The 47th Annual San Diego Press Club Award ceremony was held Tuesday night for the first time virtually.
Out of over 1,000 submitted entries from publications across San Diego County, the Roadrunner picked up 13 top awards, including the prestigious Best of Show award for non-daily newspapers. Content judged is from 2019.
Non-daily newspapers: BEST IN SHOW
David Ross, “Miller fire: a catastrophe that was avoided”
First Place: David Ross
Feature – Serious Subject
“Miller fire: a catastrophe that was avoided”
Breaking News
“Single engine plane crashes, pilot dies, passenger badly injured”
Editorials
“The traffic hazard we must not talk about”
Political/Government
“Democratic candidate for congress Campa-Najjar: When the other side goes low, I go local”
First Place: Justin Salter
Photography – Still: News
Second Place: David Ross
Column – Light Subject
“~ Worshipping hysterical children – Curmudgeon: David’s Crazy Opinion”
History
Third Place: David Ross
Editorials
“California’s race to destroy housing opportunities”
Health & Medicine
“Dr. Nick Yphantides: a man on a very passionate mission”
Public Service/Consumer Advocacy
“October, the most dangerous fire month; this year more so than average”
Environment
“Straw bale houses take sustainability to a new level”
Honorable Mention: David Ross
Essay/Commentary/Opinion
Congratulations David and Valley Roadrunner. Your dedication deserves recognition. Well done.
Congratulations David! That is quite the haul, well done!