by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2002 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Online Journalism
Excellence in New Media First Place presented to Susan Hogan/Albach, reporter; Kim Ritzenthaler, photographer and Karen Dee Davis, multimedia editor The Dallas Morning News www.dallasnews.com, “The Gay Divide” Judges Comments: “Offering a stunning photography, a...
by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2002 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Network Television
Excellence in Video First Place presented to Ted Koppel, James Blue, Mary Claude Foster, Cathy Barosky, Russ Freeman, ABC News Nightline, “A Matter of Choice?” Series Judges Comments: “Strong story from start to finish! Excellent video throughout.” Second Place...
by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2002 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Radio
Excellence in Audio First Place presented to Eric Beauchemin, Radio Netherlands, “The Nigerian Closet” Judges Comments: “A nice window into the life of a gay man that no one in the United States would know anything about. Creative and very professional in its...
by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2002 | Excellence in Feature Writing, Excellence in Journalism Awards
Excellence in News/Feature First Place presented to Jeff Kunerth, Mark Schlueb, Kelly Brewington,Orlando Sentinel, “Coming Out, Blending In: Being Gay in Central Florida” Series Judges Comments: “The result is a textured treatment of gay life and its relationship to a...
by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2002 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial First Place presented to Abigail Garner, “Don’t ‘Protect’ Me; Give Me Your Respect, ” published in Newsweek magazine Judges Comments: “A very sensible treatment of a sensitive subject, and beautifully written.” Second Place presented to...
by Wes Young | Jun 2, 2002 | Timeline
The Associated Press offers domestic partner benefits to its gay and lesbian employees.
by Wes Young | Jun 2, 2002 | Timeline
The first LGBTQ press member, Barbara Dozetos, joins the executive committee of NLGJA.
by Wes Young | Apr 2, 2002 | Timeline
Minnesota Chapter lobbies Minneapolis Star Tribune to consider a contract with a vendor only after gaining assurance that its leaders could work respectfully with a newspaper that had ‘out’ employees. The vendor in question, in response, added ‘sexual orientation’ to...
by Wes Young | Feb 2, 2002 | Timeline
Steven Petrow elected to NLGJA presidency.
by Wes Young | Sep 2, 2001 | Timeline
NLGJA ratified a strategic plan in Dallas, TX, which put emphasis on core program goal areas of membership and chapter growth; improved coverage of LGBTQ communities; expansion of benefits for LGBTQ employees; increased student outreach and education; and more...
