Knox News honored
Knox News reporters, photojournalists and editors were honored with 10 awards at the 2023 Tennessee State Press Contest presented by the University of Tennessee System and the Tennessee Press Association.
Newsrooms across the state compete in divisions based on size. Knox News is in the most competitive top division that brings together the state's largest newsrooms.
"I'm thrilled the judges recognized so many facets of our news operation in this year's awards, from our strong investigative reporting that analyzed police data to intimate profiles to moments of shared joy at Neyland Stadium," said Knox News editor Joel Christopher.
Five of our awards were first places:
Angela Dennis, Angela Gosnell, Caitie McMekin, Sarah Riley, Tyler Whetstone and Rebecca Wright for Best Breaking News Coverage: Knox County deputies stun participants by arresting Black activist at meeting about policing
Angela Dennis, Calvin Mattheis, Caitie McMekin, Brianna Paciorka, Ryan Wilusz, Rebecca Wright and Saul Young for Best Digital Presentation: Growing. Thriving. Prospering. Black entrepreneurs make Knoxville proud!
Joel Christopher for Best Single Editorial: Knoxville needs to back down on punitive approach to Neyland beer violations
Angela Dennis for Best Single Feature: Becoming Nzinga: As they chipped away at societal injustice, David Hayes uncovered their true self
Cora Hall, Adam Sparks and Mike Wilson for Best Sports Writing: A selection of coverage throughout the year.
Two were second places:
Tyler Whetstone and Areena Arora for Best News Reporting: Knoxville tries to keep secret how it hired a police chief
Brianna Paciorka for Best Sports Photograph: Consolation and comfort, a photograph seen around the country after Tennessee's Kennedy Chandler sobbed in the arms of Michigan head coach Juwan Howard in the moments after the team suffered a heartbreaking loss in the NCAA Tournament.
Three were third places:
Brianna Paciorka for Best Feature Photograph: Rain, rain, go away!
Calvin Mattheis for Best News Photograph: Historic Standard Knitting Mill destroyed by fire
Brianna Paciorka for Best Sports Photograph: Roll, Vols!
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