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Mike Barnes (formerly KVUE)

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Sportscaster

"I miss Mike Barnes. His sportscasting was about more than sports, it was about the people." – Betsy Kirksey

Finalists: Bob Ballou (KEYE), Dennis de la Peña (FOX 7), Roger Wallace (KXAN)

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Activist

Emily LeBlanc (CASA of Travis County)

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City Official

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Film Critic

Richard Whittaker (The Austin Chronicle)

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Food Writer

Nadia Chaudhury (Eater Austin)

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Journalist

Sarah Marloff (The Austin Chronicle)

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Local Blogger

Jane Ko (A Taste of Koko)

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Local Controversy

Decriminalization of homelessness

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Local Instagrammer

Alex Hopes (Zilker Bark)

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Local News

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Local Podcast

The Night Owl

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Local Startup

Music Firsthand

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Local YouTuber

Adriene Mishler (Yoga With Adriene)

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Nonprofit/Grassroots Org.

Austin Pets Alive!

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Photographer

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Politics and Media Wild Card

Beer-to-Go legislation passes

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Publication

The Austin Chronicle

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Radio Program

Texas Standard (KUT)

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Radio Station

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Spanish-Language Radio Station

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State Official

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TV Anchor/Reporter

Quita Culpepper (KVUE)

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Weatherperson

Jim Spencer (KXAN)