The Hatchet came in first place in three categories of a national collegiate journalism competition, including for best breaking news photo. Hatchet file photo by Desiree Halpern | Photo Editor
The Society of Professional Journalists recognized The Hatchet in seven categories last week for their annual collegiate journalism awards.
The Hatchet earned the top spot in the following categories:
Best use of multimedia: Faces of D.C. by the GW Hatchet multimedia staff
Hatchet file photo by Desiree Halpern | Photo Editor
Editorial writing: GW Hatchet staff editorials by GW Hatchet Staff
The first-place winners in the region – which includes Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and D.C. – will go on to the SPJ’s national Mark of Excellence competition and will be judged among winners from 12 regions.
The Hatchet was recognized as a finalist in other categories, including:
