WWOZ honored with 7 nominations by Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism

Published on: June 3rd, 2026

906 Press Club of New Orleans

906 BK Jackson with Orleans Avenue at Jazz Fest 2025 [Photo by Kristen Derr]

BK Jackson with Orleans Avenue at Jazz Fest 2025 [Photo by Kristen Derr]

906 Big Chief Darryl Montana in front of the statue of his father, Big Chief Tootie Montana, on Tootie's birthday (and Epiphany) 2025 [Photo by MJ Mastrogiovanni]

Big Chief Darryl Montana in front of the statue of his father, Big Chief Tootie Montana, on Tootie's birthday (and Epiphany) 2025 [Photo by MJ Mastrogiovanni]

We are proud to share that WWOZ has been honored with seven nominations across six categories by the Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism! The nominations encompass media produced and published during the 2025 calendar year.

Here are our nominations:

Excellence in Radio
WWOZ Staff & Volunteers

Radio: Best Live Remote Broadcast
WWOZ Live Broadcast of the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Coverage led by Dave Ankers and Damond Jacob

Best Use of Facebook
Jazz Fest
Coverage led by Carrie Booher

Best Video Essay
Unified Indian Practice at Little People's Place
Coverage led by Charlie Steiner

Best Use of Instagram
Takin' It To The Streets
Coverage led by Indi the Doll and Carrie Booher

Photography: Best Portrait

BK Jackson with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Jazz Fest
Photographer: Kristen Derr

Big Chief Darryl Montana in front of the statue of his father, Big Chief Tootie Montana
Photographer: MJ Mastrogiovanni

Congratulations and thank you to the entire WWOZ team! The Press Club of New Orleans' annual Excellence in Journalism awards will take place in mid-July. Stay tuned!

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Awards, Film/Video, Photography, Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras Indians

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WWOZ honored with 7 nominations by Press Club of New Orleans for Excellence in Journalism