NAAJ Editorial Winners - 2024

Entries in this category require the writer to build arguments on fact and logic to address a certain issue. An editorial should state a position and convince the reader of the need for action. Note: ONE column is submitted as a single entry.

Number of entries: 14

Judge’s overall comments: I thoroughly enjoyed reading the judging the editorials. All 14 entries were engaging and informative. What separated the winning entries from the rest of the pack was the use of compelling storytelling in support of a specific position or call to action.

Judge: Luke Milliron is a University of California Cooperative Extension orchard adviser in California’s beautiful northern Sacramento Valley, researching and educating in support of the almond, walnut, and prune industries. Milliron co-hosts “Growing the Valley” podcast, the first of now many out there on the California orchard industry. He has published more than 300 newsletter articles, podcast episodes, industry magazine articles, blogs, research reports, and peer-reviewed publications. Milliron chairs the Global Communications Committee at the Almond Board of California.