John Wurth wins 3 first place awards in the 28th Annual Greater Louisville Journalism Awards competition sponsored by the Louisville chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

In what I consider to be a wonderful decision by the judges, I've won 3 first place awards in design and even video production. Sophisticated Living, the magazine I work for, submitted and won the following awards:

Page Design

1st Place: John Wurth, Sophisticated Living

Gelato Gilberto, Contents, and Spyker Cars

Judges said: Clean Design--Great Photos add to the layout. Well thought out.

Cover Design

1st Place: Eric Williams and John Wurth, Sophisticated Living

3 Covers from 2007

Judges said: Like the simplicity--what a luxury to not have to clutter a great photo with text.

Best Video

1st Place: John Wurth, Eric Williams, Josh Merideth, Bridget Williams, Dave Bibelhauser, Carrie King, Jack Mathis and Claire Williams for Sophisticated Living

A Weekend in the Country

Judges said: A fun photo shoot within a photo shoot. Great feel, gorgeous setting and a nice complement to the actual magazine spread. Very cool.