Flint Beat wins 2024 Local News Media Publication of the Year, 14 more awards

FLINT, Mich. — Flint Beat won 15 awards from the Michigan Press Association for its 2024 coverage, including “News Media Publication of the Year,” in the local circulation category for the fourth year in a row.

The awards received are part of the MPA Better Newspaper Contest, which received 349 entries from 13 Michigan News Media members for the 2024 contest.

“For us, the work is the reward. But on the occasion of the MPA BNC contest awards, let’s take a moment to say to all our coworkers and all our colleagues: good job — and to the winners, congratulations!” said Wes Smith, Michigan Press Association past president and group publisher of View Newspaper Group.

Here’s the full list of Flint Beat’s 2024 MPA Better Newspaper Contest awards:

• News Media Publication of the Year – Local
• Best Video Presentation
  • First Place – Since That Day: Cheetah’s Journey by Michael Indriolo, Jiquanda Johnson
  • Second Place – ‘The dream is to be the top dog’ Flint boxer chases heavyweight title by Michael Indriolo, Jiquanda Johnson
  • Third Place – ‘Love yourself first’ Flint native opens up new yoga studio downtown by Michael Indriolo, Jiquanda Johnson
• Business/Agriculture News
  • Third Place – Flint bars, restaurants hopeful for repeal of Sunday morning alcohol sales ban by Kate Stockrahm, Sophia Lada
• Feature Photo
  • First Place – A celebration of life — Community honors late Flint City Councilman Eric Mays’ legacy by Michael Indriolo
  • Second Place – Photos: Flint Schools, family, friends celebrate this year’s 2024 graduates by Joshua Johnson

• Spot News Story
  • First Place – Flint City Hall declared a ‘gun-free zone’ by Sophia Lada, Kate Stockrahm
  • Second Place – ‘He touched the whole world.’ Flint City Councilman Eric Mays dies at 65. by Michael Indriolo, Jiquanda Johnson
  • A celebration of life — Community honors late Flint City Councilman Eric Mays’ legacy by Michael Indriolo
  • Residents’ frustration evident as candidates interview for 1st Ward Council seat by Emilly Davis
  • Son retains right to move Eric Mays’ remains to new funeral home by Emilly Davis
  • Eric Mays’ son sues Flint mayor, officials over late Councilman’s life insurance policy by Emilly Davis
  • Eric Mays’ remains, funeral services in limbo after court hearing delayed until March 11 by Emilly Davis
• Government/Education News
  • Flint Schools urged to reconsider settlement decision on teachers’ pay by Emilly Davis
• Best Digital Presentation
  • First Place – Flint Beat’s Redesign – Jiquanda Johnson, Align Simple
• News Photo
  • First Place – DOJ visits Flint to talk community violence intervention strategies by Kate Stockrahm
  • Second Place – Urban Boy Scouts by Michael Indriolo
  • Third Place – DOJ visits Flint to talk community violence intervention strategies by Kate Stockrahm

• Special Section
  • Second Place – Gray Matters