I am pleased to announce that yours truly has been named the best religion reporter in Ohio in the 2008 contest sponsored by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists. It was for overall reporting, not a specific article.

The Blade won a total of 12 awards including three other first-place trophies. Two of the paper's first-place winners have since left for jobs elsewhere, unfortunately (Christopher Borrelli and Robin Erb). You can read the full SPJ list here or the article in The Blade here.

It's nice to be recognized for your work by peers who know what kind of effort and expertise are required.

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Toledo, Ohio
August 30, 2008