Colorado Boulevard Newspaper Wins Two SoCal Journalism Awards

Colorado Boulevard Newspaper Wins Two SoCal Journalism Awards (Photo – Janine Tedros)

In its debut year competing, Colorado Boulevard Newspaper earned two honors at the 67th Southern California Journalism Awards, presented Sunday night by the Los Angeles Press Club.

By News Desk

The local outlet submitted ten articles for consideration, receiving four nominations across three categories. Colorado Boulevard Newspaper’s satirical article, “Pasadena Mayor, Victor Gordo, Volunteers To Solve the Middle East Conflict,” claimed first place in the Satire category, beating entries from prominent publications including Variety, Jewish Journal, and Los Angeles Downtown News. Judges’ comment: “A biting satire of the self-importance of one municipality officeholder.”

Another Colorado Boulevard Newspaper standout, “Spooky Tunnels Under the Caltech Campus” by Sharon Hawley, earned third place in its respective category, further showcasing the paper’s range and narrative creativity.

The ceremony, held at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, drew more than 550 journalists to a sold-out gala celebrating the best in Southern California journalism. The 2025 awards recognized work published during the 2024 calendar year.

Colorado Boulevard Newspaper‘s recognition places it among major media outlets honored this year, marking a significant milestone for the growing publication. The wins reflect a broader trend toward recognizing diverse and emerging journalistic voices across the region.

(L-R) Melissa Michelson, Janine Tedros, Sharon Hawley, Wafic Khalil, Marina Khurbersian, and Mark Dreskin (Photo – Special to Colorado Boulevard Newspaper)

The 67th Southern California Journalism Awards (Photo – Melissa Michelson)