Professional Winners
Audio
Best Coverage of a Single or Ongoing Breaking News Story
GOLD620 WTMJ News Team
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Bob Uecker passes away
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Bob Uecker passes away
SILVERSusan Bence
WUWM
Shorewood resident takes right to enjoy Lake Michigan shoreline to court
WUWM
Shorewood resident takes right to enjoy Lake Michigan shoreline to court
BRONZE620 WTMJ News Team
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Historic flooding hits Southeast Wisconsin
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Historic flooding hits Southeast Wisconsin
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDJulia Fello; John Mercure
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: The Search for Travis Decker
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: The Search for Travis Decker
SILVERMaria Peralta-Arellano, Jimmy Gutierrez
WUWM
Dewey’s road to healing: A Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivor’s story
WUWM
Dewey’s road to healing: A Wisconsin Native American boarding school survivor’s story
BRONZESam Woods, Joy Powers, Emily Files, Becky Mortensen
WUWM
Ethics v. Money
WUWM
Ethics v. Money
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDMackenzie Krumme
Wisconsin Public Radio
‘The miracle zone’: This Wisconsin family adopts terminally ill children
Wisconsin Public Radio
‘The miracle zone’: This Wisconsin family adopts terminally ill children
SILVERMichele Fiore, Mark Cherek
CBS58
"He's my buddy!" Caledonia's emotional farewell to their beloved K9 Officer Louie Division: Professional
CBS58
"He's my buddy!" Caledonia's emotional farewell to their beloved K9 Officer Louie Division: Professional
BRONZEMaayan Silver
WUWM
Milwaukee conguera, Bony Benavides, is shaping music one drum strike at a time
WUWM
Milwaukee conguera, Bony Benavides, is shaping music one drum strike at a time
Best Original Podcast
GOLDWUWM Staff
WUWM
Status Pending
WUWM
Status Pending
SILVERDusty Weis; Matt Covarrubias
Podcamp Media
Lead Balloon Ep 64 - The Wikipedia Prank: Why the Internet Mistakenly Thought the Movie Good Luck Chuck was Based on Ben Kollenbroich
Podcamp Media
Lead Balloon Ep 64 - The Wikipedia Prank: Why the Internet Mistakenly Thought the Movie Good Luck Chuck was Based on Ben Kollenbroich
BRONZESam Woods, Joy Powers, Emily Files, Becky Mortensen
WUWM
Swing State of the Union
WUWM
Swing State of the Union
Best Regularly-Scheduled Audio Program
GOLDLake Effect Team
WUWM
Lake Effect 12/23/25
WUWM
Lake Effect 12/23/25
SILVERGreg Matzek; Jessica Tighe; Gina Cuccio
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Wisconsin's Midday News
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Wisconsin's Midday News
BRONZECarolann Grzybowski
Radio Milwaukee
DJ Takeover
Radio Milwaukee
DJ Takeover
Best Series Reporting
GOLDDanielle Kaeding, Joe Schulz, Evan Casey and Nick Rommel
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Data Center Development
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Data Center Development
SILVERMaria Peralta-Arellano
WUWM
Feeding the City: The People Powering Local Food
WUWM
Feeding the City: The People Powering Local Food
BRONZEEddie Morales, Maayan Silver
WUWM
Yemeni Coffee in Brew City
WUWM
Yemeni Coffee in Brew City
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDA.J. Bayatpour; Kobe MacDonald
WDJT-TV CBS 58
Milwaukee's Race to Read
WDJT-TV CBS 58
Milwaukee's Race to Read
SILVERKatherine Kokal
WUWM
'A lifeline' lost: Trump admin cuts program for WI students who are deaf and blind
WUWM
'A lifeline' lost: Trump admin cuts program for WI students who are deaf and blind
BRONZETeran Powell
WUWM
Project by student journalists at UW-Milwaukee highlight cases of missing people of color
WUWM
Project by student journalists at UW-Milwaukee highlight cases of missing people of color
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDKatherine Kokal
WUWM
Students shy away from disagreement in class. One Marquette program is changing that
WUWM
Students shy away from disagreement in class. One Marquette program is changing that
SILVERDominic Cotroneo
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Brewers pull rare Pokémon card
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Brewers pull rare Pokémon card
BRONZEJoe Schulz
Wisconsin Public Radio
Surfing culture makes Sheboygan the ‘Malibu of the Midwest.’ A WPR reporter tried it himself.
Wisconsin Public Radio
Surfing culture makes Sheboygan the ‘Malibu of the Midwest.’ A WPR reporter tried it himself.
Best Use of Audio Within a Report
GOLDDebbie Lazaga
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Since Lake Superior’s Greatest Mystery
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Remembering the Edmund Fitzgerald: 50 Years Since Lake Superior’s Greatest Mystery
SILVERBeatrice Lawrence
Wisconsin Public Radio
A dance of 3,000 bats: Watching the morning swarm at Nelson Dewey State Park
Wisconsin Public Radio
A dance of 3,000 bats: Watching the morning swarm at Nelson Dewey State Park
BRONZEMaayan Silver
WUWM
Milwaukee musicians take to the roof for jazz impressions of 'Fiddler'
WUWM
Milwaukee musicians take to the roof for jazz impressions of 'Fiddler'
Best Writing in an Audio Story
GOLDJimmy Gutierrez, Paula Lovo
WUWM
An artist's love letter to Milwaukee paleteros
WUWM
An artist's love letter to Milwaukee paleteros
SILVERSusan Bence
WUWM
Keeping family apple orchard afloat - a labor of love and contending with climate change
WUWM
Keeping family apple orchard afloat - a labor of love and contending with climate change
BRONZEDebbie Lazaga
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Digging Out and Pushing Forward: Life on the I-94 worksite
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Digging Out and Pushing Forward: Life on the I-94 worksite
Magazine Design
Best Overall Design
GOLDChelsea Mamerow; Bianca Cabral; Sophie Yufa; Katy Woods
Milwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine
SILVERDanielle Lawry, Danielle Lamberson Philipp, Christine Knorr, Jaime Espinoza, Bryce Richter
On Wisconsin
On Wis
On Wisconsin
On Wis
BRONZEMelissa Moody, Meredith Johnson, Shayna Mace
BRAVA Magazine
September/October 2025, November/December 2025, May/June 2025
BRAVA Magazine
September/October 2025, November/December 2025, May/June 2025
Best Single Cover Design
GOLDDanielle Lamberson Philipp
On Wisconsin
AI Goes to College
On Wisconsin
AI Goes to College
SILVERChelsea Mamerow; Joe Darrow
Milwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine - April
Milwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine - April
BRONZEAlex Schneider
BizTimes Media
February 24, 2025
BizTimes Media
February 24, 2025
Best Single Story or Feature Design
GOLDChelsea Mamerow; Marty Peters
Milwaukee Magazine
The Best Burgers
Milwaukee Magazine
The Best Burgers
SILVERAlex Schneider
BizTimes Media
Led by an engineer-turned-lawyer-turned-manufacturer-turned-developer, Cobalt Partners tackles the region’s most complex suburban projects
BizTimes Media
Led by an engineer-turned-lawyer-turned-manufacturer-turned-developer, Cobalt Partners tackles the region’s most complex suburban projects
BRONZEDanielle Lamberson Philipp
On Wisconsin
How to Win a Nobel Prize
On Wisconsin
How to Win a Nobel Prize
Online
Best Blog
GOLDHailey Kunz, Rachel Ryan, Aly Prouty, Anthony DaBruzzi, Mandy Hague
Spectrum News 1
Live Updates: The Trial of Judge Hannah Dugan
Spectrum News 1
Live Updates: The Trial of Judge Hannah Dugan
SILVERAnna Lardinois
MKEStartup.News
MKEStartup.News
MKEStartup.News
MKEStartup.News
BRONZEJoshua M. Miller and Alex M. Theel
Scummy Water Tower
Scummy Water Tower
Scummy Water Tower
Scummy Water Tower
Best Business or Consumer Story or Series
GOLDTom Kertscher and Paul Kiefer
Wisconsin Watch
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants
Wisconsin Watch
As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1 billion on shuttered power plants
SILVERJenna Sachs; Tim Primeau, Dave Michuda; Sara Smith
WITI FOX 6
Contact 6
WITI FOX 6
Contact 6
BRONZEHunter Turpin; Sonia Spitz; Samantha Dietel
BizTimes Media
Five years after COVID
BizTimes Media
Five years after COVID
Best Columnist
GOLDTom Kilian
Wausau Pilot & Review
Wausau's Independent: Tom Kilian
Wausau Pilot & Review
Wausau's Independent: Tom Kilian
SILVERRuth Conniff
Wisconsin Examiner
Ruth Conniff columns: 2025
Wisconsin Examiner
Ruth Conniff columns: 2025
BRONZEDan Shafer
The Recombobulation Area, Civic Media
The Recombobulation Area
The Recombobulation Area, Civic Media
The Recombobulation Area
Best Coverage of a Single News Topic or Event Including Breaking News
GOLDBaylor Spears
Wisconsin Examiner
Public schools and the struggle over Wisconsin's budget
Wisconsin Examiner
Public schools and the struggle over Wisconsin's budget
SILVERAnthony DaBruzzi
Spectrum News 1
Housing our Heroes: Providing Support for Veterans
Spectrum News 1
Housing our Heroes: Providing Support for Veterans
BRONZERich Kirchen
Milwaukee Business Journal
Tariff coverage
Milwaukee Business Journal
Tariff coverage
Best Critical Review
GOLDRobert Chappell
Madison365
REVIEW: “Planets as Stars” is part poetry reading, part stage play, all brilliance
Madison365
REVIEW: “Planets as Stars” is part poetry reading, part stage play, all brilliance
SILVERJessica McBride
Wisconsin Right Now
I Watched Meghan Markle's Insufferable Netflix Show So You Don't Have To
Wisconsin Right Now
I Watched Meghan Markle's Insufferable Netflix Show So You Don't Have To
BRONZEKyle Nabilcy
Isthmus
Sern Sapp is something new in Madison's Lao scene
Isthmus
Sern Sapp is something new in Madison's Lao scene
Best Explanatory Story or Series
GOLDLarry Sandler and Hongyu Liu
Wisconsin Watch
Supreme Costs
Wisconsin Watch
Supreme Costs
SILVERDan Simmons
Milwaukee Magazine
Waves of Controversy: Inside the Latest Battle on Wisconsin’s Waterways
Milwaukee Magazine
Waves of Controversy: Inside the Latest Battle on Wisconsin’s Waterways
BRONZEIsiah Holmes
Wisconsin Examiner
Biodiversity in Wisconsin amidst the 6th great mass extinction
Wisconsin Examiner
Biodiversity in Wisconsin amidst the 6th great mass extinction
Best Investigative Story or Series
GOLDIsiah Holmes
Wisconsin Examiner in partnership with Type Investigations
How the Milwaukee Investigative Team protects officers when investigating police shootings
Wisconsin Examiner in partnership with Type Investigations
How the Milwaukee Investigative Team protects officers when investigating police shootings
SILVERMargaret Shreiner
Wisconsin Watch
Three years and more than 10,000 lawyer calls after being charged, this Wisconsin mother still doesn’t have a defense attorney
Wisconsin Watch
Three years and more than 10,000 lawyer calls after being charged, this Wisconsin mother still doesn’t have a defense attorney
BRONZEPeter Cameron
The Badger Project
Sheriff pocketed K9 payments after quitting trainings
The Badger Project
Sheriff pocketed K9 payments after quitting trainings
Best Local News or Feature Website
GOLDChris Murphy; Mark Treinen; Keegan Kyle; Lindsay Christians
Cap Times
captimes.com
Cap Times
captimes.com
SILVERKristian Knutsen, Here & Now staff
PBS Wisconsin
pbswisconsin.org/news
PBS Wisconsin
pbswisconsin.org/news
BRONZEMilwaukee Magazine
Milwaukee Magazine
milwaukeemag.com
Milwaukee Magazine
milwaukeemag.com
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDErik Gunn
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin legislators pause to remember former colleague Jonathan Brostoff
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin legislators pause to remember former colleague Jonathan Brostoff
SILVERBridget Fogarty
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Too old for foster housing, young men find home in Milwaukee nonprofit's apartments
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Too old for foster housing, young men find home in Milwaukee nonprofit's apartments
BRONZEMiranda Dunlap and Natalie Yahr
Wisconsin high schools want to offer more college classes. First, teachers must go back to school.
Wisconsin high schools want to offer more college classes. First, teachers must go back to school.
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDKenyon Kemnitz
Watertown Daily Times
From Major League Dreams to Life's Final Innings at Rainbow
Watertown Daily Times
From Major League Dreams to Life's Final Innings at Rainbow
SILVERIsiah Holmes
Wisconsin Examiner
UW psilocybin study gives man second chance after 10-year opioid addiction
Wisconsin Examiner
UW psilocybin study gives man second chance after 10-year opioid addiction
BRONZERob Ferrett and Beatrice Lawrence
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Wisconsin cartographer who mapped Tolkien’s fantasy world
Wisconsin Public Radio
The Wisconsin cartographer who mapped Tolkien’s fantasy world
Best Multi-Story Coverage of a Single Feature Topic or Event
GOLDRuth Conniff
Wisconsin Examiner
Midwest-Mexico Connections
Wisconsin Examiner
Midwest-Mexico Connections
SILVERAlexander Shur
Votebeat Wisconsin
Coverage of Madison's 2024 ballot debacle
Votebeat Wisconsin
Coverage of Madison's 2024 ballot debacle
BRONZEAshley Smart; Maredithe Meyer
BizTimes Media
DEI and discrimination issues in Wisconsin workplaces
BizTimes Media
DEI and discrimination issues in Wisconsin workplaces
Best Personal Profile
GOLDTom Kertscher
Wisconsin Watch
The rise and fall of Michael Gableman
Wisconsin Watch
The rise and fall of Michael Gableman
SILVERPeter Cameron
The Badger Project
Professional clown serving in Wisconsin Legislature
The Badger Project
Professional clown serving in Wisconsin Legislature
BRONZEAnthony DaBruzzi, Mandy Hague
Spectrum News 1
"I don't consider myself to be a hero": Assembly honors Wisconsin woman who ensures neighbors have enough to eat
Spectrum News 1
"I don't consider myself to be a hero": Assembly honors Wisconsin woman who ensures neighbors have enough to eat
Best Public Service Story or Series
GOLDAndrew Kennard and Frank Zufall
Wisconsin Examiner
Shredding of legal mail by Wisconsin prisons worries advocates
Wisconsin Examiner
Shredding of legal mail by Wisconsin prisons worries advocates
SILVERPeter Cameron
The Badger Project
Sheriff continued taking K9 payments after quitting trainings
The Badger Project
Sheriff continued taking K9 payments after quitting trainings
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDBaylor Spears
Wisconsin Examiner
‘What is the bar?’: Wisconsin Legislature divided as it passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
Wisconsin Examiner
‘What is the bar?’: Wisconsin Legislature divided as it passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk
SILVEROmar Waheed
Madison365
Honorary doctorate for Sensenbrenner, legislator behind anti-immigrant legislation, sparks backlash
Madison365
Honorary doctorate for Sensenbrenner, legislator behind anti-immigrant legislation, sparks backlash
BRONZEErik Gunn
Wisconsin Examiner
People with autism and their families find Trump-Kennedy autism message harmful and wrong
Wisconsin Examiner
People with autism and their families find Trump-Kennedy autism message harmful and wrong
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDJoshua M. Miller
Scummy Water Tower
Musical Persistence: Tee Templeton’s Dreams Become A Reality on Debut Album
Scummy Water Tower
Musical Persistence: Tee Templeton’s Dreams Become A Reality on Debut Album
SILVERRachel Ryan
Spectrum News 1
Milwaukee all-female boxing gym gives women a chance to find 'their power'
Spectrum News 1
Milwaukee all-female boxing gym gives women a chance to find 'their power'
BRONZEBaylor Spears
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Democrats want to say ‘Bye Bye Baby’ to unfair ticket selling practices
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin Democrats want to say ‘Bye Bye Baby’ to unfair ticket selling practices
Best Single Editorial, Statement of Editorial Position or Opinion
GOLDEmily Mills
The Recombobulation Area, Civic Media
How AI is harming Wisconsin’s path to renewable energy
The Recombobulation Area, Civic Media
How AI is harming Wisconsin’s path to renewable energy
SILVERRuth Conniff
Wisconsin Examiner
We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering
Wisconsin Examiner
We need a populist, pro-democracy movement, not more gerrymandering
BRONZEShereen Siewert
Wausau Pilot & Review
Editorial: Wausau is at a crossroads. Professional management is the path forward
Wausau Pilot & Review
Editorial: Wausau is at a crossroads. Professional management is the path forward
Best Sports Story
GOLDKenyon Kemnitz
Watertown Daily Times
Goslings ready to take flight at Bryant & Stratton College
Watertown Daily Times
Goslings ready to take flight at Bryant & Stratton College
SILVERNicholas Garton
Madison365
Months after tragedy, Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School turns the page — through basketball
Madison365
Months after tragedy, Madison’s Abundant Life Christian School turns the page — through basketball
BRONZERich Rovito
Milwaukee Magazine
Sweden’s Maja Stark Won the 80th U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills
Milwaukee Magazine
Sweden’s Maja Stark Won the 80th U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills
Best Use of Multi-Platform Reporting
GOLDMurv Seymour; Mark Riechers
PBS Wisconsin
A Milwaukee gun violence survivor embraces firearms training
PBS Wisconsin
A Milwaukee gun violence survivor embraces firearms training
SILVERAnthony DaBruzzi, Mandy Hague, Aly Prouty
Spectrum News 1
Why repairs and renovations aren't enough for Milwaukee's outdated courthouse complex
Spectrum News 1
Why repairs and renovations aren't enough for Milwaukee's outdated courthouse complex
BRONZERyan Burk, Rachel Ryan
Spectrum News 1
Rising Insurance Rates Contribute to Tough Housing Market
Spectrum News 1
Rising Insurance Rates Contribute to Tough Housing Market
Best Use of Multimedia
GOLDHere & Now staff
PBS Wisconsin
"Here & Now" shorts
PBS Wisconsin
"Here & Now" shorts
SILVERRuthie Hauge, Kristin Hauge, Erin McGroarty
Cap Times
Former Nirvana producer, Garbage drummer revisits old Madison studio
Cap Times
Former Nirvana producer, Garbage drummer revisits old Madison studio
BRONZEMandy Hague, Hailey Kunz, Rachel Ryan
Spectrum News 1
WIAA State Football Championships bring exciting victories
Spectrum News 1
WIAA State Football Championships bring exciting victories
Best Website Design
GOLDJoshua M. Miller and Alex M. Theel
Scummy Water Tower
scummywatertower.com
Scummy Water Tower
scummywatertower.com
SILVERHailey Kunz, Rachel Ryan, Aly Prouty
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin
Spectrum News 1
Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin
Video
Best Coverage of a Breaking News Story
GOLDWISN 12 News
WISN TV
MPD Officers Shot in "Ambush"
WISN TV
MPD Officers Shot in "Ambush"
SILVERWISN 12 News
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
BRONZEAdam Rife
WDJT (CBS 58 News) in Milwaukee
Adam Rife MPC submission for best coverage of a breaking news story
WDJT (CBS 58 News) in Milwaukee
Adam Rife MPC submission for best coverage of a breaking news story
Best Documentary
GOLDWISN 12 News
WISN TV
Finding Justice for Sade Robinson
WISN TV
Finding Justice for Sade Robinson
SILVEREarl Arms and the Staff of Milwaukee PBS
Milwaukee PBS Channel 10 WMVS
Milwaukee's Migration Families
Milwaukee PBS Channel 10 WMVS
Milwaukee's Migration Families
BRONZEAndrew Severson; Craig Sween; William Chappie; Luke Shaheen; Cassandra Hager
WITI FOX6 Milwaukee
Gales of November: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald
WITI FOX6 Milwaukee
Gales of November: The Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Best Editing
GOLDNathan Rybakowicz
WISN TV
Face ID: Risk to Rights?
WISN TV
Face ID: Risk to Rights?
SILVERSusanne Barthel
CBS 58
Susanne Barthel
CBS 58
Susanne Barthel
BRONZEZack Whitford
PBS Wisconsin
Welcome Poets
PBS Wisconsin
Welcome Poets
Best Individual Reporting of News
GOLDJenna Rae
TMJ4 News
Jenna Rae
TMJ4 News
Jenna Rae
SILVERDerrick Rose
WISN 12 News
Derrick Rose: On Assignment
WISN 12 News
Derrick Rose: On Assignment
BRONZECharlotte Scott, Leonardo Brito
Spectrum News 1
Wisconsin Congressmen Exchange Insults in Capitol Hill Confrontation
Spectrum News 1
Wisconsin Congressmen Exchange Insults in Capitol Hill Confrontation
Best Individual Reporting of Sports
GOLDScott Grodsky
CBS 58
Scott Grodsky
CBS 58
Scott Grodsky
SILVERDario Melendez
WISN TV
Dario Melendez - WISN 12 Sports Director
WISN TV
Dario Melendez - WISN 12 Sports Director
BRONZELance Allan
CBS 58
Lance Allan
CBS 58
Lance Allan
Best Investigative Report or Series
GOLDBen Jordan, Ashley Luthern, Ariel Campos, Andrew Huggins, Jeremy Dunk, Nicole Buckley
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Watch
Duty to Disclose
WTMJ-TV, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin Watch
Duty to Disclose
SILVERMarisa Wojcik
PBS Wisconsin
Rx Uncovered
PBS Wisconsin
Rx Uncovered
BRONZENick Bohr
WISN TV
Tire Dump "Mountain"
WISN TV
Tire Dump "Mountain"
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDMontse Ricossa; Susanne Barthel
Telemundo Wisconsin
Víctima del tiroteo en la escuela cristiana Abundant Life sale del hospital con un largo camino de recuperación por delante
Telemundo Wisconsin
Víctima del tiroteo en la escuela cristiana Abundant Life sale del hospital con un largo camino de recuperación por delante
SILVERSteven Potter and Brandon Sveum
PBS Wisconsin
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help
PBS Wisconsin
How farmers at risk for suicide can find mental health help
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDMike Curkov; Jerry Imig
CBS 58
Hope Kittel's remarkable journey to world champion
CBS 58
Hope Kittel's remarkable journey to world champion
SILVERScottie Meyers; Darin Malkowski; Justin Migliano; Chris Michalski; Brian Ewig; Jason Piekarz
Milwaukee PBS
From Westlawn to the World Cup: How Jimmy Banks Changed Milwaukee Soccer
Milwaukee PBS
From Westlawn to the World Cup: How Jimmy Banks Changed Milwaukee Soccer
BRONZEJoel Waldinger; Zack Whitford; Alma Garcia Bello; James Runde
PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Iconic Loons
PBS Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s Iconic Loons
Best Multi-Day Coverage of an Ongoing Story
GOLDWISN 12 News
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
SILVERWISN 12 News
WISN-TV
NFL Draft in Green Bay
WISN-TV
NFL Draft in Green Bay
BRONZEJenna Rae; Ariel Campos; Andrew Huggins; Manny Espino
TMJ4 News
UNCOVERING THE TRUTH: UNQUALIFIED LEAD CRISIS LEADER AT MPS
TMJ4 News
UNCOVERING THE TRUTH: UNQUALIFIED LEAD CRISIS LEADER AT MPS
Best Newscast
GOLDCBS 58 News Team
CBS 58
CBS 58 News at 9 PM - Maxwell Anderson's Verdict
CBS 58
CBS 58 News at 9 PM - Maxwell Anderson's Verdict
SILVERWISN 12 News
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
WISN TV
Historic Flooding
BRONZECBS 58 News Team
CBS 58
CBS 58 News at 5 PM - Historic Flooding
CBS 58
CBS 58 News at 5 PM - Historic Flooding
Best One-Time Special
GOLDPatricia Gomez, Yvonne Sanchez, Erica Drehfal, Jason Piekarz, Grant Martin, Adam Lilley
Milwaukee PBS
Powerful Marches
Milwaukee PBS
Powerful Marches
SILVERScottie Lee Meyers; Darin Malkowski; Justin Migliano; Brian Ewig; Jason Piekarz; Chris Michalski,
Milwaukee PBS
Movers and Shakers: Milwaukee Changemakers
Milwaukee PBS
Movers and Shakers: Milwaukee Changemakers
BRONZEDerrick Rose; Kristin Pierce; Gerron Jordan; Bella Van Lanen
WISN 12 News
Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Black History
WISN 12 News
Project CommUNITY: Celebrating Black History
Best Regularly-Scheduled News or Sports Program
GOLDJarek Andrzejewski; Mike Strehlow; Susanne Barthel; CBS 58 News Team
CBS 58
CBS 58 Sunday Morning - November 9th, 2025
CBS 58
CBS 58 Sunday Morning - November 9th, 2025
SILVERDario Melendez; Stephanie Sutton; Drew Olson, Tyler Weid, Dwight Moss
WISN TV
Big 12 Sports Saturday: Remembering a Legend, Bob Uecker
WISN TV
Big 12 Sports Saturday: Remembering a Legend, Bob Uecker
BRONZEFrederica Freyberg; Marisa Wojcik; Here & Now staff
PBS Wisconsin
Here & Now for March 21, 2025
PBS Wisconsin
Here & Now for March 21, 2025
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDAlyson Bruner
Spectrum News
A Neighbor's Message: Secure Your Guns
Spectrum News
A Neighbor's Message: Secure Your Guns
SILVERSusan Kim; Andrew Huggins
TMJ4 News
Honoring Fallen Heroes
TMJ4 News
Honoring Fallen Heroes
BRONZEAlyson Bruner
Spectrum News 1
Turning Tragedy into Purpose
Spectrum News 1
Turning Tragedy into Purpose
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDJames Groh
TMJ4 News
St. Francis teenager losing hearing creates bucket list of sounds
TMJ4 News
St. Francis teenager losing hearing creates bucket list of sounds
SILVERKyra Lyons; Zack Whitford; Kelly Saran
PBS Wisconsin
Keeping a Swedish candle tradition alive
PBS Wisconsin
Keeping a Swedish candle tradition alive
BRONZEMike Curkov; Jerry Imig
CBS 58
Gene Wagner Never Misses a Shift
CBS 58
Gene Wagner Never Misses a Shift
Best Writing in a Video Story
GOLDDerrick Rose
WISN TV
Wisconsin's "Black Church" Roots
WISN TV
Wisconsin's "Black Church" Roots
SILVERMontse Ricossa; Jon Jenkins
CBS 58
Wisconsin's real-life Lorax
CBS 58
Wisconsin's real-life Lorax
BRONZEDuaa Israr; Brandon Seffrood
CBS 58
A life changing pairing
CBS 58
A life changing pairing
Visual Journalism
Best Feature Photograph
GOLDAdam Roberts
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Last Dance on the "Deep Thought"
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Last Dance on the "Deep Thought"
SILVERJoe Timmerman
Wisconsin Watch
Anonymous teenager
Wisconsin Watch
Anonymous teenager
BRONZEJonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Day of the Dead in Milwaukee
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Day of the Dead in Milwaukee
Best Illustration, Cartoon or Animation
GOLDDanielle Lamberson Philipp
On Wisconsin
A New Era for College Sports
On Wisconsin
A New Era for College Sports
SILVERHaley Schulz
BRAVA Magazine
"Give Where You Live"
BRAVA Magazine
"Give Where You Live"
BRONZEMegan Stout
Isthmus Community Media, Inc.
Hippie Christmas
Isthmus Community Media, Inc.
Hippie Christmas
Best News Photograph
GOLDTimothy P Snopek
www.timsnopek.com
Spring Fire
www.timsnopek.com
Spring Fire
SILVEROmar Waheed
Madison365
Take Up Your Cross protest photo
Madison365
Take Up Your Cross protest photo
BRONZERuthie Hauge
Cap Times
'The faith that wasn't lost'
Cap Times
'The faith that wasn't lost'
Best Photo Essay or Series
GOLDAngela Peterson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Too old for foster housing, young men find home at Bridge to Brighter
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Too old for foster housing, young men find home at Bridge to Brighter
SILVERJonathan Aguilar
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Hooked on the city: Angel Perez finds solace in urban fishing
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Hooked on the city: Angel Perez finds solace in urban fishing
BRONZEAdam Roberts
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Capturing the Removal of “Deep Thought” from the Milwaukee Lakefront
620 WTMJ
620 WTMJ: Capturing the Removal of “Deep Thought” from the Milwaukee Lakefront
Writing
Best Business or Consumer Story or Series
GOLDHunter Turpin
BizTimes Media
Under pressure: Wisconsin immigrant workforce feels the weight of Washington
BizTimes Media
Under pressure: Wisconsin immigrant workforce feels the weight of Washington
SILVERSonia Spitz
BizTimes Media
Welcome to ambitious: Culver’s new CEO plans growth and evolution while retaining core values
BizTimes Media
Welcome to ambitious: Culver’s new CEO plans growth and evolution while retaining core values
BRONZEHunter Turpin
BizTimes Media
Next in line: Jefferson County positioned for growth, but will execution meet expectations?
BizTimes Media
Next in line: Jefferson County positioned for growth, but will execution meet expectations?
Best Column
GOLDKristin Brey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kristin Brey columns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Kristin Brey columns
SILVERJames E. Causey
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
James E. Causey columns
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
James E. Causey columns
BRONZEBill Lueders
The Progressive
First Things First
The Progressive
First Things First
Best Coverage of a Single News Topic or Event Including Breaking News
GOLDErin McGroarty and Natalie Yahr
Cap Times and Wisconsin Watch
Miguel Jerez Robles' ICE nightmare
Cap Times and Wisconsin Watch
Miguel Jerez Robles' ICE nightmare
SILVERMary Spicuzza, Daniel Bice, Quinn Clark, Angela Peterson
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Firings and social media backlash follow online criticism of Elon Musk, Charlie Kirk
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Firings and social media backlash follow online criticism of Elon Musk, Charlie Kirk
BRONZEBaylor Spears
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin veterans lose housing in budget standoff
Wisconsin Examiner
Wisconsin veterans lose housing in budget standoff
Best Critic
GOLDDominique Paul Noth
Urban Milwaukee
‘The Children’ Toys With AI and generation gap
Urban Milwaukee
‘The Children’ Toys With AI and generation gap
SILVERJim Higgins
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jim Higgins - performing arts and books editor
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Jim Higgins - performing arts and books editor
BRONZELindsay Christians
Cap Times
Lindsay Christians
Cap Times
Lindsay Christians
Best Explanatory Story or Series
GOLDSophie Carson; Jovanny Hernandez
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Life after deportation in El Salvador
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Life after deportation in El Salvador
SILVERKenyon Kemnitz
Watertown Daily Times
The Long Road Back: Rainbow Nurse Shares COVID-19 Story
Watertown Daily Times
The Long Road Back: Rainbow Nurse Shares COVID-19 Story
BRONZEBrittney Kenaston, Ilana Bar-Av
In Business Madison
Powering up the Midwest
In Business Madison
Powering up the Midwest
Best Investigative Story or Series
GOLDAnnie Pulley
The Badger Project
Investigating police misconduct in Wisconsin
The Badger Project
Investigating police misconduct in Wisconsin
SILVERAshley Luthern, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Ben Jordan, TMJ4; Mario Koran, Wisconsin Watch
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, TMJ4, Wisconsin Watch
Duty to disclose: Investigating Milwaukee County's secretive Brady list
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, TMJ4, Wisconsin Watch
Duty to disclose: Investigating Milwaukee County's secretive Brady list
BRONZEDanielle DuClos
Cap Times
High-speed chases
Cap Times
High-speed chases
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDPatricia Gomez, Yvonne Sanchez, Erica Drehfal, Jason Piekarz, Grant Martin, Adam Lilley
Milwaukee PBS
Carmen de la Paz and The Waukesha Parade Tragedy Tile Project
Milwaukee PBS
Carmen de la Paz and The Waukesha Parade Tragedy Tile Project
SILVERMadeline Heim; Laura Schulte
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pollution from Army ammunition plant has plagued Sauk County residents for decades
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Pollution from Army ammunition plant has plagued Sauk County residents for decades
BRONZEJeff Oloizia
Madison Magazine
Return to Sender
Madison Magazine
Return to Sender
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDJody Clowes, Niki Denison, John Allen
On Wisconsin magazine
Paper Magic
On Wisconsin magazine
Paper Magic
SILVERKenyon Kemnitz
Watertown Daily Times
Shared love of Springsteen music helps family honor late father
Watertown Daily Times
Shared love of Springsteen music helps family honor late father
BRONZELiam Beran
Isthmus Community Media
Epic employees flood Madison’s dating scene
Isthmus Community Media
Epic employees flood Madison’s dating scene
Best Multi-Story Coverage of a Single Feature Topic or Event
GOLDClaudia Levens, Frankie Pica, Jessie Opioen and Alex Garner
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Regional debates ignite after $15 billion AI data center for OpenAI and Oracle lands in Port Washington
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Regional debates ignite after $15 billion AI data center for OpenAI and Oracle lands in Port Washington
SILVERErin Gretzinger; Erin McGroarty; Olivia Herken
Cap Times
Abundant Life Christian School shooting — one year later
Cap Times
Abundant Life Christian School shooting — one year later
BRONZEJudith Davidoff; Jason Joyce
Isthmus Community Media
Story pulled for errors, unauthorized use of AI
Isthmus Community Media
Story pulled for errors, unauthorized use of AI
Best Personal Profile
GOLDChris Drosner; Archer Parquette; Ashley Abramson; Evan Musil; Adam Rogan; Rich Rovito
Milwaukee Magazine
Who Runs This Town? 47 of Milwaukee's Movers, Shakers & Policy Makers
Milwaukee Magazine
Who Runs This Town? 47 of Milwaukee's Movers, Shakers & Policy Makers
SILVEREmma Waldinger
Madison Magazine
Finding Ida
Madison Magazine
Finding Ida
BRONZEPiet Levy
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
How my teenage son, a nonspeaker with autism, became a radio host on SiriusXM The Beatles Channel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
How my teenage son, a nonspeaker with autism, became a radio host on SiriusXM The Beatles Channel
Best Public Service Story or Series
GOLDDanielle DuClos
Cap Times
Dismissed
Cap Times
Dismissed
SILVERDavid Clarey; Cleo Krejci
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Lost Class
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Lost Class
BRONZELiam Beran; Judith Davidoff; Linda Falkenstein; Lauren Hafeman; Mike Ivey
Isthmus Community Media
The Nonprofit Issue 2025
Isthmus Community Media
The Nonprofit Issue 2025
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDLarry Sandler
Milwaukee Magazine
A Boulevard of Dreams: The I-794 Debate
Milwaukee Magazine
A Boulevard of Dreams: The I-794 Debate
SILVERBecky Jacobs
Cap Times
Like learning in a garage
Cap Times
Like learning in a garage
BRONZEDoug Moe
Madison Magazine
Weathering the Storm
Madison Magazine
Weathering the Storm
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDChesnie Wardell
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“The Shop in 310”
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
“The Shop in 310”
SILVERKelly Meyerhofer
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He came from Japan to hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail. Wisconsin hikers fully embraced him
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He came from Japan to hike the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail. Wisconsin hikers fully embraced him
BRONZERicardo Torres, Tony Xiao, Jovanny Hernandez Caballero
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
For one night, international soccer game in Madison helped fans forget immigration anxiety
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
For one night, international soccer game in Madison helped fans forget immigration anxiety
Best Single Editorial, Statement of Editorial Position or Opinion
GOLDMilwaukee Journal Sentinel Editorial Board
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Elon Musk’s despicable disinformation tampers with WI Supreme Court election
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Elon Musk’s despicable disinformation tampers with WI Supreme Court election
SILVERJohn Nichols; Dave Zweifel; Steve Elbow
Cap Times
If you want a better budget, elect a better Legislature
Cap Times
If you want a better budget, elect a better Legislature
BRONZEJohn Nichols; Dave Zweifel; Steve Elbow
Cap Times
WPR and PBS Wisconsin sustain Wisconsin democracy
Cap Times
WPR and PBS Wisconsin sustain Wisconsin democracy
Best Sports Story
GOLDAlyssa Choiniere
Milwaukee Magazine
The Longest Race
Milwaukee Magazine
The Longest Race
SILVERPreston Schmitt
On Wisconsin
A New Era for College Sports
On Wisconsin
A New Era for College Sports
BRONZEBecky Jacobs
Cap Times
Badger sports prepare for new era of paid college athletes
Cap Times
Badger sports prepare for new era of paid college athletes
Collegiate Winners
Audio
Best Feature Story
GOLDCarmella D'Acquisto
Media Milwaukee
Fat Body Hotties Clothing Swap, Where Every Body Fits
Media Milwaukee
Fat Body Hotties Clothing Swap, Where Every Body Fits
SILVERJocelyn Cabuyadao
Media Milwaukee
The Business Major and the Union Piano
Media Milwaukee
The Business Major and the Union Piano
BRONZEStephanie Perez, Ivy Skarda
Media Milwaukee
Faces of a Farmer's Market
Media Milwaukee
Faces of a Farmer's Market
Best News Story Single or Ongoing
GOLDJade Rose
Media Milwaukee
A Community Tries to Recover Its Tight-Knit Feel
Media Milwaukee
A Community Tries to Recover Its Tight-Knit Feel
SILVERNatalie Chudzik
Media Milwaukee
Weather Forecasting and Related Careers Hit by Federal Cuts
Media Milwaukee
Weather Forecasting and Related Careers Hit by Federal Cuts
BRONZESky Abner
Media Milwaukee
What Happened to Black Friday? America’s Biggest Shopping Day Is Changing.
Media Milwaukee
What Happened to Black Friday? America’s Biggest Shopping Day Is Changing.
Best Original Podcast
GOLDAnna-Hope Davis
Mount Mary University
A Young Adult's Guide: What to Do When You Experience Heartbreak
Mount Mary University
A Young Adult's Guide: What to Do When You Experience Heartbreak
SILVERSky Abner
Media Milwaukee
A Sunday Kind of Love Story
Media Milwaukee
A Sunday Kind of Love Story
BRONZETed Hyngstrom; Ella Hanley
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal Call: The UW-Madison information ecosystem and how students perceive the news
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal Call: The UW-Madison information ecosystem and how students perceive the news
Online
Best Blog
GOLD2025 Multimedia Journalism Class
Mount Mary University
Surprise! A Young Adult's Guide
Mount Mary University
Surprise! A Young Adult's Guide
Best Investigative Reporting
GOLDCarter Evenson; Summer Fisher; Stephanie Perez; Akira Quinn; Jade Rose; Ivy Skarda; Alex Stahl
Media Milwaukee
Mountain Strong
Media Milwaukee
Mountain Strong
SILVEROlivia Davis, Jonathan Joseph, Jack Laude, Briceon Monk, Alex Stahl and William Stauber Soik
Media Milwaukee
Data Center Rush
Media Milwaukee
Data Center Rush
BRONZEAnna Kristoff
The Badger Herald
Behind the scenes at UW: How staff manages communication on visa terminations
The Badger Herald
Behind the scenes at UW: How staff manages communication on visa terminations
Best Local News or Feature Website
GOLDMedia Milwaukee staff
Media Milwaukee
Media Milwaukee
Media Milwaukee
Media Milwaukee
SILVERThe Staff of Madison Commons
Madison Commons
Madison Commons
Madison Commons
Madison Commons
BRONZEThe Staff of Curb Magazine
Curb Magazine
Curb Currents
Curb Magazine
Curb Currents
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDJade Rose
Media Milwaukee
Wind and Fire
Media Milwaukee
Wind and Fire
SILVERAvery Chheda
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin's new AI data centers spark transparency, environmental concerns
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin's new AI data centers spark transparency, environmental concerns
BRONZEWhitney West
Madison Commons
One hold at a time: Recovering alcoholic uses rock climbing to aid her recovery journey
Madison Commons
One hold at a time: Recovering alcoholic uses rock climbing to aid her recovery journey
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDAnna Kleiber
The Daily Cardinal
2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing
The Daily Cardinal
2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing
SILVERSage Pollack
Curb Magazine
Speed Queens
Curb Magazine
Speed Queens
BRONZECharles Butler
Media Milwaukee
How Emmitt James makes Grassroots Art Grown and Sexy
Media Milwaukee
How Emmitt James makes Grassroots Art Grown and Sexy
Best News Story
GOLDNoah Maze
Madison Commons
Wisconsin lawmakers take aim at AI pricing in rental housing, joining national antitrust fight
Madison Commons
Wisconsin lawmakers take aim at AI pricing in rental housing, joining national antitrust fight
SILVERBen Kapp
Madison Commons
Madison’s CARES program survives potential budget cuts, set to expand
Madison Commons
Madison’s CARES program survives potential budget cuts, set to expand
BRONZEColton Pemble
UWM Post
Uplift Wisconsin Mental Health Hotline Shuts Down due to Federal Funding Cuts
UWM Post
Uplift Wisconsin Mental Health Hotline Shuts Down due to Federal Funding Cuts
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDAkira Quinn
Media Milwaukee
Notes of a Teacher
Media Milwaukee
Notes of a Teacher
SILVERAudrey Lopez-Stane
The Daily Cardinal
While Trump deports immigrants, this Wisconsin farm can’t run without them
The Daily Cardinal
While Trump deports immigrants, this Wisconsin farm can’t run without them
BRONZEStephanie Serrano
Media Milwaukee
International Students in Milwaukee Fear Visa Changes, Deportation
Media Milwaukee
International Students in Milwaukee Fear Visa Changes, Deportation
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDAnja Breiehagen
The Badger Herald
The Madison-grown Onion: How college newspaper evolved into global satirical empire
The Badger Herald
The Madison-grown Onion: How college newspaper evolved into global satirical empire
SILVERAkira Quinn
Media Milwaukee
From Boys to Men
Media Milwaukee
From Boys to Men
BRONZESonia Bendre
The Daily Cardinal
‘Trailblazers in Motion’ exhibit unveils progressive history of UW-Madison women’s physical education program
The Daily Cardinal
‘Trailblazers in Motion’ exhibit unveils progressive history of UW-Madison women’s physical education program
Best Sports Story
GOLDJack Albright
The Marquette Wire
Tom Mendoza is always attacking
The Marquette Wire
Tom Mendoza is always attacking
SILVERBen Hanson
The Marquette Wire
Alexa Maletis is chasing soccer dreams she's had since 4 years old. They brought her to Austria
The Marquette Wire
Alexa Maletis is chasing soccer dreams she's had since 4 years old. They brought her to Austria
BRONZEJacob Szczap
The Daily Cardinal
Sean West grew up a Badger fan. His rise to standout punter has been more steadfast than improbable.
The Daily Cardinal
Sean West grew up a Badger fan. His rise to standout punter has been more steadfast than improbable.
Best Use of Multi-Media
GOLDEthan Ainley
UWM Post
Milwaukee Zine Fest: A Celebration of Local Artistry
UWM Post
Milwaukee Zine Fest: A Celebration of Local Artistry
SILVERGrace MacKinnon
Mount Mary University
A Young Adult's Guide: What to Do When You Swipe Right
Mount Mary University
A Young Adult's Guide: What to Do When You Swipe Right
BRONZECarter Evenson; Summer Fisher; Stephanie Perez; Akira Quinn; Jade Rose; Ivy Skarda; Alex Stahl
Media Milwaukee
Palisades Strong
Media Milwaukee
Palisades Strong
Best Website Design
GOLDThe Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal Website
The Daily Cardinal
The Daily Cardinal Website
SILVERMATC Times Staff
MATC Times
MATC Times Online
MATC Times
MATC Times Online
BRONZEAlyssa Petcoff; Grace MacKinnon; Kaela Martin
Mount Mary University
Surprise! A Young Adult's Guide
Mount Mary University
Surprise! A Young Adult's Guide
Video
Best Feature Story
GOLDShannon Knowski
Media Milwaukee
25 Years Behind the Badge
Media Milwaukee
25 Years Behind the Badge
SILVERAkira Quinn
Media Milwaukee
Royal Ramey
Media Milwaukee
Royal Ramey
BRONZEKiesen Williams
The Badger Herald
Drag in the Age of Trump: Bianca Lynn Breeze’s Bingo Rebellion
The Badger Herald
Drag in the Age of Trump: Bianca Lynn Breeze’s Bingo Rebellion
Best Newscast
GOLDAdrian Fraga; Jake Dale; Brian Wilson; Nate Bradley; Hunter Tempel; Rylie Sandler
Marquette University Television (MUTV)
Golden Eagle Sports Report
Marquette University Television (MUTV)
Golden Eagle Sports Report
Best News Story Single or Ongoing
GOLDCameron Schneider
The Daily Cardinal
Port Washington data center forum
The Daily Cardinal
Port Washington data center forum
SILVERCameron Schneider
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin's Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin's Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony 2025
Best Program, Documentary or Special
GOLDAshley Harrison
Media Milwaukee
Surviving Covid and Trump 2.0 as a Queer Bookstore
Media Milwaukee
Surviving Covid and Trump 2.0 as a Queer Bookstore
SILVERMaggie Baisley
Media Milwaukee
Shared Journeys: A Documentary
Media Milwaukee
Shared Journeys: A Documentary
BRONZEWilliam Stauber Stoik
Media Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s Fight for Public Power
Media Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s Fight for Public Power
Best Sports Story
GOLDCrystal Williams
MATC Times
Jayden Hackett talks hoops and heart
MATC Times
Jayden Hackett talks hoops and heart
SILVERGabi Hartlaub; Jacob Szczap; and Jake Piper
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin volleyball advances in NCAA tourney
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin volleyball advances in NCAA tourney
BRONZEJack Laude
Media Milwaukee
Thousands Cheer on Brewers at Davidson Park for NLDS Watch Party
Media Milwaukee
Thousands Cheer on Brewers at Davidson Park for NLDS Watch Party
Visual Journalism
Best Photo Essay or Series
GOLDJonás Tijerino
Curb Magazine
Scenes from Wisconsin’s waters
Curb Magazine
Scenes from Wisconsin’s waters
SILVERJake Piper
The Daily Cardinal
Blk Pwr Coalition Vigil
The Daily Cardinal
Blk Pwr Coalition Vigil
BRONZECarter Evenson; Summer Fisher; Jade Rose
Media Milwaukee
Palisades Strong
Media Milwaukee
Palisades Strong
Best Still Photograph
GOLDShari Wszalek
MATC Times
Milwaukeeans remember Bob Uecker
MATC Times
Milwaukeeans remember Bob Uecker
SILVERCharlie Clark
Royal Purple
Warhawks soar under Friday night lights
Royal Purple
Warhawks soar under Friday night lights
BRONZECarter Evenson
Media Milwaukee
Paleteron on the Beach
Media Milwaukee
Paleteron on the Beach
Writing
Best Editorial or Commentary
GOLDThe Daily Cardinal Editorial Board
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal View: Conservatives say they’re silenced at UW-Madison. What they really want is immunity from criticism
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal View: Conservatives say they’re silenced at UW-Madison. What they really want is immunity from criticism
SILVERThe Daily Cardinal Editorial Board
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal View: The Cardinal stands with the Indiana Daily Student
The Daily Cardinal
Cardinal View: The Cardinal stands with the Indiana Daily Student
BRONZERachel Lopera
The marquette Tribune
New federal hemp ban is blowing smoke
The marquette Tribune
New federal hemp ban is blowing smoke
Best Investigative Reporting
SILVERGabriella Hartlaub; Ella Hanley
The Daily Cardinal
‘Do you dabble in live lobsters?’: Behind UW-Madison’s $36,000 lobster feast
The Daily Cardinal
‘Do you dabble in live lobsters?’: Behind UW-Madison’s $36,000 lobster feast
BRONZEAiden Mellon
The Badger Herald
UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
The Badger Herald
UW fails to uphold multiple terms of its agreement with Students for Justice in Palestine
Best Long Hard Feature Story
GOLDLilly Peacock
The Marquette Tribune
Local voices respond to ICE's recent violence: MU students react to deaths in Minnesota
The Marquette Tribune
Local voices respond to ICE's recent violence: MU students react to deaths in Minnesota
SILVERJohn Ernst; Kayla Dembiec
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin’s latest data center battleground
The Daily Cardinal
Wisconsin’s latest data center battleground
BRONZEElijah Pines
The Daily Cardinal
Native Americans are underrepresented across the UW System. Educators are working to change that
The Daily Cardinal
Native Americans are underrepresented across the UW System. Educators are working to change that
Best Long Soft Feature Story
GOLDCatherine Getty
The Badger Herald
Behind lab doors: How accessibility for students in STEM actually works at UW
The Badger Herald
Behind lab doors: How accessibility for students in STEM actually works at UW
SILVERJohn Ernst
The Daily Cardinal
Trump suspended refugee resettlement programs. Now refugees and their advocates face unstable futures
The Daily Cardinal
Trump suspended refugee resettlement programs. Now refugees and their advocates face unstable futures
BRONZEEvan Randle
The Badger Herald
"Cost of Cuts: How UW humanities persevere amidst national challenges"
The Badger Herald
"Cost of Cuts: How UW humanities persevere amidst national challenges"
Best News Story
GOLDJoseph Panzer
The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison leans on lobbying amid federal pressure, budget strain
The Daily Cardinal
UW-Madison leans on lobbying amid federal pressure, budget strain
SILVERAnna Kristoff
The Badger Herald
‘No grad student makes a living wage in Madison’: Inside UW graduate worker union’s fight for better pay
The Badger Herald
‘No grad student makes a living wage in Madison’: Inside UW graduate worker union’s fight for better pay
BRONZEElla Hanley
The Daily Cardinal
Is this the end of campus-area bar raids?
The Daily Cardinal
Is this the end of campus-area bar raids?
Best Short Hard Feature Story
GOLDAnnika Bereny
The Daily Cardinal
Blue books are back: The revival of pen and paper exams
The Daily Cardinal
Blue books are back: The revival of pen and paper exams
SILVERLance Schulteis
The Marquette Tribune
Med Lab Science braces for closure
The Marquette Tribune
Med Lab Science braces for closure
BRONZEVanessa Gavilan
The Daily Cardinal
Madison homeless population in limbo amid ongoing policy, funding decisions
The Daily Cardinal
Madison homeless population in limbo amid ongoing policy, funding decisions
Best Short Soft Feature Story
GOLDMadalyn Scharrer
Curb Magazine
Books in Bloom
Curb Magazine
Books in Bloom
SILVERMahdia Bita
Arches, print magazine, Mount Mary University
Turning the Corner Between Worlds
Arches, print magazine, Mount Mary University
Turning the Corner Between Worlds
Best Sports Story
GOLDTaylor Kaufmann
The Badger Herald
Title IX violations: Planned football facility could leave UW athletic funding, opportunities lopsided
The Badger Herald
Title IX violations: Planned football facility could leave UW athletic funding, opportunities lopsided
SILVERJosh Murphy
The Daily Cardinal
Keeping things light: Inside the mindset of Badger volleyball star Charlie Fuerbringer
The Daily Cardinal
Keeping things light: Inside the mindset of Badger volleyball star Charlie Fuerbringer
BRONZEJacob Szczap
The Daily Cardinal
Column: Badgers are in the darkest days of the Fickell era. Firing him seems inevitable
The Daily Cardinal
Column: Badgers are in the darkest days of the Fickell era. Firing him seems inevitable