…me.

The unofficial-but-deeply-ingrained protocol among print folks is to be a little bit blase about journalism awards. But this one has eluded me for so long that it’s a little tough not to be excited about it.

Here’s the details: We won for spot news coverage, specifically of the flash flood that swept through Aliquippa last July. I share this with two other writers — Bob and Larissa — for the work we did the day of the flood. And though this was a writing award, everyone involved — three photographers, my friend Jacki who does all the video work for out website and the copy editors who put it all together — kicked ass that day. For all the problems that seem to be torturing my profession, results like that — and recognition like this — make the angst worthwhile.

Now if I can just get my hands on one of those Pulitzer things…

14 thoughts on “…me.”

  3. Woo-hoo! Glad to see someone deserving finally win one of those things! Now, do as any good award-winner would, and parade the trophy around the newsroom today. :)

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  5. Who cares? Journalism awards are a meaningless crapshoot, conferred by know-nothing judges, except for the ones that I’ve won. In those cases, somewhat coincidentally, the contests were judged by experts of the craft, refined men and women of indisputably good taste, who obviously know award-winning writing when they see it.

    But all the rest are stupid.

    Seriously, congrats, Mr. Lucci.

    NMAS?

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  7. BBM, Doug, Carla, Michael and Cindy — Thanks! I feel like I can now retire. You know, if I also hit the Powerball this week…

    Uncle Crappy: Remind me to explain to you in greater detail about how this nickname stuff works. Thank you as well. And — NMAS, yes.

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  11. I finally rented Festival Express. Weren’t you the one telling me to rent it? Either way — awesome.

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  13. The right thing to do is walk into the boss’s office and demand a raise. You deserve it as an “award winning journalist”!

    Congratulations!

    P.S. Is the award the plaques or the drink or both?

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