For the third year in a row, the Calgary Herald's education reporter has been honoured for her work by the province's teachers.
But, after two years of being recognized for her writing, Sarah McGinnis has this time been given an award by the Alberta Teachers' Association for her photography.
The image of young soccer players linking arms as they observed a moment of silence for 13-year-old Jason Louie -- who was found dead with his sister in their Panorama Hills home in November -- netted McGinnis the honour, announced Tuesday by the association.
The annual Education News Writers and Photographers of Alberta Awards are given to two journalists and two photographers, at daily and weekly newspapers in the province, for their work on public education issues and achievements.
McGinnis, 30, said she is honoured to have won the EdNews Award for the picture that captured an emotional moment in the lives of Louie's friends.
"Photography is a passion of mine and one I get to indulge in at the Herald from time to time," she said.
"It's rare at a daily that I can do both (writing and photography) and I did both that day."
The photo accompanied a story that McGinnis wrote about the Calgary West Soccer Club's effort to honour Louie and help its other members cope with their grief.
Edmonton Journal education reporter Sarah O'Donnell was given the award for reporting at a daily newspaper.
