Competing with some of the best writers, designers, podcasters and editors in the country, the University of New Mexico garnered six awards in the National Federation of Press Women Communications Contest.
For the second time in three years, UNM Today won a first place award in the four-color magapaper/tabloid category. The award was accepted by Editor Sari Krosinsky, Senior Communication Representative Carolyn Gonzales and Senior Graphic Designer Jana Fothergill, University Communication and Marketing Department.
Law Professor Sherri Burr received a first place award in instructional nonfiction books for her audio book, “Sum & Substance on Entertainment Law,” and an honorable mention in informational columns for “Minding Finances for Writers,” her monthly column in Southwest Sage.
Gonzales and Journalism Professor Richard Schaefer took second place in the prepared radio report category for “Perspectives on Mexican Immigration” on KUNM. Gonzales also received an honorable mention in news podcasts for a UNM Live interview with History Professor Ferenc Szasz on Abraham Lincoln and Robert Burns.
UCAM Public Relations Specialist Benson Hendrix and Senior Communication Representative Karen Wentworth took second place in Web site development for UNM’s Political Experts page, created to facilitate media requests during the 2008 elections.
The National Federation of Press Women, founded in 1937, is a nationwide organization of professional women and men across the communications spectrum.