By Frank Gormlie
I’m happy to share the news that two of the Rag’s current commentators and long-time San Diego journalist have received well-deserved awards of merit from local non-profit organizations.
J.W. August was honored by the San Diego Press Club with a “Best in Show” award for “Best Daily and Online Entry Excellence in Journalism.” August was recognized for his KPBS report on a detective in the Navy Criminal Investigations Division who is now serving time for abusing a federal prisoner in custody.
Paul Krueger was honored by the San Diego County Taxpayers Association with the Chairman’s Golden Watchdog Award for Grassroots Advocacy. Paul is a co-founder of both Neighbors for a Better San Diego and the San Diego Community Coalition.
J.W and Paul have been two of San Diego’s most distinguished journalists – both are recipients of the Press Club’s prestigious Harold Keen Award “given to the journalist who has, throughout his/her career, gone above and beyond standard practices for the sake of fairness and truth telling” – and the Rag is lucky to have them on board.
Thank you, Editor-Dude/Frank, for giving so many writers — including yourself — a forum to share our reporting and views, and for welcoming comments from readers, to encourage a conversation on the important issues facing our communities.
So well deserved! Congratulations!
J.W. and Paul, your good works are noticed.
Congratulations.