On Oct. 22, 2021, we presented the annual Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award, New England First Amendment Award, AP Sevellon Brown NE Journalist of the Year, Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award, and the New England Newspaper of the Year Awards.
Learn more about our Award Programs
New England First Amendment Award:
New Hampshire Union Leader
AP Sevellon Brown New England Journalist of the Year:
Michael Cousineau, New Hampshire Union Leader
Allan B. Rogers Editorial Award:
Eagle-Tribune, David Joyner
Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award:
James D. Haggerty III, Daily Times Chronicle
New England Newspaper of the Year Winners and Distinguished Runner Ups
Weekday up to 10,000
Patriot Ledger – Winner
Gloucester Daily Times – Distinguished
Keene Sentinel – Distinguished
Weekday circ 10,000-20,000
Record-Journal – Winner
The Day – Distinguished
Berkshire Eagle – Distinguished
Weekday circ 20,000+
Republican-American – Winner
The Republican – Distinguished
Providence Journal – Distinguished
Sunday up to 25,000
Berkshire Eagle – Winner
Eagle-Tribune – Distinguished
The Day – Distinguished
Sunday 25,000+
Providence Journal – Winner
Telegram & Gazette – Distinguished
The Republican – Distinguished
Weekly under 5,000
Vermont Standard – Winner
Milton Times – Distinguished
Mount Desert Islander – Distinguished
Provincetown Independent – Distinguished
Weekly 5,000+
Ellsworth American – Winner
Martha’s Vineyard Times – Distinguished
Inquirer and Mirror – Distinguished
Seven Days – Distinguished
Specialty Publications
Providence Business News – Winner
New Boston Beacon – Distinguished
Chris Zoeller has worked in the newspaper industry for over 23 years, and as a part of The Post and Courier for the past 16 years. As the Chief Marketing and Opportunity Officer, she oversees marketing and the evolving role it plays in growing audience and revenue. Chris also leads the event division where The Post and Courier produces smaller scale B2B and B2C events around content pillars, large expos and recently a new Bicycle Across South Carolina event and Steeplechase of Charleston. She uses her past experience and creative mind to see beyond what’s in front of her to create the best results for her team, both based on finances and marketability. In Chris’ free time you’ll probably find her snapping an instagram pic at the newest restaurant in town, while spending quality time with her family and friends.
Tanisha Leonard is the president of RTM360°, a cultural marketing firm that creates unique communications programs geared towards the African American community. In addition to the day-to-day management of RTM360° Tanisha is a key member of the executive team for RTM360’s parent company, Real Times Media, driving business growth via the development of custom marketing programs and partnership opportunities related to its six flagship brands— Atlanta Tribune: The Magazine, the Atlanta Daily World, Who’s Who In Black, the Chicago Defender, the Michigan Chronicle, and the New Pittsburgh Courier. She also serves on the board of directors of the Local Media Foundation.
Dave Nordman is executive editor of the Telegram & Gazette, MetroWest Daily News, Milford Daily News, Gardner News, Worcester Magazine, baystateparent and Worcester Living.
Charlie McKenna is from Los Angeles, CA and currently serves as The Beacon’s Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all of the paper’s print and digital content in addition to daily operations. He has contributed to The Beacon since the Fall 2019 semester and previously served as a Content Managing Editor, the Deputy Express Editor, and the SGA correspondent. McKenna’s work has appeared in The Boston Globe and in his limited free time, he can be found listening to Steely Dan.