The Record Makes History With Columnists Winning Top Two Awards In Celebrated Contest

July 7, 2011 - PRLog -- For the first time since its inception in 1977, the National Society of Newspaper Columnists (NSNC) presented its two top writing awards to columnists from the same newspaper – The Record.  The NSNC’s mission is to promote professionalism and camaraderie among North American newspaper columnists, and its contest rates best columns.

Mike Kelly was named the first-place winner in the General Interest category and Bill Ervolino took top honors in the Humor category – each category received nearly 80 entries from columnists across the country.  “These are what metro columns should be: elegantly written, with a clear point of view, but – above all – well-reported,” said the judges of Mike’s work, while Bill’s column was praised for providing “authentic and involuntary LOL moments.”  This was the second time Mike received a first-place award from the NSNC.  Bill is a four-time NSNC finalist who has claimed one third-place and two second-place awards in previous contests.

"This goes to show you that The Record's unique content is resonating around the country in many ways, including our columnists' voices,” notes Frank Scandale, Editor of The Record.  “For Mike and Bill to have received these prestigious awards demonstrates that our talents range from the poignant to the hilarious.  Great job, Mike and Bill."

The 2011 NSNC awards were presented on June 25 in a ceremony following a dinner at the Detroit Institute of the Arts.

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