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Mark Twain Award for Journalism Excellence in California

CALIFORNIA PRESS FOUNDATION

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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

Eligibility:

  • Outstanding journalists (journalists honored posthumously)

  • Must have demonstrated superior journalism

  • Work published in California newspapers or news sites
  • 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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    journalism

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