Nevada Press Association The best in Nevada journalism since 1924
Fallon, NV – The Nevada Press Foundation honored the best in Nevada journalism at its Awards of Excellence Dinner on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in Fallon. The event, sponsored by Southwest Gas, recognized the outstanding reporting, photography, design, and storytelling that keep Nevada communities informed.
Among the evening’s top honors:
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Journalist of Merit – Eric Neugeboren, The Nevada Independent
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Outstanding Journalists – Hillary Davis, Las Vegas Sun, and Mary Hynes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Story of the Year – Mark Robison, Reno Gazette-Journal, for his reporting on disability services in Sparks
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Photo of the Year – Jason Bean, Reno Gazette-Journal
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Editorial of the Year – Kristen Hackbarth & Bob Conrad, This Is Reno
“These awards celebrate the work of journalists who shine a light on important issues and strengthen our democracy,” said Brian Allfrey, Executive Director of the Nevada Press Association and Nevada Press Foundation.
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2025 Nevada Awards of Excellence Winners (Website)
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2025 Convention Slides – Compressed
Official Press Release