The Bethlehem Press, editor George Taylor, received 14 awards in the 2024 Keystone Media Awards, Division VI, Weekly General News Publications, announced June 19 on the Pennsylvania News Media website:

- Investigative Reporting: Second Place, Bethlehem Press, “Public crossing on a private road,” Dan Church

- Enterprise Reporting: Honorable Mention, Bethlehem Press, “Medical kidnapping: Please make it happen; Counting the cost; Valley parents look for answers; You are funding misuse,” Theresa O’Brien

- Feature Story: First Place, Bethlehem Press, “Police Horse George,” Tami Quigley

- Feature Story: Second Place, Bethlehem Press, “A side trip to Normandy,” George Taylor

- Personality Profile: Honorable Mention, Bethlehem Press, “Classical role; Dr. Christopher Jackson a new leader for Bach Choir at 115th Bethlehem festival,” Paul Willistein

- Lifestyle/Entertainment Beat: First Place, Bethlehem Press, “Ring Them Bells; Musikfest at 40; Shakespeare for everyone, Pa. Shakespeare Festival; Lucky Louie Charms, At The Movies; Unreel, Allentown has a film festival; Ezra Wenner honored for 80 years with Allentown Band; 17th annual ABEs salute,” Paul Willistein

- Lifestyle/Entertainment Beat: Second Place, Bethlehem Press, “Mixed bag: Gourd glow; Quilting Guild sews together for 40 years; Celebrating 40 years at Musikfest; Never too late to start again; Distance no barrier for pen pals,” Tami Quigley

- Sports Action Photo: First Place, Bethlehem Press, “Hawks fall to Seals - Jacob Sutton tries to keep his balance,” Mark Kirlin

- News Page Design: First Place, Bethlehem Press, “Prayers for Ukraine; Public crossing, private road; Closing Windish doors; The Class of 2023; Bands, bulldogs & Barbie; A tradition revived,” George Taylor

- Feature Page Design: First Place, Bethlehem Press, “Apple Days at Burnside; Night to Shine; Side trip to Normandy; Special Olympics benefit; Wreathes Across America,” George Taylor

- Feature Page Design: Honorable Mention, Bethlehem Press, “Ballet Guild ‘Nutcracker’; Pennsylvania Sinfonia; Home-Grown Fun, Allentown Fair; ‘60s Fashion’ super-duper at Allentown Art Museum; Get carried away, Ballet Guild of Lehigh Valley; High School Musicals,” David W. Rowe

- Headline Writing; Second Place, Bethlehem Press, “Reelin’ in The Eras; Osage can you see?; Oppenheimer fallout,” Paul Willistein

- Special Section: Second Place, Bethlehem Press, “2024 graduation supplement,” George Taylor

- Excellence in Reporting on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Honorable Mention, Bethlehem Press, “Advocating inclusivity; All walk for MLK; Pysanky with Celtic flair; Candles against anti-Semitism; Three Kings Day,” Lori Patrick, Jenn Rago & Dennis Glew

The 2024 Keystone Media Awards will be presented during an awards luncheon Oct. 17, Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel.

The Keystone Media Awards reinforce excellence by individuals in the news media profession, by recognizing journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences, and faithfully fulfills its First Amendment rights/responsibilities. Further, the Keystone Media Awards stimulate journalists to improve their craft and ultimately improve their community.

List of Keystone Media Awards, Division VI, winners:

https://panewsmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/Awards/Keystone_Awards_Professional/2024_Winners_Keystones/2024-Keystone-Media-Award-Winners-DVI.pdf