2023 Winner List
The Fair Media Council Folio Award is the gold standard for today’s media landscape. Meet the Class of 2023.
Best in News 2023
Story of the Year
Insider
Deaths in the Family
Dec. 19, 2022
- Hannah Beckler, Investigations Editor
- Bradford William Davis, Investigations Reporter
- Matt Drange, Senior Correspondent
- Nicole Einbinder, Investigative Correspondent
- Madison Hall, Data Reporter
- Quispe López, Lifestyle Editor, Them
- Michelle Mark, Senior Reporter
- Haven Orecchio-Egresitz, Senior Criminal Justice Reporter
- Narimes Parakul, Junior Researcher
- Cecilia Reyes, Senior Investigations Reporter
- Keenan Trotter, freelance reporter
- Esther Kaplan, Deputy Editor, Investigations
- Sophie Kleeman, Senior Editor, Investigations
Best Column – National
Leaders Edge
Crypto’s ESG Blind Spots
Oct. 8, 2022
- Content Producer, Zach Ewell
Best Column – Local
Long Island Business News
Birds, bees and the mated pair of Lake Abanakee
June 30, 2022
- Joe Dowd, Editor & Associate Publisher
Best Commentary
Long Island Business News
Fear can’t take a bite out of Long Island’s summer
July 7, 2022
- Joe Dowd, Editor & Associate Publisher
Community Service
Newsday
Inside Internal Affairs
Feb. 10, 2022
- David M. Schwartz, Special Writer, Investigations
- Paul LaRocco, Special Writer, Investigations
- Sandra Peddie, Special Writer, Investigations
- Jeffrey Basinger, Producer, Video
Consumer Issues
Newsday
Credit card surcharges are popping up at more merchants
Online: Oct. 20, 2022
Print: Oct. 23, 2022
- Sarina Trangle, Staff Writer
Continuing News Story
Newsday
The Trial of Michael Valva
Sept. 28, 2022
- Cecilia Dowd, Reporter
- Matthew Golub, Video Editor
- James Carbone, Videographer
- Howard Schnapp, Videographer
- John Paraskevas, Videographer
- Alexa Coveney, Video Editor
- Drew Singh, Videographer
Sean A. Fanelli Folio for Education News
CBS New York
Autistic Valedictorian
June 9, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer/Editor
Election Coverage
WLIW-FM
Behind The Headlines
Nov. 12, 2022
Joseph P. Shaw, Host/Express News Group Executive Editor
Bill Sutton, Host/Express News Group Managing Editor
Michael Mackey, WLIW-FM Host
Denise Civiletti, Guest/RiverheadLOCAL Editor/Publisher
Christopher Walsh, Guest/East Hampton Star Staff Writer
Delaney Hafener, WLIW-FM Producer
Kyle Lynch, WLIW-FM Production
Brian Bannon, WLIW-FM Senior Broadcast Engineer
Diane Masciale, WLIW-FM General Manager
Gavin Menu, Express News Group Publisher
Kathryn Menu, Express News Group Publisher
Environment News – Multimedia
Newsday
Rites of passage: Alewives gain access to spawning ground
April 24, 2022
- Mark Harrington, Staff Writer
- Steve Pfost, Staff Photographer
Environment News – Television
CBS2 New York
Personal Reflections on Sandy: Ten Years Later
Oct. 25, 2022
- Jennifer McLogan, Reporter
- Frank Maestre, Photographer
Environment News – Radio
WSHU Public Radio
Remembering Sandy: 10 Years Later
Oct.27-28, 2022
- JD Allen
Feature – Television (tie)
NBC 4 New York
Jake Jetpulse
June 19, 2022
- Michael DelGiudice
- Adam Harding
Feature- Television (tie)
WLIW21
MetroFocus
Exploring Hate: White fear: How the browning of America is making White folks lose their minds
Oct. 31, 2022
- Domenic Camia, Co-Executive Producer
- Christina Timothy, Co-Executive Producer
- Greg Shillinglaw, Senior Producer
- Jack Ford, Host
Feature – Online
Patch.com
LI Artist Refurbishes Schaefer Beer Mural In Honor Of Grandfather
May 9, 2022
- Maureen Mullarkey, Long Island Editor
Feature- Multimedia
Newsday
Always a General – Remembering Joe Gallagher
Nov. 24, 2022
- Robert Cassidy, Producer
- Matthew Golub, Video Editor
- Chris Ware, Videographer
- Jamie Stuart, Reporter
- Steve Pfost, Videographer
Health – National
Insider
Venture funding fueled healthcare startups that grew fast. It came at the expense of patients.
May 4, 2022
- Blake Dodge, Correspondent
- Shelby Livingston, Senior Healthcare Reporter
Health – Local/Print
Newsday
Your surgery could cost $50,000 or $100,000, depending on which hospital you pick
July 22, 2022
- Maura McDermott, Special Writer, News
- Arielle Martinez, Reporter
History – Television
CBS2 New York
Malverne Desegregation
Feb. 7, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer
- Leslie Boone, Editor
History – Print
Newsday
Book on the Hempstead Plains weaves history, nature
July 14, 2022
- John Hanc
History – Online
Patch.com
LI’s Lt. Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum Shows Elite Unit’s Past
Nov. 11, 2022
- Peggy Spellman Hoey, Editor
Housing- Television
PIX11 News
NYC’s Housing Underground: Illegal Basements
June 13, 2022
- Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
- Shashi Sharma, Photographer
Housing – Print
Newsday
How hot is your neighborhood?
Online: March 24, 2022
Print: March 27, 2022
- Jonathan LaMantia, Reporter
Immigration News – Television
PIX11 News
NYC’s Underground Housing: The Immigrant Struggle
June 13, 2022
- Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
- Shashi Sharma, Photographer
Robert W. Greene Award for Investigative Reporting
Insider
He was my high school journalism teacher. Then I investigated his relationship with teenage girls.
May 16, 2022
- Matt Drange, Senior Investigations Correspondent
- Sophie Kleeman, Senior Editor, Investigations
- Esther Kaplan, Deputy Editor, Investigations
- John Cook, Executive Editor, News
Nonprofit News
CBS2 New York
Special Sweets
Oct. 16, 2022
- Jennifer McLogan Reporter, Producer
- Frank Maestre Photographer, Editor
Nonprofit News
Long Island Business News
Hunger & Long Island
Nov. 17, 2022
- Adina Genn, Reporter
Political News – Regional
CBS2 New York
Kyra’s Law
Aug. 11, 2022
- Jennifer McLogan, Reporter & Producer
- Joe Garufi, Photographer, Editor
Public Service
CBS2 New York
Operation Splash
May 31, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer/Editor
Public Service
Nassau Observer
Missions of Mercy
Oct. 19, 2022
- David Gil de Rubio
Jan. 6-Related Coverage
Raw Story
Raw Story investigates extremism
June 30, 2022
- Jordan Green, Investigative Reporter
Watchdog Issues
WSHU Public Radio
A Screaming Red Flag
Oct. 12, 2022
- Charles Lane
Weather, Boating & Coastal News – Regional/TV
CBS2 New York
Superstorm Sandy 10 Years Later
Oct. 28, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer
- Scott Newton, Editor
Weather, Boating & Coastal News – Local/Cable/TV
The Blue Point Oyster
Town of Islip Government Access Channel 18
Nov. 22, 2022
- Gary Licker, Director
- Caroline Smith, Producer
Best Multimedia Storytelling
Insider
The First 13
May 10, 2022
- Áine Cain, Senior Reporter
- Tanya Dua, Senior Reporter
- Nicole Einbinder, Investigative Correspondent
- Nicole Gaudiano, Correspondent
- Madison Hall, Data Reporter
- Caroline Haskins, Senior Reporter
- Madison Hoff, Reporter
- Esther Kaplan, Deputy Editor, Investigations
- Sophie Kleeman, Senior Editor, Investigations
- Talia Lakritz, Correspondent
- Kimberly Leonard, Policy and Politics Correspondent
- Anna Medaris, Health Correspondent
- Andrea Michelson, Junior Reporter
- Julia Naftulin, Health Reporter
- Rebecca Ungarino, Senior Finance Reporter
- Angela Wang, Investigative Data Reporter
- Marguerite Ward, Correspondent
Pandemic Recovery News – Television
CBS2 New York
Every Friday
March 8, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Carlos Vasquez, Photographer
- Scott Newton, Editor
Pandemic Recovery News – Print
Newsday
As remote work continues and offices are empty, restaurants on Route 110 are closing
Online: March 11, 2022
Print: March 13, 2022
- James T. Madore, Special Writer, Business News
Main Street News
Long Island Business News
Betting on Baldwin
Feb. 4, 2022
- David Winzelberg
Technology & Social Media Coverage
CBS2 New York
Smart Lockers
Dec. 7, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer/Editor
Opioid Epidemic
CBS2 New York
Rainbow Fentanyl: The Opioid Targeting Teens
Dec. 15, 2022
- Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
- Eddie Ojeda, Photographer
War & Protest Coverage – National
Insider
Waiting for war in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Feb. 19, 2022
- Alan Chin, Freelance Photographer
- Edith Honan, Deputy Editor
War & Protest Coverage – Local
Long Island Business News
Solidarity with Ukraine
March 11, 2022
- Adina Genn, Reporter
Employment & Work Issues
WNYW/FOX 5 News
Jewish Deli’s Longtime Chef Keeps Doors Open As New Owner
Nov. 7, 2022
- Jodi Goldberg, Reporter
- James McLoughlin, Photographer & Editor
Employment & Work Issues
Long Island Business News
Workers Rise Up
June 30, 2022
- David Winzelberg
Mental Health Issues – Television
CBS2 New York
East Hampton Police Launch Mental Health Help
Jan. 14, 2022
- Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
- Joe Garufi, Photographer/Editor
Mental Health Issues – Online
Documented
The Unspoken Toll Migration Has on Mental Health
Jan. 11, 2022
- Rommel Ojeda
Best Talk Show
WLIW-FM
Behind the Headlines
Sept. 24,2022
Joseph P. Shaw, Host/Express News Group Executive Editor
Bill Sutton, Host/Express News Group Managing Editor
Brian Cosgrove, WLIW-FM Host
Denise Civiletti, Guest/RiverheadLOCAL Editor/Publisher
Jessica Mackin, Guest/James Lane Post Co-Publisher/Editor
Delaney Hafener, WLIW-FM Producer
Kyle Lynch, WLIW-FM Production
Brian Bannon, WLIW-FM Senior Broadcast Engineer
Diane Masciale, WLIW-FM General Manager
Gavin Menu, Express News Group Publisher
Kathryn Menu, Express News Group Publisher
Climate Change News – Regional/Television
NBC 4 New York
Chasing Our Climate
Oct. 27, 2022
- Linda Gaudino, Producer, Editor & Reporter
Climate Change News – Local Cable/TV
News 12 Long Island
Saving Our Shores: The Impacts of Climate Change on Shipwrecks
Aug. 17, 2022
- Meredith Garofalo, Senior Meteorologist & Science Correspondent
- Brian Endres, Videographer/Editor
Climate Change News – Local/Radio
WLIW-FM
Peril and Promise: Climate Change on Eastern Long Island
Oct. 1, 2022
Frank Sesno, Host
Delaney Hafener, Producer
Kyle Lynch, Production
Brian Bannon, Senior Broadcast Engineer
Chris Czajka;
Amanda Granger;
Latoya Semple, Community Engagement
Eugenia Harvey, Executive Producer Multiplatform Initiatives
Maria Stoian, Senior Producer Multiplatform Initiatives
Diane Masciale, General Manager
Best News Podcast
WSHU Public Radio
Still Newtown
Dec. 5, 2022
- Davis Dunavin
- Cindy Carpien
- Jon Pinnow
Coronavirus Pandemic Coverage- Regional/Television (Tie)
WLIW21/MetroFocus
A MetroFocus Special: The Long COVID Health Crisis
July 25, 2022
- Domenic Camia, Co-Executive Producer
- Christina Timothy, Co-Executive Producer
- Jacob Ascher, Associate Producer
- Rafael PiRoman, Host
Coronavirus Pandemic Coverage- Regional/Television (Tie)
NBC 4 New York
Living with COVID for the Long Haul
Oct. 31, 2022
- Linda Gaudino, Producer, Editor and Reporter
Arts & Culture – Local/Radio
WLIW-FM
WLIW-FM In Conversation: Fitzhugh Karol
Sept. 12, 2022
Diane Masciale, Host/General Manager
Delaney Hafener, Producer
Kyle Lynch, Production
Brian Bannon, Senior Broadcast Engineer
Arts & Culture – Regional/TV
CBS2 New York
Forgotten History: Long Island’s own Amelia Earhart!
June 15, 2022
- Jennifer McLogan Reporter, Producer
- Frank Maestre Photographer, Editor
Business News – Regional/TV
PIX11 News
Mural Art Makeover
June 14, 2022
- Keith Lopez, Photojournalist
Business News – Local/Online
Patch.com
LI Star Wars Barbershop A Museum — And ‘Force’ For Good
Dec. 20, 2022
- Peggy Spellman Hoey, Editor
Msgr. Thomas Hartman Award for Religion News – Television
PIX11 News
Sikh Attack: Targeted for Wearing a Turban
April 4, 2022
- Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
- Shashi Sharma, Photographer
Science News
NBC 4 New York
COVID, Flu, Monkeypox: NYC Predicts Some Outbreaks Weeks Early — and You’re Helping
Nov. 1, 2022
- Linda Gaudino, Reporter and Producer
Transportation News
Metropolitan Airport News
The Keeper of a Storied Legacy
March 2022
- Kathryn Bliss, Publisher
- Julia Lauria-Blum, Editor-in-Chief
- Raymond Ringston, Creative Director
Best in Social Media 2023
Social Media Master (tie)
Insider
Queen Elizabeth II’s Death
- Insider’s Social Audience Team
Social Media Master (tie)
Newsday
Brand Ambassador Program
- Tara Conry-Berghorn, Deputy Editor
- Priscila Korb, Social Media Producer
- Joshua Stewart, Editor
- Gabriella Vukelic, Social Media Editor
- Kim Como, Erin Serpico, Kim Yuen, Melissa Carfero: Social Media Committee
Best Multimedia Campaign
Northwell Health
Gun Violence Awareness Campaign
- Northwell Health
- Strawberry Frog
Best in Social by a Small Business
Wordhampton Public Relations
Long Island Restaurant Week
- Nicole Castillo
- Ashley Fresa
- Ben Karlin
Best in Social by a Media Outlet
Newsday
Playing the Algorithms Game: How Newsday Increased Video Views
- Priscila Korb, Social Media Producer
- Joann Vaglica, Food Reporter and Digital Producer
- Gabriella Vukelic, Social Media Editor
Best Newsletter by a Nonprofit
The Museum of American Armor
Freedom Force, Summer 2022
- Jim Hart, Creative Art Director
Best COVID Awareness Campaign
Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council
Now’s the Time Campaign
- Janine Logan, MS, APR, Vice President, Communications and Population Health
- Brooke Oliveri, Manager, Communications, Health Outreach, and Research
Best Community Service Campaign
ACLD – Adults & Children with Learning & Developmental Disabilities
Enviable Life News
Volume 7, Edition 2
- Sarah Klaum, Community Relations Associate
Best Podcast: Health & Welfare
Northwell Health
20 Minute Health Talk Podcast
- Brian Donnelly, Producer
- John Hastings, Producer
- Rob Hoell, Host
- Sandra Lindsay, RN, Host
- David Reich-Hale, Producer
Best Use of TikTok
Lawrence Herbert School of Communication, Hofstra University
Hofstra Votes Live 2022 Social Media Campaign
- Madelyne Greenberg
- Matthew Shieh
Best in Student Media 2023
Best Newscast
Montclair State University
Montclair News Lab
News Lab: Nov. 23, 2022
- Solana Brol, Senior Producer
- Peter Guziejewski, Senior Producer/Editor
- Francis Churchill, Senior Producer
- Stefano Cherici, Anchor
- Erick Rivera, Producer
- Henry Tighe, Producer
- Erin Lawlor, Producer
Best News Podcast
SUNY Old Westbury
OWWR – Old Westbury Web Radio
NEW MEDIA BEAT: What’s New in World Media?
Oct. 28, 2022
- Michael Green, Producer
- Jacob Friedenburg, Engineer
- Stephany Okenwa, Host
- Kayla Sedotto, Host
- Correspondents: Ananda Hoggard-Shannon, Casim Jewsbury, Emma Koutsis, Anthony Moyett, Stephany Okenwa, Alyssa Quattrini, Kayla Sedotto, Jadda Turner, Joanna Vissichelli
Best Newspaper
Hofstra University
- The Hofstra Chronicle
April 12, 2022
- Alexis Friedman, Editor-in-Chief
- Anna DeGoede, Managing Editor
- The Hofstra Chronicle Staff
Sean A. Fanelli Folio for Education News
Stony Brook University
Maya Brown Reports
A Few Miles Away, But Two Worlds Apart
May 2, 2022
- Maya Brown
Feature
Stony Brook University
SBU Media Showcase
The Romance of Wooden Boats
Oct. 24, 2022
- Keating Zelenke
Political News
Hofstra University
WRHU-FM/WRHU.org Radio Hofstra University
Nassau County Redistricting Process – Who Counts?
May 5, 2022
- Cody Hmelar
Mental Health Issues
Hofstra University
Hofstra Pulse
When Isolation Leads to Illness: Eating Disorders Rise in Pandemic
May 20, 2022
- Madeline Armstrong
Coronavirus Pandemic Coverage
Montclair State University
Montclair News Lab
FOCUS: Disruption – Moving Forward
May 9, 2022
- Julia Egan, Senior Producer
- Gabby Taylor, Senior Producer
- Alexander Hyde, Show Editor
Arts & Culture
SUNY Old Westbury
OWTV
An interview with an Artist: Felsoldt
Oct. 19, 2022
- Interviewed and Edited by: Renee DeLorenzo
- Camera Operators:
- Erik Darmstadt
- Renee DeLorenzo
- Nasir Fanfan
- Brandon Ortega
- Sebastian Jasinski
Main Street News
Hofstra University
WRHU-FM/WRHU.org
Massapequa Celebrates Little League WS Team
Oct. 16, 2022
- Yaw Bonsu
