We’re bringing back one of our favorite traditions at the Arizona Press Club — the Brick Wall and Sledgehammer awards! Nominations open this Sunday, June 1.
The Brick Wall Award “honors” (with heavy sarcasm) the most secretive government agency or politician in Arizona. The ones who go above and beyond to dodge public records requests, ignore open meeting laws, or otherwise block access to the public’s right to know.
On the flip side, the Sledgehammer Award celebrates the journalists who won’t take no for an answer — the reporters who dig, pry, and hammer their way through stonewalling to uncover the truth.
It’s a powerful reminder of what journalism is all about. We can’t wait to see your nominations.
Upload a letter explaining the challenges faced and obstacles overcome to this Google Drive folder by 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 1. We’ll announce winners by the end of July.