Courier wins 14 California Journalism Awards
"July Fourth fireworks at 400 feet," by Courier publisher Peter Weinberger, took first place in the “Artistic Photo” category at the 2024 California Journalism Awards. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
The Claremont Courier won 14 awards — including four first place nods, three for designer Skylar Anderson — at Saturday’s California News Publishers awards gala in Universal City.
The annual ceremony at the Universal Hilton Hotel honored the best journalism in the state of California from 2024. The Courier won for writing, photography, design, and its newsletter among some 3,000 entries.
Here’s a list of the Courier’s 2024 CNPA awards:
First place
- Artistic photo, “July Fourth fireworks at 400 feet,” Peter Weinberger
- Community calendar, Andrew Alonzo and Skylar Anderson
- Front page layout and design, various, Skylar Anderson
- Special section cover, Skylar Anderson
“Dual rainbows light up the sky,” by Courier publisher Peter Weinberger won second place in the “Artistic Photo” category at the 2024 California Journalism Awards. Courier photo/Peter Weinberger
Second place
- Artistic photo, “Dual rainbows light up the sky,” Peter Weinberger
- Feature photo, “And we have a homecoming winner!”, Andrew Alonzo
- Best newsletter, Skylar Anderson and Mick Rhodes
- Front page layout and design, various, Skylar Anderson
Third place
- Artistic photo, “Seagulls circle elephant seals at Piedras Blancas,” Peter Weinberger
- Feature photo, “International Day celebration,” Andrew Alonzo
- News photo, “Gaza war college protest,” Andrew Alonzo
- Breaking news, “Most of Mt. Baldy Village saved from Bridge Fire,” Mick Rhodes
Fourth place
- Music writing, “Attuned to the ancient ways: Tim Easton returns to Folk Music Center Saturday,” Mick Rhodes
- Inside page layout and design, “Holiday magic,” Skylar Anderson
The full list of winners is at cnpa.com/california-journalism-awards.
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Congratulations of keeping up the Courier’s fine traditions of great photography, design, and writing. In the 70s, Martin considered these as three equal forms of journalism – quite forward thinking at that time. This has always been the secret to the Courier’s success.