3rd Place 2004 winner in Category C General Interest from
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
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Win is for newspapers with a circulation of less than 100,000

3rd Place 2004 Amy Award from Amy Foundation
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The Amy Foundation is best known for its Amy Writing Awards, which is a call to present biblical truth reinforced with scripture in secular, non-religious publications. First prize is $10,000 with a total of $34,000 given annually. It is acclaimed as the most popular journalism contest in the nation.

3rd Place 2004 winner Cornell Award from
Religion Newswriters Association
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Awarded to the religion writer of the year at mid-sized publications with weekday circulations of 50,001 to 150,000. The RNA contest is to recognize journalism excellence in secular newspapers, news magazines and news wire services. The contests are designed to measure a journalist's grasp on a diversity of religion issues.

2nd Place 2004 winner in Division B General Interest from
Florida Society of Newspaper Editors
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Win is in newspapers with circulation between 40,000 and 125,000 daily