2009 WPA Awards

    Gabrielle Kazuko Nomura (left), a student at Western Washington University, receives a first-place award for her article from WPA President Marilyn Olsen. Her article concerned heroin use in Whatcom County and was published in the Bellingham Herald. Photo courtesy of John Servais
    Brett Williams (left) of the Seattle PI receives one of his three awards from WPA Secretary Sheri Ward (right). Photo courtesy of John Servais

     

    Christopher Key (left) of Entertainment News Northwest receives one of his three awards for theater reviews from WPA Secretary Sheri Ward (right). Photo courtesy of John Servais

    Rolf Boone (left) of The Olympian receives a second-place sweepstakes awards from WPA President Marilyn Olsen (right). The award included a plaque and a prize of $50.  Photo courtesy of John Servais
    Trisha McMahon (left) of the Peninsula Daily News receives one of her four awards from WPA Secretary Sheri Ward (right).  Photo courtesy of John Servais