2020 California Journalism Awards - Print Division
Coverage of Business News ( Weeklies: 4,301 - 11,000)Back
Place Name: First Place Contestant Name: Silicon Valley Business Journal Entry Title: A Red Line for Startups Entry Credit: Cromwell Schubarth Judge Comment: A smart take that raises good questions about venture-backed business possibly taking advantage of a government program, written in a way that will capture the attention of those may need to consider taking such steps.
Place Name: Second Place Contestant Name: Silicon Valley Business Journal Entry Title: Oh my gOSH! Entry Credit: Jody Meacham Judge Comment: A great package that celebrates a local institution's past, present and future, including engagng copy and eye-catching design.
Place Name: Third Place Contestant Name: North Bay Business Journal Entry Title: Wine business worries about smoke taint as harvest continues Entry Credit: Jeff Quackenbush Judge Comment: Noteworthy for the way it displays knowledge of the local area -- the lasting effect of fires must be tracked and studied by reporters.
Place Name: Fourth Place Contestant Name: Sierra Sun Entry Title: Boca Ghost Entry Credit: Justin Scacco Judge Comment: An engaging read that captures a lot of local flavor, history and interest.
Place Name: Fifth Place Contestant Name: The Business Journal Entry Title: Valley entrepreneurs embrace TikTok marketing Entry Credit: Donald Promnitz Judge Comment: A great example of how to localize a global phenomenon, with vivid detail and bright quotes.