On July 2, during the Catholic Press Association’s annual Catholic Media Conference, held virtually this year, the CPA recognized the Catholic Star Herald and the Diocese of Camden Communications Department with the following awards for the 2019 calendar year.
Catholic Star Herald
Best Personality Profile – Non Weekly Diocesan Newspaper, Circulation 25,001 or More : First Place
“A Young Woman Others See As ‘A Holy Person’”
Carl Peters
Judges comment: The writer beautifully captured the subject’s quiet, solid faith and the way she has inspired those around her. This article makes me want to meet the subject and know even more. Excellent.
Best Coverage – Immigration package: Second Place
Judges comment: A thorough series of articles with good writing, fine photos and even statistics to help readers understand the issue of immigration. Included is a story about a Trenton immigration hearing nearly 75 years ago to remind readers that this has been a continuing issue. The series also reminds readers of Catholic social teaching.
“‘Thank God We are Here’”
Mary McCusker
“Journey to the peripheries with young adults”
Mary McCusker
“At an immigration hearing in Trenton, 1947”
Carl Peters
Best Multiple Picture Package – Sports: Second Place
“All About That Base”
Alan Dumoff
Judges comment: Good use of always catching players in mid action to give the viewer a sense of being a virtual fan at the game. The rule of thirds is always in play to give the tightest scope on each action frame.
Most Effective Use of Small Space: Honorable Mention
Advertise Your Real Estate
Tom O’Shea
Best Headline: Honorable Mention
“The Diocese Soccer Cup Runneth Over”
Carl Peters
Best Multiple Picture Package – News: Honorable Mention
Wedding of the Sea
Mike Walsh, Alan Dumoff, Maria Toci D’Antonio, John Kalitz
Best Single Ad Originating with the Publication – Black & White: Honorable Mention
Tom O’Shea
Lenten Evening of Reflection, Holy Child Parish
Best Single Ad Originating with the publication – Color: Honorable Mention
Tom O’Shea
Call Life Construction
Diocese of Camden Communications Office
Best Podcast Program – First Place
Talking Saints
Laurie Power and Pete Sanchez
Judges comment: This podcast offers delightful and educational dialogue about saints, including their inner lives and their impacts on the world. Well-crafted and engaging, listeners are sure to be enriched by this content.
Best Use of Photos in Social Media – Second Place
Funeral Mass and Burial of Bishop Joseph Galante
Mike Walsh
Judges comment: The content of the individual images is what made this entry stand out. The photographer(s) covered each aspect of Christian Burial Mass, giving the audience a connection to actually being there.
Best Diocesan Pastoral Message – Audio or Video – Third Place
Bishop Dennis Sullivan’s Pastoral Message on Release of Names of Credibly Accused Clergy
Most Reverend Dennis J. Sullivan, D.D., Diocese of Camden
Judges comment: An excellent use of video to augment communication strategy and increase audience engagement regarding a serious and important topic. Very professional and timely.
More information regarding all of this year’s Catholic Press Association honorees can be found in the current edition of The Catholic Journalist.
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