The Day was recognized for its editorials and perspective page in the annual Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists contest.
Competing in the largest circulation category, The Day swept the editorial writing category. Editorial Page Editor Paul Choiniere was first with Don t be a jerk and third with COVID toll in nursing homes a scandal. Lisa McGinley was second with The fight to restore an insulting nickname. The Day s Sunday perspective page, edited by Choiniere and designed by Scott Ritter, placed first in non-page one layout.
In total, The Day won 21 awards, which were announced this past week.
The Day’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic also was recognized.