The Eudora Times won 25 awards from the annual Kansas Press Association contest for its work in reporting, photography and special projects.
Included in those 25 awards were eight first-place wins.
The state competition allows the Times to compete against other papers in Kansas of a similar circulation size. A convention later this summer will recognize the staff winners.
The Times won a second place award for best magazine for its 7 over 70 print edition. This piece recognized senior citizens doing extraordinary things in the community – a population that is regularly underserved in the industry.
“For the past six years, The Eudora Times has illustrated that our work matters not only to the community but is recognized by other professionals in our field as making a difference,” Publisher Teri Finneman said.
First Place:
Government/Political story – Officials offer thoughts, concerns as Panasonic is one year from production. Sara Maloney
Agricultural story – Native Chef aims to bring culinary education to Indigenous community. Sara Maloney
Education Story – Support in schools: Education leaders discuss challenges facing special education. Sara Maloney
Seniors story – Hitting the brakes: When should seniors give up their car keys? Ryn Drummond
Headline writing – What a pickle: Residents say mystery gifts are a big dill. Teri Finneman
Best Environmental story – Revitalized garden encourages students to get their hands dirty. Ryn Drummond
Best environmental portrait – Razor Focused. Annalynn Phanthadeth
Best online photo series/gallery – State Champ. Cuyler Dunn
Second Place:
Series – Preparing for Panasonic. Sara Maloney
Government/political story – Library board expresses concerns over partnering with city for new building. Ryn Drummond
Religion story – Methodist church distributes over 100,000 meals in 2023. Ryn Drummond
Agricultural story – Revitalized garden encourages students to get their hands dirty. Ryn Drummond.
Education story – Substitute teacher rates continue to bounce back after pandemic. Sara Maloney
Health story – Hitting the brakes: When should seniors give up their car keys? Ryn Drummond
Sports feature story – When “Coach” is Mom or Dad: Athletes discuss the dynamics of families in sports. Cuyler Dunn
Feature Photo – In the Big League. Annalynn Phanthadeth
Best Magazine – 7 Over 70. Eudora Times Staff
Best Website – Staff
Best digital project – Ryn’s Rundown. Ryn Drummond
Third place:
Investigative story – The cost you’re willing to pay: Fire chiefs say cities need to weigh pros/cons of volunteer departments. Sara Maloney
Religion story – Exploring the past and the future of the old Methodist church. Ryn Drummond.
Seniors story – Building strength: Senior exercise groups benefit beyond fitness. Sara Maloney
Health story – Building strength: Senior exercise groups benefit beyond fitness. Sara Maloney
Best online photo series/gallery — The Louisburg Loss. Annalynn Phanthadeth and Cuyler Dunn
Best online promotion – Thankful for the Eudora Times. Staff
