Scripps Howard Awards honor best of 2020 journalism with finalists in 14 categories News provided by Share this article Share this article CINCINNATI, March 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Times and The Washington Post are the front-runners in the 68th Scripps Howard Awards, each with three entries selected as finalists for one of the media industry's most prestigious honors. The Awards, presented by the Scripps Howard Foundation and The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), will award $160,000 in prize money for work across 14 categories and the coveted Impact Award. "Following a year that challenged journalists to navigate a global pandemic, societal unrest and intense partisanship, it's more important than ever to recognize journalists' roles as the eyes and ears of our communities," said Liz Carter, president and CEO of the Scripps Howard Foundation. "We see a common theme in the reporting recognized – tenacity to hold the powerful accountable, protect our democracy and inform fellow citizens.