Mark Twain Award for Journalism Excellence in California
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Mark Twain Award for Journalism Excellence in California
Purpose: Awarded posthumously to honor superior journalism among newspapers and news sites across California.
Geographic Scope: California
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Award Type: Posthumous public recognition award presented at Cal Press annual winter symposium
Background: One of six most coveted awards in California journalism. Named after Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) who had an adventurous newspaper career before becoming the famed author.
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