Rookie of the Year honors a new journalist with less than 18 months’ experience in the field.  Journalists are nominated by their member publication and are required to submit five clips as well as a letter of recommendation.  Nominations are accepted through the Editorial Contest.  2015 marked the first year for this award. 

Sponsored by the MDDC Press Foundation, the Michael S. Powell High School Journalist of the Year honors an outstanding senior staff member of a Maryland, Delaware or District of Columbia high school newspaper. The winner receives a $1,500 cash award and is honored at the MDDC Editorial Awards in the Spring. 

The Freedom of Information Award is named for Jim S. Keat, a retired editor and foreign correspondent for the Baltimore Sun, who was a long-time advocate for public information access. Keat is a member of the MDDC Hall of Fame.

The Designer of the Year Award recognizes a single designer showing creativity and ability to design across platforms.

The Salesperson of the Year Award honors a sales executive that runs circles around their peers.

The Sales Rookie of the Year Award honors a new sales executive with less than 18 months’ experience in the field. Winners demonstrate revenue generation, sales expertise and initiative.

A free press cannot be swept aside or silenced.  This award honors acts of courage in journalism and strength in adversity while uncovering truth.  The Courage in Journalism Award was established in memory of those killed at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis in 2018 and in honor of those who survived. 

Established in 2004, the Distinguished Service Award annually recognizes an MDDC volunteer whose extraordinary service effort has made a profound and lasting difference to MDDC organization and membership.

Each annual winner is presented an engraved bowl at MDDC’s Hall of Fame & Distinguished Service Award Program, traditionally held in late May. In addition, a $500 contribution is made to the MDDC Press Foundation in the winner’s name.

The Website of General Excellence Award is based on a publication website’s social media and engagement, local news coverage, navigation and design, multi-media/data visualization and mobile responsive design.

The MDDC Hall of Fame, established in 1947, honors outstanding newspaper professionals whose careers were marked by excellence at news media organizations in Maryland, Delaware or the District of Columbia. Members of the hall date back to the 19th century and hail from rural weekly papers, metro-area dailies and everything in between.

The Hall is located in the College of Journalism Building at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland College Park. Election to the Hall is a distinctive honor, and to be nominated a person must be or have been long-employed at a news media organization that either is a member or eligible to be a member of the Association.

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Division A

The Baltimore Sun

The Baltimore Sun Best of Show Winners

• Andy Kostka, Emily Opilo, Lea Skene, Sabrina LeBoeuf: “Man shot after pulling baseball bat in confrontation with downtown Baltimore squeegee workers” in Breaking News
• Christine Condon: “‘Free your heart’: Parents of the late Maryland football player Jordan McNair forge bond with fired athletic trainer” in Feature Story: Profile
• Jerry Jackson: “Three firefighters killed” in Breaking News Photo
• Karl Merton Ferron: “Championship coach” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Kenneth K. Lam: “Safe!” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Kevin Richardson: “25 Women to Watch” in News-driven Art or Illustrations
• Kevin Richardson: “Night of local storytelling” in Special Event Video
• Photo Staff: “2022 Baltimore Sun Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery
• Sanya Kamidi, Jerry Jackson, Scott Dance: “‘There’s only one crab guy on TikTok’” in General Social Media Reporting
• Tracie Rawson, Steve Earley: “Women & education: by the numbers” in News-driven Informational Graphics
• Tricia Bishop: “If Roe v. Wade is ultimately overturned, Maryland must become a sanctuary state for abortion” in Editorial

The Baltimore Sun First Place Winners

• Amy Davis, Steve Earley: “Seeing the unseen: A somber tour through one of Baltimore’s ugliest chapters of enslavement” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Andy Knobel: “Look, mime, no feet” in Headline
• Andy Kostka, Emily Opilo, Lea Skene, Sabrina LeBoeuf: “Man shot after pulling baseball bat in confrontation with downtown Baltimore squeegee workers” in Breaking News
• Christine Condon: “‘Free your heart’: Parents of the late Maryland football player Jordan McNair forge bond with fired athletic trainer” in Feature Story: Profile
• Dan Rodricks: “On the loss of my brother and best man” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Hannah Gaskill, Sam Janesch, Emily Opilo, Meredith Cohn: “Sun/UB poll: What Marylanders think about overturning Roe, mandatory COVID school vaccines, mass shootings and a midsummer election” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Hayes Gardner: “Hanging on every word: North American Scrabble champion crowned in Baltimore as game turns spectator sport” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Hayes Gardner: “Autographs of Moonlight Graham of ‘Field of Dreams’ fame are discovered at Baltimore medical school he attended” in Sports Feature Story
• Jean Marbella: “‘I needed to know what happened’: A father’s quest to understand derailment that killed 2 young women in Ellicott City” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Jerry Jackson: “Three firefighters killed” in Breaking News Photo
• Karl Merton Ferron: “Championship coach” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Karl Merton Ferron, Lloyd Fox: “Baltimore Sun Media prints in Sun Park for last time” in General News Video
• Kenneth K. Lam: “John Waters fan” in Feature Photo
• Kenneth K. Lam: “Safe!” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Kevin Richardson: “25 Women to Watch” in News-driven Art or Illustrations
• Kevin Richardson: “Adnan Syed is released from prison” in Spot News Video
• Kevin Richardson: “Black crab pickers recall their legacy” in Features Video
• Kevin Richardson: “Baltimore Sun’s sports columnist Mike Preston on what the trading for linebacker Roquan Smith means for the Ravens going forward.” in Sports video
• Kevin Richardson: “Night of local storytelling” in Special Event Video
• Kim Hairston: “Mervo student funeral” in General News Photo
• Lee O. Sanderlin, Jonathan M. Pitts: “Maryland AG report: ‘No parish was safe’ from ‘rampant sexual abuse’ in Baltimore’s Catholic archdiocese” in Religion Reporting
• Lorraine Mirabella: “Baltimore businesses ‘test the waters’ with NFT gifts and fundraisers to stand out and explore new technology” in Business Reporting
• Michelle Deal-Zimmerman: “Many in Baltimore want squeegee kids out of sight, out of mind” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Mike Klingaman: “Creating art is a ‘very uplifting emotion’ for quadriplegic artist from Glen Burnie” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Mike Preston: “Mike Preston: Welcome to Cleveland, where the Browns were desperate and Deshaun Watson took advantage | COMMENTARY” in Sports Column
• Nathan Ruiz: “Orioles altering Camden Yards’ left-field dimensions amid ballpark’s historic home run binge” in Sports Story
• Photo Staff: “2022 Baltimore Sun Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery
• Sam Janesch: “Dan Cox and Wes Moore won’t release their tax returns in Maryland’s gubernatorial race. Here’s what’s known about their finances.” in State Government
• Sanya and Lea Skene Kamidi, Lee Sanderlin, Lea Skene: “Baltimore prosecutors drop charges against Adnan Syed” in Breaking News- Social Media
• Sanya Kamidi, Jerry Jackson, Scott Dance: “‘There’s only one crab guy on TikTok’” in General Social Media Reporting
• Staff: “ 25 Page 1A” in Page 1 Design
• Staff: “June 14 Sports cover” in Sports Page Design
• Tracie Rawson, Steve Earley: “Women & education: by the numbers” in News-driven Informational Graphics
• Tricia Bishop: “If Roe v. Wade is ultimately overturned, Maryland must become a sanctuary state for abortion” in Editorial

The Baltimore Sun Second Place Winners

• Alex Mann, Christine Condon, Steve Earley: “2021 COVID metrics: What the data shows us” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Amanda Yeager: “‘Element of surprise and wonder’: Pop-up dinners give Baltimore chefs without a restaurant a table to call their own” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Amy Davis: “Seeing the Unseen: A somber tour through one of Baltimore’s ugliest chapters of enslavement” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Andy Kostka: “As Oriole Park at Camden Yards turns 30, a look at how it all began: ‘It’s like seeing one of your children grow up’” in Sports Story
• Dan Rodricks: “Let’s convert thousands of vacant properties as a lasting memorial to Baltimore firefighters” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Darcy Costello: “‘Crash and grab’ thefts boost ATMs from Baltimore stores, deprive neighborhoods without banks of access to cash” in General News Story
• Darcy Costello: “She spent years fighting for accountability. Anna Borkowski hopes Baltimore County has ‘changed for the better’ for sexual assault survivors.” in Feature Story: Profile
• Jean Marbella, Jeff Barker: “‘We’ve lost the common sense’: Maryland Republicans vent about election routs, heated leadership dispute” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Jerry Jackson: “Ever Forward” in General News Photo
• Jerry Jackson: “Cycling shadows” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• John-John Williams IV: “Balls and beautillions, long a tradition of the marrying Black middle class in Maryland, carry on with a new purpose” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Jonathan M. Pitts: “Steady growth: Maryland woman spearheads fight to preserve America’s old-growth forests” in Environmental Reporting
• Jonathan M. Pitts: “Catholic archdiocese begins review of all Baltimore parishes as Mass attendance, already declining, fails to recover from pandemic” in Religion Reporting
• Karl Merton Ferron: “Broadway shooting” in Breaking News Photo
• Karl Merton Ferron: “Safe at home” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Kevin Richardson: ““Mrs. Poe,” a version of ‘Mr. Po,’ a song from the late 1820s | VIDEO” in General News Video
• Kevin Richardson: “Mike Preston on this year’s Ravens roster” in Sports video
• Kevin Richardson: “The Baltimore Sun’s 2022 Women to Watch event” in Special Event Video
• Lillian Reed: “‘Complex legacy’: A Baltimore County private school considers how to remember those enslaved by its founder” in Education Reporting
• Mike Preston: “Mike Preston: What Michigan men’s basketball coach Juwan Howard did was deplorable. He should be fired. | COMMENTARY” in Sports Column
• Peter Jensen: “Greetings from Baltimore, Tucker Carlson’s nightmare city” in Editorial
• Peter Jensen: “Life lessons to Tom Brady from someone who has been there, done that” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Photo Staff: “Firefighters’ funeral” in Best Photo Gallery
• Sam Janesch: “Open records law violation becomes political flashpoint in Howard County election season” in Local Government
• Sanya Kamidi, Christina Tkacik: “Crisfield crab pickers” in General Social Media Reporting
• Sanya Kamidi, Mary Carole McCauley, Lillian Reed: “West Baltimore water contamination” in Breaking News- Social Media
• Staff: “April 24 Page 1A” in Page 1 Design
• Staff: “A&E Aug. 14” in Feature Page Design
• Staff: “ 3 Sports cover” in News Page Design
• Staff: “ 3 Sports cover” in Sports Page Design
• Staff: “25 Black Marylanders to Watch” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Staff: “Baltimore Sun website” in General Web Site Excellence
• Steve Earley, Karl Merton Ferron: “Before and after: See the transformation of Camden Yards’ left field wall” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Tracie Rawson: “Best of Anne Arundel” in News-driven Art or Illustrations

The News Journal

The News Journal Best of Show Winners

• Isabel Hughes: “How two people she once loved committed the ultimate betrayal” in Investigative Reporting
• Kevin Tresolini: “Delaware’s Top 100 all-time greatest sports teams” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)

The News Journal First Place Winners

• Amanda Fries: “How a Wilmington council grant meant to help residents paid for Nemours-branded swag” in General News Story
• Amanda Fries: “Wilmington vacant property seizure bill off the table following a heated community meeting” in Public Service
• Anitra Johnson: “Why a family’s pleas about a bad sewer leak in their house was ignored for a year” in Local Government
• Benjamin Chambers: “Blue Hens win homecoming game against Morgan State” in Photo Series
• Brandon Holveck: “This quiet community near Middletown is fearful of warehouse plans taking shape next door” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Damian Giletto: “The Ultimate Betrayal: Madison Sparrow’s Final Days” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Damian Giletto: “The Mysterious Death of Adolf Chozor Pt. 1 & 2” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Ginger Garrison: “Finding their truth” in Feature Page Design
• Hannah Edelman: “Why the University of Delaware still takes money from the family behind Oxycontin” in Education Reporting
• Isabel Hughes: “How two people she once loved committed the ultimate betrayal” in Investigative Reporting
• Kelly Powers: “Muskrats, eagles, marsh: This tribal chief watches climate crisis threaten East Coast culture” in Environmental Reporting
• Kevin Tresolini: “Delaware’s Top 100 all-time greatest sports teams” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Kevin Tresolini, Isabel Hughes, Hannah Edelman, Esteban Parra: “Delaware State lacrosse team’s bus stopped in Georgia” in Continuing Coverage
• Patricia Talorico, Esteban Parra: “COLD CASE FILES: A CALCULATED MURDER? Who would want to kill the happy sausage maker from Bear?” in Series
• Staff: “Delaware Online” in General Web Site Excellence
• Také Uda: “The war on books” in News Page Design

The News Journal Second Place Winners

• Amanda Fries: “How Delaware’s handling of lead water testing put thousands of students and staff at risk” in Investigative Reporting
• Benjamin Chambers: “Football Fans” in Feature Photo
• Benjamin Chambers: “Firefly Music Festival 2022 Day 3” in Photo Series
• Emily Lytle: “As small hospitals disappear nationwide, Seaford saved its hospital. But at what cost?” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Esteban Parra: “Same officer fired twice: 1 agency says why, other cites Delaware law in denying records” in Public Service
• Isabel Hughes: “The Life and Death of Emma Cole” in Series
• Kevin Tresolini: “Paralyzed in 1998 game, lacrosse player passed love of sport to son” in Sports Feature Story
• Meredith Newman: “The ongoing fight over recreational marijuana in Delaware” in Continuing Coverage
• Meredith Newman: “‘That’s just the way things are’: Why Delaware lawmakers are hesitant to go against the governor” in State Government
• Patricia Talorico: “‘Camp Fright’ no more? Spooky 100-year-old Mill Creek-area site will get a new look” in Growth & Land Use Reporting

Division B

The Capital

The Capital Best of Show Winners

• Dana Munro: “Marylanders could pay $800M over next 30 years in medical costs, loss of time from BWI Marshall airplane noises, study shows” in State Government
• Jason Armstrong: “‘A miniature Woodstock’” in Page 1 Design
• Rebecca Ritzel: “Much ado about Methodists as Annapolis City Council debates whether an Eastport church is eligible for grant funding” in Religion Reporting

The Capital First Place Winners

• Bill Wagner: “Navy football twin brothers Josh and Terrell Adams persevere through family tragedy to reach senior seasons” in Sports Feature Story
• Brooks DuBose: “Marylanders remember Carr’s Beach in Annapolis as a staple of music for the Black community” in Local Government
• Brooks DuBose: “Annapolis alderman to introduce emergency resolution to force stop work order at Quiet Waters Park development” in Environmental Reporting
• Dana Munro: “Marylanders could pay $800M over next 30 years in medical costs, loss of time from BWI Marshall airplane noises, study shows” in State Government
• Dana Munro: “Anne Arundel County executive race” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Dana Munro: “Severn park slated to become swim center; surrounding community tries to stop it” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Dana Munro: “For 25 years, Wendy Cozzone has cared for Anne Arundel’s neglected and abused livestock” in Feature Story: Profile
• Jason Armstrong: “‘A miniature Woodstock’” in Page 1 Design
• Paul W. Gillespie: “The 123rd Army-Navy football game” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Paul W. Gillespie: “Gaithersburg Plane Crash” in Breaking News Photo
• Paul W. Gillespie: “Mobile Prayer RV in Glen Burnie” in Photo Series
• Paul W. Gillespie: “Jumping for yards” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Paul W. Gillespie: “Army beats Navy” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Paul W. Gillespie, Brian Krista, Jeffrey F. Bill: “Capital Gazette Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery
• Rebecca Ritzel: “Security threat prompts major protocol changes at Annapolis City Hall” in Investigative Reporting
• Rebecca Ritzel: “Singer Eva Cassidy didn’t live to see her enduring success; Annapolis finally honors her” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Rebecca Ritzel: “Much ado about Methodists as Annapolis City Council debates whether an Eastport church is eligible for grant funding” in Religion Reporting
• Rebecca Ritzel: “Back in the saddle for a great cause: 75-year-old Navy grad completes a ‘Century Ride’ in his wife’s honor” in Feature Story: Non-Profile

The Capital Second Place Winners

• Brian Jeffries: “After fleeing Iraq with her family, Arnold teen becomes a kickboxing world champion with aspirations of turning pro” in Feature Story: Profile
• Brooks DuBose: “Four years after The Capital newsroom shooting, we continue to press on” in Editorial
• Jason Armstrong, Jerry Jackson, Barbara Haddock Taylor: “Navy graduation” in Page 1 Design
• Jeffrey F. Bill: “Making the save” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Jeffrey F. Bill: “Wrestling celebration” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Lilly Price: “Anne Arundel police captain retired amid sexual harassment investigation after years of internal complaints” in Investigative Reporting
• Paul W. Gillespie: “Tre Da Kid mural” in General News Photo
• Rebecca Ritzel: “With apartments condemned, Annapolis families get stuck in hotel limbo during holidays” in Public Service

The Frederick News-Post

The Frederick News-Post Best of Show Winners

• Greg Swatek: “New frontier for a phenom” in Sports Story
• Jillian Atelsek: “Restraints and seclusions in schools” in Continuing Coverage
• Josh Smith: “One win away” in Sports Page Design
• Kathi Smith, Noelle Hallman: “Sage Cakery” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Samantha Bangh, Andrew Schotz, Graham Cullen, Connie Hastings: “Tribute to Veterans” in News-driven Special Section
• Samantha Bangh, Brittney Hamilton, Josh Smith: “Frederick’s Best: Athlete of the Month Contest” in New Business Concept / Wild Card
• Samantha Bangh, Connie Hastings: “2022 Best of the Best Celebration event” in Best Event
• Samantha Bangh, Connie Hastings, Anna Joyce, Talia Valencia, Brittney Hamilton: “2022 Best of the Best readers’ choice awards contest” in Self-Promotion Advertising
• Samantha Bangh, Mary Kate Battles, Katina Zentz: “Frederick Weddings 2022” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone

The Frederick News Post First Place Winners

• Angela Roberts: “Health care workers” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Clara Niel: “Man stabs parents before he is shot and killed by deputies” in Breaking News
• Greg Swatek: “New frontier for a phenom” in Sports Story
• Jack Murphy: “Secrecy is wrong approach for deliberations by book review committee” in Editorial
• James Constantine, Noelle Hallman: “Homewood at Frederick – National Day Ad” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Jillian Atelsek: “A look back at the race between M.C. Keegan-Ayer and Jazmin Di Cola” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Jillian Atelsek: “Restraints and seclusions in schools” in Continuing Coverage
• Jillian Atelsek: “‘How much can we endure?’” in Education Reporting
• Josh Smith: “One win away” in Sports Page Design
• Kathi Smith, Noelle Hallman: “Sage Cakery” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Kathi Smith, Noelle Hallman: “Frederick Farmers Market” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Katina Zentz: “Mom’s welcome” in General News Photo
• Patrick Kernan: “Reflections of resilience” in Business Reporting
• Ric Dugan: “Slide skeptic” in Feature Photo
• Samantha Bangh: “Real Wedding Page” in Feature Page Design
• Samantha Bangh, Andrew Schotz, Graham Cullen, Connie Hastings: “Tribute to Veterans” in News-driven Special Section
• Samantha Bangh, Brittney Hamilton, Josh Smith: “Frederick’s Best: Athlete of the Month Contest” in New Business Concept / Wild Card
• Samantha Bangh, Connie Hastings: “2022 Best of the Best Celebration event” in Best Event
• Samantha Bangh, Connie Hastings, Anna Joyce, Talia Valencia, Brittney Hamilton: “2022 Best of the Best readers’ choice awards contest” in Self-Promotion Advertising
• Samantha Bangh, Graham Cullen, Andrew Schotz, Connie Hastings: “Hello, Frederick” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• Samantha Bangh, James Constantine, Vickie Grinder: “Gateway – Summer Edition” in Custom Publication
• Samantha Bangh, Mary Kate Battles, Katina Zentz: “Frederick Weddings 2022” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Staff: “Eat, drink and be married” in Headline

The Frederick News-Post Second Place Winners

• Alexander Dacy: “Striking it rich” in Sports Feature Story
• Andy Schotz: “Discomfort is no excuse for hiding public information” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Angela Roberts: “Collection conundrum” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Jack Hogan: “Sugarloaf Mountain coverage” in Continuing Coverage
• Jack Hogan: “Gardner reflections” in Local Government
• Jillian Atelsek: “Dramatic finish” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Jillian Atelsek, Jack Hogan: “Podcast interviews with candidates” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• John Cannon: “Jumping into action” in Sports Story
• Josh Smith: “Addison is making the right play” in Sports Column
• Katina Zentz: “Hide and peep” in Feature Photo
• Katina Zentz: “Focus on Burkittsville” in Photo Series
• Khushboo Rathore, Clara Niel: “Shoot or don’t shoot” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Ric Dugan: “Jumping into action” in Breaking News Photo
• Samantha Bangh, Connie Hastings, Mike Santos: “UnCapped Spirits Card” in New Business Concept / Wild Card
• Samantha Bangh, Jennifer Gerlock, Shelby Maly: “H.E. Week Spadea” in Custom Publication

Division B

The Herald-Mail

The Herald-Mail Best of Show Winner

• Tamela Baker: “A local historian and a concerned neighbor lead effort to unravel Black cemetery’s history” in General News Story

The Herald-Mail First Place Winners

• Bob Parasiliti: “These three Clear Spring athletes gave several lessons, though their years were few” in Sports Column
• Dave McMillion: “From promise to disillusionment: The tricky nature of predicting downtown’s future” in Public Service
• Julie Greene: “Welding class at Hagerstown Community College bonds fathers and sons” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Staff: “Joe Biden visits Hagerstown” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Tamela Baker: “A local historian and a concerned neighbor lead effort to unravel Black cemetery’s history” in General News Story
• Tamela Baker: “Whidden didn’t know where he was going or if he’d come back, but he helped save the world” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Tim Rowland: “Tim Rowland Sunday columns” in Local Column: Critical Thinking

The Herald-Mail Second Place Winners

• Andy Mason: “VIDEO: Battle of Falling Waters 1863 Baseball Classic” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Dwight Weingarten: “Inside look: How Amazon, USPS ship thousands of packages each day from Maryland” in Business Reporting
• Dwight Weingarten: “Struggling Maryland car dealers and tech companies hoping US semiconductor push will help” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Dwight Weingarten: “Hagerstown stadium site has steeple, history towering over it” in Religion Reporting
• Dwight Weingarten, Joe Deinlein: “‘This door’s been opening’: Moore to become Maryland’s first Black governor” in Headline
• Julie Greene: “Three teens are dead: State police confirm third victim died at Baltimore trauma center” in Breaking News
• Mike Garcia, Tamela Baker: “The hard work of lawmaking is done in committees. Is your legislator present?” in State Government
• Mike Lewis, Dave McMillion, Tamela Baker, Joseph Deinlein: “Washington County commissioners seek to ban truck stops, limit warehouse sizes” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Tamela Baker: “A curator’s diligence and a 57-year-old theft: Stolen German art found in … Hagerstown?” in General News Story

Division C

Carroll County Times

Carroll County Times First Place Winners

• Anthony Maluso: “Carroll County cross country race visualizations” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Brian Krista: “Ninja challenge” in General News Photo
• Brian Krista: “Free rein” in Photo Series
• Brian Krista: “Mavericks win” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Brian Krista, Jeffrey F. Bill, Dylan Slagle: “Carroll County Times Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery
• Dylan Slagle: “Barn blaze” in Breaking News Photo

Carroll County Times Second Place Winner

• Dylan Slagle: “Softball play” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)

Cecil Whig

Cecil Whig First Place Winner

• Carl Hamilton: “Eating with no hands isn’t as easy as pie” in Local Column: Feature or Humor

Cecil Whig Second Place Winner

• Talha Ashrif: “Clearing the channel” in Feature Page Design

Cumberland Times

Cumberland Times First Place Winner

• Alex Rychwalski: “I’ll never recover from that shot” in Sports Column

Cumberland Times Second Place Winners

• Alex Rychwalski: “Cayden Bratton running over Type 1 diabetes” in Sports Feature Story
• John Smith: “Investigators probe Romney school blaze” in Breaking News Photo
• Ken Nolan: “Slippery Ride” in Feature Photo
• Kyle Bennett, Alex Rychwalski: “PODCAST: Views from the Press Box – Episode 21” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Lindsay Renner-Wood: “Keyser couple learn to live with husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis” in Medical/Science Reporting

Delaware State News

Delaware State News Best of Show Winners

• Angi Hicks, Joy Ferrio: “The Everett Theatre” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• DJ Short: “Beauty Unleashed” in Online only ad
• Staff: “Blue Hen Guns” in Retail ad – Small Print only

Delaware State News First Place Winners

• Angi Hicks: “Ultrasound Express” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• Angi Hicks, Bonnie Mankin: “Halloween Gang Page” in Feature Page Design
• Angi Hicks, Joy Ferrio: “The Everett Theatre” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Beth Skinner: “Lemon-aid: Profits from Smyrna brothers’ juice stand benefit Food Bank” in Headline
• DJ Short: “Trevi Ristorante” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only
• DJ Short: “Beauty Unleashed” in Online only ad
• Staff: “Delaware State News Voters’ Guide” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Staff: “Diabetes in Delaware” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Tim Mastro, Craig Anderson: “Fears of fentanyl” in Series
• Tom Maglio, Laura Walter: “Bay to the Beach Winter 2022” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• : “Blue Hen Guns” in Retail ad – Small Print only

Delaware State News Second Place Winners

• Andy Walter: “’72 Senators are reuniting 50 years later” in Sports Column
• Craig Anderson: “Delaware’s dangerous roads” in Continuing Coverage
• Craig Horleman: “Local baseball fans have caught Phillies phever” in Sports Story
• DJ Short: “Concord Pets” in Online only ad
• DJ Short, Bonnie Mankin: “Walls Of Wonder (Bay to the Beach)” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Staff: “Diabetes in Delaware” in Series
• Tom Maglio, Laura Walter: “Sussex County Profile” in Custom Publication

The Daily Record

The Daily Record Best of Show Winner

• Bryan Sears: “Eye on Annapolis blog” in Online Blog Commentary

The Daily Record First Place Winners

• Bryan P. Sears: “Treatment Provider Left in Limbo” in State Government
• Bryan Sears: “Eye on Annapolis blog” in Online Blog Commentary
• Madeleine O’Neill: “Report names 158 Catholic priests accused of abuse after investigation into Archdiocese of Baltimore” in Breaking News
• Madeleine O’Neill: “After Treem case, U.S. attorney has new rules for monitoring attorney communications” in General News Story
• Madeleine O’Neill: “Crime lab backlogs soared after Baltimore prosecutors pushed to test every gun” in Investigative Reporting
• Patrick Brannan, Bryan Sears, Staff: “Eye on Annapolis 2022 Summit” in News-driven Special Section
• Patrick Brannan, Cammie Collier, Angelyn Nye: “Way to Be 2022” in Custom Publication
• Patrick Brannan, Staff: “Homegrown Harford 2022” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Sloane Brown: “Women’s Perspectives Podcast” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Sloane Brown: “Off the Record with Sloane Brown: Diane Bell-McKoy, Associated Black Charities” in Features Video

The Daily Record Second Place Winners

• Bryan Sears: “Eye on Annapolis webinar series” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Bryan Sears: “Eye on Annapolis Summit” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Joy Tyler, Staff: “Doing Business in Maryland: Outlook 2023” in News-driven Special Section
• Madeleine O’Neill: “Baltimore State’s Attorney Mosby indicted on federal perjury, false statement charges” in Breaking News
• Madeleine O’Neill: “‘Win-at-all-costs’ Chicago law firm reaps $7.3M defending Baltimore cops in wrongful convictions” in Investigative Reporting
• Patrick Brannan, Staff: “Power 100 & 2022 Power lists” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• Patrick Brannan, Staff: “Harford County Growth Report 2022” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone

The Daily Times

The Daily Times Best of Show Winners

• Alec Branch: “Field 7 1/2 and Little League Challenger” in Sports Feature Story
• Kristian Jaime: “‘IT’S GOING TO BE TOUGH’ Area fishermen sound off on whale conservation speed limits” in Public Notice Reporting
• Lauren Roberts: “Salisbury makes video to cheer on Jay Copeland on ‘American Idol’” in Spot News Video
• Lauren Roberts: “Slam dunks to 3 pointers: Governors Challenge players show off mad skills” in Sports video
• Lauren Roberts: “What’s it like? Tour Diakonia Food Pantry” in Editorial / Blog Video
• Olivia Minzola, Cole Johnson, Lauren Roberts: “‘The greatest adventure’: On watch with lifeguards in Ocean City” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling

The Daily Times First Place Winners

• Alec Branch: “Somerset High basketball alumni savor long overdue recognition” in Sports Story
• Alec Branch: “Field 7 1/2 and Little League Challenger” in Sports Feature Story
• Dwight Weingarten: “Maryland students’ test scores drop. Can schools climb back to success?” in Education Reporting
• Jesse Kryscio: “Dueling stars share top honor” in Sports Page Design
• Kelly Powers: “Free Black people built an Eastern Shore village. Why descendants want you to know it’s here” in Public Service
• Kristian Jaime: “New executive. New direction? How County Executive-elect Giordano plans to work for change” in Local Government
• Kristian Jaime: “What will turbine rigs do to marine animals? Study will examine the effects of wind farm off coast of OC” in Environmental Reporting
• Kristian Jaime: “Pittsville residents turn to each other in grief” in Religion Reporting
• Kristian Jaime: “‘IT’S GOING TO BE TOUGH’ Area fishermen sound off on whale conservation speed limits” in Public Notice Reporting
• Lauren Roberts: “Wrestling Stephen Decatur vs. Parkside” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Lauren Roberts: “A look at the Bioenergy DevCo facility in Seaford” in General News Video
• Lauren Roberts: “Salisbury makes video to cheer on Jay Copeland on ‘American Idol’” in Spot News Video
• Lauren Roberts: “Slam dunks to 3 pointers: Governors Challenge players show off mad skills” in Sports video
• Lauren Roberts: “What’s it like? Tour Diakonia Food Pantry” in Editorial / Blog Video
• Lauren Roberts: “Wife and daughter of Sheriff’s Deputy Glenn Hilliard speak at vigil” in Special Event Video
• Matthew Korfhage: “Born during slavery, spicy stuffed ham now graces every Southern Maryland table” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Olivia Minzola: “‘Everybody loves everybody in here’: Step inside Ocean City’s oldest bar, Harbor Inn” in Business Reporting
• Olivia Minzola, Cole Johnson, Lauren Roberts: “‘The greatest adventure’: On watch with lifeguards in Ocean City” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Olivia Minzola, Lauren Roberts: “‘Your city loves you, Jay’: Huge crowd turns out for ‘American Idol’ star’s homecoming” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Olivia Minzola, Lauren Roberts: “Buffalo soldier’s family land in Wicomico being rediscovered, reimagined into trail” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Stephanie Lindholm: “‘Bright Light in This World” in Page 1 Design

The Daily Times Second Place Winners

• Jesse Kryscio: “Made you look” in Sports Page Design
• Kristian Jaime: “Most items in recycle bins end up in landfills, straining the system” in General News Story
• Kristian Jaime: “Ocean City seeks to set lighting standards to help save nesting sea turtles” in Public Service
• Kristian Jaime: “A BATTLE ON BIOENERGY” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Lauren Roberts: “Delmarva woodworker survives brain trauma, crafting a new path” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Lauren Roberts: “Seafood and politics on the menu at Crisfield’s big Crab & Clam Bake: PHOTOS” in Best Photo Gallery
• Lauren Roberts: “‘We couldn’t go anywhere’: La Verne Eagleson on living in segregation and more” in Features Video
• Olivia Minzola, Lauren Roberts: “‘Broken and put back together’: Three people share journey from homeless to self-reliance” in Feature Story: Profile

The Star Democrat

The Star Democrat First Place Winners

• Angela Price: “Historical marker honors Talbot suffragists” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Jonathan Carter: “Encouraging a healthy discussion” in Editorial
• Megan Loock: “Centreville mom gives birth to ‘Star Baby’ in hospital parking lot” in Feature Story: Profile
• Natalie Jones: “Lakeside at Trappe development” in Continuing Coverage
• Sally Covey: “GRAIN BIN RESCUE Firefighters train to save farmers trapped in silos” in News Page Design
• Tom McCall: “Easton carnival goes out with a bang” in Feature Photo

The Star Democrat Second Place Second Place Winners

• Connie Connolly: “Madness on the Marshyhope educates, rewards blue catfish anglers” in Environmental Reporting
• Mike Detmer: “Guest worker visa shortage threatens local seafood industry” in Business Reporting
• Natalie Jones: “Easton Town Council unanimously approves plastic bag ban” in Local Government
• Natalie Jones: “MDTA explanations on delayed toll notices receive scrutiny from Eastern Shore Delegation” in State Government
• Natalie Jones: “Final Talbot County Council results announced” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Natalie Jones: “21 years later: Mid-Shore teachers remember 9/11 with their students” in Education Reporting
• Natalie Jones: “Loss of innocence: 50 years later, the Mid-Shore remembers Dean sisters’ murders” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Natalie Jones: “Woman, teens nabbed in crab grab” in Headline
• Natalie Jones: “Large crowds flock to raptor demos” in Photo Series
• Talha Ashrif: “Release the oysters” in Page 1 Design
• Tom McCall: “Old Wye Church’s pastor retires’ after 36 years” in Religion Reporting
• Tom McCall: “Assistant Chief Robbie Phillips, Carrie Heinrich and Captain Cody Bennett work together to learn about grain bin rescue.” in General News Photo
• Tom McCall: “Sailors Unite: Teams come together at Annual Oxford Regatta” in Sports Photo (Feature)

Division D

Bay Journal

Bay Journal Best of Show Winner

• Karl Blankenship: “Can beavers help build a better Bay?” in Environmental Reporting

Bay Journal First Place Winners

• Jeremy Cox: “Killer storm Agnes continues to haunt Bay watershed” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Jeremy Cox: “A fish defies climate change” in Features Video
• Jeremy Cox, Timothy Wheeler: “Bay region losing ground in effort to increase urban tree canopy” in Investigative Reporting
• Karl Blankenship: “Can beavers help build a better Bay?” in Environmental Reporting

Bay Journal Second Place Winners

• Dave Harp: “Beaver at work” in Feature Photo
• Jeremy Cox, Timothy Wheeler: “Decline in Chesapeake crab population sparks hunt for answers” in Environmental Reporting

Sussex County Post

Sussex County Post Best of Show Winner

• DJ Short: “Diamond Lasertag” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only

Sussex County Post First Place Winners

• Angi Hicks: “McQueen” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• DJ Short: “Diamond Lasertag” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only

Division D

The Aegis

The Aegis Best of Show Winners

• Jason Fontelieu: “Harkins Hill Farm in Harford County ceases dairy operations, part of a countywide and nationwide trend” in Business Reporting
• Matt Button: “Shooting 4 Peace” in Photo Series

The Aegis First Place Winners

• Brian Krista: “Softball celebration” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Brian Krista: “Fallston reigns” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Jason Fontelieu: “As crime stats are disputed, Harford County state’s attorney race divides law enforcement” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Jason Fontelieu: “Harkins Hill Farm in Harford County ceases dairy operations, part of a countywide and nationwide trend” in Business Reporting
• Jason Fontelieu: “Harford County tattoo artist goes TikTok viral in her Harry Potter-inspired studio” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Maria Morales: “Former Harford County firefighter feeds battalion of Baltimore City firefighters who died in blaze” in General News Story
• Matt Button: “Honoring their own” in General News Photo
• Matt Button: “Feels like spring” in Feature Photo
• Matt Button: “Shooting 4 Peace” in Photo Series
• Matt Button, Brian Krista: “The Aegis Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery
• Randy McRoberts: “‘She’s been waiting for years to play high school football’: North Harford freshman Peyton Dawson makes JV football team” in Editorial
• Tony Roberts: “Mixed-gender locker rooms” in Continuing Coverage
• Tony Roberts: “Harford County Public Schools renames two schools named after slave owners” in Public Service

The Aegis Second Place Winners

• Jason Fontelieu: “Republican councilman Curtis Beulah facing off against Democratic newcomer Jacob Bennett in a likely tight race for Harford’s District F” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Maria Morales: “Six-year-old’s Easter egg hunt fundraiser helps Alzheimer’s Association, brings joy to Baltimore, Harford county kids” in General News Story
• Maria Morales: “Bel Air woman authors children’s book with character with Down syndrome” in Feature Story: Profile
• Matt Button: “Maryland National Guard practice” in General News Photo
• Matt Button: “Fun at 4-H” in Photo Series
• Matt Button: “Diving catch” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Matt Button: “Peyton Dawson” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Tony Roberts: “The Grove at Harford is a county-owned agribusiness incubator in ‘warm and inviting environment’” in Business Reporting

The Catholic Review

The Catholic Review Best of Show Winners

• Gabriella O’Brien: “Seek the City” in News Page Design
• GEORGE P. MATYSEK JR.: “More than a thousand words” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• KEVIN J. PARKS: “Legacy of a ring: Program helps get school rings to Mercy students who can’t afford” in Education Reporting

The Catholic Review First Place Winners

• Gabriella O’Brien: “Show Me the Honey” in Feature Page Design
• Gabriella O’Brien: “Seek the City” in News Page Design
• Gabriella O’Brien: “Culture Shock” in Sports Page Design
• Gabriella O’Brien: “Class of 2022” in News-driven Informational Graphics
• Gabriella O’Brien, Kevin J. Parks: “Ready for the Future” in Page 1 Design
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Sulpician’s art deepens faith” in Religion Reporting
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Moo like a cow” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Matt Birk boldy embraces pro-life cause” in Feature Story: Profile
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “More than a thousand words” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Gerry Jackson: “Priests in Baltimore archdiocese indulge in World Cup passion” in Sports Story
• Gerry Jackson: “Bleacher Brothers stand out in crowd at Camden Yards, evangelizing through baseball” in Sports Feature Story
• KEVIN J. PARKS: “Legacy of a ring: Program helps get school rings to Mercy students who can’t afford” in Education Reporting
• KEVIN J. PARKS: “Show Me the Honey” in Headline
• KEVIN J. PARKS: “Catholic Review Sports Saturdays in Instagram” in Sports video
• Staff: “Teachers of the Year” in Custom Publication

The Catholic Review Second Place Winners

• Adam Zielonka: “Culture Shock” in Sports Feature Story
• Gabriella O’Brien: “Afghan Refugees” in Feature Page Design
• Gabriella O’Brien, Kevin J. Parks: “Welcome, Strangers” in Page 1 Design
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Make them Proud” in Religion Reporting
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Baltimore’s Strongman” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• George P. Matysek Jr.: “Show Me the Honey” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• MARY K. TILGHMAN: “Sailor in Space: Mount de Sales graduate completes rocket mission” in Education Reporting
• Todd Karpovich: “Calvert Hall outlasts Loyola in nail-biting 102nd Turkey Bowl” in Sports Story

Towson Times

Towson Times Second Place Winner

• Staff: “Towson Times Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery

Division E

Baltimore Jewish Times

Baltimore Jewish Times First Place Winner

• Ebony Brown: “For the Love of the Game” in Sports Page Design

Baltimore Jewish Times Second Place Winners

• Ebony Brown: “For Over 104 years” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Selah Maya Zighelboim: “Following in her footsteps” in Religion Reporting

Business Monthly

Business Monthly Best of Show Winner

• Pantea Tofangchi, Susan Kim, Emily Calkins: “Historic Ellicott City: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary” in Custom Publication

Business Monthly First Place Winners

• George Berkheimer: “Maryland chestnut orchards keep the hope of reintroduction alive” in Environmental Reporting
• Len Lazarick: “A new kind of dinosaur in congressional districts” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Pantea Tofangchi: “Roggenart: Now open Historic Savage Mill” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Pantea Tofangchi: “Orchard Development: Celebrating the past, embracing the new” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Pantea Tofangchi, Susan Kim, Emily Calkins: “Historic Ellicott City: Celebrating the 250th Anniversary” in Custom Publication

Business Monthly Second Place Winners

• George Berkheimer: “Bills seek to reverse governor’s River Commission shake-up” in State Government
• Pantea Tofangchi, Susan Kim: “Howard County Chamber 2022 Business Guide and Resource Directory” in Custom Publication

Cape Gazette

Cape Gazette Best of Show Winner

• Chris Flood: “Mike Mixon: Baseball and music are my life” in Features Video

Cape Gazette First Place Winners

• Aaron Mushrush: “ServPro is Lewes’ No. 1 for the No. 2 business” in Headline
• Abby Workman, Kathy McGinty: “Shed Crazy – Tis the Season” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Abby Workman, Lauren Zaniewski: “Raas – Indian Fusion” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only
• Chris Flood: “Radio Rehoboth could go silent this weekend” in Public Service
• Chris Flood: “Mike Mixon: Baseball and music are my life” in Features Video
• Nick Roth: “Bird’s eye view of bridge work” in General News Photo
• Ronald MacArthur: “Kings Ice Cream celebrates 50 years of scoops” in Business Reporting
• Ronald MacArthur: “Step back in time at Delaware Defense Day” in Photo Series
• Tara Marks: “Medical Directory Survey Infographics” in News-driven Informational Graphics

Cape Gazette Second Place Winners

• Dan Cook: “Jimmie Allen sells out second annual Bettie James Fest” in Best Photo Gallery
• Dan Cook: “Cape football team falls to Smyrna 50-0” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Kristin Sinnott, Lauren Zaniewski: “CoolSpring Cottage – Sale” in Retail ad – Small Print only
• Mallery Galaska, Kathy McGinty: “LEH Soap – 25 Years” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• Melissa Steele, Ronald MacArthur: “National press corps converges on Georgetown airport” in Breaking News
• Ronald MacArthur: “After 53 years, Vietnam vet, doctor meet” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Ronald MacArthur: “Hopkins Farm: No more moos, but plenty of news” in Headline
• Ronald MacArthur: “Blue Angels, Thunderbirds soar at Thunder over Dover” in Photo Series
• Tara Marks: “Dine Out Survey Infographics” in News-driven Informational Graphics

Coastal Point

Coastal Point Best of Show Winner

• Staff: “Delaware Seaside Bride” in Special Niche Website

Coastal Point First Place Winners

• Butch Comegys: “Blue heron” in Feature Photo
• Butch Comegys: “Yahir Valencia get some air during the Zap Pro-Am World Championships” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Butch Comegys: “A field of dreams” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Chris Aube: “Sorelaa Amore” in Retail ad – Small Print only
• Darin J. McCann: “Local softball team brought us all together” in Sports Column
• Kerin Magill: “Finding gratitude, selflessness in community” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Kerin Magill: “Fenwick Officer Keeps Memory of Fallen Officers Alive” in Feature Story: Profile
• Kerin Magill: “Plenty of Memories” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Mike Stern: “Three-sport standout Ruley’s recovery an inspiration to athletes, coaches” in Sports Feature Story
• Shaun M. Lambert: “Zerona” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• Shaun M. Lambert: “Honoring those who served” in Page 1 Design
• Staff: “Coastal Point’s Home for the Holidays” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• Staff: “Delaware Seaside Bride” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Staff: “Delaware Seaside Bride” in Special Niche Website
• Susan Canfora: “Fenwick man recovering after hitting ‘lottery’” in General News Story
• Susan Canfora: “Fentanyl series” in Continuing Coverage

Coastal Point Second Place Winners

• Butch Comegys: “S. Navy Blue Angels practice” in General News Photo
• Butch Comegys: “Early evening dinner” in Feature Photo
• Butch Comegys: “State Champs!” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Chris Aube: “Salted Rim” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only
• Chris Aube: “Bethany Brewing” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Chris Aube: “Banks Wine & Spirits” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Darin J. McCann: “Give local businesses a break” in Editorial
• Darin J. McCann: “The local economy” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Darin J. McCann: “Finding yet another surprise direction in life” in Sports Column
• Kerin Magill: “Myrtle the turtle takes a trip to Dover and back” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Mike Smith: “IRSD School Resource officer dispute with local town” in Education Reporting
• Mike Stern: “Frankford family shares joy of nephew’s Super Bowl victory” in Sports Feature Story
• Staff: “Homeplate” in News-driven Special Section
• Susan Canfora: “It’s never easy to say goodbye to a friend” in Local Column: Feature or Humor

Howard County Times

Howard County Times First Place Winners

• Jacob Steinberg: “Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse rallies to defeat Severna Park, 11-10, capturing second straight Class 3A state title” in Sports Story
• Sherry Greenfield: “Calvin Ball and Allan Kittleman battle it out again for Howard County executive” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Staff: “Howard County Times Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery

Salisbury Independent

Salisbury Independent Second Place Winner

• Susan Canfora: “Perdue Emerald” in General News Story

Southern Maryland News

Southern Maryland News First Place Winners

• Caleb Soptelean: “From TV production to the pulpit” in Religion Reporting
• Darryl Kinsey Jr., Marty Madden, Caleb Soptelean: “Cannabis legalization, PFAS ban top session” in State Government

Southern Maryland News Second Place Winners

• Darryl Kinsey Jr.: “Gun range party gets injunction” in Continuing Coverage
• Darryl Kinsey Jr.: “Chaos follows censure reveal” in Local Government
• Jesse Yeatman: “Southern Maryland News” in Page 1 Design
• Marty Madden: “Region floating through a national lifeguard shortage” in Business Reporting
• Marty Madden: “County files injunction against farmers” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Ted Black: “North Point football captures 4A/3A state title” in Sports Story

The Dundalk Eagle

The Dundalk Eagle First Place Winner

• Ben Terzi: “Students, parents describe ‘jaw-dropping’ incidents at General John Stricker Middle School” in Investigative Reporting

The Dundalk Eagle Second Place Winners

• Ben Terzi: “State to remain at Back River plant through December” in Environmental Reporting
• Ben Terzi: “Sky Is the Limit players stage ‘A Christmas Story: The Musical’” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting

The Washington Informer

The Washington Informer First Place Winners

• Dan Olds: “A New World: Build for Mother Nature’s Wrath” in News Page Design
• Dan Olds, Micha Green: “2022 Year in Review” in News-driven Special Section

The Washington Informer Second Place Winners

• Brenda Siler: “Active Shooter Preparedness Training Offered by DC Government” in Public Service
• Dan Olds: “Back to School 2022” in News Page Design

Washington Business Journal

Washington Business Journal First Place Winners

• Dan Brendel, Tristan Navera: “Not Far Enough” in Local Government
• Dan Brendel, Tristan Navera: “Feds Will Roll” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Hannah Denham: “Take a Seat” in Education Reporting
• Sara Gilgore: “Topic of Cancer” in Medical/Science Reporting

Washington Business Journal Second Place Winners

• Daniel Sernovitz, Caitlin Lyons: “In the Driver’s Seat” in Feature Story: Profile
• Hannah Denham: “Gone Off Course” in Investigative Reporting
• Maggie Lynn: “Gaps in the Food Chain” in Feature Page Design

Washington Jewish Week

Washington Jewish Week Best of Show Winner

• Art Department: “Unmasking The Origins of Purim Costumes” in Feature Page Design

Washington Jewish Week First Place Winners

• Art Department: “Unmasking The Origins of Purim Costumes” in Feature Page Design
• Lisa Traiger: “Who Owns Anne Frank?” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Staff: “Psalm for a dark year” in Editorial
• Suzanne Pollak: “ANTISEMITIC GRAFFITI IN BETHESDA STUNS COMMUNITY AND ITS LEADERS” in Breaking News

Washington Jewish Week Second Place Winner

• Art Department: “Change Your Name, Change Your Fate” in Sports Page Design

Division F

Baltimore Business Journal

Baltimore Business Journal First Place Winners

• Carley Milligan: “On the horizon: As offshore wind gets closer to reality in Maryland, here’s where the industry stands now and what’s next” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Carley Milligan: “Home at last: Oyin Handmade enters into its next era with a new Baltimore headquarters” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Garrett Dvorkin: “-Elect Moore says Maryland, Baltimore must work together for state to thrive” in State Government
• Holden Wilen, Amanda Yeager: “Deal or No Deal: Is the $1.2B plan to overhaul Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium worth it?” in Investigative Reporting
• Joanna Sullivan: “Editor’s Notebook: Taking optimism for Downtown Baltimore out of the ballroom and into the streets” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Matt Hooke: “Baltimore disease tracking company Sickweather Inc. files for bankruptcy” in Public Notice Reporting
• Melody Simmons: “Westward ho! Maryland’s industrial boom comes to Washington County” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Melody Simmons: “ David Bramble, Harborplace’s would-be owner, is grabbing the spotlight – whether he likes it or not” in Feature Story: Profile
• Staff: “Downtown Rising: A two-part series on Baltimore after Covid” in Series
• Stephanie Redding: “No Vacancy: New Md. program aims to ?ill empty commercial spaces” in News Page Design
• Stephanie Redding: “No Vacancy: New Md. program aims to ?ill empty commercial spaces” in News-driven Informational Graphics
• : “Sew it goes: How Baltimore is mending its garment industry before the skills are lost” in Business Reporting

Baltimore Business Journal Second Place Winners

• Carley Milligan: “Sew it goes: How Baltimore is mending its garment industry before the skills are lost” in Headline
• Garrett Dvorkin: “ Rowe Price lays off 2% of its employees in ‘targeted’ cost-cutting move” in Breaking News
• Garrett Dvorkin: “Mayor Brandon Scott poses in Nike gear in Instagram post” in Local Government
• Holden Wilen: “‘This is a tradition in Baltimore’: Orioles fans celebrate return to normalcy during Opening Day” in Sports Feature Story
• Jessica Iannetta: “New York meal delivery startup to close Howard County warehouse, lay off 454 workers” in Public Notice Reporting
• Matt Hooke: “Getting Nowhere: How Baltimore’s lack of a strong transit system impedes development” in Investigative Reporting
• Matt Hooke: “Notre Dame of Maryland University president defends plan to go coed amid alumnae pushback” in Education Reporting
• Stephanie Redding: “Maryland spends millions on a biotech tax credit. The same companies keep benefiting.” in News-driven Informational Graphics
• Staff: “Maryland spends millions on a biotech tax credit. The same companies keep benefiting.” in News Page Design

Bay Times/Record Observer

Bay Times/Record Observer First Place Winner

• Doug Bishop: “UM Shore Regional Health hosts ‘Eat Healthy for the Holidays’” in Medical/Science Reporting

Bay Times/Record Observer Second Place Winners

• Doug Bishop: “QA Children’s Mental Health Summit lays foundation to move forward” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Megan Loock: “Carter Farm” in Continuing Coverage

Catonsville Times

Catonsville Times First Place Winners

• Jeffrey F. Bill: “Snow days” in General News Photo
• Jeffrey F. Bill: “Aerial snow” in Feature Photo
• Staff: “Catonsville Times Pictures of the Year” in Best Photo Gallery

Catonsville Times Second Place Winners

• Jeffrey F. Bill: “School shooting” in Breaking News Photo

Crisfield Times

Crisfield Times First Place Winner

• Angi Hicks: “Chesapeake Health” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only

Delaware Business Times

Delaware Business Times First Place Winner

• Jacob Owens: “Is Carney the last of his kind?” in Editorial

Delaware Business Times Second Place Winners

• Emma Reilly, Katie Tabeling: “As Sussex grows, developers & advocates strive to keep pace” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Jacob Owens: “The break down” in Business Reporting
• Katie Tabeling: “The builder brothers” in Feature Story: Profile
• Sabrina Gonzalez, Jacob Owens, Katie Tabeling: “com” in General Web Site Excellence

Dorchester Banner

Dorchester Banner Best of Show Winners

• DJ Short, Dave Cannon: “Bayside Driving School” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• DJ Short, Dave Cannon: “Bay Country Bakery” in Multi-media ad

Dorchester Banner First Place Winners

• DJ Short, Dave Cannon: “Bayside Driving School” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• DJ Short, Dave Cannon: “Bay Country Bakery” in Multi-media ad

Dorchester Banner Second Place Winners

• DJ Short, Dave Cannon: “Europa” in Multi-media ad
• Tom Maglio, Laura Walter: “Water Moves Us: Economic Profile” in Custom Publication

Kent County News

Kent County News Second Place Winner

• Mackenzie Brady: “Clock hands return in time for daylight saving” in Best Photo Gallery

Laurel Star

Laurel Star First Place Winners

• Mike McClure: “Perfection: Wildcats go undefeated, win seventh straight state title” in Sports Page Design
• Mike McClure: “Local residents step up to help victims of fire” in Breaking News
• Mike McClure: “Laurel rallies to advance to softball semifinals” in Sports Story
• Mike McClure: “Bulldogs win second straight championship” in Photo Series
• Mike McClure: “Wildcats win the conference title” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Tony Windsor: “Chicken residency remains in limbo” in Continuing Coverage

Laurel Star Second Place Winners

• Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott: “Chicken BBQ” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Karen Cherrix, Greg English: “Shore Furniture” in Retail ad – Small Print only
• Mike McClure: “Father Jim returns to church after serving community in ’70s” in Religion Reporting
• Mike McClure: “Laurel football team moves to 13-0, wins state championship” in Sports Story
• Staff: “Spring Home and Garden” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product

Seaford Star

Seaford Star Best of Show Winners

• Carol Kinsley, Mike McClure, Brittany Passon, Karen Cherrix: “Ag Week” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• Karen Cherrix, Chris Elliott: “Jeff’s Greenhouse” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Staff: “Breast Cancer Awareness” in Community Service Program
• Tony Windsor: “Paw paw” in Local Column: Feature or Humor

Seaford Star First Place Winners

• Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott: “Marvelous Produce” in Retail ad – Small Print only
• Brittany Passon, Tede Griffith: “Pizza King AFRAM” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only
• Carol Kinsley, Mike McClure, Brittany Passon, Karen Cherrix: “Ag Week” in Advertising-driven Special Section- in-paper product
• Karen Cherrix: “Don’t Get Faked Out” in Self-Promotion Advertising
• Karen Cherrix, Chris Elliott: “Laurel American Legion Crab Feast” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Small print only
• Karen Cherrix, Chris Elliott: “Jeff’s Greenhouse” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Lynn Schofer: “Slam dunk” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Mike McClure: “Holy costumed characters, Batman” in Feature Page Design
• Mike McClure: “Holy costumed characters, Batman” in Headline
• Mike McClure: “Salute to the Champions: Delmar field hockey and Laurel football” in News-driven Special Section
• Staff: “Breast Cancer Awareness” in Community Service Program
• Staff: “Wedding planner” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Tony Windsor: “Former resident, mother helps Brothers Osborne succeed” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Tony Windsor: “Paw paw” in Local Column: Feature or Humor

Seaford Star Second Place Winners

• Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott: “Smash and Dash- Champs” in Restaurant / Entertainment ad – Large print only
• Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott: “Dukes Lumber” in Retail ad – Large Print only
• Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott: “Mast Audiology” in Business (non-retail) ad – Large print only
• Brittany Passon, Karen Cherrix, Tede Griffith: “Delmar VFW Veterans Day” in Business (non-retail) ad – Small print only
• Karen Cherrix, Brittany Passon, Chris Elliott, Tede Griffith, Greg English: “Shop local- holiday” in New Business Concept / Wild Card
• Mike McClure: “World Series bound” in Sports Page Design
• Mike McClure: “Twas a few days before the new year (in the sports world)” in Sports Column
• Mike McClure: “AFRAM Festival” in Photo Series
• Mike McClure: “Progress 2022” in News-driven Special Section
• Mike McClure, Karen Cherrix, Brittany Passon: “Fall Sports Book” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Mike McClure, Rebecca Jones: “Primary and general election” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Rebecca Jones: “White Christmas” in General News Photo
• Staff: “Celebrating our country on July 4” in Community Service Program
• Tony Windsor: “School clothes” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Tony Windsor: “25 cent entertainment” in Local Column: Feature or Humor

The Afro American (Baltimore & DC)

The Afro American (Baltimore & DC) Best of Show Winners

• Aria Brent: “AFRO Cooking Live: Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits with Sweet Potato Waffles” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Kofi Tyus: “Blowing in the Wind” in Editorial Cartoon
• Lenora Howze: “JPMorgan Chase Finances FYI” in Advertising Campaign

The Afro American (Baltimore & DC) First Place Winners

• Aria Brent: “AFRO Cooking Live: Honey Butter Chicken Biscuits with Sweet Potato Waffles” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Dana Peck, Aria Brent: “AFRO Cookbook: Telling Our Story Through Food” in New Business Concept / Wild Card
• Denise Dorsey, Lenora Howze, Diane Hocker: “130th Anniversary Gala” in Custom Publication
• Diane Hocker: “Baltimore & DC High Teas” in Best Event
• Kevin Peck, Frances Draper, Courtney Alexander: “Black People vs. Music Legends” in Features Video
• Kofi Tyus: “Blowing in the Wind” in Editorial Cartoon
• Lenora Howze: “JPMorgan Chase Finances FYI” in Advertising Campaign
• Mylika Scatliffe: “Protestors call for the protection of abortion rights at Baltimore rally” in Public Service
• Mylika Scatliffe: “Local officials working to improve access to menstrual supplies in public schools” in Education Reporting
• Nicole Batey: “Call for environmental human rights grows louder” in Religion Reporting

The Afro American (Baltimore & DC) Second Place Winners

• Kofi Tyus: “The Only 4 Letter Word That Counts – VOTE” in Editorial Cartoon
• Lenora Howze: “Black Business Matters Expo 2022” in Best Event
• Tashi McQueen: “Black men of Baltimore respond to election of first Black governor in Maryland” in State Government

The Avenue News

The Avenue News First Place Winner

• Demetrius Dillard: “Election season 2022: A time to remember” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.

The Avenue News Second Place Winner

• Ben Terzi: “Back River residents express disdain with treatment plant oder” in General News Story

The Dorchester Star

The Dorchester Star Best of Show Winner

• Angela Price, Natalie Jones: “Fight breaks out after murder sentencing” in Breaking News- Social Media

The Dorchester Star First Place Winners

• Angela Price, Natalie Jones: “Fight breaks out after murder sentencing” in Breaking News- Social Media
• Connie Connolly: “‘SHEROES’ Celebrating 12 notable women, Dorchester Women’s Mural is dedicated Aug. 13” in General News Story
• Mike Detmer: “Heavy hail causes extensive damage in Dorchester” in Breaking News Photo

The Dorchester Star Second Place Winner

• Mike Detmer: “Annual Cambridge Classic returns for 110th race” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)

The Newark Post

The Newark Post Best of Show Winner

• Jon Buzby: “First pitch sends an important message at Little League game” in Sports Column

The Newark Post First Place Winners

• Jon Buzby: “First pitch sends an important message at Little League game” in Sports Column
• Josh Shannon: “Newark City Council considers giving itself a raise” in Local Government
• Josh Shannon: “Farewell to Clark Field” in Sports Feature Story
• Staff: “Newark Post” in General Web Site Excellence

The Newark Post Second Place Winners

• Josh Shannon: “‘Landmark’ oak tree falls but leaves strong legacy” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Josh Shannon: “Lincoln DeStefano, 4, plays on the playground at Hillside Park.” in Feature Photo

Division O

Baltimore Brew

Baltimore Brew Best of Show Winners

• Fern Shen, Mark Reutter: “Community anger – and loads of campaign cash – as a former city school goes up for sale” in Series
• Mark Reutter: “Welcome to “The underpass to nowhere” 20 years after it was planned” in Local Government
• Mark Reutter: “Giving from the grave, paying lawyers with campaign funds” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Mark Reutter: “Field of Dreams” in Growth & Land Use Reporting

Baltimore Brew First Place Winners

• David Plymyer: “Close reading of Mosby’s pension bill shows it could benefit him- and hurt Scott” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Fern Shen: “Homeless camp clearing ends with splashed gas, a flame and a tasing” in Breaking News
• Fern Shen, Mark Reutter: “Community anger – and loads of campaign cash – as a former city school goes up for sale” in Series
• M. Giordano: “Those guys that robbed me- the police came after the fact’” in General News Photo
• M. Giordano, Fern Shen: “After a century of industrial accidents and toxic exposures, Curtis Bay residents say they’ve had enough” in Photo Series
• Mark Reutter: “Giving from the grave, paying lawyers with campaign funds” in Investigative Reporting
• Mark Reutter: “Welcome to “The underpass to nowhere” 20 years after it was planned” in Local Government
• Mark Reutter: “Giving from the grave, paying lawyers with campaign funds” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Mark Reutter: “Field of Dreams” in Growth & Land Use Reporting

Baltimore Brew Second Place Winner

• Mark Reutter: “Mayor and City Council are sweetening developer tax credits that are already out of control, budget office says” in Growth & Land Use Reporting

Baltimore Fishbowl

Baltimore Fishbowl Best of Show Winners

• Josh Sisk: “Maryland Metalheads Unite at Deathfest 2022” in Feature Photo
• Karen Nitkin, David Nitkin: “Aw Shucks: This Young Man is a Natural at Serving up Fresh Oysters” in Headline

Baltimore Fishbowl First Place Winners

• Carl Schmidt: “Harbor Point Ice Festival 2022” in Best Photo Gallery
• Ed Gunts: “John Waters art exhibit at C. Grimaldis Gallery explores ‘the bizarre, the absurd, and the poorest of tastes’” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Josh Sisk: “Maryland Metalheads Unite at Deathfest 2022” in Feature Photo
• Karen Nitkin, David Nitkin: “Aw Shucks: This Young Man is a Natural at Serving up Fresh Oysters” in Headline
• Marcus Dieterle: “Untangling knots and building bonds: Our Lady Undoer of Knots church welcomes LGBTQ+ people, other disaffected Catholics” in Religion Reporting
• Marion Winik: “Bohemian Rhapsody: When I’m 64” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Nicole Allen, Susan Dunn, Charlie Herrick: “Baltimore Fishbowl Guide to Independent Schools” in Advertising-driven Special Publication – standalone
• Susan Dunn, Marcus Dieterle, David Nitkin, Nicole Allen: “com” in General Web Site Excellence

Baltimore Fishbowl Second Place Winners

• Adam DeRose: “Redeeming stormwater: A North Baltimore church sees Chesapeake protection as part of its mission” in Environmental Reporting
• Carl Schmidt: “Morgan State STEM Expo” in Best Photo Gallery
• Ed Gunts: “Tinkering with an ‘absolute masterpiece’: $3.5 million plan to keep the ball inside Oriole Park wins approval despite questions from fans and state officials” in Sports Story
• Ed Schrader: “‘Queen of the Underground’: Baltimore rapper and DJ Kotic Couture shares how her journey of self-discovery in a small town emboldened her alter ego” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Karen Nitkin: “Aw, shucks: This young man is a natural at serving up fresh oysters” in Feature Story: Profile
• Karen Nitkin, David Nitkin: “Along Came a Cider: 91/2 Hours Touring the Makers of an Increasingly Popular Beverage” in Headline
• Karuga Koinange: “How the Maryland tennis club that trained U.S. Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe is raising the next generation of tennis champions” in Sports Feature Story
• Latrice Hill: “Non-toxic nail salon Topcoat reimagines the nail care ritual” in Business Reporting
• Marcus Dieterle: “In Druid Hill Park, a home for orphaned gloves in the ‘Library of Lost Gloves & Lost Loves’” in Feature Photo
• Matthew Liptak: “Tutoring Tsunami: Contract tutoring in Baltimore City schools and elsewhere is remodeling today’s classroom” in Education Reporting

Capital News Service Wire

Capital News Service Wire First Place Winners

• Abby Zimmardi: “Now the object is finding an outfit” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• A. Breeden: “Inside Maryland’s marijuana industry, beginning at the root” in Features Video
• Josh Casazza: “How elite boys’ basketball changed the game for one Maryland school” in Sports Feature Story
• Logan Hill: “Baltimore church rehabilitates dying forest with lots of help” in Environmental Reporting
• Matthew Wynn: “Looking at the NFL’s history of concussion failure after Tagovailoa scare” in Multimedia Storytelling (Sports)
• Matthew Wynn, Kyle Russo: “Marylanders will most likely vote to legalize recreational marijuana in November. What happens next?” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Matthew Wynn, Kyle Russo: “Artificial Intelligence in art underlines deeper implications for workers.” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Shannon Clark, Abby Zimmardi: “Release of Adnan Syed focuses attention on Maryland wrongful prosecutions” in General News Story

Capital News Service Wire Second Place Winners

• Abby Zimmardi: “Maryland becomes haven for out-of-state abortion seekers, providers” in General News Story
• Abby Zimmardi, Shannon Clark: “Adnan Syed free as Baltimore prosecutors drop charges” in Breaking News
• A. Breeden: “Maryland cannabis dispensaries a relief to tens of thousands” in Features Video
• Hanna Zakharenko: “The U.S. dollar is strong right now. Here’s why” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Kyle Russo: “In Maryland’s opioid crisis, fentanyl is driving deaths across the board” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Povich Center, Howard Center: “Unlevel Playing Fields” in Investigative Reporting
• Stephen Neukam: “Maryland gubernatorial candidate’s financial connections pose conflict problems” in State Government
• : “Capital News Service” in General Web Site Excellence

Maryland Matters

Maryland Matters Best of Show Winner

• Elizabeth Shwe: “Inspired by the Death of a Veteran Firefighter, Bill Would Limit Exposure to Toxic Chemical in Fire Foam and Gear” in Medical/Science Reporting

Maryland Matters First Place Winners

• Danielle E. Gaines: “Candidate Filing Deadline Creates Last-Second Drama” in Breaking News Photo
• Elizabeth Shwe: “Inspired by the Death of a Veteran Firefighter, Bill Would Limit Exposure to Toxic Chemical in Fire Foam and Gear” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Josh Kurtz: “Ohio Bribery Scandal Hits Home in Md. – and Utility Customers May Be Footing the Bill” in Business Reporting
• Rosanne Skirble: “Maryland’s $3.8 billion education reform plan embraces community schools” in Education Reporting

Maryland Matters Second Place Winners

• Alanah Davis: “Are we idioms?” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Danielle E. Gaines: “Delores Kelley Celebrated as a Mentor and a History Maker” in General News Photo
• Josh Kurtz: “Under water: Could latest internal dissension at WSSC prompt changes?” in Local Government
• Josh Kurtz: “Hogan Seeks to Re-up Insurance ‘Assessment’ That Stabilized Obamacare. Was It a Tax Hike?” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Josh Kurtz: “Strolling Casually Into a Public Health Catastrophe” in Local Column: Critical Thinking

Division O

MoCo360 (formerly Bethesda Beat)

MoCo360 First Place Winners

• Bethany Rodgers, Steve Bohnel: “Affordable housing needs and efforts in Montgomery County” in Public Service
• Steve Bohnel: “Residents called for safety measures on Old Georgetown Road. Then the bike lanes showed up.” in State Government

MoCo360 Second Place Winners

• Caitlynn Peetz: “After Whitman student’s fentanyl overdose, family hopes awareness will prevent similar tragedy” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Christine Zhu, Julie Rasicot, Erin Roby: “2022 Primary Voters Guide” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Em Espey: “When winning goes beyond taking first place” in Religion Reporting
• Em Espey, Akira Kyles, Ginny Bixby, Anne Tallent: “Antisemitic incidents in Montgomery County” in Continuing Coverage

The Bay Net

The Bay Net Best of Show Winner

• JJ Atchison: “Local Hero Saves Man From Jumping off of Thomas Johnson Bridge” in General News Video

The Bay Net First Place Winners

• JJ Atchison: “Local Hero Saves Man From Jumping off of Thomas Johnson Bridge” in General News Video
• JJ Atchison: “Hollywood Celebfest” in Sports video
• Tony Ciarleglio: “Mattie Graves Becomes ‘First Woman To The 3s’ After Record-Breaking Drag Racing Run” in Sports Story
• Zach Hill: “The White Brothers Saga” in Continuing Coverage
• Zach Hill: “Calvert Resident And Army Veteran To Get His Prisoner Of War Medal 57 Years Later” in Feature Story: Profile

Division S

SPJ

SPJ (freelance) First Place Winners

• Scott Serio: “Pedal Pusher” in Feature Photo
• Scott Serio: “Wreaths Across America” in Photo Series
• Scott Serio: “Power Wheels Derby” in Best Photo Gallery
• Scott Serio: “Ejection” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Scott Serio: “Downpour” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Sue Kopen Katcef: “Preserving African American & Maritime Traditions in a Small Maryland Town” in Features Video

SPJ (freelance) Second Place Winners

• Al Drago: “March for Our Lives” in General News Photo
• Scott Serio: “Wreaths” in Feature Photo
• Scott Serio: “Extra Baggage” in Sports Photo (Sports Action)
• Scott Serio: “Big Hit” in Sports Photo (Feature)
• Scott Serio, Karina Serio: “Kentucky Derby” in Best Photo Gallery
• Sue Kopen Katcef: “Historic church continues to honor its past and links to Maryland native Frederick Douglass” in Features Video

SPJ (Baltimore Banner)

SPJ (Baltimore Banner) Best of Show Winners

• Brenna Smith: “One woman’s quest for justice after almost $3,000 of benefits were stolen” in Public Service
• Brenna Smith: “One woman’s quest for justice after almost $3,000 of benefits were stolen” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Kaitlin Newman: “Baltimore Ceasefire 365” in General News Photo
• Leslie Streeter: “Squeegee workers: Neighborhood nephews, nuisances or nefarious? Maybe it starts in how you look at them” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Tim Prudente: “Famed Baltimore pianist lives on in a grand Steinway. If only there was someone to play it” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting

SPJ (Baltimore Banner) First Place Winners

• Adam Willis: “Young Baltimore parents feel immediate effects from guaranteed income” in General News Story
• Adam Willis: “Slew of Republicans vie for Baltimore County exec, while Olszewski waits” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Adam Willis, Emily Sullivan, Sophie Kasakove, Ben Conarck, Penelope Blackwell: “Coverage of E. coli contamination” in Continuing Coverage
• Brenda Wintrode: “How government red tape is keeping food benefits from hungry Marylanders” in State Government
• Brenna Smith: “One woman’s quest for justice after almost $3,000 of benefits were stolen” in Public Service
• Brenna Smith: “One woman’s quest for justice after almost $3,000 of benefits were stolen” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Christina Tkacik: “Baltimore scientists are changing the face of aquaculture. Are farm-raised blue crabs next?” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Hallie Miller, Ryan Little: “Baltimore’s biggest math problem: Why the city’s vacant housing crisis isn’t getting better” in Growth & Land Use Reporting
• Hallie Miller, Sophie Kasakove, Adam Willis: “Baltimore promised hotels for homeless housing. There’s little progress as winter arrives again.” in Local Government
• John-John Williams IV: “‘Lunch is served’: The best Latin meals in Baltimore may be the ones served before restaurants open their doors for dinner” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Julie Scharper: “When a ‘predator’ holds the keys: How a ranger accused of rape ran a state park without scrutiny” in Investigative Reporting
• Julie Scharper: “Five years after ‘The Keepers,’ abuse survivors still hoping for justice, transparency” in Religion Reporting
• Kaitlin Newman: “Baltimore Ceasefire 365” in General News Photo
• Krishna Sharma: “Baltimore Pistachio Tide” in General Social Media Reporting
• Krishna Sharma: “Baltimore E. coli Breaking News” in Breaking News- Social Media
• Leslie Streeter: “Squeegee workers: Neighborhood nephews, nuisances or nefarious? Maybe it starts in how you look at them” in Local Column: Critical Thinking
• Nick Thieme: “What the Baltimore Now poll tells us about how city residents share opinions” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Pamela Wood: “Reporter’s notebook: When candidates for Maryland governor aren’t campaigning, here’s what they do for fun.” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Pamela Wood, Liz Bowie: “Wes Moore says his Baltimore education business was a success. The reality is much more complicated” in Education Reporting
• Ryan Little, Ben Conarck: “Proposed Baltimore police districts would lump more violent crime into the most violent districts, analysis shows” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Sophie Kasakove: “Real estate firm lures in homeowners with quick cash. But some say there’s a ‘predatory’ 40-year catch” in Business Reporting
• Sophie Kasakove, Adam Willis: “ coli contamination highlights challenges in updating Baltimore’s aging water system” in Environmental Reporting
• Taylor DeVille, Kristen Griffith: “Mount Airy couple denied bail after husband arrested with ‘destructive device’ at Baltimore County school” in Breaking News
• Tim Prudente: “Famed Baltimore pianist lives on in a grand Steinway. If only there was someone to play it” in Arts/Entertainment Reporting
• Tim Prudente: “Longest living Jane Doe: A Baltimore woman’s decades-long search to find her identity” in Feature Story: Profile

SPJ (Baltimore Banner) Second Place Winners

• Alissa Zhu: “Behind the plexiglass: A corner store witnesses generations of love and loss in West Baltimore” in Feature Story: Profile
• Alissa Zhu, Krishna Sharma: “We went shopping in a food desert where there is little access to healthy food. Here’s what we found.” in Business Reporting
• Ben Conarck, Ryan Little: “Baltimore teenagers are being shot at an alarming rate this year” in News-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Brenna Smith: “One woman’s quest for justice after almost $3,000 of benefits were stolen” in Features-driven Multimedia Storytelling
• Christina Tkacik: “Cheeseburgers, ’emoji fries’ and fruit: Inside Baltimore City’s school lunch program” in Education Reporting
• Dylan Segelbaum: “‘It means everything:’ How the Juvenile Restoration Act has provided a second chance for people sentenced as children to prison in Maryland” in General News Story
• Dylan Segelbaum: “‘It means everything:’ How the Juvenile Restoration Act has provided a second chance for people sentenced as children to prison in Maryland” in State Government
• Hallie Miller: “The Baltimore nonprofit that stopped paying rent” in Investigative Reporting
• Hallie Miller: “Better Baltimore” in Public Service
• Jessica Calefati: “Henrietta Lacks’ stolen cells changed medicine forever. Can her family’s lawsuit deliver justice?” in Medical/Science Reporting
• Julie Scharper: “Sexual healing: Jocelyn Broadwick reclaims vintage smut” in Feature Story: Non-Profile
• Krishna Sharma, Alissa Zhu: “Baltimore Food Desert Video” in General Social Media Reporting
• Leslie Gray Streeter: “‘Respect For Marriage Act’ isn’t just about same-sex unions. It’s about my interracial one, too.” in Local Column: Feature or Humor
• Liz Bowie, Hallie Miller: “The Maryland kids with complex needs that aren’t being met” in Continuing Coverage
• Nick Thieme: “Maryland precinct-level election results: How did your precinct vote for governor” in Best Use of Interactive Media
• Nick Thieme: “Precinct-level election results: Maryland Gubernatorial primary” in Wild Card: Local election coverage.
• Taylor DeVille: “Baltimore County often fails to meet state open records requirements” in Local Government
• Taylor DeVille: “Baltimore County bill would exempt waterfront businesses from Maryland environmental rules” in Growth & Land Use Reporting

SPJ (Patch)

SPJ (Patch) First Place Winner

• Jacob Baumgart: “Global Sailors Land In Annapolis, Plan To Settle Down After Boat Show” in Sports Feature Story

SPJ (Patch) Second Place Winner

• Jacob Baumgart: “Holocaust Survivor Shares Mom’s Art, Family’s Story On Remembrance Day” in Religion Reporting

News Organization of the Year – 2022

The News Organization of the Year awards represent the best publication in each division.  These awards are chosen based on the points accumulated for first and second prizes in each category.  In the daily divisions, The Baltimore Sun won the award in Division A (print dailies over 75,000); The Frederick News-Post was named News Organization of the Year for Division B (print dailies from 20,000 to 75,000); and The Daily Times won in Division C (print dailies under 20,000).  For non-daily publications, The Catholic Review won the award in Division D (print non-dailies over 20,000); Coastal Point was named News Organization of the Year for Division E (print non-dailies from 10,000 to 20,000); Seaford Star won in Division F (print non-dailies under 10,000); and Capital News Service won in Division O (online-only).