Staff recognized with 16 awards at annual Catholic Media Conference in Atlantic City
The St. Louis Review, Catholic St. Louis and the Archdiocese of St. Louis Communications Office received a combined 16 awards from the Catholic Media Association, announced June 19 at the annual Catholic Media Conference held in Atlantic City.
The St. Louis Review received a third-place award for best diocesan weekly newspaper. “The newspaper does a great job of telling stories relevant to the diocese and by doing so, it adds to the knowledge of what is happening in the Catholic Church writ large,” the judges wrote. “Nice photos and graphics draw in the reader. Many of the articles probably would be of interest outside the Catholic community and therefore could serve as an outreach device. Compliments to the team that puts this newspaper together for having an eye on the target market and for having the pulse of the diocese.”
St. Louis Review Awards
First place awards
Best coverage on Catholic education:
Best coverage on Catholic education: “Inclusive education for students with special needs rising in Catholic schools,” “Catholic schools reevaluate cellphone policies in light of statewide ban” and “Trades programs build high schoolers’ career possibilities, life skills,” by Jennifer Brinker, Laura Kosta and Jacob Wiegand
Best reporting of social justice issues — solidarity:
“Immigrants share personal experiences of fear, faith with Archbishop Rozanski,” by Laura Kosta
Second place awards
Best coverage of pro-life issues:
“Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Healthy Outcomes,” “Abortions in Missouri resume after judge reverses decision on clinic licensing requirement,” and “Pregnancy resource centers navigate needs of undocumented mothers,” by Jennifer Brinker and Jacob Wiegand
Best multiple picture package — Feature: “Glimpses of God in the Great Outdoors,” by Jacob Wiegand
Best photograph — scenic, still-life or weather photo: “Stars of Heaven, Bless the Lord,” by Jacob Wiegand
Best video on the papal conclave and election of Pope Leo XIV — Diocesan and national news organizations: “What Happens During a Conclave? The Death of a Pope and Timeline of Events Explained,” by Lucian Matoushek and St. Louis Review staff
Best use of video on social media featuring the clergy – diocesan and national news organizations: “Father Kevin Schroeder Tends to the Spiritual — and Mechanical — Needs of His Parishioners,” by Jacob Wiegand
Third place awards
Best coverage of disaster or crises: “Catholic organizations, parishes part of tornado aid,” by Jennifer Brinker and Jacob Wiegand
Honorable mention awards
Best feature writing, diocesan weekly: “A Shoe Repairman With a ‘Servant’s Heart,’” by Laura Kosta
Best reporting on priesthood, religious life or diaconate — one-shot:“Father Kevin Schroeder’s Lazarus Small Engine Repair Ministry Brings New Life to Dead Equipment,” by Laura Kosta
Catholic St. Louis Awards
First place award
Best reporting of social justice issues – Call to family, community and participation: “Hospitality from the Heart,” by Laura Kosta and Jacob Wiegand
Best photo story – feature: “Pointing to Jesus Through Our Own Suffering,” by Jacob Wiegand
Honorable mention awards
Best personality profile – laity: “Pointing to Jesus Through Our Own Suffering,” by Laura Kosta
Best reporting of the celebration of a sacrament: “An invitation to take the next step in faith,” by Jennifer Brinker and Jacob Wiegand
The Archdiocese of St. Louis also received a second-place award:
Best initiative or campaign – seasonal campaign: “Fast + Feast Lenten/Triduum Campaign,” by Michaela Beaver, Thomas Berra, Lydia Henke and Lisa Shea
