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Desert Companion recognized for being the best at a lot of things

Congrats — to us! Desert Companion took home 14 awards at the Nevada Press Association banquet, held Sept. 22 at The D Las Vegas downtown. The annual statewide journalism contest recognizes excellence in writing, reporting, photography and design. Special props to our five first place award-winners in the magazine category:  Jarret Keene for Best Feature Story (“ Chairpunk!,” April 2011), Heidi Kyser for Best Explanatory Journalism, Amy Kingsley for Best Investigative or In-depth Story or Series (“ Fight This Feeling,” April 2011), Desert Companion Art Director Chris Smith for Best Overall Design, and Aaron McKinney for Best Illustration (“ Talk Hard Die Free,” September 2011). 

 

Here's what else we won.

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Second place

Heidi Kyser, Best Investigative or In-depth Story or Series

Chris Smith, Best Page Designer

Chris Smith, Best Feature Photo

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Bill Hughes, Best Multiple Photo Essay

Chris Smith, Best Portrait

T.R. Witcher, Best Profile/Interview

 

Third place

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Desert Companion, General Excellence

Chris Smith, Best Page One Design

Aaron McKinney, Best Illustration

 

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As a longtime journalist in Southern Nevada, native Las Vegan Andrew Kiraly has served as a reporter covering topics as diverse as health, sports, politics, the gaming industry and conservation. He joined Desert Companion in 2010, where he has helped steward the magazine to become a vibrant monthly publication that has won numerous honors for its journalism, photography and design, including several Maggie Awards.