The Bay Area News Group (BANG) earned 21 California Journalism Awards for work published in 2024, showcasing excellence in various categories. Highlights include first-place honors for stories on child marriage bans, housing crises, and local cultural issues. Executive editor Frank Pine praised the talented staff, noting that one-third of the 26 recognized employees won multiple awards. Noteworthy winners include Julia Prodis Sulek for her investigative writing on child welfare system abuses and the team of Nollyanne Delacruz and Caelyn Pender for documenting the experiences of child marriage survivors in the Bay Area.
Frank Pine, BANG's executive editor, expressed gratitude for the CNPA's recognition, emphasizing the commitment and talent of the journalists in their newsrooms.
Julia Prodis Sulek won first place in Writing for exposing abuses in Santa Clara County's child welfare system, holding leaders accountable.
Nollyanne Delacruz and Caelyn Pender's award-winning piece highlighted the traumatic experiences of Bay Area survivors of child marriage, focusing on personal narratives.
BANG's 21 awards, including six first-place, demonstrate the diversity and excellence of their journalism across various important societal topics.
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