Block Club Chicago

Block Club Merchandise

At a time when everyone is looking for ways to strengthen their bottom line, provide more resources for critical reporting and build connections and relationships with their community, Block Club has put together a plan that accomplishes all three. Other newsrooms could learn from the innovative and effective way Block Club Chicago has integrated merchandise into their revenue and engagement strategies.

Honorable Mention: 

Bridge Michigan – “Turning COVID & Election Crises into Growth”

Note: At the time, this award was given out as the Game-Changer Award, which is now the INNovator Award.