The Washington Post’s sports staff had a standout performance at the annual Associated Press Sports Editors contest, with two first-place awards and a total of 13 finalists across various categories. This marked the most finalists among all publications in the A division.
In writing, photography, section, digital, and photography categories, The Post’s sports staff shone. Dave Sheinin received top honors for his short feature on Brooks Robinson and his connection to Baltimore after his passing. Sally Jenkins and Kent Babb secured second and third place in the long features division for their pieces on Evert and Navratilova, respectively. Candace Buckner placed third in column writing, Adam Kilgore in national beat writing, and John McDonnell in action photography.
The Post also received top 10 rankings for digital, print portfolio, and special section recognition. These awards acknowledge their hard work and dedication to producing high-quality sports journalism. Congratulations to everyone at The Washington Post for their well-deserved recognition at the APSE contest!