Thank you to everyone who entered and congratulations to all of our 2018 winners!
The annual ILCA Labor Media Contest recognizes excellence among member publications, websites, film, video, and other media. It is the first and largest competition exclusively for labor journalists. The 2018 winners represent the best work in labor communications and promote the highest standards of labor journalism. Following the Steinbock award, winners are listed in alphabetical order by union/organization.
Max Steinbock Award
The highest single award for journalistic excellence
Air Line Pilots Association
Flying Heroes: ALPA Pilots Deliver Aid to Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
John Perkinson
ACT Ohio
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions
Prevailing Wage Infographic
Christina Zimmer, CAE, Communications Manager
Second Place Award
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions
ACT Ohio Website Redesign
Christina Zimmer, CAE, Communications Manager
Actors Equity Association
First Place Award
Writing – Best Analysis – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Equity News: Looking at Hiring Bias by the Numbers
Brandon Lorenz, Josh Austin, Russell Lehrer
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Feature Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Equity News: Making it Work: Balancing Family and Career
David Levy
Best Multimedia Campaign – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Equity 2020
Brandon Lorenz
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Equity Members Lobby Capitol Hill for the NEA
Brandon Lorenz
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Actors Equity National Website
Brandon Lorenz, David Levy, Doug Beebe
Third Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Equity 2020
Brandon Lorenz
General Excellence – Website – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Actors’ Equity National Website
Brandon Lorenz, David Levy, Doug Beebe
American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
First Place Awards
General Excellence – Electronic Publication - National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
AFGE Insider
AFGE Communications
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
National Parks Service Budget Cuts
AFGE Communications
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
AFGE Government Standard September-October 2017 Cover
AFGE Communications
Second Place Award
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining
How One AFGE Council Trimmed Years Off Its Contract Negotiations
AFGE Communications
Third Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
What’s the Deal with Official Time?
AFGE Communications
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Stand Up For the EPA Rally
AFGE Communications
AFM Local 47
Second Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Introducing 47 Strong
AFM Local 47 / Senders Group
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Overture Magazine – YOLA Turns 10
Linda A. Rapka
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Local 47 Beat
Linda A. Rapka, Gary Lasley
Third Place Awards
General Excellence – Blog – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
47 Blog
Linda A. Rapka
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Overture Online App
Linda A. Rapka, Gary Lasley
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
My Union Card
Ross Altman
AFM Local 802
Second Place Award
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
Allegro Magazine
Mikael Elsila, editor
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Allegro Magazine
Mikael Elsila, editor
AFSCME Council 5 Minnesota
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Series – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Series on Keeping Kids Safe
Lynette Kalsnes, editor
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Experts say Minnesota should be wary of taking over CCA prison
Lynette Kalsnes, editor
Second Place Award
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Workers Remember the I-35W Bridge Collapse, Fight for Change
Lynette Kalsnes, editor
Honorable Mention
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
We Do Minnesota’s Work
Lynette Kalsnes, editor/photographer
Air Line Pilots Association
Max Steinbock Award
The highest single award for journalistic excellence
Flying Heroes: ALPA Pilots Deliver Aid to Hurricane-Ravaged Puerto Rico
John Perkinson
First Place Awards
Best Multimedia Campaign – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
ALPA Spirit Pilot Contract Negotiations
ALPA Communications Department Staff
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Seventh Annual Photography Issue, Stranger Scenes, Air Line Pilot, December 2017
Various ALPA Pilots
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Air Line Pilot, January-February 2017
Susan Boulter, Magazine/Graphic Designer
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining
Outside Section 6: Bargaining Doesn’t End When a Contract Is Reached, Air Line Pilot, April 2017
Kevin Cuddihy, Advocacy Writer
Second Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Promoting the Profession at Oshkosh, Air Line Pilot, September 2017
Art Eichman
Third Place Award
Writing – Best Series – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Our Stories, Air Line Pilot Magazine
John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer
Honorable Mentions
General Excellence – Print Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Air Line Pilot Magazine
ALPA Communications Department Staff
Writing – Best Profile – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Alaska Pilot Forever Changes Coworker’s Life, Air Line Pilot, June-July 2017
John Perkinson, Senior Staff Writer
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Air Line Pilot, December 2017
Susan Boulter, Magazine/Graphic Designer
Delta Air Lines Capt. Allen Low
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU)
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Electronic Content - National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
ATU website
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Writing – Best Series – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
ATU Workstation Initiative
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Electronic Media – Best Audio/Podcast/Radio Broadcast – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Lunch with Labor
ATU Local 1300
Visual Communications – Best Design – Single-Issue Publication (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Fool DC Twice
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Second Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Workstation Initiative – May/June 2017
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
‘Our survival will be found in our solidarity… or not’
ATU International President Larry Hanley
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Missing Jake logo
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
In Transit – September/October 2017
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
General Excellence – Single-Issue Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Ripped From The Headlines: Open My Eyes. Shield Me From Harm. A Commonsense Bus Safety Proposal
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Third Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Lynx Netro – What people get paid
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Perils of Transit Privatization
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
ATU website (www.atu.org)
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Honorable Mentions
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Collateral – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Save Our System – DC Metro
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Tips for Riding the Bus
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
In Transit – January/February 2017
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
ATU Dispatch
Amalgamated Transit Union, AFL-CIO/CLC
American Federation of Musicians (AFM)
First Place Award
Writing – Best News Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Musicians Bid Farewell to Circus Life
Michael Manley, Director, AFM Organizing & Education Division
Second Place Awards
General Excellence – Print Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
International Musician
Jay Blumenthal, Publisher, and Cherie Yurco, Managing Editor
Writing – Best Profile – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
After Years on the Road, Joe Ely Takes a Literary Turn
Theresa Litz
Third Place Award
Writing – Best Feature Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
John McCutcheon: Folk Musician’s Music Celebrates Activism
Cherie Yurco, IM Managing Editor
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Profile – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
A Life Driven by Harmony, On Stage and Off
Daniel Yarnall
American Postal Workers Union (APWU)
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Cartoon – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Workers Hold the Winning Cards
APWU Communications Department
Second Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Victory! We Stopped Staples
APWU Communications Department
Third Place Award
Writing – Best News Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Postal Service, Serving 2.7 Billion
APWU Communications Department
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Labor History Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Great 1970 Mail Strike That Stunned the Country
APWU Communications Department
General Excellence – Print Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The American Postal Worker
APWU Communications Department
Art Directors Guild Local 800
First Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
ADG.org
Anton & Irene, Website Designers; Susan Bolles, Chair of the Website Re-Design Committee; Ilana Alazzeh, Communications Director
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
PERSPECTIVE
David Morong, Editor
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
PERSPECTIVE
Micheal Baugh, Past Editor and Founder of PERSPECTIVE
David Morong Current Editor of PERSPECTIVE
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
ADG logo remix
Evan Yarbrough, Senior Illustrator
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Things You Should Know
Ilana Alazzeh, Communications Director
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
ADG.org
Anton & Irene, Website Designers; Susan Bolles, Chair of the Website Re-Design Committee; Ilana Alazzeh, Communications Director
California Federation of Teachers
First Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Bringing part-time playground aides into classified service
Steve Weingarten, CFT Reporter
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing- Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Night shift custodians work together, fight short staffing
Steve Weingarten, CFT Reporter
Writing – Best Series – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Know Our History
Bill Morgan, CFT Labor in the Schools Committee
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
School Choice: A Tale of Two Countries
Jeffery M. Freitas, CFT Secretary Treasurer
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Unions create safe havens on campus
Emily Wilson, CFT Reporter and Jane Hundertmark, Editor
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Wildfires take member homes
Emily Wilson, CFT Reporter
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
cft.org
The CFT Website Team
Visual Communications – Best Design – Single-Issue Publication (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
CFT Convention 2017: Organize. Resist.
Kajun Design
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
California Teacher, Nov-Dec 2017
Kajun Design
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Six “Aha! moments” from the Women’s March on Washington
Michael Campbell
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Wildfires ravage communities and members’ lives
Photo by Ortlinghaus Family
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
California Teacher: Wildfires ravage communities and members’ lives
Photo by Ortlinghaus Family, Graphic design by Kajun Design
General Excellence – Print Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
California Teacher
By CFT Officers and the Editorial Team, Edited by Jane Hundertmark
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The richest country in the world doesn’t have what?
By Bill Morgan, CFT Labor in the Schools Committee
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Sexual misconduct revelations demand changes in the workplace and society
By Joshua Pechthalt, CFT President
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Six “Aha! moments” from the Women’s March on Washington
By Katharine Harer, AFT Local 1493
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Activists succeed in first pesticide drift protection for schools
Reporting by David Bacon
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
When educators can’t afford to live where they work
Photo by Sharon Beals
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
CFT Convention 2017
Photos by Sharon Beals
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Organizing the disenfranchised is the key to success
By Bob Samuels, UC-AFT President
California Nurses Association/NNU
First Place Awards
Writing – Best News Story - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Kaiser, Sutter Santa Rosa RNs Help Evacuate Wildfire Patients, While Also Facing Personal Losses
Kari Jones, Communications Specialist
Electronic Media – Best News Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
University of California RNs Want Safe Staffing
Pauline Luppert, Video Producer
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Nurses in Puerto Rico ask, “Where is our government?”
Pauline Luppert, Video Producer
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Collective Power Key to Fight Sexual Assault
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director
Second Place Awards
Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Nurses Champion Medicare for All
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United Communications Staff
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Strong Unions Protect Patients
Pauline Luppert, Video Producer
General Excellence – Blog – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Bonnie Castillo’s Medium Blog
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director, California Nurses Association/National Nurses United
Third Place Awards
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 30,001 or more
National Nurse
California Nurses Association/National Nurses United Communications Staff
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication
National Nurses United Website
NNU Web Development Team
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Sutter moves to evict San Francisco subacute patients
Lucia Hwang
Writing – Best Electronic Content – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director CNA/NNU Blog
Bonnie Castillo, Executive Director
California School Employees Association (CSEA)
First Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Helping Members Recover from Devastating Nor Cal Fires
CSEA Communications // Photo by Gabriela Mathieson
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
A Legacy of Solidarity
CSEA Communications // Written by Julian Peeples
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Everyday Heroes
CSEA Communications // Written by Hugo Jimenez
Second Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Photograph - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Member Wins Big on Cooking Game Show
CSEA Communications // Photo by Charr Crail
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
We Are the Union
CSEA Communications // Written by Julian Peeples
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Helping Members Recover from Devastating Fires
CSEA Communications // Written by Hugo Jimenez
Chuck Bolland
First Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video
Our View
Chuck Bolland, Producer
Solidarity Films Olympia, Washington
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video
A Confrontation in Vancouver, Standing Up to an Unfair Employer
Chuck Bolland and Benjamin Marcus
Solidarity Films Olympia, Washington
CWA Local 1180
First Place Awards
Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention
Marci Rosenblum
Visual Communications – Best Design – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Communique July-Sept 2017
Marci Rosenblum
Second Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Social Media Usage for Unions
Marci Rosenblum
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Runaway Inequality
Marci Rosenblum
Visual Communications – Best Design – Single-Issue Publication (Print) – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Myths of Social Security
Marci Rosenblum
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote NO to the Constitutional Convention
Marci Rosenblum
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
A Membership Card, Dues, & the Future of Our Union
CWA Local 1180
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
Communique April-June 2017
Marci Rosenblum
DC Metro Labor Council, AFL-CIO
First Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Longform Audio – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Union City Radio 2017 LABOR DAY SPECIAL
Chris Garlock, host/producer
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Union City newsletter
Chris Garlock, Managing Editor
Electronic Media – Best Audio/Podcast/Radio Broadcast – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Union City Radio
Chris Garlock, host
Second Place Award
Electronic Media – Best Audio/Podcast/Radio Broadcast – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Labor History Today
Chris Garlock, host
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
dclabor.org
Chris Garlock, Managing Editor
Honorable Mention
General Excellence – Blog – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Union City blog
Chris Garlock, Managing Editor
IAMAW District Lodge 142
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Observer, Summer 2017
David Supplee
IATSE
First Place Award
Writing – Best Labor History Story - National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Official Bulletin
Bruce Kozarsky, Anniversary Feature Writer
IBEW Local 1245
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Electronic Content – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
IBEW 1245 website
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
International Women’s Day
IBEW 1245
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
Utility Reporter
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The History of IBEW 1245 — a Seven-Part Video Series
IBEW 1245
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Hold the Pull: An Important Safety Message from IBEW 1245
IBEW 1245
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Women of IBEW 1245 (International Women’s Day)
IBEW 1245
Second Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
“Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” — Local 1245 Helps Get Out the Vote in Montana Special Election
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Visual Communications – Best Design – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Utility Reporter
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Spillway Saga: IBEW members work to repair damage at Oroville Dam
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The True Cost of a PG&E Bankruptcy
Tom Dalzell, Business Manager
Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
“Share of the Machine”
IBEW 1245
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Lineman Appreciation Day
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
Visual Communications – Best Cartoon – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Right to Work is Wrong
IBEW 1245
Honorable Mentions
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Tower of Power: Local 1245 members recoat transmission towers to protect the environment
IBEW 1245
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Chasing Irma: Local 1245 members provide mutual aid in Florida
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
IBEW 1245 Website
Rebecca Band, Communications Director
International Association of Machinists (IAMAW)
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Feature Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
“Sweet Home Alabama” – Spring 2017 IAM Journal
Jonathan Battaglia
General Excellence – Blog – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
iMail
Jonathan Battaglia, Rich Luciani, Andrew Hounshell, Joyce Sheppard
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Spring 2017 IAM Journal
Mike Mancini
General Excellence – Print Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Spring 2017 IAM Journal
Jonathan Battaglia, Rich Luciani, Andrew Hounshell, Mike Mancini, Joyce Sheppard, Valana Cochran, Kiley Hernandez, Bob Wood
Third Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Not Your Average 9-to-5 Job
Valana Cochran
Writing – Best Profile – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
“Raising Your Union Hero” – Spring 2017 IAM Journal
Andrew Hounshell
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Winter 2017-2018 IAM Journal
Mike Mancini
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Feature Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
“Fare Challenge” – Winter 2017-2018 IAM Journal
Jonathan Battaglia
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
“Foot” – Winter 2017-2018 IAM Journal
Rich Luciani
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
“Baby” — Winter 2017-2018 IAM Journal
Andrew Hounshell
General Excellence – Website – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
goIAM.org
Kiley Hernandez, Joyce Sheppard
International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
First Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
BOILER BRINGS HEAT, ENERGY TO COLLEGE
Newton B. Jones, International President; Wide Awake Films
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Bank of Labor – Lobstermen Local 207
Bank of Labor & Wide Awake Films
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Justin Zueski, Boilermaker
- Williamson, member, Boilermakers Local 169
Second Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Boilermaker Helper Program
Newton B. Jones, International President; J. Tom Baca, Western States International Vice President; Wide Awake Films
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Boilermaker Reporter, July-September, V56N3
Newton B. Jones, Editor-in-Chief; Mike Linderer, Managing Editor; Mary Echols, Designer
Third Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Collateral – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Women Build Nations 2017 Collateral
Boilermaker Delegates, Women Build Nations 2017; Mary Echols, Designer
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Competition
Newton B. Jones, Editor-in-Chief; Mike Linderer, Managing Editor; Mary Echols, Designer & Photographer
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
LEAP delegates gather in Trump-era capital
Newton B. Jones, Editor-in-Chief; Mike Linderer, Managing Editor
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The Boilermaker Reporter, July-September, V56N3
Newton B. Jones, Editor-in-Chief; Mike Linderer, Managing Editor; Mary Echols, Designer
Honorable Mentions
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
How Your Pension Works
Newton B. Jones, Editor-in-Chief; Mike Linderer, Managing Editor; Mary Echols, Designer
Labor 411
First Place Award
General Excellence – Blog – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Labor 411 Blog
Senders Communications Group, Inc.
Second Place Award
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Labor 411 Thanksgiving Petition
Sahid Fawaz
Honorable Mention
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 30,001 or more
Organized Labor
Senders Communications Group, Inc.
LIUNA
First Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Collateral – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Fight for the Build America Agenda – Stop So-Called Right-to-Work Toolkit for LIUNA Affiliates
LIUNA Strategic Communications Department
General Excellence – Single-Issue Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Fight for the Build America Agenda – Defend the Prevailing Wage
LIUNA Strategic Communications Department
Second Place Award
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
LIUNA in Action
LIUNA Strategic Communications Department
Longview Publishing Co. Inc. (The People’s World)
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Boycotting the NFL: Colin Kaepernick and the right to resist
Chauncey K. Robinson
Writing – Best Feature Story - National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Cookie crumbles for laid off vets
Roberta Wood and Al Neal
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
‘Day Without an Immigrant’ actions showcase unified resistance to Trump agenda
Michelle Zacarias
Second Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
More union members needed in public office, says AFL-CIO
Eric A. Gordon
Writing – Best Series – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Al Stockley acquittal, St. Louis protest series
Al Neal
Writing – Best Analysis – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Trump’s NAFTA ‘renegotiation’: A central battle in the class struggle
Emile Schepers
Writing – Best News Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
In Wisconsin, will Foxconn “mouthwash” hide stench of “right to work?”
Dominique Paul Noth
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Justin Trudeau can’t save you from “right to work”
C.J. Atkins
Writing – Best Labor History Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The UAW 212 CIO Flying Squad comes back to life one afternoon
John Dick
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining
Chicagoland IAM auto mechanics rev up solidarity engines
Roberta Wood and John Bachtell
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Organize the South! Arkansas workers make the case
C.J. Atkins
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Analysis – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Black empowerment is not the same as white supremacy, Donald Trump
Chauncey K. Robinson
Writing – Best News Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Chicago’s women bus drivers protest filthy, unsafe port-a-potties
Roberta Wood
Writing – Best Feature Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Recy Taylor’s legacy and the power of the press
Chauncey K. Robinson and Eugene Gordon
Los Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council
First Place Award
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
Building Trades News – Trades Organize To Fight Measure S – February 2017 Issue
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Second Place Award
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Building Trades News – December 2017 Issue – “Women Build Their Future”
Karen Robes Meeks
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Building Trades News – April 2017 issue – “On The Job” – Brick and Tile Layers Make A Masterpiece in Beverly Hills
Kenneth Johansson
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Building Trades News – Vote Against Measure S, February 2017 Issue – Front Page Graphic
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print)
December 2017 Issue
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print)
Building Trades News – August 2017 Issue
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Third Place
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Building Trades News – Roofers Sue Abusive Subcontractor, Page 5 – January 2017 Issue
Mark Savage
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Building Trades News – Tunnel on Track – June 2017 Issue
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Building Trades News – Why A Southern Auto-Union Drive Failed – August 2017 Issue
Lou Siegel
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print)
Building Trades News – July 2017 Issue
Anne-Marie Otey – Editorial Director
Minneapolis Labor Review
First Place Awards
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
David Roe, giant of Minnesota labor, dies at 92
Steve Share, with contributions from Michael Moore and Barb Kucera
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
A March on the Boss: Seward Co-op workers, backed by supporters, demand union
Steve Share
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Let’s come together, resist efforts to divide us along racial lines
Chelsie Glaubitz Gabiou
Second Place Award
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Minneapolis teachers’ contract campaign: ‘bargaining for the common good’
Steve Share
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
One year later, Teamsters members still not paid for wage theft
Steve Share
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
A March on the Boss: Seward Co-op workers, backed by supporters, demand union
Steve Share, editor
General Excellence – Print Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Minneapolis Labor Review, November 17, 2017 and December 22, 2017 issues
Steve Share, editor
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
Front page, Minneapolis Labor Review, November 17, 2017
Steve Share, editor
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Londel French: Longtime union member
Steve Share
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Workers expose extent of wage theft across job sectors
Steve Share
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
AFSCME members protest Hennepin County Medical Center layoffs
Steve Share
MoveUP
Third Place Award
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
MoveUPTogether.ca website
MoveUP Communications Department
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
MoveUP Exposes Overbilling By Car Repair Shops
MoveUP Communications Department
OPEIU
Third Place Award
General Excellence – Print Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
OPEIU White Collar
Nicole Korkolis Director of Communication, Education and Research
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
He’s Now on the Supreme Court, But Does He Care About Working People?
Richard Lanigan, OPEIU President
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Historic Women’s March
Nicole Korkolis Director of Communication, Education and Research
General Excellence – Website- National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
OPEIU Website
Nicole Korkolis Director of Communication, Education and Research
Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA)
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
OSEA Journal: September-October 2017
Michael Plett
Second Place Award
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Angie Ptomey: OSEA member finds life beyond prison walls
Jason Cox
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Design – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print)
OSEA Journal: May-June 2017
Michael Plett
Professional & Technical Employees (PTE) Local 17
First Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
PTE17 Washington Legislative Agenda
Deidre Girard, Communications Director
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Local 17 At A Glance
Deidre Girard, Communications Director
Third Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Insight
Deidre Girard, Editor
Honorable Mention
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
Insight
Deidre Girard, Editor
Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS)
Honorable Mention
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
PASS 40th Anniversary: Union History of PASS
Mike Perrone, PASS National President; Javier Pierrend, Video Producer
Professional Employees Association
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Professional
Brett Harper
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Labour Pride
Benjamin Isitt
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
pea.org
NOW Communications
Third Place Award
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 1,001 to 10,000
The Professional
Brett Harper & Emma Wright
Public Employees Federation
First Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Constitutional Convention “Con Con” Toolkit
Mario Bruni
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
From Slaves to Strikers: Atlanta’s Washerwomen Demonstrate The Power Of Collective Bargaining
Deborah A. Miles
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
PEF Nurse-Heroes Mend The Lives Of Puerto Ricans After Maria’s Wrath
Deborah A. Miles
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
Immigrant’s Organizing Skills Flourish On Staten Island
Sherry Halbrook
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Stick With Your PEF Family
Sherry Halbrook
Third Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print)
Reflecting On PEF’s Political Presence In Albany
Mario Bruni
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Help PEF Block Attacks On Merit And Fitness
Jane Briggs
Honorable Mentions
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote NO Constitutional Convention Campaign
Mayra Ithier
Visual Communications – Best Photograph – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Set Safe Staffing Ratios Now
Deborah A. Miles
RWDSU
First Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Chile Protests
Chelsea Connor
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Macy’s Orientation Video
RWDSU
Second Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best News Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
RWDSU Members Attempt to Deliver Postcards to the USDA
RWDSU
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
RWDSU Record: Standing For Our Values
RWDSU
Third Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Cover: Strong Contract at Bloomingdale’s
RWDSU
Electronic Media – Best News Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
RWDSU Bloomingdale’s Rally
RWDSU
Honorable Mentions
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote Doug Jones
RWDSU
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Truth About Andy Puzder
RWDSU
Writing – Best News Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Bloomingdale’s Workers Fight for and Win Historic Contract
RWDSU
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Happy New Year from RWDSU
RWDSU
SAG-AFTRA
First Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Mail Piece – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Vota Si Telemundo Organizing Postcard
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Electronic Media – Best News Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike Rally
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Michael McNulty, Aaron Goddard & Geordan Baker
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Organizing Telemundo
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Michael McNulty, Aaron Goddard & Geordan Baker
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Looking to the Future with the New TV/Theatrical Contracts
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Yvette Youssefia, Art Director
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Magazine Fall/Winter 2017
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Yvette Youssefia, Art Director
Visual Communications – Best Design – Website, App or Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Member App
Second Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Commercial Organizing Campaign
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Collateral – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Support Union Performers Palm Card
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
The SAG-AFTRA Story
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Michael McNulty, Aaron Goddard & Geordan Baker
Writing – Best Labor History Story – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
Snapshot: Volunteers’ Service and Sacrifice on the Home Front
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Valerie Yaros
General Excellence – Website – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAGAFTRA.org Website
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best Analysis – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Stands Against Harassment
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Tom Leupold
Best Multimedia Campaign – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA 2017 National Convention
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Electronic Media – Best Education and Training Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Member App Tutorial
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Michael McNulty, Aaron Goddard & Geordan Baker
General Excellence – Electronic Publication – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Digital Magazine
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing
Honorable Mention
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Magazine (Print) – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SAG-AFTRA Summer/Fall 2017 Cover
SAG-AFTRA Communications & Marketing and Yvette Youssefia, Art Director
SPEEA
First Place Award
Writing – Best Profile – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
SPEEA member shares transition to authentic self
Karen McLean, SPEEA Publications Editor
Second Place Award
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Almeida: Embrace and encourage ideas of younger workers
Bill Dugovich, SPEEA Communications Director
SSEU Local 371
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Lessons of Iowa
Sarah Dorsey
Electronic Media – Best Promotional Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Don’t Get Conned: Vote No on the Constitutional Convention
The Publicity Team: Sarah Dorsey, Patricia Chardavoyne, Americo Santiago, Misha Akopdjanov and President Anthony Wells
Honorable Mentions
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
HASA Worker Does It All: A Profile of Nerissa Jenkins
Sarah Dorsey
Visual Communications – Best Design – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Unionist
The Publicity Team
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
The Unionist
The Publicity Team
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) -Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
Second Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
Sean O’Conner Sprinkler Fitters Local 268
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
General Excellence – Print Publication - Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The harsh reality of the gender pay gap
Sheri Gassaway
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune
Lynn Alpert
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best News Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
RTW benefactor David Humphreys threatens to leave Missouri
Tim Rowden
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The show must go on, and it needs trained workers
Tim Rowden
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
‘I have tried not to take this personally, but…’
Representative Doug Beck
Teamsters Local 237
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
“Labor Day–A Day Like None Other” Teamsters Local 237, Newsline
Phyllis S, Shafran, Editor
Second Place Awards
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
Newsline – Summer 2017 and Winter 2017
Phyllis S, Shafran, Editor
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
“Our 65th Anniverdary Open House” Teamsters Local 237, Newsline
Phyllis S, Shafran, Editor
Third Place Award
General Excellence – Single-Issue Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Teamsters Local 237 Who We Are brochure
Phyllis S, Shafran, Editor
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Celebrating Women’s History Month – Women Who Made A Difference
Teamsters Local 237 Retiree Division, Nancy B. True, Director; Phyllis S. Shafran, Editor
Transport Workers Union (TWU)
Second Place Award
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
TWU 2017 Convention: Civil & Human Rights
Mary Matthews
Honorable Mention
Electronic Media – Best Longform Video – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
TWU 2017 Convention: TWU Organizing
Mary Matthews
UFCW 8 Golden State
Second Place Awards
Writing – Best Electronic Content – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Your Union E-Booklet
Jacques Loveall
Visual Communications – Best Informational Graphic – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Voice of Action Fall 2017: “$100 to $1”
Jacques Loveall
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Voice of Action Winter 2017
Jacques Loveall
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 30,001 or more
Voice of Action, Winter & Summer 2017
Jacques Loveall
Third Place Award
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Your Union E-Booklet
Jacques Loveall
Honorable Mention
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery
Voice of Action Summer 2017: “The L8 Shift”
Jacques Loveall
UFCW Local 1445
Third Place Awards
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
UFCW Local 1445 Union News
Linda Ferrazzara, Managing Editor
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UFCW Local 1445 Union News
Jeff Bollen, President
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Analysis – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UFCW Local 1445 Union News
Linda Ferrazzara, Managing Editor
UFCW Local 324
First Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining
CVS members approve new contract that exceeds expectations
Todd Conger
Visual Communications – Best Cartoon – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Off the Wall: Trump laments media coverage of the wall
Chris Aubin
Third Place Award
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Not Just For Kicks: Member’s personal charity serves as his moral compass
Todd Conger
Honorable Mention
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 10,000 to 30,000
U Magazine
Todd Conger
UFCW Local 400
First Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
Local 400 Members Speak Out on Capitol Hill
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Organizing
Lipton Tea Workers Ratify First Contract
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
Second Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining
Members Ratify Giant, Safeway Contracts
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
Writing – Best Series – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Local 400 ACTS!
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
Writing – Best Editorial or Column – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
What Would Really Make America Great Again
Mark P. Federici, President
Third Place Award
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Local 400 Nurse Retires After More Than 50 Years
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
Honorable Mention
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UFCW Local 400 Website
Mark P. Federici, President; Jonathan Williams, Director of Communications
Writing – Best Feature Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Shop Stewards Enforce Contract, Protect Members
Mark P. Federici, President and Editor
UFCW Local 99
First Place Award
Visual Communications – Best Design – Single-Issue Publication (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Know Your Union booklet
Jim McLaughlin
Second Place Awards
General Excellence – Website – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
ufcw99.com
Jim McLaughlin
General Excellence – Single-Issue Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Know Your Union booklet
Jim McLaughlin
Third Place Awards
Writing – Best Labor History Story – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
99Report, Bill McDonough profile, Winter 2017
Jim McLaughlin
Visual Communications – Best Photo Essay or Gallery – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Spring 2017: “Our Members at Work”
Jim McLaughlin
Honorable Mention
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
99Report, “The Olympian,” Spring 2017
Jim McLaughlin
UFT, Local 2 AFT
First Place Award
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 30,001 or more
New York Teacher
Joe LoVerde, editor
Second Place Awards
Visual Communications – Best Illustration – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Olivia Singler and Miguel Romero
Visual Communications – Best Cartoon – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
New York Teacher
Paul Schickler
Third Place Awards
Electronic Media – Best Issues Advocacy Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
United Federation of Teachers
Trisha Arnold
Writing – Best Series – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
New York Teacher
Michael Murphy and Suzanne Popadin
Visual Communications – Best Front Page/Cover – Newspaper or Newsletter (Print) -Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
New York Teacher
Ernst Raymond
Honorable Mentions
Electronic Media – Best News Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UFT Communications
Ernst Raymond
Electronic Media – Best Use of Social Media – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UFT on Facebook
Rachel Nobel
Writing – Best Series – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
New York Teacher
Dorothy Callaci
United Mine Workers of America
First Place Awards
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action
UMWA Members Fight to Keep the Promise
Tim Baker
General Excellence – Website – National/International Unions, Federations, Councils & Allied Organizations
UMWA Website
UMWA Communications
United University Professions (UUP)
First Place Awards
General Excellence – Single-Issue Publication – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Con Con flier series
Karen L. Mattison
Writing – Best Profile – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Member swims to draw attention to lake pollution
Darryl McGrath
Second Place Award
Electronic Media – Best News Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UUP at Women’s March on Washington
Mike Lisi
Third Place Awards
Political Action/Organizing Campaign – Best Flyer – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote No! to a NYS constitutional convention and protect the environment
Karen L. Mattison
Electronic Media – Best News Video – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UUP in Solidarity: Walking the Momentive Picket Line
Mike Lisi
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Collective Bargaining – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
United for a fair contract
Mike Lisi
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
March for Science
Mike Lisi
Writing – Best Electronic Content – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
UUP wesbsite
Mike Lisi – Webmaster
Visual Communications – Best Design – Single-Issue Publication (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
March for Science: Science doesn’t lie Poster
Luke Dangler
Honorable Mentions
Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote No! to a NYS constitutional convention
Mike Lisi
Best Multimedia Campaign – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Heavy Cost
Mike Lisi
Writing – Saul Miller Awards – Political Action – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
Vote NO!
Darryl McGrath
Visual Communications – Best Design – Magazine (Print) – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Voice
Karen L. Mattison
General Excellence – Print Publication – Labor Union 30,001 or more – Local/Regional/State Unions, Federations, Central/Area Labor Councils & Allied Organizations
The Voice
Mike Lisi – Editor