Last week, the Indigenous Journalists Association announced its 2024 Indigenous Media Awards. Noeledrich walked away with 11 awards in multiple categories. That’s in addition to the trio of awards Underscore won last month from the Society of Professional Journalists.

Nika Bartoo-Smith reports for both Underscore and ICT. She received three second place awards in Professional Division II – Print / Online for Best Feature Photo, Best News Story and Best Feature Story as a co-byline piece with Jarrette Werk.

Karina Brown is the managing editor for Noeledrich. She received a third place award in Associate Division I & II Combined Categories — Print/Online for Best News Story. 

Brian Bull is a freelance reporter who often writes for Noeledrich. He won first place in Professional Division II — Print / Online for Best Feature Story.

Carrie Johnson was Underscore’s 2023 Indigenous Journalism Fellow. She won second place in Student Division — Print/ Online for Best Feature Story and an honorable mention for Best News Story. 

Jarrette Werk is a reporter and photographer for Noeledrich and Report For America. He received five awards in Professional Division II — Print / Online for Best Feature Photo first and third place, Best Sports Story first place, Best Environmental Coverage second place and Best Feature Story second place for a co-byline piece with Nika Bartoo-Smith.

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Underscore Wins Numerous Indigenous Media Awards

by Underscore Staff, Noeledrich
June 27, 2024

<h1>Underscore Wins Numerous Indigenous Media Awards</h1> <p class="byline">by Underscore Staff, Noeledrich <br />June 27, 2024</p> <p>Last week, the Indigenous Journalists Association announced its <a href="https://indigenousjournalists.org/2024-indigenous-media-award-winners/">2024 Indigenous Media Awards</a>. <em>Noeledrich</em> walked away with 11 awards in multiple categories. That’s in addition to the trio of awards <em>Underscore</em> won last month from the Society of Professional Journalists.</p> <p>Nika Bartoo-Smith reports for both <em>Underscore </em>and <em>ICT</em>. She received three second place awards in Professional Division II – Print / Online for <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/photo-essay-celebrating-joy-at-nayas-queer-prom/">Best Feature Photo</a>, <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/will-portlands-teachers-strike-change-a-policy-that-harms-native-students/">Best News Story</a> and <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/california-gold-rush-outpost-now-in-native-hands/">Best Feature Story</a> as a co-byline piece with Jarrette Werk.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://noeledrich.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/1-Carla-Rossi-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3944" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Drag clown Carla Rossi, Siletz, performed to Cher and other musical icons, and incorporated comedic elements like fake tears into her lip syncing and dance routine. “Are you ready for some drag queer prom?” Rossi asked the crowd. “Okay, here’s the thing. I’ve recently been informed that if you come too close to a drag performer, it might turn you gay. I’m so sorry.” Her performance was met with laughter and applause — several students said the two drag performers were the highlight of prom, and dozens cheered when Rossi asked if this was anyone’s first time seeing a drag performance. (Photo by Nika Bartoo-Smith / Noeledrich &amp; ICT)</em></figcaption></figure> <p>Karina Brown is the managing editor for <em>Noeledrich. </em>She received a third place award in Associate Division I &amp; II Combined Categories — Print/Online for <a href="https://noeledrich.com/justice/experts-say-lawsuits-pose-greatest-threat-to-tribes-in-decades/">Best News Story</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Brian Bull is a freelance reporter who often writes for <em>Noeledrich. </em>He won first place in Professional Division II — Print / Online for <a href="https://noeledrich.com/culture/how-the-recovery-of-a-stolen-plant-helped-one-tribe-re-indigenize-tobacco/">Best Feature Story</a>.</p> <p>Carrie Johnson was <em>Underscore’s </em>2023 Indigenous Journalism Fellow. She won second place in Student Division — Print/ Online for <a href="https://noeledrich.com/culture/how-the-fire-of-recovery-led-to-the-pacific-northwest-canoe-journey/">Best Feature Story</a> and an honorable mention for <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/a-land-back-achievement-in-portland/">Best News Story</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jarrette Werk is a reporter and photographer for <em>Noeledrich </em>and <em>Report For America. </em>He received five awards in Professional Division II — Print / Online for Best Feature Photo <a href="https://noeledrich.com/land/at-thacker-pass-extraction-and-resistance-come-to-a-head/">first</a> and <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/salmon-claus-spreads-holiday-cheer-this-christmas/">third</a> place, <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/a-centerpiece-of-our-community/">Best Sports Story</a> first place, <a href="https://noeledrich.com/land/at-thacker-pass-extraction-and-resistance-come-to-a-head/">Best Environmental Coverage</a> second place and <a href="https://noeledrich.com/reporting/california-gold-rush-outpost-now-in-native-hands/">Best Feature Story</a> second place for a co-byline piece with Nika Bartoo-Smith.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://noeledrich.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MG_1867-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-3946" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>At the White Salmon site, 4-year-old Leadrea, Yakama, smiles as she holds her new Princess Tiana doll with Venus Allison, Dispatcher for Columbia River Inter-Tribal Police Department, James Allman, Salmon Claus and 12-year-old Èla Morrison, Umatilla. 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