“A notable effort to teach future journalists how to cover their communities.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

To capture the essence of Philadelphia, Temple journalism students worked in teams to cover the city's neighborhoods, producing pieces that use various media platforms including broadcast, print and online.

“This interactive history lesson brought home events of 140 years ago.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

This series incorporated newspaper articles, slideshow presentations and a quiz-style game to tell the story of Gen. William T. Sherman's ruinous march through Columbia, S.C. in 1865.

“Wonderful improvements on its first award-winning CD-ROM.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

The Chicago Tribune produced this multimedia CD-ROM, a coffee table book and softbound souvenir books to commemorate the life of the late pope. The CD-ROM included archival footage, exclusive interviews, interactive graphics, nearly 100 mini-biographies and more than 200 Tribune articles spanning 25 years.

“A funny, engaging exercise.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

This budget exercise gives visitors a chance to divvy up Canada’s fiscal surplus -- but remember the political consequences along the way. Included are short articles on a variety of topics; sound clips and Flash animations add humorous elements.

“A unique storytelling environment that forces users to interact via passports and travelogues."
-2005 Batten Award Judges

Pictures and audio tell the stories of 15 teens who escaped the ravages of their war-torn countries. Users register as "World Travelers” and can post comments once they have explored all 15 stories.

“It elevates op-ed writing to new levels.”
-2005 Batten Award Judges

Op-ed columnist Nicholas D. Kristof combined written newspaper columns with audio and video narrations, still and video photography and interactive reader forums to help garner attention that has led to international efforts to help solve the problem in Darfur.