The Bothell-Kenmore Reporter won five awards in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest.

The awards were presented Oct. 7 at an awards dinner during the 124th annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Convention at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett.

The Reporter, circulation 21,000, competed against other newspapers in Group IV, the highest circulation category. The newspapers were judged on work produced from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The contest drew 2,523 entries from 78 community newspapers; entries were judged by members of the Texas Press Association.

Editoral:

• Second place: Best Story on the Arts – “Hey, Kenmore, it’s Hey Marseilles,” Andy Nystrom

Judge’s comment: “This story was so well-written and fun that I felt as if I was there swaying with the crowd.”

• Second place: Color Feature Photo – “A heartwarming BHS graduation,” Andy Nystrom

Judge’s comment: “This photo of a brief, sweet moment shows that the photographer was carefully watching the action and was prepared to capture it.”

• Third place: Color Sports Photo (Action) – “IHS girls relays run strong,” Andy Nystrom.

Judge’s comment: “Love the faces”

Advertising:

• Second place: Best ‘Special Promotion’ Single Ad for Single Advertiser (half page or smaller) – “Bothell Ski & Bike,” Ernie Yip

• Third place: Use of Process Color (half page or larger) – “Greater Bothell Chamber of Commerce,” Ernie Yip