Meet the trailblazers in journalism, shaping change through their impactful work!
The nominees for the Ink for Impact 2025 Awards have been selected through public nominations, recognizing their exceptional journalistic work during the year 2024. Each nominee has contributed significantly to societal transformation and the advancement of public accountability
Golden Matonga
Impact: Golden Matonga's reporting led to significant government accountability measures in Malawi, including the resignation of high-ranking officials and reforms in public procurement laws, ensuring greater transparency in how public funds are managed.
NBC News Investigative Team
Impact: Through their series "Lost in America," the team exposed the failures of the death notification system in the United States. Their work brought attention to how families were being left in the dark about the deaths of their loved ones, prompting legislative reviews and new policies aimed at modernizing and standardizing the system.
Idaho Statesman
Impact: Their investigation into the dilapidated state of Idaho's school infrastructure revealed unsafe conditions for students and teachers, such as collapsing ceilings and toxic mold. The series galvanized public outcry, leading to the allocation of state funds for urgent school repairs and a long-term plan for educational infrastructure investment.
Reuters Investigative Team
Impact: Their investigative series, "The Bat Lands,"" delved into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, shedding light on neglected biosecurity practices and wildlife trade issues. This reporting sparked international policy discussions on wildlife markets and increased global funding for pandemic prevention research.
Yoni Bashan from The Australian
Impact: On the ground in conflict zones, Bashan's reporting during the Israel-Hamas conflict provided an in-depth look at the human cost of the war and the socio-political dynamics shaping the region. His work humanized the conflict and encouraged international diplomatic engagement and humanitarian aid efforts.
City Bureau and Invisible Institute
Impact: Sarah Conway and Trina Reynolds-Tyler's investigative series on missing Black women and girls in Chicago highlighted systemic police neglect and racial biases in handling these cases. Their work led to city-level policy changes, including new protocols for investigating missing persons and increased funding for community support programs.
