2000 NCPA Best Ad Contest Winners
Daily Division D - Circulation 15,000 - 34,999

Best Real Estate Ad
First Place
Coldwell Banker - Horn & Associates
Debbie Welsh, The Star, Shelby

Second Place
America's Home Place
Wanda Scott, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Third Place
Davis Construction/Davis Properties
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Full Color Real Estate Ad
First Place
Realty World - Gary Barker & Associates
Dawn Swindell & Melody Purifoy, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Second Place
RE/MAX - Your Lucky Charm
Gretchen Reed & Megan Davis, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Third Place
RE/MAX - A Walk on the Beach
Gretchen Reed & Megan Davis, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Best Spot Color Real Estate Ad
First Place
Davis Construction/Davis Properties - The Place to Build
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Davis Construction/Davis Properties - No Bones About It
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
The Chesson Agency, Inc.
Sara Spengler, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
Harley Davidson of New Bern
Dawn Swindell, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Second Place
Rogers Pontiac Cadillac
Christie Davenport, The Star, Shelby

Third Place
Salisbury Motors
Robert Phillips & Susan Kay Baker, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
Capital Toyota - 2000 New Year New Car Celebration
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Lee Motor Co.
Sonja Hayes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Capital Toyota - Last Minute  Gift Ideas
Sonja Hayes & Shana Bogue, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Motor Vehicle Ad
First Place
Rogers Pontiac Cadillac
Brian Petty, The Star, Shelby

Second Place
Cella Ford
Celia Rolison & Stephanie Gillen, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Third Place
Stevenson Jeep Hyundai Suzuki
M. Fountain & J. Tefft, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Food Ad
First Place
Fred's Food Club
Barbara Whitaker, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Second Place
Piggly Wiggly
J. Sutton, Daily News, Jacksonville

Third Place
Save-A-Lot
Judy Watson & Carol Lucas, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Full Color Food Ad
First Place
Franklin Baking Company
Gwen Faircloth, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Second Place
Sun-drop Bottling Co., Inc.
Shelby Varnadore, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Best Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
MCCS - Billy Ray Cyrus Concert
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Second Place
Ted's Famous Chicken Restaurant
Malynda Peeler & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Mesh Cafe/Christinne's at the Hilton Greenville
Dave Singleton, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Best Full Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
Woodleaf Lanes
Malynda Peeler & Jennifer Coble, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
Wilson Tobs
Jenny Stocks & Billie Taylor, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce
D. Paliotti, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Spot Color Restaurant/Entertainment Ad
First Place
Bill Ellis' Barbecue
Judy Watson & Carol Lucas, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Italy Café
Lori Myers & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Carolina Mall
Sarah Jones, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Best Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Hardee's Furniture
Rhonda Davis, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Second Place
House of Lights
Cherie Merrill, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Third Place
Jernigan Furniture
Harold Caldwell, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Best Full Color Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Factory Mattress & Bedrooms
Jane Morris, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Second Place
Heilig-Meyers Furniture
Harold Caldwell & April Kauff, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Third Place
Dwight's TV & Appliance
Judy Watson & Carol Lucas, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Home Furnishings and Appliances Ad
First Place
Closet Concepts
Dawn Swindell, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Second Place
Furniture Liquidators
Judy Watson & Carol Lucas, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Gregory's Furniture Corner
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
Dare Fashions
C. Hadley, Daily News, Jacksonville

Second Place
Signature Jewelers
Debbie Wilson & Susan Kay Baker, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Boutique House
J. Sutton, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Full Color Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
Barnes Jewelers, Inc.
Amy Tillman & Megan Davis, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Second Place
Ralph Baker's Shoes
Charlie James & Jeana Spry, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
New York Style Clothing
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Spot Color Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Ad
First Place
Village Jewelry
Sarah Jones, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Second Place
Arnold's Jewelry & Gift Gallery
Staff, The Star, Shelby

Third Place
Wooten Jewelers
Melinda Manning, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Best Institutional Ad
First Place
Bridgestone Firestone
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Comprehensive Rehab of Wilson
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
ECIM
Helen Hughes, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Best Full Color Institutional Ad
First Place
Best of Luck Elizabeth Dole
Jennifer Coble & Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
Wayne Memorial Hospital
Catherine Tanner & Brian Strickland, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Third Place
City of Kannapolis
Matt Kerley, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Best Spot Color Institutional Ad
First Place
Nash Community College
Cherie Merrill, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Second Place
Parkwood Mall & Plaza
Sherrie Barnes, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Hartsell Funeral Home
Shelby Varnadore, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Best Retail Ad
First Place
The Pioneer
Lisa Pearson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Christian Supply Shoppe
Brooks Gulledge, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Third Place
Salisbury Flower Shop
Malynda Peeler & Lorry R. Stegall, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Full Color Retail Ad
First Place
Me & My Pet
Rhonda Davis, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Second Place
Hearing Services & Hearing Aid Center
Melinda Manning, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Third Place
B & D Gardening
Larry Pender & Debbie Lynch, Times-News, Burlington

Best Spot Color Retail Ad
First Place
JC Penney
Malynda Peeler & Jeana Spry, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Best Use of Full Color
First Place
Vuncannon Irrigation
Lori Myers & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
Vaughan's Jewelers
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
Spring Home Improvement Guide
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Use of Spot Color
First Place
Discover Downtown
Glenn Rains & Gwen Faircloth, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Second Place
Premium Power Systems
Brooks Gulledge, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Third Place
DeBruhl's
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Newspaper Promotion
First Place
The Wilson Daily Times - Impact
Wayne Johnson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
Times-News - Bringing Your World to You
Michele Terry, Times-News, Burlington

Third Place
Rocky Mount Telegram - Color…Your Best Advertising Investment
Cindy Bules, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Best Special Section
First Place
Seven Days of Floyd
Staff, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Gold Star
Wilson Pride
Staff, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Gold Star
Holiday Coloring Book
Staff, Independent Tribune, Concord/Kannapolis

Gold Star
The Perfect Wedding
Staff, The Daily Reflector, Greenville

Gold Star
Christmas Songbook
Jason Lonon, Times-News, Burlington

Best Classified Section/Page
First Place
Father's Day Greetings
Staff, Statesville Record & Landmark, Statesville

Second Place
Happy Thanksgiving
Margaret Wooten & Staff, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Third Place
Baby's First Christmas
Staff, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount

Best Community Service Signature Page
First Place
You Miss School - You Miss Out
Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Second Place
Young Citizen of the Month
Robert Phillips & Win Minter, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Beirut Memorial Observance
Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Best Shared Page
First Place
"O Holy Night!"
Staff, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Second Place
The Celebration is in Wilson
Michelle Langston & Staff, News-Argus, Goldsboro

Third Place
New Bern Historical Society
Helen Hughes & Vina Hutchinson, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Best Small Ad
First Place
Boutique House
J. Sutton, Daily News, Jacksonville

Second Place
Gracie's Interiors
Lisa Pearson, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Third Place
The Gardener's Vine
Jenny Stocks, The Wilson Daily Times, Wilson

Best Advertising Campaign
First Place
Carolinas Communities
Adam Tennant, The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro

Second Place
Salisbury Post - First in Customer Satisfaction
Win Minter & Sales Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
shelbystar.com/ncsmartfinder.com
Staff, The Star, Shelby

Best Single Sheet Insert
First Place
Cella Ford
Celia Rolison & Melody Purifoy, The Sun Journal, New Bern

Best Niche Publication
First Place
Smart Start
Kathy Slaughter & Heather Proctor, Daily News, Jacksonville

Second Place
Prime Times
Susan Kay Baker & Sales Staff, The Salisbury Post, Salisbury

Third Place
Twin Counties Physicians Directory
Staff, Rocky Mount Telegram, Rocky Mount


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