State
Press Photographer's Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Dreifuss
For his portrait of Lotte Marcus
State
California News Publisher's Association
Monterey County Weekly
For mobilizing the community to take a stand against anti-Asian hate
"By consistently beating the drum and shedding light on a divisive festival, this news organization helped make positive change."
State
California News Publisher's Association
Pam Marino and Monterey County Weekly staff
“The gold standard for this competition,” the judges wrote.
State
California News Publisher's Association
Pam Marino
For her coverage of the assessment appeals process
State
California News Publisher's Association
Sara Rubin
For “The Local Spin”
State
California News Publisher's Association
Monterey County Weekly
State
California News Publisher's Association
Monterey County Weekly
For the 2021 Senior Guide
State
California News Publisher's Association
Tajha Chappellet-Lanier
For her cover story on Deetjen's Inn, a rare piece of built history on the Big Sur coast
State
California News Publisher's Association
David Schmalz
For coverage of FORTAG (the Fort Ord Regional Trail and Greenway)
National
Association of Alternative Newsmedia
Monterey County Weekly
How Nuestra Familia, a criminal organization, took control of MILPA, a community group in Salinas
(with Voices of Monterey Bay and KSBW)
State
Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California
Monterey County Weekly
How Nuestra Familia, a criminal organization, took control of MILPA, a community group in Salinas
(with Voices of Monterey Bay and KSBW)
State
California News Publisher's Association
Monterey County Weekly Staff
for reporting on the aftermath of the shooting at the Gilroy Garlic Festival
“Unique and compelling approach to an all too familiar story. The inclusion of community leaders gave depth to the story.”