Los Angeles Press Club Announces 68th Southern California Journalism Awards and New Prizes

The Los Angeles Press Club has officially opened submissions for its 68th Southern California Journalism Awards. This year’s contest features expanded categories, particularly in entertainment reporting and column writing. The club is launching two new prizes: The A-Mark Prize for Reporting on Misinformation and Disinformation and the Tatiana Schlossberg Environmental Cash Award.

Awards and Prizes

Journalists can enter the Southern California Journalism Awards contest at no cost, with winners potentially receiving up to $5,000. The A-Mark Prize will recognize outstanding reporting on misinformation and disinformation. The Tatiana Schlossberg Environmental Cash Award, sponsored by author, scholar and professor Angela Aleiss, will award $1,000 for rigorous reporting on responses to environmental problems and their supporting evidence.

Key Dates and Information

The contest closes on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Membership in the Press Club offers savings on entry fees. Questions can be directed to info@lapressclub.org.

Further details, including rules and categories, and the entry form are available on the Los Angeles Press Club website: https://lapressclub.org/

National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

The Los Angeles Press Club also recently celebrated the winners of its 18th National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. Honorees included Larry Mantle (Luminary Award for Career Achievement), Marlee Matlin (Impact Award for Influential Contributions to Culture and Society), Kasi Lemmons (Distinguished Storyteller Award for Excellence in Storytelling), Paul Anka (Legend Award for Lifetime Achievement and Contributions to Society), and Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen (Visionary Award for Humanitarian Work). https://lapressclub.org/