The Votes Are in! CNN iReport announces award recipients
CNN iReport reveals the honorees for the 3rd Annual CNN iReport Awards which recognize outstanding contributions to the network’s global participatory news community. Representing a mix of punditry, videos and emotional personal essays, recipients have been chosen from more than 100,000 iReports submitted in 2012. The honorees were determined by a combination of an esteemed panel of judges, online voters and the CNN iReport staff.
Also, for the first time ever, the iReport team unveils honorees in a new category called Excellence on the Web, highlighting examples of the best in citizen journalism outside of iReport in 2012.
…and the honorees are:
Category Recipients
Breaking News
Egyptian Revolution Rages On, Hasan Amin
Original Reporting
One Breath – Story of a free diver, Nicolas Rossier
Commentary
My Tribute to those lost in Newtown, Richard Huffman
Compelling Imagery
Secret lives of swimmers, Judy Starkman
Personal Story
I speak about autism because I can, Sam Wessels
In-depth Storytelling
Superstorm Sandy stories, Carlos Chiossone
Community Choice
The shoe cobbler, Erik Olsen
CNN iReport Spirit Honorees
Jim Brenneman
Excellence on the Web
Jersey Shore Hurricane News: Justin Auciello, Facebook
@aiww: Ai Weiwei, Twitter
SyrianDeveloper: Mike Blackhatoviche, Instagram
San Diego fireworks, loud and up close: Dan W. Roy, YouTube
Humans of New York: Hurricane Sandy: Brandon Stanton, Tumblr
Wright’s Law: Zach Conkle, Vimeo