The Washington Post’s Standout Performance at the APSE Awards: Two First-Place Prizes and 13 Finalists
The Washington Post had a standout performance at the annual Associated Press Sports Editors contest, earning two first-place awards and a total of 13 finalists in various categories. This marked the most finalists among all publications in the A division.
The Post’s sports staff shone in several categories, including writing, photography, section, digital, and photography. Dave Sheinin received top honors in the short feature category for his story on Brooks Robinson and his connection to the city of 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.
In addition to these accolades, The Post sports staff also received top 10 rankings for digital, print portfolio, and special section. These awards recognize 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.
