The Santa Barbara Independent was recognized for our 2021 coverage and design nine times across eight categories by the CA News Publishers Association. We were rated alongside weekly newspapers with a circulation between 11,001-25,000. Check out our wins below.
1. Coverage of Youth and Education
Read Delaney Smith's "The Struggle Against Learning Loss,” which won first place for Coverage of Youth and Education .
“Santa Barbara Students Struggle to Learn During Pandemic”
2. Editorial Comment
Tyler Hayden's column examining Bellosguardo ― "Santa Barbara’s most nakedly corrupt institution" ― won first place for Editorial Comment .
“The News Letter: Another Big Party at Bellosguardo”
3. Columns
Nick Welsh’s Angry Poodle won first place for Columns . Check out one of his winning entries:
“Santa Barbara Sued for Waging ‘Eugenics’ Campaign Against the Poor”
4. Inside Page Layout & Design
Ricky Barajas won second place for Inside Page Layout & Design . Caitlin Fitch also received fifth place. Check out their designs here .
5. Arts & Entertainment Coverage
Charles Donelan won third place for Arts & Entertainment Coverage . Check out one of his entries here:
“‘Tenderly: The Rosemary Clooney Musical’ at ETC”
6. Land-Use Reporting
Tyler Hayden's coverage of UCSB’s Munger Dorm ― which he dubbed “Dormzilla” ― won third place for Land-Use Reporting . Read one of the winning entries below, and catch up on our Munger Dorm coverage here .
“Dormzilla Descends on UCSB”
7. Photo Story/Essay
Daniel Dreifuss won fifth place for Photo Story/Essay . Check out his work here:
“Inside the Organized Chaos of Santa Maria’s COVID ICU”
8. Illustration
Ben Ciccati won second place for Illustration . Check out his work here:
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