Above all, we are grateful to serve the people of Vallejo and surrounding communities. We are humbled to also earn the recognition of our peers. Here is a list of awards and other honors we have received since our launch in 2020.
2025
David Carr Award for Investigative Reporting Finalist
Golden State Journalism Award for Social Justice and Equity Reporting
2024
Excellence in Journalism Award, Ongoing Coverage
Scripps Howard Distinguished Service to the First Amendment Award Finalist
2023
Excellence in Journalism Award, Investigative Journalism
Institute for Nonprofit News Community Champion Award
James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Professional Journalist
First Amendment Coalition Free Speech and Open Government Award
Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting Semifinalist
Knight Award for Public Service Finalist
LION Publishers Accountability Award Finalist
2022
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Journalistic Integrity Award
Excellence in Journalism Award, Community Journalism
2021
Selden Ring Special Citation for Investigative Reporting
James Madison Freedom of Information Award, Community Media
Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting Semifinalist
Sacramento Press Club Impact Award Finalist
California Public Defenders Association Gideon’s Media Award
ProPublica Local Reporting Network Fellowship
John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship, Community Impact
Institute for Nonprofit News Community Champion Award
Institute for Nonprofit News Investigative Journalism Honorable Mention
LION Publishers Investigative Report of the Year Award
LION Publishers New Publisher of the Year Award Finalist
