Among what seems like a never-ending stream of headlines related to the coronavirus, 90.5 WESA received some good news Monday: reporters in our newsroom were nominated for 17 Golden Quill Awards!
The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania's 56th Tri-State Golden Quill Awards for Excellence in Journalism, Media and Communications recognizes professional excellence in written, broadcast, photographic, video and digital journalism, and communications in Western Pennsylvania and neighboring counties in Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia.
Winners will be announced during the Golden Quill Awards dinner, which has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at the Rivers Casino on Pittsburgh’s North Shore.
Our nominated pieces are:
Spot/Breaking News
“Students Walk Out of Class, Demand Justice for Antwon Rose”
Sarah Schneider, Virginia Alvino Young
Documentary
“The Confluence: Experts Consider the Future of Cannabis in Pennsylvania”
Kevin Gavin, Megan Harris, Kiley Koscinski
“What’s at Stake When There’s a Language Barrier Between Families and Schools?”
Sarah Schneider, Virginia Alvino Young
Public Affairs/Politics/Government
“Trump Delivers on Promise to Help Presque Isle’s Beaches, but Other Environmental Threats Remain”
Lucy Perkins
“Pittsburgh Wants to Hire More Black Officers, Some Say It Has to Change From Within”
Ariel Worthy
News Feature
“As Political Tides Shift, Chances at Commutation Rise for Pennsylvania Lifers”
An-Li Herring
“The Shot Heard ’Round the State: City Gun Rules Could Have Impact Even If Not Enforced”
Ariel Worthy
Traditional Feature
“How Fixing Pittsburgh’s Crumbling Sidewalks Fits Into the City’s Transportation Future”
Margaret J. Krauss
“Being ‘Stronger Than Hate’ Means Addressing the Trauma That Can Lead to Violence”
Liz Reid
Medical/Health
“Fentanyl Test Strips Could Save Lives, But They're Illegal in Pennsylvania”
Sarah Boden
Science/Environment
“Natural Gas Drilling Can Fracture Political Alliances on Both Sides of the Aisle”
Chris Potter
History/Culture
“Brunot Island Once Hosted Explorers, Automobile Races and Now, Lots of Wildlife”
Katie Blackley
Arts/Entertainment
“Self-Taught Pittsburgh Artist Gets First Solo Exhibit at Age 89”
Bill O’Driscoll
Lifestyle
“Does Pittsburgh Have Its Own Style Of Pizza? An Exploration of the City’s Pies”
Sarah Kovash
Sports
“32-Year-Old Mom Launches Comeback to Elite Gymnastics”
Amy Sisk
Profile
“The Confluence: Retired Officer Therese Rocco Says Those in Need Can Still
Knock on Her Door”
Kevin Gavin, Megan Harris, Kiley Koscinski
“Damon Young’s Memoir Tackles ‘Living While Black’ in Pittsburgh”
Bill O’Driscoll
