AWARDS

Special Event – Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame 2026 – Samantha Lamb, Hannah Anter, April Martinez, Melina Taylor – Las Vegas Magazine

Special Project – What's Your Sign? – Em Jurbala – Las Vegas Magazine

Portrait – Meet the DJs of 'Bob Marley Hope Road' – Christopher DeVargas – Las Vegas Magazine

Special Event – Las Vegas Sun Standout Awards 2025 – Samantha Lamb, Hannah Anter, April Martinez, Melina Taylor – Las Vegas Sun

Business Enterprise Reporting – Influencers’ quiet disclosures lagged behind LVCVA’s loud promotion of Formula One race – Kyle Chouinard – Las Vegas Sun

Editorial Writing – Justin Hager – Las Vegas Sun

Entertainment Spot News Story – Sierra Vista student DJs drop beats for EDC-bound passengers at Las Vegas airport – Hillary Davis – Las Vegas Sun

Headline Writing – John Taylor – Las Vegas Sun

Local Column – Brian Greenspun – Las Vegas Sun

Sports Feature Writing – ‘Linsanity’ lit the spark, and Myles Che hopes to turn it into a blaze at UNLV – Ray Brewer – Las Vegas Sun

Feature Photo – Rare Diseases Funding Cuts – Christopher DeVargas – Las Vegas Sun

News Photo Coverage – Hundreds Without Power in Las Vegas – Wade Vandervort – Las Vegas Sun

Sports Photo – Oliveira Defeats Holloway in UFC 326 – Steve Marcus – Las Vegas Sun

Special Event – Las Vegas Weekly Best of Vegas 2025 – Samantha Lamb, Hannah Anter, April Martinez, Melina Taylor – Las Vegas Weekly

Art and Culture Commentary – Geoff Carter Art and Culture Commentary – Geoff Carter – Las Vegas Weekly

Community Service – First-time homebuyers guide: The dream of owning a home in Las Vegas is possible – Gabriela Rodriguez – Las Vegas Weekly

Coverage of Underserved Communities – Las Vegas’ Historic Westside welcomes a sleek new library for the next generation – Tyler Schneider – Las Vegas Weekly

Environmental Reporting – A massive new mine highlights Nevada’s place at the center of the U.S. lithium push – Tyler Schneider – Las Vegas Weekly

Feature Writing – Showgirls are forever: How the icon endures in Vegas shows, pop culture and beyond  – Shannon Miller – Las Vegas Weekly

Food/Dining Writing – Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen celebrates an unbelievable 50 years in Las Vegas – Brock Radke – Las Vegas Weekly

Health Reporting – Las Vegans team up to get Narcan training into neighborhood bars – Amber Sampson – Las Vegas Weekly

Sports Feature Writing – Winning ways: Las Vegas Aces’ success and popularity emblematic of the growth of women’s sports – Amber Sampson – Las Vegas Weekly

Multiple Photo Essay or Gallery – Fallout: New Vegas – Christopher DeVargas – Las Vegas Weekly

Overall Design – Las Vegas Weekly – Las Vegas Weekly Design Team – Las Vegas Weekly

Special Project – Plenty of Play – Em Jurbala – Las Vegas Magazine

Portrait – Kaskade – Christopher DeVargas – Las Vegas Magazine

Special Event – Las Vegas Sun Women's Prep Sports Media Day 2025 – Samantha Lamb, Hannah Anter, April Martinez, Melina Taylor – Las Vegas Sun

Business Spot News Story – It’s back to business at Broadacres, but it’s not back to normal – Kyle Chouinard – Las Vegas Sun

Editorial Page – Las Vegas Sun – Las Vegas Sun Staff – Las Vegas Sun

Education Reporting – Transformed Macy’s in Las Vegas is ‘like Hogwarts’ for charter school students – Hillary Davis – Las Vegas Sun

Entertainment Spot News Story – Fans turn out in glitter for Taylor Swift's "Life of a Showgirl" party at Westgate – Grace Da Rocha – Las Vegas Sun

Health Reporting – Young teens in Nevada face mounting health risks as vaping surges – Grace Da Rocha – Las Vegas Sun

Local Sports Column – Ray Brewer  – Las Vegas Sun

Sports Enterprise Reporting – A grand premiere: Dana White goes big in his debut as a boxing promoter – Case Keefer – Las Vegas Sun

News Photo Coverage – ICE Protests Downtown – Wade Vandervort – Las Vegas Sun

Sports Photo – Las Vegas Bowl 2025 – Wade Vandervort – Las Vegas Sun

Page One Design / Cover Design – Las Vegas Sun – Dave Mondt – Las Vegas Sun

Special Event – Vegas Inc Women Inspiring Nevada 2025 – Samantha Lamb, Hannah Anter, April Martinez, Melina Taylor – Las Vegas Weekly

Art and Culture Commentary – Amber Sampson Art and Culture Commentary – Amber Sampson – Las Vegas Weekly

Coverage of Underserved Communities – Community comeback: Leaders of the Historic Westside reflect on its past and dream of its future  – Gabriela Rodriguez – Las Vegas Weekly

Entertainment Feature Story – Inside the DIY world of Las Vegas’ all-ages music scene – Gabriela Rodriguez – Las Vegas Weekly

Explanatory Journalism – Autonomous vehicles and teledriving may soon transform how we get around Las Vegas – Geoff Carter – Las Vegas Weekly

Feature Writing – Native Americans in Southern Nevada build for the future as they keep traditions alive    – Shannon Miller – Las Vegas Weekly

Health Reporting – Tyler Schneider Health Reporting – Tyler Schneider – Las Vegas Weekly

Profile – Arts District’s bars, restaurants, shops and galleries come from the heart of female business owners – Geoff Carter – Las Vegas Weekly

Feature Photo – World Kite Festival – Wade Vandervort – Las Vegas Weekly

Outstanding Graphic Designer – Corlene Byrd – Las Vegas Weekly

Page One Design / Cover Design – Las Vegas Weekly – Las Vegas Weekly Design Team – Las Vegas Weekly