The ONA Community Award honors behind-the-scenes colleagues who have had an extraordinary impact on journalism by creating a sense of belonging and space for digital journalists to push innovative work. Over the past six years ONA has honored change makers … Read More
Investigating and reporting on police misconduct requires a complete and nuanced understanding of policing, the rules and regulations in effect and the community being policed.
Over the years, there are many examples of both winners and finalists honored in the … Read More
Since 2019, the Gather Award in Engaged Journalism has honored inspiring people and journalism projects that center communities’ information needs and voices in the reporting process. This first-of-its-kind award was established as part of the annual Online Journalism Awards showcase thanks to … Read More
Now in its 21st year, the Online Journalism Awards’ Excellence in Immersive Storytelling category has a wide collection of innovative stories competing for the “Nerd Knife,” a.k.a. the shiny glass trophy.
The diverse finalists projects include pieces on air pollution, … Read More
The 2020 Online Journalism Awards are open for submissions, and it’s our most ambitious round yet, with 42 awards available across 19 categories, including new honors for newsletters and climate-change reporting.
One of the best parts of administering the OJAs … Read More
Inaugural ONA Community Award winner Erika Owens recently chatted with Shazna Nessa, ONA Board Secretary and Global Head of Visuals at The Wall Street Journal, about career paths where journalism meets technology, community building and the industry challenges she is … Read More