz, Artist
The Trentonian, Trenton

Second Place

"Par for the Course"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Third Place

"Branchville Town Ad"
Dawn Somers, Sales Representative
Jennifer Boerner, Artist
New Jersey Herald, Newton

Best Special Page(s), Black & White - ROP

Weekly

First Place

"Real Estate & Home Décor"
John Flynn, Amy Rabbito, Kim Wilson, Artists
The Town Journal, Ridgewood, North Jersey Community Newspapers

Second Place

"Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Union Leader, Worrall Community Newspapers

Third Place

"Welcome to Clinton"
Lance Osborn, Sales Representative
Daniella Ruta, Artist
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

R-14

Best Special Page(s) - Color - ROP

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Daytime/Nighttime Dining"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Asbury Park Press,Neptune

Second Place

"Celebrate the Season"
Jennifer Duffy, Staff, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick

Third Place

"Shop Fairfield"
Richard Armani, Sales Representative
Lisa Zaccone, Artist
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Best Special Page(s) - Color - ROP

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Halloween Safety A-Z"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Second Place

"Back to School A-Z"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Chris Carnese, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"Delicious Decisions"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Jennifer Boerner, Artist
New Jersey Herald, Newton

Best Special Page(s) - Color - ROP

Weekly

First Place

"Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Karen Kesten, Peggy Primiano, Artists
News Transcript, Freehold, Greater Media Newspapers

Second Place

"Fine Dining in Somerset County"
Rene Illan, Lynne Hoge, Sales Representatives
Toni Codd, Daniella Ruta, Artists
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

Third Place

"Pumpkin Patches…The Best In the Field"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Toni Codd, Artist
Hunterdon Review, Clinton, Recorder Community Newspapers

R-15

Best Free Standing Insert, Built by a Newspaper for One Advertiser

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Celebrate the Season - Kings"
Betsy Cirillo, Sales Representative
Alan Post and Jim Emolo, Artists
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"Bob's Christmas Center"
Joan Esposito, Sales Representative
Tom O'Connell, Cindy Lim, Artists
The Press of Atlantic City, Pleasantville,

Third Place

"Holiday Gift Ideas"
Dan Bonhan, Sales Representative
Sharon Fillinger, Artist
The Times, Trenton

Best Free Standing Insert, Built by a Newspaper for One Advertiser

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Vineland Fire Department/130 Years"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Second Place

"Autumn Woods"
Pete Farrell, Sales Representative
Chris Carnese, Artist
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"First Night Morris County"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Daily Record, Parsippany

Best Free Standing Insert, Built by a Newspaper for One Advertiser

Weekly

First Place

"Bijan Fine Oriental Rug Gallery"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Michelle Riganati, Artist
The Princeton Packet, Packet Publications

Second Place

"Party Fair"
Laurie Smith, Sales Representative
Michelle Riganati, Artist
Windsor-Hights Herald, Hightstown, Packet Publications

Third Place

"Hea Headliner"
Jennifer Merrick, Artist
The Hoboken Reporter, Hudson Reporter Associates

R-16

Best Special Section, - Free Standing

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"Fall Fashion"
Staff
Alan Post and Jim Emolo, Artists
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Second Place

"N.J. Top 100 Companies"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Suzanne Anan, Artist
The Star-Ledger, Newark

Third Place

"Guide to the Jersey Shore"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Asbury Park Press, Neptune

Best Special Section, - Free Standing

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"Create An Ad"
Antoinette Walter, NIE Coordinator; Roland Gruszewski, Editor;
Joe DiPaolo, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Second Place

"What the Holidays Mean to Me"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Third Place

"Living 2002"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Daily Record, Parsippany

Best Special Section, - Free Standing

Weekly

First Place

Hudson County Heals - Sept. 11th 2001-2002"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Hoboken Reporter, Hudson Reporter Associates

Second Place

"Spring Dining"
Pam Nichols, Alan Resnick, Sales Representatives
Amy Rabbito, Kimberly Wilson, John Flynn, Artists
The Ridgewood News, Ridgewood, North Jersey Community Newspapers

Third Place

"Hunterdon Life 2002"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Hunterdon County Democrat, Flemington, NJN Publishing

R-17

Best New Product Development

Daily, over 60,000

First Place

"New Jersey Sophisticate"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Suzanne Anan, Artist
The Star-Ledger, Newark

Second Place

"Bridal Planner"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

Third Place

"New New Brunswick"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
Home News Tribune, East Brunswick,

Best New Product Development

Daily, under 60,000

First Place

"We have a New Profile"
Greg Janney, Sales Representatives
Joe DiPaolo, Artist
Burlington County Times, Willingboro

Second Place

"Golf X-Press"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Staff, Artists
The Daily Journal, Vineland

Third Place

"Dickens Days"
Colleen Costello, Sales Representative
Staff, Artists
Courier News, Bridgewater

Best New Product Development

Weekly

First Place

"Tis the Season"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Michelle Riganati, Artist
The Princeton Packet, Packet Publications

Second Place

"Holiday Traditions"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Peggy Primiano, Artist
News Transcript, Freehold, Greater Media Newspapers

Third Place

"Mother's Day Gift Guide"
Staff, Sales Representatives
Toni Codd, Daniella Ruta, Artists
The Bernardsville News, Recorder Community Newspapers

General Excellence
Retail Advertising

Daily, over 60,000
The Record (Bergen County), Hackensack

General Excellence
Retail Advertising

Daily, under 60,000
Courier News, Bridgewater

General Excellence
Retail Advertising

Weekly
The Princeton Packet, Packet Publications

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