Tribune staff reports

The Home News Enterprises graphic design team received 115 awards Thursday during the Hoosier State Press Association’s advertising awards dinner at Indianapolis.

Forty-five of those awards went to the team for its work with The Tribune, including Julie Daiker, who was named Indiana’s top advertising designer for the second time in three years. The Tribune competes in the small dailies category (6,001 circulation or less).

The Tribune received 12 firsts, 15 seconds, 11 thirds and seven honorable mentions. Those awards were:

First place

Staff, special section, mini-tab or smaller, “Explore Jackson County;” non-inserted niche publication, “Seymour Chamber Directory”Amanda Waltz and staff, self-promotion for Pizza Hut Customer AppreciationDaiker and Melissa Bane, event marketing for Kids Fest; other retail for Walmart; political for Jackson County Republican Team; food and beverage for Salt Creek Winery; auto services for Poynter Collision Center; fashion for Ewing Unique and Boutique

Daiker and Tracie Lane, Think Outside the Box for Kovener’s Korner

Daiker and Cathy Otte, residential service for White River Handyman

Daiker and staff, run of paper series or campaign for Darlage Custom Meats

Second place

Staff, special section, mini-tab or smaller, “Senior Living”Waltz and staff, self-promotion for Friday the 13th SpecialWaltz and Bane, event marketing for CityJam concert

Daiker and Otte, classified advertising for White River Handyman

Daiker and Bane, real estate for Berkshire Hathaway; home for Luecke Audio, Video, Appliances

Daiker and Lane, professional services for Blue Tax; vehicle dealerships for Bowman Automotive; education for STEPS Dance Center; personal care for Origami Owl; entertainment and restaurants for Rails Craft Brew and Eatery; food and beverage for Back Porch Ice Cream; other retail for Goecker Building Supply; run of paper series or campaign for K9 Campers

Daiker and staff, non-run of paper/nontraditional revenue product for Audiology Hearing

Third place

Daiker and Lane, garden yard and farm for Marion’s Greenhouse; real estate for RE/MAX; fashion for Tiemeier’s Jewelry; personal care for Simply Chic; food and beverage for Rails Craft Brew and EateryDaiker and staff, senior care for Audiology Hearing; run of paper series or campaign for Northside LiquorsDaiker and Otte, auto services for Ambassador Limo

Daiker and Otte, class advertising for Jackson County Animal Clinic

Daiker and Bane, education for Artsfest; other retail for Pewter Hall

Honorable mention

Waltz, Think Outside the Box for The Tribune AppsDondra Brown and Lane, garden yard and farm for Nutri-Lawn ProDaiker and Lane, medical for Comprehensive Foot and Ankle; fashion for Knitters Nook

Daiker and Bane, class advertising for Berkshire Hathaway; lifestyles and recreation for Greater Seymour Chamber of Commerce

Daiker, Lane and Bane, special topic page for Christmas Services