2022 California Journalism Awards - Digital Division
Coverage of Business and the Economy ( Monthly Unique Visitors: 400,001 & over)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: San Francisco Chronicle Entry Title: San Francisco Chronicle: Coverage of Business and the Economy Entry Credit: Elena Kadvany, Santiago Mejia, Agnes Lee Judge Comment: The Good Good Culture Story's schedule format was a great way to bring the reader along and bring the topic to life. Scrolling the text through the autoplay videos and photos created a rich media experience that makes the reader want to discover more. Strong storytelling and visual language throughout each submitted story. Each story of the series built on the last to report on restaurant culture as a whole, as well as how it relates to the recent past of the pandemic.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: CalMatters Entry Title: Alexei Koseff Reporting on cannabis Entry Credit: Alexei Koseff Judge Comment: Comprehensive reporting that sheds light on multiple players in the cannabis industry, as well as the political implications of Newsom's support and eventual inattention to the cause. Each story flowed nicely with thorough reporting highlighting personal stories from all over the state.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: The San Diego Union-Tribune Entry Title: ‘She was on top of the world’: The rise and fall of San Diego’s largest Ponzi schemer Entry Credit: Lori Weisberg, Greg Moran, Adriana Heldiz Judge Comment: Well-written and clear portrait of a specific person and the business landscape she operated in. Videos, charts and podcast help illustrate the scam and the effects of one person's actions.
