2021 Awards

In 2021, INN received 415 entries for 24 awards across nine categories. A total of 121 news organizations submitted entries. Entries were judged by panels that included journalists from across INN’s member newsrooms, academia and respected retired journalists.

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2021 Award Winners

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The Marshall Project

2021

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Community Champion Award – Super Division

Spotlight DC

2021

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Best Investigative Journalism Award – Small Division

Dallas Free Press

2021

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INNovator Award – Small Division

Colorado News Collaborative (COLab)

2021

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Best Investigative Journalism Award – Medium Division

Documented

2021

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INNovator Award – Medium Division

Spotlight PA

2021

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Best Investigative Journalism Award – Large Division

Block Club Chicago

2021

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INNovator Award – Large Division

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists

2021

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Best Investigative Journalism Award – Super Division

The Oaklandside

2021

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INNovator Award – Super Division

Cicero Independiente

2021

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Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism – Small Division

Mississippi Free Press

2021

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Startup of the Year

Oklahoma Watch

2021

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Insight Award for Explanatory Journalism – Medium Division