Best on the Web

At Right, SBJ Editor Eric Olson, left, accepts the gold award for Best Web Site from AABP Conference Chairman Chris Wood during the Los Angeles-based association’s annual summer conference held June 1–3 in Little Rock, Ark. Dee Dee Nilsen manages sbj.net.

SBJ also received a silver in the Best Cover category for the Nov. 14, 2005, issue designed by Aaron Scott. The lead story, “Jumping into New Markets,” was a look at Bass Pro Shops’ record number of store openings nationwide.

AABP’s Editorial Excellence Awards competition recognizes excellence in journalism, photography and design achieved by regional business publications. A record 61 publications submitted 680 entries in 28 categories. Professor Daryl Moen of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and about 30 MU faculty members coordinated the contest.

The conference also serves as professional development for attendees. Representing SBJ were Olson, Features Editor Maria Hoover, Advertising & Marketing Director Mike Noggle, Circulation Director Diana Weber and Joplin Tri-State Business Editor Jeff Wells.

Middle right, Alliance of Area Business Publications members tour the William J. Clinton Presidential Center, which overlooks the Arkansas River.

Bottom right, attendees peruse the artifacts housed in the William J. Clinton Presidential Center.