Best of Still Photojournalism 2004

1st: newsobserver.com: First in flight; Follow a determined group of engineers, pilots and craftsmen as they attempt to recreate the Wright brothers' historic flight 100 years later in this interactive production featuring video, stills, graphics and audio.

No 2nd or 3rd Place awarded

The News & Observer, First in Flight: The clean design and easy navigation invite the user into this neatly constructed package. It's not overwrought and it loads quickly. It makes good use of multiple media in a single package, even though it's not an example of integrated multimedia. The names of the five sections (Video, Graphics, Slideshows, Photos, Game) indicate that the package is organized by media type and not by theme or story; this leaves the first-time user without an introduction or entry point with which to frame the story. The judges appreciated the use of multiple media while noting that none of the parts were exceptional; as a collection, however, they were engaging.

Best Multimedia Package - Under