2002 Batten Awards Winners
Hear what civic journalism leaders said about their winning projects.
Civic Catalyst: Summer 2002
Combating Subversive Inactivity
Civic journalism is an arrow in our quiver in fighting subversive inactivity. By Rebecca Rimel.
Speaking Truth to the Power of Wall Street
Hodding Carter III, president and CEO of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, challenges journalists to change the culture of the newsroom from that motivated to acquire profit to that motivated to acquire news.
Civic Impact: Citizens Do Notice – Panel Highlights from 2002 Batten Symposium
Four people who have participated in civic journalism initiatives discuss the impact of those efforts in a panel at the 2002 Batten Symposium.
Civic Innovations: Building New Interactions
Top editors and educators discussed new forms of interactivity that are connecting citizens and altering journalism.
Savannah’s “Vision 2010” Wins Batten Awards
The 2002 Batten Awards for Excellence in Civic Journalism goes to the Savannah Morning News for a project that targeted failing schools. The Cincinnati Enquirer was named runner-up. The St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Wisconsin State Journal with WISC-TV were honored with Legacy Awards for work over the last decade, and, for the first time, the Web efforts of three other organizations were recognized with Innovator Awards.
Ten Take-Away Ideas for Civic Coverage
Jan Schaffer, executive director of the Pew Center, suggests some time-tested civic journalism strategies to keep in mind as the Center sunsets at year's end.
Growth Game: Playing with Tough Choices
The Sun News in Myrtle Beach, SC, used an interactive game to help residents get involved in and make choices about growth and sprawl issues. By Pat Ford.