Editorial Excellence Award
Awarder: Real Change
Recognized for overall editorial excellence and community impact. See the announcement from Real Change.
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Award-winning, community-powered journalism serving Seattle’s South End since 2014.
The South Seattle Emerald has been recognized for community-centered journalism that reflects, challenges, and uplifts the South End. Below is a list of honors the Emerald has received, grouped by year awarded (newest first).
Awarder: Real Change
Recognized for overall editorial excellence and community impact. See the announcement from Real Change.
Awarder: Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington Chapter)
Awarded for " OPINION | Debunking the Defunding Myth" by Gennette Cordova, examining public safety narratives and policing policy in Seattle.
Awarder: Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington Chapter)
Awarded for " Facing Parole Expiration, Many Afghan Refugees Lack Guarantee of a Future in the U.S." by Daniel Hart, reporting on the uncertain futures facing Afghan refugees.
Awarder: The Best Shortform Science Writing Project
Recognized for " Pediatrician Ben Danielson Sees Stress in Children Visiting Odessa Brown Clinic, but He Still Sees Cause for Hope" by Sally James, exploring pediatric health and systemic stressors in South Seattle communities.
Awarder: Society of Professional Journalists (Western Washington Chapter)
Awarded for " Columbia City Ale House Employee Detained by ICE Agents" by Carolyn Bick and Alex Garland, covering immigration enforcement in the South End.
Awarder: Seattle Municipal League
Recognized for excellence in government accountability reporting serving Seattle residents.
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