Pilot wins four awards during this year's press club conference

Past and present Petersburg Pilot staff took home awards from the Alaska Press Club Conference held last weekend in Anchorage.

Former Pilot employee Sarah Bessel won second place for the Best Scenic Photo all-media category for her image “Devil’s Thumb in the sun.”

Orin Pierson won third place for Best Sports News Story in the small print category for his story “Champion relay team sets new regional record.”

Kyle Clayton won first place for Best Short Feature in the small print category for his story “Local film producers compete in International 100-hour film race.”

Clayton also won third pla...