New York, NY (April 26, 2024) – The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) proudly unveils the distinguished victors of the 70th Annual Neal Awards, recognizing excellence in business-to-business (B2B) journalism, marking a milestone in its enduring legacy of celebrating journalistic prowess.
The Jesse H. Neal Awards stand as the pinnacle of editorial distinction within the realm of B2B journalism, showcasing the finest contributions across various industries. This year, a total of fifty-four accolades were bestowed across 54 categories, culminating in the highly coveted Grand Neal Award, a testament to unparalleled journalistic merit across all domains. The illustrious Neal Awards Ceremony unfolded in person at the esteemed Pier 59 at Chelsea Piers in New York City.
This year’s Grand Neal Award was awarded to Bloomberg Law’s In the Name of Protection, a best series accredited to: Ronnie Greene, Reporter and Holly Barker, Reporter
“Amidst the ever-evolving landscape of business journalism, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of our journalists whose relentless pursuit of truth and insight enriches our understanding of commerce and industry,” stated Chris Mohr, President of SIIA. “Their dedication inspires us to continuously elevate standards and champion excellence in reporting. Our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s Neal Awards recipients. We extend our gratitude to the esteemed panel of judges for their crucial role in making this event a success.”
Editorial and Business Leaders at BNP Media Inc., Northstar Travel Group, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® received Leadership Awards
SIIA also honored the very best of specialized journalism through a series of leadership awards recognizing mentorship, vision, commitment and editorial ethics and courage:
- Gwendolyn Wu, Reporter, BioPharma Dive at Industry Divewas selected as the 2024 McAllister Editorial Fellow. The Fellowship promotes the study of business media by placing fellows as teachers and advisors at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
- Lexipol’s Janelle Foskett, Editor-in-Chief of FireRescue1.com & FireChief.com was selected as the winner of the Marianne Dekker Mattera Mentor Award. This award honors leaders who excel in mentoring and is presented in memory of Dekker, the long-time Editor in Chief of RNMagazine and Medical Economics to reflect her legacy of mentorship.
- Jonathan Maze, Editor in Chief, Restaurant Business at Informa Connect received the 56th Annual G.D. Crain Jr. Award, which is given annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the development of editorial excellence in business media over the course of a career.
- Mary Ellen Podmolik, Editor at Crain Communications received the The Timothy White Award for Editorial Integrity. The Timothy White Award was established to acknowledge the daily challenges and pressures that editors face. The award is given to an editor whose work displays courage, integrity, and passion.
View the Neal Awards gallery online which showcases all 2024 winners and finalists.
Following the Neal Awards, SIIA will also host one additional awards programs this June:
- May 21: CODiE Awards, honoring excellence in business and education technology
For media inquiries, please contact Tony Silber at tsilber@siia.net.
About SIIA:
SIIA is the only professional organization connecting more than 500 data, financial information, education technology, specialized content and publishing companies. Our diverse members provide the critical data, content, and information that drives the global economy, informs financial networks, connects learners and educators, and drives innovation. Learn more at siia.net.
