Best Newspaper Writer

The Chronicle Herald Starting at The Herald seven years ago, Stephen Cooke has grown into one of the city’s most recognized entertainment writers. “Watching the local scene grow and mutate over the past few years never fails to surprise me,” says Cooke. Often seen running from late night gigs back to the office, Cooke’s work has documented many of the sights and sounds that fill our city’s nights.

1st runner-up: Bruce Wark

2nd runner-up: Lezlie Lowe