The Laker/Lutz News received seven honors during a virtual awards event held by the Florida Press Club to announce winners in its annual Excellence in Journalism Competition.
The Florida Press Club has been honoring the best in Florida journalism for nearly 70 years. Competition categories range from layout to photography to writing.
This year’s honors — for work published between June 1, 2020 and May 31, 2021, were announced on Jan. 22.
Here are The Laker/Lutz News’ results in the contest:
Writing, Education News, Class C
B.C. Manion, first place
B.C. Manion, second place
B.C. Manion, third place
Writing, Government News, Class C
B.C. Manion, first place
Writing, Light Features, Class C
B.C. Manion, first place
Writing, Sports Features, Class C
Kevin Weiss, second place
Writing, Travel and Tourism, Class C
Kevin Weiss, second place
Weiss recently left the newspaper to accept a role as public information officer for the City of Zephyrhills.
Published February 02, 2022
