Awards
Society of Professional Journalists 2020
First Place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Album roundup: Gaga just so-so on new album 'Chromatica'"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
First Place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper breaking news category for
"Gun Scare in Dupont Circle halts 2019 Pride parade"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty wow with Kennedy Center Patriotic Shows"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper sports category for
"Trans women face many hurdles in quest to compete fairly"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"Letting it all hang out at Pride — did it help us in the long run?"
Society of Professional Journalists 2018
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"Getting to know new Washington Bach Consort Conductor Dana Marsh"
Society of Professional Journalists 2018
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Troye Sivan conjures up minimalist magic at the Anthem"
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper breaking news category for
"No Justice, No Pride protestors disrupt Capital Pride Parade"
(won jointly with a colleague)
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper photography story category for
"No Justice, No Pride protestors disrupt Capital Pride Parade"
(won jointly with two colleagues)
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"New co-pastors settle into life at Calvary Baptist"
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Ramirez balances taste, restraint with solid technique at First Baptist recital"
Society of Professional Journalists 2016
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"He's for Trump, He's for Clinton"
Society of Professional Journalists 2016
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Gospel diva Sandi Patty bids D.C. farewell with hit-packed concert"
Society of Professional Journalists 2015
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for "A murky future for Phase 1"
Society of Professional Journalists 2015
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for "Out organist powerful but vexing"
Society of Professional Journalists 2014
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
arts criticism category for "Aretha's Triple Whammy"
Society of Professional Journalists 2013
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Remembering Sean Sasser"
Society of Professional Journalists 2013
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “Dynamic Differences"
Society of Professional Journalists 2012
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Faith of Our Fathers"
Society of Professional Journalists 2011
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Men, Music and Message"
Society of Professional Journalists 2010
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper business/financial reporting category for “Still Searching for a Home”
Society of Professional Journalists 2010
Second place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper features category for “Casualties of War”
Society of Professional Journalists 2008
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “One Night With the Queen”
Washington Blade 2008
All-time web traffic record breaker for “Key Changes: Popular gospel singer
shares coming out journey in this Blade exclusive” (Sept. 12, 2008)
Society of Professional Journalists 2007
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “Hepburn Oscar Display Reminds of Star’s Quirky Ways”
Keystone Press Awards 2006
First place for ongoing news coverage for “Wal-Mart”
Golden Quill 2006
Finalist for ongoing news coverage for “Wal-Mart”
Golden Quill 2005
Feature/non-daily newspapers for “Seasons of Tradition” tab
Golden Quill 2005
Finalist for feature/non-daily newspapers for “How I Became a Career Cadaver Dog”
Keystone Press Awards 2005
Second place for feature story for “How I Became a Career Cadaver Dog”
Keystone Press Awards 2005
Second place for special projects for “Read! 365” series
Association of Free Community Papers 2005
Second place Community Service/Editorial for a literacy series called “Read! 365”
West Virginia Press Association 2002
First place in best lifestyle page(s)
West Virginia Press Association 2001
Third place in best lifestyle page(s)
West Virginia Press Association 2001
Third place for best service to the community
Society of Professional Journalists 2020
First Place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Album roundup: Gaga just so-so on new album 'Chromatica'"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
First Place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper breaking news category for
"Gun Scare in Dupont Circle halts 2019 Pride parade"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty wow with Kennedy Center Patriotic Shows"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper sports category for
"Trans women face many hurdles in quest to compete fairly"
Society of Professional Journalists 2019
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"Letting it all hang out at Pride — did it help us in the long run?"
Society of Professional Journalists 2018
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"Getting to know new Washington Bach Consort Conductor Dana Marsh"
Society of Professional Journalists 2018
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Troye Sivan conjures up minimalist magic at the Anthem"
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper breaking news category for
"No Justice, No Pride protestors disrupt Capital Pride Parade"
(won jointly with a colleague)
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper photography story category for
"No Justice, No Pride protestors disrupt Capital Pride Parade"
(won jointly with two colleagues)
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"New co-pastors settle into life at Calvary Baptist"
Society of Professional Journalists 2017
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Ramirez balances taste, restraint with solid technique at First Baptist recital"
Society of Professional Journalists 2016
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for
"He's for Trump, He's for Clinton"
Society of Professional Journalists 2016
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for
"Gospel diva Sandi Patty bids D.C. farewell with hit-packed concert"
Society of Professional Journalists 2015
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper feature writing category for "A murky future for Phase 1"
Society of Professional Journalists 2015
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper commentary & criticism category for "Out organist powerful but vexing"
Society of Professional Journalists 2014
Finalist for Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
arts criticism category for "Aretha's Triple Whammy"
Society of Professional Journalists 2013
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Remembering Sean Sasser"
Society of Professional Journalists 2013
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “Dynamic Differences"
Society of Professional Journalists 2012
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Faith of Our Fathers"
Society of Professional Journalists 2011
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper feature writing category for “Men, Music and Message"
Society of Professional Journalists 2010
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper business/financial reporting category for “Still Searching for a Home”
Society of Professional Journalists 2010
Second place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism
in the weekly newspaper features category for “Casualties of War”
Society of Professional Journalists 2008
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “One Night With the Queen”
Washington Blade 2008
All-time web traffic record breaker for “Key Changes: Popular gospel singer
shares coming out journey in this Blade exclusive” (Sept. 12, 2008)
Society of Professional Journalists 2007
First place Dateline Award (Washington chapter) for excellence in local journalism in the
weekly newspaper arts criticism category for “Hepburn Oscar Display Reminds of Star’s Quirky Ways”
Keystone Press Awards 2006
First place for ongoing news coverage for “Wal-Mart”
Golden Quill 2006
Finalist for ongoing news coverage for “Wal-Mart”
Golden Quill 2005
Feature/non-daily newspapers for “Seasons of Tradition” tab
Golden Quill 2005
Finalist for feature/non-daily newspapers for “How I Became a Career Cadaver Dog”
Keystone Press Awards 2005
Second place for feature story for “How I Became a Career Cadaver Dog”
Keystone Press Awards 2005
Second place for special projects for “Read! 365” series
Association of Free Community Papers 2005
Second place Community Service/Editorial for a literacy series called “Read! 365”
West Virginia Press Association 2002
First place in best lifestyle page(s)
West Virginia Press Association 2001
Third place in best lifestyle page(s)
West Virginia Press Association 2001
Third place for best service to the community
