by Bach Polakowski | Feb 9, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
This category honors exceptional opinion and editorial writing on a print or online newspaper. Opinion/editorial writing submissions should be limited to articles that express an opinion on a topical issue. Submissions must be a single article or closely planned and...
by Wes Young | Jul 8, 2014 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial First: Tracy Baim for “The Content of Our Character: Trayvon and Us” Second: Gail Shister for “Is Your Husband Gay?” Third: Steve Friess for “My Turn as a Target of ‘God Hates Fags’ Preacher Fred...
by Wes Young | Jul 8, 2013 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial First: Kate Riley for a series of same-sex marriage editorials with Lance Dickie, Thanh Tan and Sharon Pian Chan, The Seattle Times Second: Sean Bugg for an opinion writing series, Metro Weekly Third: Kerry Eleveld for “Why Barack...
by Wes Young | Jul 8, 2012 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial First Place: Aaron Stella, Philadelphia Gay News Second Place: Sean Bugg, Metro Weekly
by Wes Young | Jul 8, 2011 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial First Place: Jonathan Rauch, The Advocate, “The Majority Report” Second Place: Sean Bugg, MetroWeekly, “Learning Experiences” Third Place: Alfred Doblin, The Record, “The Tragedy of Tyler Clementi”
by Wes Young | Jul 7, 2010 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Opinion Writing
Excellence in Opinion/Editorial Winner: Maya Rupert , LA Watts Times, “I Believe in America ” Honorable Mention: LZ Granderson , CNN, “Gay Is Not the New Black”