The Indianapolis Recorder was recognized for journalistic excellence at the 2025 Hoosier State Press Association Journalism Awards, taking home several top honors for reporting, photography, commentary and digital content.
Best Website – 1st place
The Recorder’s staff received first place for Best Website, reflecting its commitment to timely, engaging and accessible online content.
Best General Commentary – 1st place
Noral Parham III won Best General Commentary, demonstrating the publication’s strength in thought-provoking and influential writing.
Best General Commentary – 2nd place
Columnist Latasha Boyd Jones earned recognition for Best General Commentary, offering a compelling perspective on contemporary issues.
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Best In-depth Feature – 2nd place
Chloe McGowan earned second place for Best In-Depth Feature for her story, “More than data: ‘State of Women Report’ sheds light on conditions for Hoosier women and girls,” which explores the challenges of women and girls across Indiana.
Best Sports Action Photo – 2nd place
David Dixon won second place in Best Sports Action Photo for his image Shaving Cream Shower, capturing a lively and memorable moment in sports.
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Best Special Section – 2nd place
Staff also took second place for Best Special Section for “The Power of Us: Black History Month 2025,” highlighting the contributions of Black Hoosiers throughout history.
These awards reaffirm the Indianapolis Recorder’s dedication to quality journalism and its role as a trusted voice in the Indianapolis community.
Contact Health & Environmental Reporter Hanna Rauworth at 317-762-7854 or follow her on Instagram at @hanna.rauworth.
Hanna Rauworth is the Health & Environmental Reporter for the Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper, where she covers topics at the intersection of public health, environmental issues, and community impact. With a commitment to storytelling that informs and empowers, she strives to highlight the challenges and solutions shaping the well-being of Indianapolis residents.
