The Pitch nominated for two Association of Alternative Newsmedia awards in 2023
Chase Castor and Brock Wilbur are nominated for excellence in journalism at this year's AAN conference in Dallas.
The Pitch staff at deadline on the May issue. // Photo by Brock Wilbur
The Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) is pleased to announce this year’s finalists for the 2023 AAN Awards. Celebrating excellence in local journalism, these awards recognize outstanding reporting, writing, photography, and multimedia storytelling across various categories.
This year’s finalists represent a group of journalists, publications, and collaborations who have consistently pushed the boundaries of investigative reporting, feature writing, and innovative storytelling. With their work, these finalists have demonstrated a deep commitment to delivering thought-provoking, impactful, and transformative stories to their communities.
“We are thrilled to showcase the incredible talent and dedication of local journalists who tirelessly pursue truth and shed light on pressing issues in their communities,” said AAN Board President Graham Jarrett. “The works of the finalists exemplify the fundamental principles of AAN journalism, placing emphasis on exceptional reporting, captivating storytelling, and a resolute dedication to serving and engaging our readership unlike anyone else in the local newscape.”Finalists were selected through an impartial judging process led by a panel of distinguished industry experts and academics. Each submission was evaluated based on its journalistic integrity, originality, impact, and contribution.
For this year’s awards, The Pitch in KC is recognized as a finalist in two categories.
First, for best overall photography, Chase Castor’s work throughout 2022 has been selected for its breadth of genres and notable style.
In the category of best investigative reporting across all alt publications in the United States, Brock Wilbur has been named a finalist for his work in and around The Coterie Theatre and the events regarding Jeff Church. The David Carr Award is named for the American columnist, author, and newspaper editor. He wrote the Media Equation column and covered culture for The New York Times and passed in 2015.
The winners of the 2023 AAN Journalism Awards will be announced during the awards ceremony, which will take place on July 21, 2023, in Dallas, Texas, during the 2023 TexAAN AAN Convention.
