Local Editor Teri Hansen Sweeps Kansas Press Association Awards
Citizen Journal's Hutchinson City Editor Takes Home 12 Awards at Annual Convention
HUTCHINSON — Teri Hansen, Hutchinson City Editor for the Citizen Journal, demonstrated journalism excellence at the Kansas Press Association's annual convention, earning an impressive 12 awards across multiple categories. Hansen's work, ranging from hard-hitting news stories to compelling sports features, showcased the depth and quality of local journalism serving the Hutchinson community.
The awards recognized Hansen's versatility as a journalist, with first-place honors in news, business, sports and photography categories. Her standout pieces included "Legacy" and "End of an Era," both chronicling the vital role of small businesses in Kansas communities. Judges particularly praised Hansen's ability to capture local history and human interest stories, with one noting her "down to earth, common-sense writing that should be read by all."
Awards Won:
- 1st Place - News Story: "Legacy"
- 1st Place - Local Business Story: "End of an Era"
- 1st Place - Sports Story: "Sisters wrestle at state"
- 1st Place - Photo Package: "Marquette 150th"
- 2nd Place - News Story: "Change is not coming"
- 2nd Place - General News: "End of an era"
- 2nd Place - Editorial Writing
- 2nd Place - Investigative Story
- 2nd Place - Editorial Writing
- 2nd Place - Education Story
- 3rd Place - Sports Story: "Girls take second"
- 3rd Place - Sports Feature Story: "Rain or shine"
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