The Georgia Bulletin won two awards last week in the annual journalism competition among Catholic newspapers and magazines sponsored by the Catholic Press Association.

The new tabloid format of the newspaper was recognized by the judges who gave the paper a third prize for “best front page” in the category of newspapers with circulation from 15,000-35,000.

An article by monsignor Noel C. Burtenshaw, “Dr. Benjamin Mays – The Lifetime Search for Equality” received an honorable mention for the “best interview” in a writing competition open to all Catholic newspapers.

Reviewing three consecutive front pages from the summer of 1982, the judges said the layout of The Georgia Bulletin’s front page was well-balanced, the masthead was well designed and headlines were “clear and compelling.” The selective use of color and photographs was also mentioned. First prize in the same category went to the Bayou Catholic of Houma, La. And second prize to the North Carolina Catholic of Raleigh.

Monsignor Burtenshaw’s 1982 interview with Dr. Mays was chosen from among 82 entries. The judges particularly praised the quality of writing and “historical perspective” in the article. First place winner in the same category was the National Catholic Reporter for an interview in a New York prison, second place was the Chicago Catholic for an installation interview with then Archbishop Joseph Bernardin and third place was given to Catholic Twin Circle for an interview with Pat Boone’s daughter following her conversion to Catholicism.

The 1983 Catholic Press Association awards were announced in Philadelphia May 6 during the Association’s annual convention.