Philadelphia Press Association Dinner

The Philadelphia Press Association had its annual awards dinner (it’s 64th?) Friday at the Bala Golf Club. Pat Delsi did his usual fine job as master of ceremonies. Daily Times editor Phil Heron swept all three slots for daily newspaper editorial writing and won and placed in headline writing.

The ever delightful Anne Neborak of the News of Delaware County and Bob Raines of The Ambler Gazette dominated the photography categories. Anne also took a third place in weekly newspaper column writing. The subject? Photography.

The News of Delco, now edited by David Bjorkgren, won the prize for weekly newspaper special section writing.

The Public Service award, and The Grand Award for Public Service went to Danielle Lynch of the Daily Local News for her series  regarding families with disabled children. Pat introduced her with a story about his grandson who has Down’s syndrome and how they now teach such children sign language since their vocal development lags.

The always entertaining Stu Bykofsky of the Philadelphia Daily News took first place in daily newspaper column writing for his “human relations complaint”.  Stu could not attend but had a superb excuse — his granddaughter’s birthday.

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