ONA Announces Digital News Finalists

The Online News Association (ONA) has revealed the finalists competing for its annual digital reporting prizes.

Some 70 titles have made the nominations stage for the Online Journalism Awards with websites ranging from national brands like the Washington Post to regional providers, including the Wisconsin State Journal and the Denver Post.

Categories in the US-based awards comprise areas such as General Excellence and Best Breaking News, which features a number of websites’ coverage of the shootings at Virginia Tech.

“The range of finalists this year demonstrates the remarkable diversity in online journalism and the ever-growing number of sites producing first-rate content,” remarked Kinsey Wilson, president of the ONA.

“From established brands, to small community start-ups, we’re seeing great work at every level,” added Wilson.

The final will take place on October 19th in Toronto.

A full list of finalists with links to the nominated stories and features is available at the ONA website.