Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists
Founded in 1956
The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists presents the A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota as part of its annual Page One Awards. The Prize rewards ambitious, well-researched reporting that may expose a wrong, hold powerful individuals accountable, or explore a complex problem, issue or subject. Entries are judged on the quality and extent of research and reporting, along with the impact the reporting has had or has the potential to have.
A-Mark Prize Recipients
2025
First Place
A.J. Lagoe, Steve Eckert, Gary Knox, and Kelly Dietz, “KARE 11 Investigates: Recovery Inc.,” KARE-TV
Second Place
Nathan O’Neal, Casey Hooker, and Joe Augustine, “Costly Crisis,” KMSP-TV
Third Place
Deena Winter and Patrick Coolican, “How fraudsters have gamed Minnesota government for millions,” an investigative series, Minnesota Reformer (Links: 1, 2, 3)