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The winners of the 72nd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards exemplify the power of journalism in bringing to light journalism in bringing to light critical societal issues. From revelations of financial mismanagement in a global hospital chain to insights into a deadly wildfire, this year’s winners made significant contributions to journalism in 2024.
The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious journalism competitions, honor work from television stations and networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and print publications. A panel of veteran journalists and media leaders selected the winners from nearly 600 entries across 12 categories.
The Scripps Howard Fund will present $140,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists, including the winner of the coveted Impact Award. The Impact Award winner is deemed to have had the greatest impact from among the list of winners.
“Collectively, these winners exemplify the power of journalism to inform, engage and inspire change,” said Meredith Delaney, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund. “Their impactful storytelling highlights the need for accountability and the consequences of systemic failures on vulnerable communities.”
The 72nd Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Winners
Excellence in Audio Storytelling: KUOW Public Radio, The Seattle Times – “Lost Patients”
Excellence in Business/Financial Reporting: The Boston Globe with contributions by the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project – “Spotlight coverage of Steward Health Care”
Excellence in Environmental Reporting, honoring Edward W. “Ted” Scripps II: The Guardian U.S., Forensic Architecture – “Marathon: The Huge U.S. Toxic Fire Shrouded in