Stories ranging from mass shootings to the environment were recognized for their distinguished writing, digital storytelling and photography.
The American Society of News Editors (ASNE) and Associated Press Media Editors (APME) announced April 2 the winners of this year’s NLA Awards, which honors the best in print, digital, photo and video content in 11 categories, according to ASNE’s website.
Here are the winners of the 2019 NLA Awards, as listed on the website:
Batten Medal for Courage in Journalism
Maggie Michael of The Associated Press
“Yemen’s Dirty War“
Burl Osborne Award for Editorial Leadership
Large: The staff of The Palm Beach Post, South Florida Sun Sentinel, The Miami Herald and WLRN Public Radio
“The Invading Sea: Can South Florida be saved?“
Small: Corey Friedman of The Wilson Times
“School’s policy stifles speech“
Deborah Howell Award for Writing Excellence
Dan Barry and Jeffrey E. Singer of The New York Times
“The Case of Jane Doe Ponytail“
Dori J. Maynard Award for Justice in Journalism
Sharon Cohen, David Goldman and Mary Hudetz of The Associated Press
“Missing in Indian Country“
Frank A. Blethen Award for Local Accountability Reporting
Large: Barbara Laker, Wendy Ruderman and Dylan Purcell of The Philadelphia Inquirer
“Toxic City: Sick Schools“
Small: Ed Williams of Searchlight New Mexico
“A Pattern of Failures“
Mike Royko Award for Commentary and Column Writing
Melinda Henneberger of The Kansas City Star
Columns by Melinda Henneberger
O’Brien Fellowship Award for Impact in Public Service Journalism
The staff of the South Florida Sun Sentinel
“Parkland”
Punch Sulzberger Award for Innovative Storytelling
Large: The staff of The Washington Post
“1968“
Small: Marcel Honore, April Estrellon and Cory Lum of Honolulu Civil Beat
“Are We Ready?“
Al Neuharth Breaking News Reporting Award
The staff of Capital Gazette, Annapolis, Maryland, and The Baltimore Sun
“Capital Gazette shooting“
Visual Journalism Award
Large: Kristen Zeis of The Virginian-Pilot
“No Turning Back: The story of a transgender man’s experience as a Navy sailor“
Small: Todd Wiseman, Alana Rocha and Justin Dehn of The Texas Tribune
“The Texas Tribune: 13 Hours to Midnight“
First Amendment Award
Stephen Deere, Dan Klepal, J. Scott Trubey and Kelly Yamanouchi of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“How Atlanta Trampled the Public’s Right to Know“
News Leaders 2019 