Updated on June 26, 2023:
At the Greater Cincinnati Society of Professional Journalists Awards on June 22, 2023, LINK nky won the following awards;
- Outstanding New Journalist: Haley Parnell (Campbell County Reporter, LINK nky)

- Best of Show – Best Website: All LINK nky staff
Read about these award-winners and all our nominations below.
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LINK nky is proud to announce it is a finalist in nine categories for the 2023 Excellence in Journalism Awards, organized by the Greater Cincinnati chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. These submissions were judged by the Hawaii chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
LINK nky has been named a finalist and/or possible winner in the following categories. Winners will be announced at the SPJ Awards dinner on June 22.
CAMILLA WARRICK AWARD
Haley Parnell
“Low Income Residents Left Out In The Cold” – Victoria Square coverage

Victoria Square Coverage
- After Newport apartments sold some residents scared of losing homes
- Regional agencies offer support to Newport residents told to move
- Residents in Newport’s Victoria Square apartments told they can stay for additional 31 days
- Notices to vacate posted at ‘last affordable place in Newport’
- After Newport apartments sold some residents scared of losing homes
OUTSTANDING NEW JOURNALIST
Haley Parnell

Outstanding New Journalist
- As Victoria Square residents ask for more action, Newport mayor says he will ‘take every phone call’
- Residents in Newport’s Victoria Square apartments told they can stay for additional 31 days
- Parents desperate to find baby formula may face six to eight weeks before shelves are restocked
- ‘This place doesn’t just cure the addiction, it heals you’
- Is legal battle over former DAV site in Campbell County finally over?
TEAM COVERAGE

Team Coverage – 2022 NKY Election
“LINK nky 2022 Election Coverage for Northern Kentucky”
Click here to view a full summary of our 2022 Election Coverage for NKY. Entrants include; Mark Payne, Haley Parnell, Kenton Hornbeck, Michael Monks, Kaitlin Gebby, Lacy Starling, Mark Collier, Maggy McDonel, Meghan Goth, Nathan Granger, Alecia Ricker, Grace Tierney, Jason Finnell & Garin Pirnia
HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING

Human Rights / Minority Issues Reporting
Meghan Goth
“Affordable Housing In Northern Kentucky Is Everyone’s Problem: It Could Happen To Anyone”
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTNG

Investigative Reporting
Mark Payne
“NKU Faculty Senate President On Vaidya’s Departure, Budget Woes: They’re Connected”
CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES

Continuing Coverage or Series
Meghan Goth
“The Theatrics of the Kenton County Family Court Judge Race”
- Ben Dusing: Temporary suspension won’t affect Kenton County judge race
- Lawsuit filed to remove NKY defense attorney Ben Dusing from ballot in Kenton County judge race
- Dusing: Disqualify opposing attorney in custody case as appeal for reinstatement of law license; Deitz: Allegations shouldn’t be handled through social media
- Forget the ‘theatrics’: Here’s what a family court judge does and why these candidates are running
- One week before election, Kentucky Court of Appeals determines Ben Dusing is again a bona fide candidate
- Terri King Schoborg outpaces rivals in Kenton Family Court judge race
EDUCATION REPORTING

Education Reporting
Mark Payne
“A Deep Dive Into HB9 and NKY’s Pilot Charter School”
CHILD/YOUTH/TEEN ISSUES REPORTING

Child/Youth/Teen Issues Reporting
Haley Parnell
“Parent Desperate To Find Baby Formula May Face Six To Eight Weeks Before Shelves Are Restocked”
BEST OF SHOW — BEST WEBSITE

Best of Show – Best Website
LINK nky Staff