The Tribune-Review won five Golden Quill Awards, presented annually by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania to recognize outstanding performance in journalism. The Trib received 22 nominations for the 55th Golden Quill Awards, for which a dinner was held Wednesday at the Rivers Casino Event Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore. The Golden Quills recognize professional excellence in written, photographic, illustration, broadcast and online journalism in Western Pennsylvania and nearby counties in Ohio and West Virginia. Here is a list of winning work from the Trib: “The Darkest Day” Jason Cato A week after the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood, the Tribune-Review ran a minute-by-minute account of what happened from the moments just before the Oct. 27 mass shooting until police captured the gunman 83 minutes after the terror began. Read the story here. “It’s you I like: Mr. Rogers’ legacy endures in lives, TV he shaped” Debra Erdley On the 50th anniversary of the first airing of his classic children’s TV show, Erdley looked at the lasting impact of Fred Rogers and how family and community shaped this amazing man. “Priest abuse survivor” Sean Stipp The video features Catholic Church sex abuse survivor Ryan O’Connor sharing his story of healing. “Priest abuse survivor” Sean Stipp “Blind Spot: How Allegheny County fails to prevent sex assault” Theresa Clift This Trib investigation revealed that female inmates at the Allegheny County Jail could be the target of sexual assaults. The investigation exposed how the jail, where about 300 of roughly 2,400 inmates are women, is violating a federal law created to thwart predators from finding their next victims. It disclosed the existence of blind spots that block the jail’s camera system from viewing key spots throughout the facility. Read the story here. Other finalists included: Enterprise/Investigative “Condoms criminalized in Allegheny County” Megan Guza An analysis of court records showed that police in Allegheny County often charged suspected sex workers under Pennsylvania’s vague “possession of an instrument of crime” law when the suspect was caught with condoms. Allegheny County police were the biggest offenders. The department superintendent pledged to stop the practice in the wake of activist blowback after the article. Spot/Breaking News “Tree of Life shooting” Tribune-Review staff Multi-day coverage of the horrific massacre in Squirrel Hill on October 27, 2018, that left 11 people dead. The Trib’s coverage touched every aspect of the tragedy: The suspect’s anti-semitic rants on social media; the emotional vigils in Pittsburgh; and President Trump’s controversial visit to the city three days after the shooting. In the aftermath of the shooting, the Trib attended every funeral for all 11 victims. “The Killing of Antwon Rose” Tribune-Review staff This series of stories reported the case of Antwon Rose, 17, an unarmed high school student shot and killed by former police officer Michael Rosfeld after fleeing from a felony traffic stop in June 2018. Rose’s death prompted protests throughout Pittsburgh. Rosfeld was acquitted of homicide in Rose’s death. Public Affairs/Politics/Government “Compensation program: Fair for whom?” Aaron Aupperlee, Jamie Martines and Debra Erdley A package of stories that examined how compensation programs set up by the Greensburg and Pittsburgh dioceses in the wake of the August 2018 state grand jury report on clergy sex abuse would work, including a closer look into the mechanics of the funds, profiles of those operating the funds and conversations with attorneys and survivors. Science/Environment “Signature Role: Oldest man-made object in space bears autograph of Ligonier Township man” Stephen Huba The article tells the story of Alex Simkovich, who was an engineer on the Vanguard 1 project as a young man just out of college. He was featured in Life magazine. Vanguard 1 was the first satellite launched by the U.S. into space in 1958. Simkovich etched his name into the satellite, which is still orbiting the earth. Huba’s story ran on the launch’s 60th anniversary. “The Louis Vuitton on your arm: Is it real or fake?” JoAnne Klimovich Harrop The story detailed how to spot a real or fake handbag or pair of shoes. With so many quality knockoffs these days, it makes it harder to spot an authentic upscale fashion classic. The story included interviews with local fashion experts, some who sell them on consignment and need to know if they are real or fake. Sports “Blind hunter takes his first deer on a memorable opening day” Bob Frye Max Lamm heard friends talk about deer hunting. But he didn’t see the appeal initially, wondering why they would sit for hours in the cold to shoot a whitetail. But after getting his first buck, he’s hooked. And while a hunter’s first deer is always special, Max’s was especially so, for a lot of people. Lamm is blind, and his success was a team effort. Editorials “Catholic Church scandal” Lori Falce This series of editorials addressed the grand jury report detailing 70 years of documented, credible reports of sexual abuse by “predator priests” in dioceses across Pennsylvania and the response by local bishops. Feature Photo “Jets Fly Past Basilica” Chaz Palla Photo of jets from the Westmoreland County Air Show flying past the basilica at Saint Vincent College in Unity Township. “Night Sky” Sean Stipp The photo was taken late at night on the Allegheny River near Templeton, Armstrong County, last July. The landscape is illuminated by traffic passing by and residential street lamps. Spot News Photo “Officer approaches shooting scene” Nate Smallwood The photo shows a Pittsburgh SWAT officer heading toward the scene of a mass shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel Hill “Boy breaks down” Nate Smallwood The photo shows a boyhood friend of Antwon Rose II breaking down in tears during a protest over his death. Sports Photo “All Squared” Chaz Palla Medical/Health — Video “Completing the Journey” Louis B. Ruediger The story is about Lori Rieger, who had a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction over the last five years. Tattoo artist Luke Romaniw, of True Image Tattooing in New Kensington, created three dimensional nipples and areola on Rieger as the final step of recovery. Page Design “A Taste for Teapots” Melanie Wass This Sunday Living section centerpiece detailed an exhibit in Shadyside, Pittsburgh featuring the teapot designs of more than 50 artists. 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