Press Banner wins two CNPA awards

The Press Banner won two Advertising Excellence wards at the annual Better Newspapers Contest 2016, in ceremonies May 18 at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, for two special sections published in the newspaper in 2016.
First place among all California weekly newspapers with a circulation of 11,001-25,000 was the 50^th Anniversary of Scotts Valley, 2016 Commemorative Magazine and Event Guide, published by the Press Banner on July 1, 2016. The category was Community History, Special Section, in the 2016 Advertising Excellence Awards.
Third place among all California weekly newspapers of the same circulation was the Event Guide for the 17^th Annual Art, Wine and Beer Festival and Car Show for the Scotts Valley Art, Wine and Beer Festival and the Cops ‘n Rodders show, published by the Press Banner on Aug. 19, 2016. The category was Community Event Special Section, in the 2016 Advertising Excellence Awards.
The 50^th Anniversary special section was published in cooperation with the City of Scotts Valley. Press Banner Editor Barry Holtzclaw was editor of the section, which was designed by Andy Boswell, Press Banner Graphic Artist. Stories were written by Councilmember and former Mayor Donna Lind, former Councilmember Dene Bustichi and former Press Banner writer Edita McQuary, with assistance from Deborah Muth, the Ow family and the Scotts Valley Public Library. Advertising Director was Jeannette Close.
The Art, Wine and Beer event guide was published in cooperation with the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Cops ‘n Rodders, with assistance from Scotts Valley Chamber Executive Director Danny Reber and Festival Chair Jeannette Larkin. Press Banner Editor Barry Holtzclaw was editor of the section, which was designed by Andy Boswell, Press Banner Graphic Artist. Advertising Director was Jeannette Close.
The Art, Wine and Beer festival and Cops ‘n Rodders returns this August, and the Event Guide will again be published by the Press Banner. For information, contact Advertising Director Cherie Anderson, at 831-438-2500.