Opinion Writer of the Year - Division I

Winner - Ken Johnson, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass.

• "Toothless sentences encourage more fraud," April 20, 2008
• "Economic crisis has roots in region," Sept. 28, 2008
• "No victims here but the taxpayers," Nov. 19, 2008

Finalist - Mike Tyree, Traverse City Record-Eagle

• "Clues abundant in GT County jail suicide," April 3, 2008
• "Judge needs to set record straight on settlement," April 6, 2008
• "Reason to watch NMC: $1 million life insurance policy," Nov. 14, 2008

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Opinion Writer of the Year - Division II

Winner - Eric DuVall, Tonawanda News, North Tonawanda, N.Y.

• "Tragedy: A new spectator sport," May 14, 2008
• "SLA permit reversal is only the first step," Aug. 27, 2008
• "Pastor deserves public hearing," Dec. 24, 2008

Finalist - Kelly Kazek, The News Courier, Athens, Ala.

• "We can only have power if we speak out," March 30, 2008
• "Water board actions need investigating," Aug. 17, 2008
• "Men in tights? They'll learn soon enough," Sept. 14, 2008

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Opinion Writer of the Year - Division III

Winner - Willie Sawyers, The Sentinel-Echo, London, Ky.

• "Jailer doesn't see need for work release program," March 26, 2008
• "Cats bring misery, murder for family," Sept. 17, 2008
• "Toxic substance fills our air, but nothing happens," Oct. 22, 2008

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