Journalist of the Year - 2024

Each writer who earned a place in the nine main NAAJ contest categories earned points to be considered for this new award.

• First place = 5 points

• Second place = 3 points

• Third place = 2 points

• Honorable mention = 1 point

Dominik Dausch, Argus Leader
— 8 points, with First Place in Features and Second Place in Spot News

Both stories about farmer groups fighting CO2 pipelines in South Dakota