Lisa Scott
Ms Scott is a contributor to this newspaper's Opinion page and writes the Tales from the Powder Room column on the fortnightly Tuesday Good Times page.
Ms Scott's winning portfolio contained two articles and columns on subjects as diverse as pandemic control, job interviews and "flirting".
ODT graphic artist Hayden Smith was a finalist in the artwork category.
The Herald on Sunday won the Qantas 2010 Newspaper of the Year award.
The New Zealand Herald won best daily newspaper with a circulation over 30,000.
