2006 - Local sports coverage
Nominated by local baseball coaches at statewide meeting.
“In recognition of outstanding sports coverage for the community of Rushville and Rush County Schools.” - presented by former Athletic Director Dave Green after a decade of sports reporting in the community.
Second Place Aaron Kirchoff - Rushville Republican Comments: Kirchoff shows the most promise of all entries in this category.
While Editor of the Rushville Republican, the paper was awarded first place for Best Editorial Page and third place for Best Website in the Non-daily Newspapers with Circulations Under 2,500 Division.