The Washington Post had a remarkable performance at the annual Associated Press Sports Editors competition, with two first-place awards and a total of 13 finalists across various categories. This marked the most finalists among all publications in the A division.
The Post’s sports staff stood out in several categories, including writing, photography, section, digital, and photography. Dave Sheinin received top honors in the short feature category for his story on Brooks Robinson and his connection to the city of Baltimore after his passing. Sally Jenkins and Kent Babb secured second and third place in the long features division for their pieces on Evert and Navratilova, respectively. Candace Buckner placed third in column writing, Adam Kilgore in national beat writing, and John McDonnell in action photography.
In addition to these recognitions, The Post sports staff also received top 10 rankings for digital, print portfolio, and special section. These awards highlight their dedication to producing high-quality sports journalism that resonates with readers around the world. Congratulations to everyone at The Washington Post for their well-deserved recognition at the APSE contest.