Alive takes home 15 awards at annual ceremony
For the third year in a row, Columbus Alive was named the best alt-weekly in Ohio by the Cleveland Press Club, which held its annual award ceremony at the Cleveland House of Blues this past weekend.
Here’s a rundown of all 15 awards Alive collected, as well as links to the winning features.
1st Place
Best Non-Daily Newspaper in Ohio: Alternatives
(Judges comment: "The reason alternatives exist. Engaging and eminently readable.")
Photography/General News Non-Daily: The Black Pride 4, Rob Hardin
Community/Local Coverage: The White Nationalist from Worthington, Joel Oliphint and Andy Downing
Arts & Entertainment: That's Just Crazy, Jim Fischer
Public Service: Inking Over Hate, Andy Downing
Sports: The Wrestler, Andy Downing
Features/Personality Profile: Last Wordz, Andy Downing
2nd place
Photography/General News Non-Daily: Dru Batte, Tim Johnson
Features/General: What happened to Joey LaBute?, Joel Oliphint
Public Service: Delayed Justice, Joel Oliphint
Sports: Face of the Franchise, Jim Fischer
Arts & Entertainment: Soul Awakening, Erica Thompson
Community/Local Coverage: Pride & Prejudice, Erica Thompson
3rd place
Community/Local Coverage: Little Brother's, big shoes, Joel Oliphint and Andy Downing
Arts & Entertainment: Last Wordz, Andy Downing