"The prestigious Batten Medal was awarded to the USA Today Network Ohio for exploring the human consequences of Ohio's weak dog bite laws, and to the Chicago Tribune for its comprehensive coverage of Operation Midway Blitz."
"Judges moved the Tribune's entry from a different category into the Batten category, recognizing the significance of immigration enforcement stories and the service provided to the community."
"Poynter President Neil Brown stated that the amount of excellent journalism made choosing winners challenging but inspiring, highlighting the accountability work and storytelling by news organizations."
The Poynter Institute announced the winners and finalists for the 2026 Journalism Prizes, honoring journalists and news organizations for exceptional work in 12 categories. Winners included major outlets like The Wall Street Journal and smaller organizations like Jewish Currents. The Batten Medal was awarded to the USA Today Network Ohio for its investigation into dog bite laws and the Chicago Tribune for its coverage of immigration enforcement. Poynter President Neil Brown noted the inspiring quality of journalism submitted for the contest.
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