San Diego Press Club: Times of San Diego claims 18 journalism awards
The local outlet secured six first-place wins, including top honors for criminal justice reporting and News Site.
By Naomi Tesfaye ·
The Times of San Diego collected 18 awards at the San Diego Press Club’s 53rd Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards ceremony. The newsroom claimed six first-place victories and earned recognition in 13 distinct categories during the event held this week.
Lillian Perlmuter’s investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement detaining U.S. citizens took the top prize in criminal justice reporting. The Times of San Diego team also secured second and third place finishes in that same category, sweeping the top three spots.
The outlet’s News Site designation received second place, which judges identified as the top distinction for that specific category. One judge noted that San Diego benefits from sophisticated watchdogs covering the community. The judge added that the website provides easily navigable access to valuable news and information in two languages.
Coverage of the attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego earned the Times of San Diego a second-place award in the Breaking News category. Judges praised the comprehensive nature of the reporting, which included three main stories, two of which were available in Spanish.
A judge described the reporting as compelling and helpful for making sense of a senseless tragedy. The evaluation specifically highlighted the ticktock feature used to organize the coverage of the event.
The Times of San Diego received recognition in ten additional categories. These included series, architecture and design, education, editorial, food reporting, history, military, sports, profile and light column.
