Best Real Estate Ad
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Sanda Miles & Crystal Edwards	River's Edge
2nd	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Staff, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Parade Of Homes
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Coldwell Banker/Conway & Co
Best Full Color Real Estate Ad
1st	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Century 21/Harry Cummings Inc
2nd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Amy Smith & Nikki Boone	Joanne Howle Realty
3rd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Maria House & Heather Allen	Naylor Realty
Best Motor Vehicle Ad
1st	The Star	Shelby	Matt Tyree & Brian Petty	Tedder Dodge
2nd	The News Herald	Morganton	Josh Kincaid & Chuck Slivensky	Causby Buick
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Kinston Automotive
Best Full Color Motor Vehicle Ad
1st	The Daily Record	Dunn	Maria House & Charlotte Gard	Dunn-Benson Ford
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Dan Wise Chevrolet
3rd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Amy Smith & Nikki Boone	Legendary Ford
Best Local Recruitment Ad
1st	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	City Of Kinston
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Southco
3rd	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Kim Taylor, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Seegars Fence Company
Best Full Color Local Recruitment Ad
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Maria Wells, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Sage Technical
Best Food Ad
1st	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Myra Jordan	Coastal Club 8-22-07
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Cathy Metts & Jose Perez	Henderson's
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	Coastal Club 12-12-07
Best Full Color Food Ad
1st	The Daily Advance	Elizabeth City	Christi Snyder & Kyleen Kendall	Muddy Waters Coffee House
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Nora Parker & Judy Massey	Edible Arrangements
3rd	The News Herald	Morganton	Shannon Willingham & Dee Martin	The Fisherman's Catch
Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
1st	The News Herald	Morganton	Nina Linens & NikkiBoone	Evangelical Methodist Church Fish Fry
2nd	The News Herald	Morganton	Nena Freeman & Nikki Boone	Extreme Snowboard & Ski
Best Full Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Sean Hall, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Ihop
2nd	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Sean O'Brien & Beth Johnson	Tar River Orchestra
3rd	The Daily Advance	Elizabeth City	Brian White & Kyleen Kendall	Southgate Mall
Best Home Furnishings And Appliances Ad
1st	The Star	Shelby	Tom Cothran & Nikki Cook	Cummings Furniture
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Allan Yelverton & Judy Massey	Down East Furniture
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	Miller Furniture
Best Full Color Home Furnishings And Appliances Ad
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Dawn Barmer & Clifford Jones	Shell Furniture
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Nora Parker & Judy Massey	Super Center
3rd	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Sandra Miles & Becky McCoy	Stephen's Outlet
Best Apparel, Jewelry And Accessories Ad
1st	The News Herald	Morganton	Shannon Willingham & Debbie Smith	Kc's Jewelers
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	H Stadiem
3rd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Shirley Waldrop & Dan Linder	The Jewelry Connection
Best Full Color Apparel, Jewelry And Accessories Ad
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Sandra Miles & Clifford Jones	Beverlyz
2nd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Melissa Lee & Charlotte Gard	Snapdragons
3rd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Keely Duckworth & Nikki Boone	Tanner Outlet
Best Institutional Ad
1st	Washington Daily News	Washington	Kay Sharpe & Ronnie Daw	Whs Booster Club
2nd	News-Topic	Lenoir	Joyce Whisnant & Sherry Hatley	Caldwell Co. Right To Life
Best Full Color Institutional Ad
1st	The Daily Record	Dunn	Becky Pope & Heather Allen	Janice's Fabulous Feet
2nd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Melissa Lee & Heather Allen	City Of Dunn
3rd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Melissa Lee & Charlotte Gard	Rendance Academy
Best Retail Ad
1st	The Star	Shelby	Larena Tutka & Brian Petty	Shope Shoes
2nd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Becky Pope & Heather Allen	B & B Fence Co.
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Nora Parker & Judy Massey	Pro Golf
Best Full Color Retail Ad
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Sean Hall, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Allen's' Nursery
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	Big Blue 5-10-07
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Angie Nottonson & Jimmy Taylor	Big Blue 5-24-07
Best Use Of Full Color
1st	The Star	Shelby	Earl Brackett & Brian Petty	Carter Chevrolet
2nd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Kristy Laughter & Nikki Boone	Stamey Chrysler
3rd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Shirley Waldorp & Michael Gains	Summit Motors
Best Use Of Spot Color
1st	Washington Daily News	Washington	Kay Sharpe & Ronnie Daw	Washington Jewelers
2nd	The Star	Shelby	Nikki Cook	Pizza Inn
3rd	The Star	Shelby	Lauren Tutka Nikki Cook	Gccsa
Best Use Of Humor
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Linda Foster	Thorpe Ins.
2nd	The Daily Dispatch	Elizabeth City	Brenda Faucette	Mike's Auto Salvage
3rd	The Daily Advance	Elizabeth City	Christi Snyder & Kyleen Kendall	Muddy Waters Coffee House
Best Wild Card
1st	The Star	Shelby	Penny Fiorentino & Brian Petty	Slender Wrap
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Cathy Metts & Jose Perez	East Carolina Mortgage
3rd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Maria House & Heather Allen	Johnson Auctioneers
Best Innovative Concept
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Staff, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Mayor Fred Turnage
2nd	The Daily Dispatch	Elizabeth City	Staff & Chris Burwell	2008 Calendar
3rd	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Sean Hall, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Medlin Hyundai
Best Newspaper Promotion
1st	News-Topic	Lenoir	Staff	Lucky Seven Contest
2nd	The Star	Shelby	Brian Petty	Nccarmall.Com
3rd	The Star	Shelby	Brian Petty	The Star
Best Special Section
1st	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Staff	Free Press 125th Anniversary
Gold Star	The News Herald	Morganton	Staff	Day Trippers Guide
Gold Star	News-Topic	Lenoir	Staff	Homegrown 2007
Gold Star	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Beth Johnson, Lindsay Hackney & Staff	Carolina Boomers
Gold Star	The News Herald	Morganton	Staff	Red, White And Blue Grass
Best Classified Section
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Beth Johnson, Lindsay Hackney & Classified Staff	Auto Classifieds
2nd	The Star	Shelby	Staff & Jordan Bowman	Classifieds
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Staff	The Free Press
Best Community Service Signature Page
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Wendy Johns, Lisa Little & Paula Miles	Community Page
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Staff	Girl Scout Page
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Staff	North Lenoir Baseball
Best Shared Page
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Classified Staff & Lindsay Hackney	National Dog Day
2nd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Denise Fernandez & Staff	Baby's First Christmas 2007
3rd	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Staff, Jessica Williams & Lindsay Hackney	Tax Service
Best Small Ad
1st	Daily Herald	Roanoke Rapids	Sandra Miles & Joey White	Martin Exterminating
2nd	The News Herald	Morganton	Shannon Willingham & Nikki Boone	House Paws
3rd	The Daily Record	Dunn	Maria House & Charlotte Gard	Carolina Eye Specialists
Best Advertising Campaign
1st	The News Herald	Morganton	Staff	More Lace
2nd	News-Topic	Lenoir	Staff	12 Days Of Christmas Contest
3rd	Kinston Free Press	Kinston	Cathy Metts & Jose Perez	Billy's Drive In
Best Online Advertising
1st	The Star	Shelby	Brian Petty	Monroe Tire
2nd	The Star	Shelby	Brian Petty	Affordable Cleaners
3rd	The Star	Shelby	Brian Petty	Shelby Women's Care
Best Single Sheet Insert
1st	The News Herald	Morganton	Josh Kincaid & Chuck Slivensky	Radio Shack
2nd	The Star	Shelby	Joe Greene & Nikki Cook	Rogers Automotive
3rd	The Mcdowell News	Marion	Kristy Laughter & Chuck Slivensky	Byrd's Auto Sales
Best Niche Publication
1st	Rocky Mount Telegram	Rocky Mount	Staff, Beth Johnson & Lindsay Hackney	Carolina Charm
2nd	Washington Daily News	Washington	Staff	Welcome! Magazine
3rd	News-Topic	Lenoir	Staff	Caldwell: The Book