Second place honors in spot news reporting went to reporter Julianna Parker for "Six nabbed in drug bust."

Parker received an honorable mention in general news reporting for "Passport to a Nightmare."

Education reporter Meghan McCormick received second place in education reporting for "CSI: McKinley Elementary."

Municipal reporter Carol Cole-Frowe was awarded third place in political/governmental reporting for her coverage of Norman's curbside recycling vote.

She received second place in criminal justice reporting for "A night on the town," a story about an overnight ride along with Norman Police Officer Marcus Savage.

And Cole-Frowe received third place in entertainment features for a Father's Day story about her dad James Cole, "Model dad."

Sports reporter Michael Kinney won second place in sports features for "One Norman cul-de-sac has produced five NHS signal callers."

Kinney received an honorable mention in feature writing for "It's for Bella."

Former Transcript education reporter Althea Peterson took first place in feature writing for her story, "Big crane on campus."

Judges said, "Great lede, tight writing, colorful quotes and fresh perspective combine to make this an award-winning feature story."

She also won first place in education reporting for "Knowing Jack," about retired journalism professor Jack Willis.

Judges said, "Heartwarming, engaging tale of journalism prof's effect on his students. Judging from the writing, structure and sourcing in this story, Jack did a great job teaching his students well."

Former Transcript reporter Brianna Bailey received second place in Division A newspaper in the business features category for her story, "Got wine? Will Oklahoma grocers ever sell vino," written while she was interning at the Oklahoma Gazette.