STAT, Bloomberg, Yahoo Finance among the EPPY Award winners

Here are the business news-related winners from the annual EPPY Awards, given out by Editor and Publisher to recognize the best in digital journalism:

Best Business/ Finance Website (Fewer than 1 million unique visitors)

Winner: STAT, Business of Health and Medicine

Judge’s comments: “STAT News is committed to delivering highly researched and balanced reporting on complex healthcare topics. Each article provides in-depth analysis, contextual background, and diverse perspectives, enabling readers to comprehensively understand the issues at hand. The publication’s dedication to high-quality journalism is evident in its thorough investigations and clear presentation of multifaceted subjects.”

Best Collaborative Investigative/ Enterprise Reporting (1 million or more unique visitors)

Winner: Bloomberg News, “America, global gun pusher”

Judge’s comments: “The Bloomberg piece excelled due to its exceptional depth and rigor, combining extensive data analysis with firsthand reporting to present a nuanced view of how U.S.-made firearms contribute to violence beyond American borders. Its unique global perspective, supported by meticulous research and impactful storytelling, set it apart by not only shedding light on a critical, often overlooked issue but also framing it in a way that invites policy consideration and public accountability.”

Best Business Reporting (1 million or more unique visitors)

Winner: Bloomberg News, “Bad medicine”

2nd Place: NBC News, “440 kids’ deaths in 50 years: How the U.S. failed to stop a household item from killing children”

3rd Place: Bloomberg News, “Worker power”

Best Business Reporting (Fewer than 1 million unique visitors)

Winner: The Chattanooga Times Free Press (Andrew Schwartz), “Croft & Frost investigation and series” Judge’s comments: “Complex tax fraud situation that’s explained very well. Great insight into personal life”

2nd place: The Examination, The Museba Project and Ghana Business News, Grist (Will Fitzgibbon, Christian Locka & Emmanuel K. Dogbevi), “Indian companies are bringing one of the world’s most toxic industries to Africa. People are getting sick”

3rd place: Religion Unplugged, (Paul Glader & Mary Cuddehe), “High Plains Grifter”

Best Business/ Finance Blog (1 million or more unique visitors)

Winner: Yahoo Finance, “Yahoo Finance Rick Newman inflation coverage”

Judge’s comments: “These articles are commendable for their thorough research, balanced reporting, and ability to distill complex economic concepts into accessible narratives. The stories enhance reader comprehension of inflation by addressing its economic, political, and psychological dimensions, thereby offering a holistic view of the topic.”

Best Business/ Finance Blog (Fewer than 1 million unique visitors)

Winner: Amy Lindgren, “Working Strategies”

Judge’s comments: “The Working Strategies column series in the Twin Cities Pioneer Press consistently delivers practical, insightful career advice, blending actionable strategies with thoughtful reflections on workplace trends and challenges.”

All of the winners are here.