Report for America presented awards to journalists in nearly a dozen categories and named a Mentor of the Year at its third annual “Local News Awards” ceremony, held virtually, May 17.
More than 300 entries were submitted this year, showcasing compelling and impactful local reporting from across the country through a variety of mediums, including writing, audio, video, and photojournalism.
Melissa Montalvo, who covers childhood poverty for The Fresno Bee, was among the evening’s top winners. Her investigation into the disturbing use of force by security guards in homeless shelters took first place in the Investigative Writing category. Montalvo also received the Service Project of the Year award for devoting her free time to teaching story development and interviewing skills to student journalists in area high schools.
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