Master Reporter

Josh Kovner of The Hartford (Conn.) Courant, center, with Lodge, and, at right, John Ferraro, editor of the Hartford Courant, who nominated Kovner for...

Best Watchdog or Neighborhood Reporting Story

Ann Baldelli, general assignment reporter at The Day of New London, Conn.,and co-winner of the best watchdog or neighborhood reporting story, with Carlos Virgen,...

Best Sports Feature Photo

Steven King of Worcester (Mass.) Magazine, at left, pictured here with his award for best sports/feature photo and with Richard Lodge, president of the...

Newsroom Rising Star

Collin Binkley, journalist with The Associated Press in Boston, beams while holding his plaque, flanked by Lodge and, at right, William Kole, New England...

Best Sports Coverage

Taylor Vortherms, sports editor of The Ellsworth (Maine) American

Honorable Mention – The Summit

Stonehill College - Front from left, students Aimee Chiavaroli and Amy McKeever; back from left, students Alex Hudson, Joe D’Amore and Liam Dacko, all staff...

Best Opinion or Commentary Writing

Amy MacKinnon, editorial page editor of The Patriot Ledger of Quincy, Mass.

Best Short Form Feature Reporting Story

Sean Horgan, reporter at the Gloucester (Mass.) Daily Times

Best Enterprise/Long Form Reporting Story

Doug Fraser, reporter at the Cape Cod Times of Hyannis, Mass., with Lodge.

Best Hard News/General Reporting Story

Kathleen McKiernan, staff reporter at The Recorder of Greenfield, Mass.