The AP Sevellon Brown New England Journalist of the Year Award is bestowed by the New England Society of News Editors, and it recognizes an individual for producing journalism of distinction in New England this past year.

The award is named in honor of Sevellon Brown, the late editor and publisher of The Providence Journal-Bulletin, founder of the American Press Institute, a fellow of the Academy of New England Journalists, and past president and founder of New England Associated Press News Editors Association (NEAPNEA).

Nominations should consist of a brief cover letter, supported by digital tearsheets or links to the text, photos, audio, video, or other elements of the work produced.

Entry Information:

  • NESNE member editors or news directors may submit one nomination of a journalist for a compelling story/series.
  • Entry must have been published between June 1, 2022–May 31, 2023
  • $60 fee for each entry
  • Please submit digital entries
  • Open to New England journalists of any kind; whether working for a daily, weekly, or specialty print publication, broadcast outlet, or online news site.
  • The deadline to submit entries is Friday, July 28, 2023.

Entries are also being accepted for New England Newspaper of the Year and four other prestigious awards, Publick Occurrences, Allan B. Rogers Editorial, New England First Amendment, and the Bob Wallack Community Journalism Award.

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