2009 WPA Awards
Barbara Nilson retired as WPA Treasurer effective this year and was honored for her years of service. Photo courtesy of Cookson Beecher
John Servais was the keynote speaker and related his experiences at the FTC's conference in Washington DC entitled, "How will journalism survive in the internet age? Photo courtesy of Cookson Beecher
WPA member Rita Robison acts as a citizen journalist for the Seattle PI, an unpaid arrangement that works well for the PI, not so well for Rita. Photo courtesy of Cookson Beecher
Cookson Beecher of Capital Press (left) shows off her first-place sweepstakes award given her by WPA President Marilyn Olsen (right). The sweepstakes award is granted to the individual who accumulates the most points through winning multiple awards, with First Place given 4 points, Second Place 3 points,Third Place 2 points, and Honorable Mention given 1 point. The first-place sweepstakes award includes a plaque plus a $100 prize.Photo courtesy of John Servais
Paul Gottlieb (left) was one of the recipients of one of the sweepstake awards, which included a $50 prize and a plaque presented by WPA President Marilyn Olsen (right). Photo courtesy of Cookson Beecher
