Mike Wolanin | The Republic An exterior of The Republic building on National Road in Columbus, Ind., Friday, April 1, 2022.
INDIANAPOLIS — Republic staff members received 11 awards at the 55th annual Hoosier State Press Association Journalism Conference and Awards Luncheon Friday in Indianapolis.
The Republic competes in the category of the largest newspapers in Indiana, including dailies with more than 6,000 circulation.
First place awards went to:
The Republic staff for coverage of the 2022 Mill Race Marathon for sports event coverage.
The Republic staff for headline writing for this series of headlines, “Oh Hoppy Day,” on a craft beer story, “Making a Beer Run,” for a story about the official beer for the marathon and “Her Lips Are Sealed,” for a story about a ventriloquist performer.
Republic Photo Editor Mike Wolanin for a photo taken at the Bartholomew County Fair rodeo.
The Republic staff for Best Special Section for “Creating an Equitable Community.”
Second place awards went to
Republic Editor Julie McClure for coverage of the Irwin Block fire in the deadline news category.
Republic features writer Brian Blair for best short feature story for a story about a movie being made at Zaharakos.
The Republic staff for headline writing.
Third place
The Republic staff for headline writing.
Republic Opinion Page editor Dave Stafford for deadline news coverage of the I-65 killer.
Republic Sports Editor Ted Schultz for best sports news or feature coverage for an Ironman feature.
Republic Photo Editor Mike Wolanin for a multiple picture group entry on the fair rodeo.
