Patch Columnist Named Professional Communicator of the Year

Patch columnist Suzanne Corbett was named the Missouri Professional Communicator of the Year. This is the second year in a row Corbett has earned the honor. 

The designation is earned by accumulating the most points in an annual communications contest, according to a press release.

The Missouri Professional Communicators, an affiliate of the National Federation of Press Women, announced the contest award winners April 6, in St. Louis.   

Corbett, a freelance food/wine, travel and feature writer, won six first place and three second place awards in the following categories:

First Place Awards

• Feature/Magazine - West News Magazine: Defining Winning Barbecue 
• Personality Profile - West News Magazine: Missouri Circus Man Brings New Adventure to Big Top) 
• Column/Informational - Fenton-High Ridge Patch - Dining In-Dining Out (Locavores & Irish Eyes Smiling) 
• Feature (Online Travel) NewsMagazinenetwork.com – From Hams to Jams State Fair Celebrates Competitive Spirit 
• Specialty Review Articles: Midwest Living - Lonzerotti’s and Pi On the Spot 
• PR Materials/Direst Mail Marketing: Campbell House Museum - Feasting with the Campbells 

Second Place Awards

• Specialty Travel Articles: AAA Southern Traveler - Good Stewards and AAA Journey Off the Beaten Path 
• Specialty Food Articles: NewsMagazine Network - Consuming Passion: Romantic Foods and Fenton High Ridge Patch - Yuletide Cup of Cheer
• Specialty Business Articles: West News Magazine: Lazy River and St Alban’s 

All first place entries are forwarded to the National Federation of Press Women to compete at its national communications contest.