COLUMBIA, Mo. — Religion News Service (RNS) is pleased to announce that its journalists received 8 awards for excellence in religion journalism from the Associated Church Press.
Each spring, the Associated Church Press honors faith communicators’ best work published during the previous year with its “Best of the Church Press” award.
RNS national correspondent Adelle Banks won five awards, including best profile. RNS also received an award of excellence as best news service.
These awards were presented April 11, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
RNS won awards in the following categories:
Biographical Profile
Award of Excellence: “#ChurchToo supporter Karen Swallow Prior builds bridges between the extremes,” by Adelle M. Banks
Integrated Communications
Award of Excellence, “MLK50,” by Religion News Service staff
News Service
Award of Excellence, by Religion News Service staff
Feature Article: News Service/Website/Blog
Honorable Mention: “Remembering King’s last sermon with renewed hope,” by Adelle M. Banks
In-Depth Coverage: News Service/Website/Blog
Honorable Mention: “Remembering King’s last sermon with renewed hope,” by Adelle M. Banks
Theme Issue, Section, or Series: News Service/Website
Award of Merit: “America’s Preacher: The Life and Legacy of Billy Graham,” by Religion News Service staff
Photography: Photo Spread: Newspaper/News Service/Newsletter
Honorable Mention: “2018 National Day of Prayer, Capitol Ceremony,” by Adelle M. Banks
Award of Merit: “A.C.T. to End Racism Rally,” by Adelle M. Banks
“These awards confirm what we already know — RNS’s coverage of religion news is among the best in the business,” said RNS editor in chief, Bob Smietana. “We are thankful that the judges saw the excellence and value of what we do. Congratulations to Adelle and all of our team.”
Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to the Associated Church Press.
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