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Innes was named Journalist of the Year and Christy was named Photographer of the Year in the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥papers Association’s annual competition.

The Star also took first place in Best Use of Photography and Community Service/Journalistic Achievement.

This year’s winners, including Star reporters and photographers in several categories, were announced in Phoenix on Saturday.

Here is a complete list of the Star’s honors:

First place

Tim Steller, column writing (analysis or commentary).

A.E. Araiza, news photograph: “Trapped.�

Mike Christy, feature photo layout: “Divided by Law.�

Second place

Caitlin Schmidt and Joe Ferguson, investigative reporting: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Police prostitution sting.

Yoohyun Jung, sustained coverage or series: Proposition 123.

Jon Gold, feature story: “Players meet again, 74 years after the big game�.

Kristen Cook, column writing (feature).

Perla Trevizo and Mike Christy, multimedia storytelling: “Divided by Law.�

Kelly Presnell, sports photograph: “Big Yell.�

Kelly Presnell, feature photograph: “Lightning strikes.�

Mamta Popat, feature photo layout: “El Tirabichi.�

Staff, special section.

Staff, web page.

Third place

Carol Ann Alaimo, investigative reporting: Problems at Brown-Mackie College.

Yoohyun Jung and Alexis Huicochea, sustained coverage: ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ teacher shortage.

Jon Gold, sports story: “Marathon-running mom sidelined.�

Ron Medvescek, news photograph: “Firefighters get a break.�