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CalMatters journalists are lauded for his or her work — from hard-charging investigations to broad initiatives like Digital Democracy.
CalMatters is being honored with 9 Northern California journalism awardstogether with for finest investigative, explanatory, well being and environmental reporting. The group additionally garnered three photojournalism awards and its first-ever honors for commentary.
Moreover, Senior Director of Product Sapna Satagopan was named an “unsung hero” — a distinction that celebrates somebody “whose contribution to journalism usually happens behind the scenes and is often overlooked.”
The awards, introduced Wednesday, got by the Society of Skilled Journalists’ Northern California chapter. They’ll be given out, and judges’ feedback launched, on the chapter’s Nov. 15 awards banquet.
Satagopan was cited as a “visionary leader” behind CalMatters’ Digital Democracy device, Recall Voter Informationnewsletters and explainers. She additionally based Xyza: Information for Youngsters, a subscription information platform for younger readers.
“I am so grateful to be honored for my work that connects critical news and information with the people of California,” Satagopan stated. “I love the opportunity we are provided in journalism product design to make a difference in the world, to empower people, to hold leaders accountable, and to ultimately improve the community.”
The commentary award goes to CalMatters’ California Voices Editor Yousef Baig for his piece “From ‘train to nowhere’ to Fresno’s dream: What high-speed rail means for the Central Valley.”
“My main goal with this piece was to flip the conversation on high-speed rail so readers could hear from people who live and work in the Central Valley. This kind of approach is at the heart of the Voices mission. For that to be recognized, it’s incredibly gratifying” Baig stated.
Listed here are CalMatters different award wins, within the print/on-line massive division:
And, CalMatters contributor Alastair Bland received science reporting honors for his Bay Nature piece on California’s bull kelp forests.
Right here’s the total listing of NorCal SPJ’s 2024 winners from newspapers, on-line information websites, radio and tv stations throughout Northern California.
