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The Beverly Hills Courier earned 13 awards at the California Journalism Awards, including five first-place accolades. The prestigious ceremony highlighted the publication’s commitment to quality journalism amidst fierce competition among over 2,300 entries. Notable winners include Publisher Lisa Friedman Bloch and Chief Operating Officer Ana Figueroa, whose remarkable contributions across various categories were recognized. This achievement underscores the Courier’s role in delivering insightful and timely news in the community.
Beverly Hills – The Beverly Hills Courier achieved significant recognition at the recent California Journalism Awards, winning a total of 13 awards from the California News Publishers Association (CNPA). The awards ceremony took place on May 17 at the Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City and was announced by Chris Schauble, co-anchor of KTLA 5 Morning News.
The impressive tally of awards included five first-place, three second-place, one third-place, three fourth-place, and one fifth-place honors, illustrating the Courier’s commitment to high-quality journalism. The CNPA represents over 700 newspapers, digital news outlets, and campus organizations throughout California, making these awards a notable achievement within a competitive field.
This year, judges evaluated more than 2,300 entries, encompassing a wide range of stories published during the calendar year 2024. Among the standout winners was Publisher Lisa Friedman Bloch, who received a first-place award for her compelling “Sports Feature Story” titled “Candace Parker Powering Forward.” Additionally, she earned a second-place award for her cover story, “Jay Leno and Bruce Meyer How they Became the Kings of Cars.”
Ana Figueroa, the Courier’s Chief Operating Officer and Executive Editor, also garnered accolades for her contributions. She won a first-place award in the “Writing” category and a second-place honor for her “Food Writing/Reporting” piece titled “The Paradox of Evan Funke.” Figueroa’s investigative piece, “Teacher Files Wrongful Termination Claim Against BHUSD,” earned fourth place in the “Coverage of Youth and Education” category, highlighting her diverse reporting skills.
In the “Film and TV Writing/Reporting” category, Arts and Entertainment writer Neely Swanson excelled, winning first, second, and third place for her reviews of “Seed of the Sacred Fig,” “Stay with Us,” and “The Taste of Things,” respectively. Her achievements reflect the depth of talent within the Courier’s editorial team.
Former staff writer Clara Harter, now contributing to the Los Angeles Times, was also recognized with two first-place awards. She received accolades for her “Breaking News” story titled “Local Pro-Palestinian Protests Elicit Strong Response” as well as her work in “Housing and Land-Use Reporting” for the piece “One Beverly Hills Breaks Ground.” Furthermore, she secured fourth place in the “Housing and Land-Use Reporting” category for her article “State to Approve the Beverly Hills Housing Element.”
Additionally, the entire Courier staff was acknowledged with a fifth-place award for the Summer STYLE in the “Print Special Section” category, demonstrating the team’s collective effort in producing superior content.
This recognition at the California Journalism Awards showcases the Beverly Hills Courier’s dedication to journalistic excellence. The array of awards underscores the publication’s role in delivering insightful, engaging, and timely news to its community. The recognition not only highlights individual contributors but also reflects the commitment of the entire staff to uphold the standards of quality journalism.
With an array of diverse stories and topics covered, the Beverly Hills Courier continues to ensure that it remains a relevant and impactful source of news in California’s media landscape. Such acknowledgments by the CNPA further solidify its reputation for strong reporting and insightful commentary within the region.
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