Hoosier State Press Association

The Hoosier State Press Association recognizes excellence within the field of journalism & newspaper advertising through its annual awards programs.

Please find a list of the 2024 Journalism Contest Winners

HSPA Journalism Award Winners

Distinguished Service Award – The HSPA board of directors presents its Distinguished Service Award to an individual who has made a significant impact on the newspaper industry through HSPA committee work, board membership, lobbying efforts or legal action, has performed outstanding service to the newspaper industry in general, or has demonstrated service in the local community that reflected positively on its newspaper.
Frank O’Bannon Sunshine Award – The O’Bannon Sunshine Award is presented to an individual, group or organization that has demonstrated outstanding efforts to protect and enhance the concepts of open government in Indiana.

Blue Ribbon – Judges base this highest accolade of the HSPA Foundation Better Newspaper Contest on an overall evaluation of the editorial quality of the newspaper. The Blue Ribbon Award honors on daily and one non-daily newspaper, regardless of circulation size.
Story of the Year – One story is selected by the Better Newspaper Contest judges as Indiana’s Story of the Year award winner.
Photo of the Year – One photo is selected by the Better Newspaper Contest judges as Indiana’s Photo of the Year award winner.
Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust Environmental Journalism Award – This award recognizes excellence in reporting on environmental issues. It is made possible through a grant by the Pulliam Trust to the HSPA Foundation. The recipient receives a $1,000 award.

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