Best Full Color Real Estate Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Remax - Team Fayetteville
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Lakeshore Harbour
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lane Singletary	Allen Tate Realtors
Best Motor Vehicle Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Staff	Shamrock Auto
Best Full Color Motor Vehicle Ad
1st	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Steve Pigg	Hendrick Bmw
2nd	News & Record	Greensboro	M. Mauldin, K. Edwards & Terry Savoy	Rice Toyota
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Janice Chlebus	Sanford Ford
Best Local Recruitment Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Cape Fear Employment.Com
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lane Singletary	N&O
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Heath Murray	N&O
Best Full Color Local Recruitment Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Diane Bowers	Calvary Assembly Of God
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Cape Fear Employment
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Lora Green	Lebanon Baptist Church
Best Food Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Staff	Hardin's
Best Full Color Food Ad
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Wendy Holmes & Beth Riley	Sisters' Catering Company
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Pat Atwood & Jason Canady	Cape Fear Discount Drug
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Paul's Produce
Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Lula's Café Soups
2nd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Debbie Norris & Tracy Drake	The Fountains Shopping Center
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Sam Register & Jed Bullington	Casalinga
Best Full Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Beth Riley	Bistro 64
2nd	News & Record	Greensboro	Donna Gregory & Mike Henderson	7th Annual Nc Wine Festival
3rd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Angela Kelly & Gabriel Sheridan	Showmars
Best Full Color Home Furnishings And Appliances Ad
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Julie Nickins & Beth Riley	Seagrove Pottery
2nd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Amy Gilbert & Marcy Arnold	Boyles
3rd	News & Record	Greensboro	Linwood Carver & Carla Rowe	Priba
Best Apparel, Jewelry And Accessories Ad
1st	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Debi Atkins & Jammie Lambiotte	J Jones Jewelers
2nd	News & Record	Greensboro	Sharon Cunane & Mike Henderson	Shoe Market
Best Full Color Apparel, Jewelry And Accessories Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Sisters' Boutique Shoes
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Yoshiko Guy	Rhudy's Jewelry Showroom
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	John Allen Shoes
Best Institutional Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Terry Briscoe & Jason Canady	Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Ultimate Spa
Best Full Color Institutional Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Womack Army Medical Center
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Wendy Holmes & Beth Riley	Rose Hill Conference Center
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lawrence Stewart	Cmc Hotels
Best Retail Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Fireantz Hockey
2nd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Helene Watts & Terry Pearson	Iride Cycles
Best Full Color Retail Ad
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jamie Pham	Tangles Full Service Salon
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Janet Carter & Jason Canady	Parnell Pool & Spa
3rd	News & Record	Greensboro	Katie Pequigney	Friendly Center
Best Use Of Full Color
1st	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Tamara Swan, Chris Vance & Cherita Cromer	House Ad
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jason Canady	Fire Antz Hockey
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Downtown Fayetteville
Best Use Of Spot Color
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Jennifer McNeill	Haydon & Company
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Ladies Night Out/The Sandspur
3rd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Amy Gilbert & Marcy Arnold	Boyles
Best Use Of Humor
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Hinkamps
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	David Langley	N&O Promotions
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	David Langley	N&O Classifieds
Best Wild Card
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lane Singletary	Front Illustration
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lane Singletary	Oldsmobile Illustration
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Ginger Carroll	Renaissance Day Spa
Best Innovative Concept
1st	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Kyle Lee, Don King & Staff	Historic Front Pages
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Christina Kreyling & Rachel Santillan	Newspaper In Education: 2008 Pet Calendar
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Staff	N&O Real Estate News
Best Newspaper Promotion
1st	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Angela Adamson & Staff	House Ad
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	House Ad
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	House Ad
Best Special Section
1st	News & Record	Greensboro	Tanya Roberts & Staff	Holiday Countdown
Gold Star	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Staff	Seeds Of Style
Gold Star	News & Record	Greensboro	Tanya Roberts & Staff	Smart Spending How-To Guide
Gold Star	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Jennifer McNeill	Summer Options
Gold Star	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Staff	Drive
Best Classified Section
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Staff	Classifieds
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Chris Bushnell	N&O Classifieds
3rd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Tamara Swan, Chris Vance & Cherita Cromer	Classified
Best Community Service Signature Page
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Alzheimer's Association
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Christina Kreyling	East Coast Step Show
3rd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Debi Atkins & Jammie Lambiotte	The Fountains Shopping Center
Best Shared Page
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jamie Pham	What's Your Pleasure
2nd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Terry Pearson & Staff	Lake Norman Shopping Here
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Regina Alston & Jennifer McNeill	North Hills
Best Small Ad
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Regina Alston & Beth Riley	Seaboard Imports
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Beth Riley	The English Garden
3rd	The Charlotte Observer	Charlotte	Tyler Gant & Terry Pearson	Carolina Pawprints
Best Advertising Campaign
1st	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	House Ad
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Danielle Fennern	Newspaper In Education
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Jennifer Lloyd	Webfriends
Best Online Advertising
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Mallie Umphrey	Carafe Wine Makers
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Mallie Umphrey	Gold Mine Jewelry Shoppe
3rd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Louie Moblez	Jolly's Jewelers
Best Online Revenue Producer
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Lawrence Stewart	Living In Style Magazine
Best Single Sheet Insert
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Chistie Cook & Carrie Feldbusch	Shop Fuquay-Varina 11-28-07
2nd	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Christine Cook & Carrie Feldbusch	Shop Fuquay-Varina 10-24-07
3rd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Pat Atwood & Jason Canady	Cape Fear Discount Drug
Best Niche Publication
1st	The News & Observer	Raleigh	Classified Creative Team	2007 Parade Of Homes Preview
2nd	The Fayetteville Observer	Fayetteville	Janet Gibson-Uffinger, Jamie Pham & Staff	Next Magazine
3rd	News & Record	Greensboro	Automotive Design Team & Special Sections Team	Power And Style - Luxury Autos