Award Winners

Each year, PMJA recognizes the best of local public radio news in a wide array of categories. The award winners are celebrated at the PMJA awards banquet during the annual conference.

Check out the 2024 winners as displayed at #PMJA2024 in Washington DC.

Or check out the winners from years past.

2024 winners	2023 winners	2022 winners	2021 winners	2020 winners
2019 winners	2018 winners	2017 winners	2016 winners	2015 winners
2014 winners	2013 winners	2012 winners	2011 winners	2010 winners
2009 winners	2008 winners

These links are a sparkling tribute to the incredible achievements of past PMJA Award winners. Remember, these awards recognize work done in the previous year, so think of it as a time capsule of exceptional public media magic!

Every year we are inspired by award-winning journalism, groundbreaking documentaries, and innovative storytelling from local public media outlets across the country. ️

If you're feeling inspired, submissions for the current year's awards are open!

P.S. This list is a testament to the power and vibrancy of public media. Let's celebrate these past winners and get excited for the stories yet to be told.