Massachusetts

New England Newspaper & Press Association

Founded in 1930

The New England Newspaper & Press Association awards the A-Mark Prizes for Investigative Reporting in Massachusetts. Entry is open to journalists based in the state whose primary medium is the written word, including reporters, columnists, and investigative journalists working for newspapers and online news sites. The Prize rewards ambitious, well-researched reporting that may expose a wrong, hold powerful individuals accountable, or explore a complex problem, issue, or subject.

A-Mark Prize Recipients


2025

First Place

Hadley Barndollar, “Pill Presses,” MassLive (Links: 1, 2, 3)

Second Place

Maggie Mulvihill and Journalism Class, “When House Members Travel,” Boston University Journalism Dept

Third Place

Greta Jochem, “Highview Nursing Home,” The Republican (Links: 1, 2, 3)