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233 entries from 13 universities
23 categories within 6 divisions.

2003 was the first year awards were given in Web design, online publication and news releases categories.
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Writing Division
Sponsored by the William S. Sullins Award from Kansas State University.

News Story Category
1st place: Julie Watson, University of Florida
2nd place: Mary Jane Short, Texas Tech
3rd place: Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State

Short Feature Category
1st place : Lance Zimmerman, Kansas State University
2nd place : Casey Buckman, University of Missouri - Columbia
3rd place: Sharlene Swain, California Polytechnic State University
4th place: Brian Bendele, Oklahoma State University
5th place: Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State University

Long Feature Category
1st place : Courntey Wimmer, Kansas State University
2nd place : Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State University
3rd place : Mary Jane Short, Texas Tech
4th place : Nicola Xanthus, Oklahoma State University
5th place : Sharlene Swain, California Polytechnic State University

Opinion Piece Category
1st place: Andrea Flynn, University of Missouri
2nd place : Maria Francesca McGinnis, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Research Paper Category
1st place : Amanda Ruth, University of Florida
2nd place : Jonnalee Henderson, California Polytechnic State University

2002 William S. Sullins Memorial Writing Award:
Courntey Wimmer, Kansas State University - Long Feature Story
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Design and Layout Division
Sponsored by Vance Publishing Coprotation's Food System Group.

Advertisement Category
1st place : Cody Seeley, Oklahoma State University
2nd place: Oklahoma State University ACT Chapter
3rd place : Ginger Bright, Oklahoma State University
4th place : Jennie Parham, University of Georgia
5th place: Martha Ostendorf, Oklahoma State University

Page Layout Category
1st place : Oklahoma State University ACT Chapter
2nd place : Jonathan Drew Taylor, Texas Tech
3rd place : Sharlene Swain, California Polytechnic State University

Graphic Design Category
1st place : Martha Ostendorf, Sarah Harris and Ginger Bright, Oklahoma State University
2nd place : Nick Garcia, California Polytechnic State University
3rd place : Joshua Krenz, University of Wisconsin-River Fall

Web Design Category
1st place : Emily Eubanks, University of Florida
2nd place : Nikki Davis, Oklahoma State University

Award of Excellence in Design and Layout :
Martha Ostendorf, Sarah Harris and Ginger Bright, Oklahoma State University
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Publications Division
Sponsored by Meredith Corporation and Successful Farming Magazine

Magazine Category
1st place : Cowboy Journal, Oklahoma State University
2nd place : AgriLeader, Texas A & M University
3rd place : Corinne Blender, Kansas State University

Newspaper, Newsletter and Tabloid Category
1st place : Ginger Berry, University of Missouri - Columbia
2nd place: University of Wisconsin-River Fall ACT Chapter
3rd place : Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State University

Brochure Category
1st place : Sharlene Swain and Nick Garcia, California Polytechnic
State University
2nd place : Kristen Andrews, Oklahoma State University

Online Publication Category
1st place : CAFNR Corner Post, University of Missouri - Columbia
2nd place : Cowboy Journal Online, Oklahoma State University

Award of Excellence in Publications:
CAFNR Corner Post, University of Missouri - Columbia - Online Publication
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Electronic Media Division
Sponsored by National Association of Farm Broadcasters

Radio Production Category
1st place: Joshua Krenz, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
2nd place : "ACT on Ag Radio," University of Wisconsin-River Falls

Video Production Category
1st place: Brian Bendele, Oklahoma State University
2nd place: Chandra Orr, Oklahoma State University
3rd place : Melissa Thompson, CanACT - University of Guelph

Computer/ Multimedia Production Category
1st place : Jodi Nichols and Melissa Majors, Oklahoma State University

Award of Excellence in Electronic Media :
Brian Bendele, Oklahoma State University - Video Production
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Photography Division
Sponsored by Progressive Farmer.

Photo Story Category
1st place : Leslie Ann Simon, Texas Tech
2nd place : Rachel Bobbitt, Oklahoma State University
3rd place: Bekah McCurdy, The Ohio State University

Black and White Category
1st place : Afton Jameson, Oklahoma State University
2nd place : Jamie Griffin, Texas A & M University
3rd place : Rachel Bobbitt, Oklahoma State University
4th place : Martha Ostendorf, Oklahoma State University

Color Category
1st place : Shannon Webb, Oklahoma State University
2nd place : Leslie Ann Simon, Texas Tech
3rd place : Nikki Davis, Oklahoma State University
4th place : Kristen Owens, Oklahoma State University
5th place : Whitney Ferris, Oklahoma State University

Digitally Enhanced Category
1st place : Kristen Owens, Oklahoma State University
2nd place : Melissa Majors, Oklahoma State University

Award of Excellence in Photography :
Kristen Owens, Oklahoma State University - Digitally Enhanced
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Public Relations
Sponsored by Fleishman-Hillard

Single Item Category
1st place : Rachel Mehlhaf - South Dakota State University
2nd place : Nikki Davis, Oklahoma State University
3rd place : Courtney Wimmer, Kansas State University

Campaign Plan Category
1st place : Sarah McDonald, University of Arizona
2nd place : Katrina Waters and Shane Lloyd, Texas Tech

News Release Category
1st place :Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State University
2nd place : Lindsey Vaculin, Texas A & M University
3rd place : Sharlene Swain, California Polytechnic State University

Award of Excellence in Public Relations:
Shannon Hartenstein, Kansas State University - News Release
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National ACT Scholarship recipients ($250 each)
Jodi Nichols, Oklahoma State University
Mary Jane Short, Texas Tech
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Outstanding Chapter of the Year
University of Missouri-Columbia ACT Chapter
University of Florida ACT Chapter

This program is divided into six categories – educational activities, leadership activities, community service activities, fundraising activities, membership recruitment and retention activities, and social activities.

Educational Activities: University of Missouri-Columbia
Leadership Activities: University of Wisconsin-River Falls and University of Florida
Community Service Activities:University of Missouri-Columbia
Fundraising Activities: University of Missouri-Columbia
Membership Recruitment and Retention: University of Florida and Texas Tech
Social Activities: Texas Tech

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