ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit magazineβs contributors received five awards β including three first-place wins β on May 15, at the 2023ΜύExcellence in Journalism Awards. Four ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit journalists, two photographers, and a designer were honored. The awards ceremony is held annually by the . It recognizes entries from the prior year that exemplify outstanding achievement in print, digital, radio, and television journalism.
Hereβs the list of ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Detroit Print Class C winners:
Community/Local News: Fourth PlaceΜύβThis Detroit Native is Fighting a Food Desert With New Grocery Store (July 2023); Darlene A. WhiteΜύ
Feature Reporting: First PlaceΜύβ βIβm Still Going Through Itβ (Nov. 2023); Scott Atkinson
Judges wrote: βThe author masterfully weaves Darell Chancellorβs story, from his wrongful convictions to his eventual exoneration, into a compelling narrative. The reader is drawn in by the vivid descriptions and emotional depth. The piece is structured in a way that helps the reader follow the narrative that spans years. The article demonstrates thorough research, delving into the legal proceedings, alleged police misconduct, and the challenges faced by exonerees. The inclusion of details about the Conviction Integrity Unit adds credibility to the piece. By focusing on Chancellorβs personal struggles, the article humanizes the broader issue of wrongful convictionsβ¦βΜύ
Health Reporting: First Place β (Oct. 2023); Lindsay Kalter and Kate Townley
Judges wrote: βA fascinating and critically important story about the hugely alarming disparities that women face in health care.β
ΒιΆΉ·¬ΊΕ Spread Design: Second Place β ; Lindsay Richards (designer) and Justin Milhouse (photographer)
Judges wrote: βSometimes less is more, and this is a great exampleβ¦β
Portrait Photography: First Place β In the LeDuff; Brad Ziegler
Judges wrote: βA nice photo showing the subject in action.β
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