by Dillon Lewis | Jul 9, 2021 | Index Page Top, News
We are pleased to share some updates with the membership regarding our 2021 National Convention. The safety of our members remains the association’s top priority, and your feedback has informed our decisions each step of the way. Over the last few months, we...
by Dillon Lewis | Jan 5, 2021 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRESS CONTACT: Clare Lefebure press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is now accepting online submissions for its 2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards. The Excellence in Journalism Awards are open to anyone,...
by Dillon Lewis | Jan 4, 2021 | Excellence in Journalism Awards
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage of nonbinary and/or gender nonconforming issues. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism.
by Dillon Lewis | Oct 21, 2020 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that New York Times Magazine contributing writer Linda Villarosa and...
by Dillon Lewis | Oct 8, 2020 | Index Page Top, News
NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of national board director Monica Roberts. “The passing of Monica Roberts is a tremendous loss,” said former NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Vice President...
by Dillon Lewis | Mar 4, 2020 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 4, 2020 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that Washington Post opinion writer Jonathan Capehart is the recipient of the Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ...
by Dillon Lewis | Aug 19, 2019 | NLGJA Legacy Award
The Washington Blade is the recipient of the 2019 NLGJA Legacy Award. The Washington Blade was founded as “The Gay Blade” in 1969. Originally a black and white, one-sheet community newsletter, the paper was initially distributed in local D.C. bars. However, in the...
by Dillon Lewis | Aug 14, 2019 | Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, August 14, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that longtime Miami Herald reporter Steve Rothaus, Recode co-founder Kara...
by Dillon Lewis | Jul 1, 2019 | Index Page Top, News
FOR RELEASE: July 1, 2019 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announced that financial expert Suze Orman will headline a plenary session at NLGJA’s National Convention in New...
by Dillon Lewis | May 21, 2019 | Awards, Jeanne Córdova Award
Rachael Zimmerman was the recipient of the 2019 NLGJA Jeanne Córdova Award. Zimmerman is an emerging photographer, photojournalist and community creator who developed her passion for visual storytelling while working in the sports industry. In 2016 Zimmerman founded...
