United Methodist communicators receive
religious journalism awards
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A UMNS photo by Manoutch Kazemzadich, RCC
Mike
DuBose, with United Methodist Communications, receives the top award in
photography from Jeanean Merkel of the Religion Communications Council.
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| Mike
DuBose, photographer for United Methodist Communications, receives the
top award in photography given by the Religion Communications Council at
a March 30 ceremony in Grapevine, Texas. RCC President Jeanean Merkel
presents the award. DuBose received a Best of Class trophy for his
series of photos taken in Mozambique. He also received awards of
excellence for photographs covering the tsunami aftermath and Hurricane
Katrina. The RCC gives the Best of Class award in 10 categories, and
DuBose was among 13 United Methodist communicators the council honored
for their work during the past year. A UMNS photo by Manoutch
Kazemzadich, RCC. Photo #06327. Accompanies UMNS story #196. 4/5/06 |
April 5, 2006
By the Rev. Mike Hickcox*
GRAPEVINE, Texas (UMNS) — Mike
DuBose, photographer for United Methodist Communications, has received
the top award in photography given by the Religion Communications
Council.
DuBose
received a Best of Class trophy for his series of photos taken in
Mozambique. He also received awards of excellence for photographs
covering the Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina.
The
RCC gives the Best of Class award in 10 categories and DuBose was among
13 United Methodist communicators the council honored for their work
during the past year. They joined some 80 other faith groups receiving
DeRose-Hinkhouse Memorial Communications Awards during a ceremony March
30 in conjunction with the RCC’s annual meeting which ended April 1. The
three-day event drew 110 members of the interfaith organization of
religion communicators.
The
award recognizes the achievements of RCC members who demonstrate
excellence in their fields. Entries in various categories are judged by
peers in local RCC chapters across the country for overall quality including writing, design, creativity, communication value and effectiveness in achieving its purpose. The awards honor the late Victor DeRose and Paul M. Hinkhouse, leading lithographers in New York City.
Victoria Goff, chair of
the DeRose-Hinkhouse awards and executive with National Ministries,
American Baptist Churches USA in Valley Forge said, “These awards
validate the imagination and originality so plentiful in our RCC family.
They demonstrate the high quality of work that institutions receive
from our RCC members.”
In addition to giving
best of awards, the RCC also gives awards of excellence to those entries
judged among the best in their categories. Winners of this award
include:
- Kathy Gilbert of United Methodist News Service for writing, “Church agencies battle spread of HIV from mothers to babies.”
- Christie R. House and Hal Sadler of New World Outlook in the category of Magazine, National for “Hope in the Midst of AIDS.”
- Hal Sadler of New World Outlook for design of publication cover.
- Robin Russell of the United Methodist Reporter for writing, single story feature, “Letters from dad helps men leave legacy of love.”
- Paul Jeffrey of New World Outlook for photography series on “India/Pakistan.”
- Kristen Del Mul of the United Methodist Reporter for illustration, “When Tall Ships Carried the Gospel” and for design,“Healing Katrina Victims’ Pain.”
The Award of Merit is given to entries that rank in the top 20 percent of entries in their categories. These winners include:
- Kathy Gilbert of United Methodist News Service, writing, “Mozambique: Land of Contrasts.”
- Harry T. Leake of United Methodist Communications for a documentary/educational video, “New Beginnings: The gifts of Aging.”
- Fran Coode Walsh,
Ginny Underwood and Jan Snider of United Methodist Communications in the
broadcast/cable TV, national program category, “Prayer Pager.”
- Cindy Caldwell and
Kathy Noble of United Methodist Communications for Internet
communication, “Resources on the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the
Witch and the Wardrobe.”
The Religion
Communicators Council is an interfaith association of religion
communicators at work in print and electronic communication, marketing
and public relations. Established in 1929, it is the oldest association
of religion communicators in America. There are 14 local chapters around
the country as well as members-at-large in cities where a chapter does
not exist. The chapters meet monthly, providing an outlet for education
and networking for the members. Chapters also serve to promote
excellence in the communication of religious faith and values as well as
understanding among diverse faith groups.
A complete list of the 2006 DeRose-Hinkhouse award winners and additional information about RCC can be found at http://www.religioncommunicators.org. The 2007 RCC convention will be held April 26-28 in Louisville, Ky.
*Hickcox is manager of radio initiatives for United Methodist Communications.
News media contact: Linda Green, (615) 742-5470 or newsdesk@umcom.org.
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