Stories That Matter Columbus Monthly was honored by the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and the Press Club of Cleveland with 11 awards for excellence in 2024 coverage. Best Feature Reporting Editor Katy Smith, for her compelling story about the founding of the Arc of Appalachia land preservation trust. Best Sports Reporting Freelance writer Chris DeVille, for his powerful profiles of OSU women’s ice hockey coach Nadine Muzerall, Columbus Crew head coach Wilfried Nancy, and Dr. Anthony Williams, whose youth soccer efforts transformed urban Columbus. Best Environmental Reporting For our first-place October 2024 feature, “Pollinator Gardens vs. Perfect Lawns." Best Architecture and Design Writing Editor Katy Smith, first place, for her home feature on a Bexley resident's inventive use of vintage pieces. Best Photographer in Ohio Photo editor Tim Johnson, second place, for a portfolio of 2024 work. Plus six more awards across categories including arts reporting, medical and health reporting and overall third place for Best Magazine in Ohio, highlighting the depth and range of our newsroom. We’re grateful for the recognition and inspired to keep delivering stories that inform, challenge and connect our community.
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