Click here to read the judges' report of all entries in the 2008 CWA Newsletter Contest, which include: 2nd place, 3rd place awards and honorable mentions in the General Excellence category, as well as awards for Best Front Page, Best News Story, Best Human Interest Feature, Best Opinion Piece, Best Original Cartoon/Illustration, Best Original Photo.
Awarded to UPTE Update, local 9119.
Judges' Comments: In reading through all the categories, as well as reviewing entries for General Excellence, the judges felt that UPTE Update proved to be a consistently strong publication, offering excellent news coverage with a clean design that is inviting to readers.
Awarded to The Communique, local 1180.
Judges' Comments: A consistently top-notch publication with a "strong covers, a stylized feel and imaginative design," the judges said.
Awarded to Electrical Union News, local 81201.
Judges' Comments: "It's got the look and feel of a real newspaper and is filled with serious news," the judges said.
Awarded to CWA Voice, local 2202.
Judges' Comments: "Packed with local news -- just the way a newsletter should be," the judges said.
Awarded to The Guilder, local 31034.
Judges' Comments: The judges praised the newsletter for "a consistently attractive front page, good balance of news and features and a strong president’s column."