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Scripps Howard Fund announces finalists for 70th Scripps Howard Awards
CINCINNATI, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 70th Scripps Howard Awards will recognize 2022 journalism that spurred action, exposed previously undisclosed
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[{"type":"text","content":"CINCINNATI, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 70th Scripps Howard Awards will recognize 2022 journalism that spurred action, exposed previously undisclosed information and led to changes in the public, private or business sector. The Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity that supports causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) and the communities it serves, announced the finalists for the annual awards today.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe Scripps Howard 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.\nThe Scripps Howard Awards judges – a panel of veteran journalists and media leaders – selected this year's finalists from 780 entries across 14 categories. The Fund will present $170,000 in prize money to the winning news organizations and journalists.\nThe winners will be announced during a special program airing at 8 p.m. Eastern on Sunday, Oct. 22, on Scripps News, the national news network owned by Scripps. The awards show will also announce the winner of the coveted Impact Award, which is chosen from the winners of the other 14 categories and select finalists. The award honors the journalism that produced the most impact.\nThis year's awards show, hosted by Scripps News anchor Christian Bryant, will give viewers a glimpse into the journalism produced by the finalists and introduce viewers to the people and communities impacted by their work.\n\"Each year, the work submitted to the Scripps Howard Awards stands as a powerful reminder of the irreplaceable role journalists play in our world. This year was no exception,\" said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Fund. \"From the conflicts playing out in our communities to the war zones oceans away, the journalists represented in this year's group of finalists persevered – often against great odds – to bring these stories to light. Their impact is far-reaching.\"\nThe 70th Scripps Howard Awards finalists are:\nExcellence in Audio Storytelling, honoring Jack R. HowardAmerican Public Media – \"Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong\"The Marshall Project, NPR – \"How the Newest Federal Prison Became One of the Deadliest\"The Seattle Times, KNKX (Seattle) P...