by Sachelle Brooks | Jan 1, 2018 | Awards, Excellence in Journalism Awards
This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage featuring queer people of color. Submission must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, digital and photojournalism. Submissions must be a single article or...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 21, 2017 | 2017 Hall of Fame
Jinx Beers is the founding publisher and first managing editor of America’s longest running lesbian newspaper, The Lesbian News, launched in 1975. She is a pioneering journalist as well as a lifelong feminist and advocate for human rights. Beers proudly served in the...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 21, 2017 | 2017 Hall of Fame
Dan Savage is an award-winning journalist and author, TV personality, and activist best known for his political and social commentary, as well as his honest approach to sex, love and relationships. His sex advice column, “Savage Love,” introduced over 25 years ago, is...
by Dillon Lewis | Sep 19, 2017 | Randy Shilts Award
NPR “Weekend Edition Saturday” host Scott Simon was the recipient of the 2017 Randy Shilts Award for LGBTQ Coverage. Scott Simon has reported from all fifty states, five continents, and ten wars, from El Salvador to Sarajevo to Afghanistan and Iraq. His...
by Dillon Lewis | Aug 7, 2017 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Index Page Top, News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 7, 2017 PRESS CONTACT: Dillon Lewis Press@nlgja.org or 202-588-9888 WASHINGTON, DC – Today NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists announces the recipients of its Excellence in Journalism Awards and recognizes...
by Bach Polakowski | Feb 28, 2017 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Journalist of the Year
This category honors an LGBTQ journalist whose exceptional abilities, integrity and distinctive work brought honor to the profession within the past year. This award is not restricted to coverage of LGBTQ issues. Entries should include no more than five (5) pieces of...
