Impressive digital journalism on election integrity, California’s deadliest wildfire and police use of force were among coverage that earned top honors Sept. 14 at the 2019 Online Journalism Awards. Emceed …
University of Maryland wins $50,000 Challenge Fund Grand Prize
We are thrilled to share that The University of Maryland has been awarded the $50,000 Grand Prize for the Challenge Fund for Innovation in Journalism Education. The award recognizes the …
ONA appoints Trevor Knoblich and Jessica Strelitz to expanded leadership positions
The Online News Association is excited to announce two internal promotions: Trevor Knoblich assumes the role of Chief Knowledge Officer, while Jessica Strelitz assumes the role of Chief Strategic Partnerships Officer. Trevor is now …
Introducing the 2019 MJ Bear Fellows
The Online News Association, the world’s largest membership organization of digital journalists, today announced its ninth class of MJ Bear Fellows, digital journalists under age 30 whose innovative work represents the …
Announcing the 2019 recipients of the James Foley Award and ONA Community Award
Spotlight on conflict reporting in Latin America and powerful contributions to media diversity
We are pleased to announce the selection committees have granted the 2019 James Foley Award for Conflict Reporting to Honduran writer and photojournalist Tomas Ayuso, and the 2019 ONA Community …
2019 Online Journalism Awards finalists announced
WASHINGTON — The Online News Association (ONA) today unveiled the finalists for the 2019 Online Journalism Awards (OJAs). Winners will be announced on Sept. 14 at the 2019 Online News …
Reach new audiences with a creative evergreen content strategy
Creating an evergreen content strategy was the topic of ONA NYC’s most recent event on Thursday, July 25, where journalists, audience development editors and tech/product experts alike came together to …
ONA opens applications for 2019 MJ Bear Fellowship, expands program with support from Microsoft News
WASHINGTON — The Online News Association (ONA) is now accepting applications for the 2019 MJ Bear Fellowship and announced new support from Microsoft News to expand the program, providing more …
ONA expands the Online Journalism Awards with new category and cash prizes for engaged journalism projects
Support from University of Oregon’s Agora Journalism Center builds on ONA’s longtime initiative to honor excellence in digital journalism around the world
WASHINGTON — The Online News Association (ONA) announced that the Online Journalism Awards (OJAs) will feature a total of $15,000 in cash prizes over the next three years for winners of …
ONA accepting entries for the 2019 Online Journalism Awards
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2019 — The Online News Association has opened the call for entries for the 2019 Online Journalism Awards (OJAs), honoring the best in digital journalism. This year’s …