16 February 28 • 2019
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Award-Winning
Journalism
The JN wins in several
categories at the
MPA Awards.
I
n addition to being a finalist
for “Newspaper of the Year” in
its circulation class, the Detroit
Jewish News took home several
honors from the Michigan Press
Association Awards, held in Grand
Rapids on Jan. 31.
Contributing Editor
Robert Sklar won
first place for Best
Columnist for his col-
umn “Be Bold.”
“Robert Sklar
offers readers a clear,
strong, well-informed
perspective, plus plenty of informa-
tion and a sense of hope for future
Israel-Palestinian relations,” the
judges wrote.
Columnist Ben
Falik won an
Honorable Mention
for his column “Don’
t
Cheer for Me.” “…
Falik speaks of the
internal mania that
many dads keep bur-
ied inside,” the judges said.
Contributing Writer Ronelle
Grier won first place in the Feature
Story category for her piece, “The
Unkindest Cut.” According to the
judges, “Solid report-
ing, well-packaged
and presented. A
critical issue that is
approached with a
great deal of
sensitivi-
ty.” Grier also won an
honorable mention
for her story “College Blues.” Both
stories were a part of the Detroit
Jewish News’
year-long effort to
turn the spotlight on issues related
to teen mental health.
Contributing Writer Robin
Schwartz won third place in the
category for her story
on organ donation,
“Saving Alfie.” Judges
wrote, “A well-pack-
aged piece that treats
the subject with dig-
nity.”
In the category
of News Enterprise
Reporting, Contributing Writer
Barbara Lewis won second place
for her story “Politically Active.”
Judges wrote: “Nice story package
— great writing and
story flow … there
were a lot of sources
and moving parts in
this story that was a
pleasure to read.”
In the category of
“Special Sections,” the
Jewish News won first place for its
bridal section. “Magazine quality.
Fine photography and great arti-
cles for planning a wedding,” the
judges wrote. The JN also took an
honorable mention for Celebrate!
“Very comprehensive special sec-
tion of celebrating everything in
this Jewish community,” the judges
wrote.
“The Jewish News is grateful
that so many talented journalists
write for our paper,” said Managing
Editor Jackie Headapohl. “We will
continue to strive toward providing
the best journalism we can for our
readers — stories and columns that
educate, inspire and inform Metro
Detroit’
s Jewish community.” ■
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