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Gabriella Ferraro O’Brien of Catholic Review is MDDC’s Designer of the Year for 2024. This award is based on a designer’s work through the contest cycle. Each designer is required
The Baltimore Banner wins the James S. Keat Freedom of Information award for a breadth of reporting using public records and data. Four strong nominations were received for this award.
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
The Salesperson of the Year for 2024 is Nicole Allen of Baltimore Fishbowl. The Fishbowl writes, “Nicole Allen is the definition of a powerhouse salesperson, consistently surpassing goals and redefining
The Baltimore Banner was awarded the Best Moves of 2024 for the addition of obituaries and paid death notices to its website. This award is chosen by the viewers of
Lauren Hines Acosta of The Bay Journal wins the MDDC Rookie of the Year 2024 prize for new journalists for her “compelling writing about large and complex topics” teamed with
The Baltimore Banner (thebaltimorebanner.com) wins Best of Show for MDDC’s Website of General Excellence category. This award honors a news organization’s ability to connect with readers through social media and
The judges have made their decisions! Congratulations to the winners of the MDDC Press Association 2024 Contest. These winners represent the best work of the region in editorial, revenue and
We are featuring amazing examples of investigative journalism by our news media members that demonstrate the ideals of Sunshine Week in action!Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in
