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Sponsored by the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Golden Quills competition recognizes excellence in journalism in Western Pennsylvania and nearby counties in Ohio and West Virginia.

Winners and finalists of the 2020 Golden Quills are:

Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Business/Technology/Consumer

Winner: “On Jamison Farm,” Hal B. Klein

 

Finalist: “From Pittsburgh to the Moon,” Ryan Rydzewski

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Science/Environment

Winner: “From Pittsburgh to the Moon,” Ryan Rydzewski

Finalist: “Pittsburgh’s Tomorrow,” Ryan Rydzewski

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – History/Culture

Winner: “Golden Anniversaries,” Mark Houser

 

Finalist: “50 Greatest Pittsburghers of All Time,” Pittsburgh Magazine Staff

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Sports

Winner: “Jonny Gammage; Always There,” Lee Wolverton

 

Finalist: “The Last World Series,” Lee Wolverton

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Other finalists

Excellence in Visual Craft Achievement – Cover Design, Print

“Pittsburgh Magazine HOME,” Tyler McFadden and Elan Mizrahi

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Public Affairs/Politics/Government

“Women in Power,” Cristina Rouvalis

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Medical/Health

“Love Thy Neighbor,” Cristina Rouvalis

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Lifestyle

“Turkey Devonshire: Our Once Famous Sandwich Now Is Largely Forgotten. Is It Time for a Revival?” Hal B. Klein

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Excellence in Written Journalism, Magazines – Enterprise/Investigative

Finalist: “Ranking Suburbia,” Mark Houser

Also during the awards presentation, The Press Club recognized retired philanthropist, newspaper editor and bestselling author Maxwell King, whom Pittsburgh Magazine named Pittsburgher of the Year in January, and also KDKA Radio, PCNC-TV and WQED-TV talk show host Christopher T. Moore with the President’s Award for career achievement.