ProPublica wins business and finance Scripps Howard Award

ProPublica’s “The Secret IRS Files” was named the winner in the business and financial category of the 69th annual Scripps Howard Awards. The series ignited a worldwide debate about wealth and inequality. The judges wrote, “If you were not outraged by the U.S. tax system before reading this series, you will be when you are […]

AABP names winners of its annual contest

THE ALLIANCE OF AREA BUSINESS PUBLISHERS 2022 EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS LIST OF WINNERS Design Categories 1. Best Cover – Magazine Bronze: Hawaii Business; “20 For the Next 20”; Kelsey Ige, Aaron Yoshino A radiant image of one of Hawaii’s emerging leaders literally sheds positive light on an individual that is at the forefront of Hawaii […]

SABEW Canada names Best in Business finalists

The Canadian chapter of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW) is happy to announce the finalists for its 8th annual Best in Business Awards competition, recognizing outstanding business reporting published and produced in 2021. This year, we saw a record number of submissions from across the country. SABEW Canada extends a giant […]

Scripps Howard Awards names finalists for biz journalism

The finalists for the 69th annual Scripps Howard Awards were announced on Thursday and included the following finalists for excellence in business and financial reporting: “Frontline” (PBS) and The New York Times – “Boeing’s Fatal Flaw” The California Newsroom, KRCB and KQED – “Bankrupt” ProPublica – “The Secret IRS Files” The Wall Street Journal’s “Facebook […]

WSJ’s Horwitz and staff wins NY Press Club’s highest award

The New York Press Club announced Thursday that Jeff Horwitz and the staff of the Wall Street Journal are the 2022 recipients of the club’s highest award, The Gold Keyboard. The Journal reporters were recognized for their series of investigative stories titled “The Facebook Files“ on the social media site’s “flaws that cause harm, often […]

Dubroff receives SABEW’s President Award

Henry Dubroff, founder and editor of the Pacific Coast Business Times, received Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing’s President’s Award at its annual conference in New York City’s financial district. Dubroff, a past SABEW president, was honored for his tireless efforts as chair of SABEW’s First Amendment Committee. SABEW’s First Amendment Committee is dedicated […]

Barlett and Steele Awards to offer regional/local and under 30 categories

The Barlett and Steele Awards, named in honor of renowned investigative business journalists Donald L. Barlett and James B. Steele, are being expanded this year! The awards will now have two categories: one for news organizations with a national or global audience and one for publications with a regional or local focus. Additionally, a new […]

WSJ, Businessweek among Deadline Club 2022 winners

The following business journalism coverage were named winners Thursday night during the Deadline Club Awards: Reporting by Independent Digital Media Emmanuel Martinez, Lauren Kirchner and Malena Carollo, The Markup, “Denied” “Fantastic work. This detailed reporting pieced together a powerful narrative despite challenging data sources. It highlights a critical issue of vast disparities among home loan borrowers […]

Tampa Bay Times, Chicago Tribune win Pulitzers for biz-related coverage

Two Pulitzer Prizes were awarded on Monday for coverage that focused on businesses. The investigative reporting Pulitzer was awarded to Corey G. Johnson, Rebecca Woolington and Eli Murray of the Tampa Bay Times for a “compelling exposé of highly toxic hazards inside Florida’s only battery recycling plant that forced the implementation of safety measures to […]

Chicago Sun-Times, KUSA win Headline Awards for biz coverage

The National Headliner Awards were announced on Wednesday and included business journalism categories. The winner in the business news coverage, business commentary and/or business columns by an individual or team was “What’s in Illinois’ legal weed?” by Stephanie Zimmermann and Tom Schuba of the Chicago Sun-Times. The judges wrote, “In a blend of strong consumer […]