A high school principal I know once told me: "Your job is a lot like mine. Nobody calls because they’re happy about something." Yes, I get my share of complaints from Herald-Leader readers. But it was refreshing at the Bluegrass Festival of Books to have several people mention how much they respect the newspaper and depend on the work Herald-Leader journalists do each day.
In the past month, we’ve also gotten a few more pats on the back from our colleagues. The Society of Professional Journalists announced April 18 that the Herald-Leader had won two Green Eyeshade Awards. The contest honors the best in print, radio, television and online journalism in 11 Southern states. The Herald-Leader won first place in business reporting for the series “Win, Lose or Draw” by Bill Estep, John Stamper and Linda Blackford. Their project, edited by Sharon Walsh, examined the effectiveness and oversight of Kentucky’s economic development efforts. Also, Larry Dale Keeling won third place in the serious commentary category for “Death & Corruption.”
Tom Eblen
Managing Editor
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