PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographed by:

Mark Gutman

Photographer, The Daily News

Nominated by:   Genesee County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc

Best News Article

"St. Lawrence NYSARC - 50 Years And Still Expanding"

by:

Craig Freilich, North Country This Week

Nominated by: St. Lawrence County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Human Interest

"I Like to Stay Active"

Dyana Smolen 

Post Standard-Neighbors

Nominated by: Madison-Cortland Counties Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best Editorial/Letters to the Editor

"Guest Essay: The Disabled are Your Neighbors, Friends and Family"

Published in:

Democrat and Chronicle

Nominated by:  Monroe County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Photography Category:

Greg Cuda, Associate Executive Director, Saratoga County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.
Sharon Lawless, Proprietor, Impress Printing & Graphics

Bruce Landis, Photos by Bruce, Albion

Benjamin Thomas, Creative Director, Essential Images, Horseheads

Human Interest Category:

Barabara Lombardo, Managing Editor, Saratogian

Howard Masto, President, MASTO Public Relations

Kalman Socolof, Associate Professor, Radio-Television Broadcasting, Herkimer County Community College

Amy Krebs, New York Press Association

Best News Article:

Joan Harris, Advertising Director, Troy-Record

Richard Novik, Executive Vice President, New York State Broadcasters Association

Dustin Hewitt, Arnot Health

Mary Skillan, Chairperson, NYSARC, Inc. Public Information Committee

Human Interest

"Spirit Of A Champion- Special Olympian's Fight To Soar Again"

Jeff Diveronica 

Reporter, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Nominated by: Livingston-Wyoming Counties Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best News Article

"What's In A Name - A Lot for ARC"

by:

Valerie Zehl, Journalist, Press Sun and Bulletin

Nominated by: Broome-Tioga Counties Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best Editorial/Letters to the Editor

"The Gift of Being Accepted for Who You Are"

Published in:

The Star-Gazette

Nominated by:  Chemung County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographed by:

Rocco Laurienzo

Staff Photographer, The Daily News

Nominated by:   Genesee County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc

Human Interest

"When Love Means Letting Go"

Stephanie Earls 

Reporter, The Times Union

Nominated by: Saratoga County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best News Article

"Fighting for Sidewalks"

Produced by:

News 12 Westchester

Nominated by: Westchester County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best Editorial/Letters

"Autism Through a Grandmother's Eyes"

Written by:

OD-Healthy Living

Nominated by:  Oneida-Lewis Counties Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Human Interest

"Essex Industries"

Written by:

Jack LaDuke 

NY Bureau Chief, WCAX-TV

Nominated by: Essex County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best News Article

"After Diagnosis: What You Need to Know"

Written by:

WNY Family Magazine

Nominated by: Niagara County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

Best Editorial/Letters

"Services and Success-Kudos to Genesee ARC for 40 Inspiring Years"

Written by:

The Daily News

Nominated by:  Genesee County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc.

HUMAN INTEREST

“Sib Support”

Written by:

Stephanie Earls

The Times Union 

Nominated by:  Saratoga County Chapter, NYSARC, Inc

NEWS ARTICLE

Reported by:

Kristina Krawchuk/Health Report

Capital News 9, Albany, New York 

Nominated by:  Wildwood Programs