Poynter announced the winners of its 2025 journalism contest, celebrating outstanding reporting from U.S. organizations in 2024. With highlights including the Batten Medal awarded to ProPublica for crucial abortion law reporting and a New Yorker podcast on military accountability, the awards illustrate journalism's power in addressing societal challenges. Neil Brown, president of Poynter, noted that exemplary journalism can drive positive change in communities despite ongoing cultural and economic pressures. The contest recognized both large outlets and nonprofit initiatives, emphasizing the importance of diversity in media.
Thousands of deaths in Baltimore due to fentanyl overdoses and a detailed recounting of Indian boarding schools highlight the impactful stories recognized in Poynter's 2025 journalism contest.
Poynter president Neil Brown emphasized how good reporting persists amidst cultural and economic challenges, reinforcing that detailed source work paired with storytelling enhances community well-being.
This year's Batten Medal was awarded to a ProPublica series showcasing the tragic consequences of restrictive abortion laws, emphasizing journalism's potential to prevent unnecessary deaths.
Capital B, a nonprofit news organization focused on the Black community, received the McGruder Diversity Award, showcasing the need for increased diversity in media representations.
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