News Summary
The North Bay Business Journal (NBBJ) garnered four prestigious awards at the California Journalism Awards, including first place for tourism and travel reporting. Among approximately 600 entries across multiple categories, NBBJ stood out, highlighting the dedication and professionalism of its journalists. Notably, competitors included regional publications like The Press Democrat, which also received accolades. This recognition reinforces the importance of quality journalism in covering vital topics such as tourism and agriculture, contributing to an informed community.
California – The North Bay Business Journal (NBBJ) earned four prestigious awards at the California Journalism Awards, an event organized by the California Newspaper Publishers Association (CNPA), held in Los Angeles on May 17, 2024. This recognition underscores the publication’s commitment to excellence in journalism and its significant contributions to the field.
NBBJ achieved notable success, securing a first-place award in the category of tourism and travel reporting. This category was specifically competitive, featuring submissions from weekly print publications with a circulation ranging from 4,301 to 11,000. The awards ceremony highlighted the remarkable achievements of journalists across California, with NBBJ among the top finalists in several categories.
In addition to NBBJ’s accomplishments, it was reported that a well-known reporter who contributed to similar reporting efforts, Jeff Quackenbush from The Press Democrat, won first place in the business reporting category, which judged entries from daily print publications with a subscriber base between 15,000 and 50,000. Overall, the CNPA competition saw participation from hundreds of news organizations, making it one of the largest contests of its kind in the state.
The awards earned by NBBJ included:
- First Place – Tourism/Travel Writing/Reporting, Writer: Cheryl Sarfaty
- Second Place – Agricultural Reporting, Writer: Susan Wood
- Second Place – Coverage of Business and the Economy, Writer: Cheryl Sarfaty
- Second Place – Transportation Reporting, Writer: Cheryl Sarfaty
In total, NBBJ, along with three other sibling publications—including Sonoma Index-Tribune, Petaluma Argus-Courier, and The Press Democrat—collectively garnered a remarkable 67 awards from the CNPA. This tally consisted of 37 first-place honors, reflecting a strong showing from the group and exemplifying the high standard of journalism being practiced across their platforms.
The California Journalism Awards aim to celebrate excellence in various journalism disciplines, encouraging publishers and editors to acknowledge their staffs for outstanding reporting, design, photography, and multimedia representation. The judging panel consisted of a select group of experienced journalists from outside California, who assessed submissions published throughout the calendar year of 2024.
This recognition not only underscores the dedication and talent of the NBBJ team but also showcases the importance of in-depth, quality reporting across critical subjects such as tourism, agriculture, business, and transportation. By winning multiple awards in these categories, NBBJ demonstrates its commitment to delivering valuable insights and pertinent information to its readership.
The awards serve as a reminder of the integral role that journalism plays in informing the public, creating awareness around key issues, and fostering a well-informed community. The pursuit of excellence in journalism is paramount in maintaining a vibrant and engaged society, and NBBJ’s achievements are indicative of this dedication.
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