2024 Winner List
The Fair Media Council Folio Award is the gold standard for today’s media landscape. Meet the 2024 Class of Best in News and Social Media, for work produced in 2023.
Best in News 2024
Story of the Year
Gilgo Beach serial killings: Rex Heuermann charged with 3 murders
July 21, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Best Newscast
Eyewitness News at 5 pm: Gilgo Beach Killings Arrest
July 14, 2023
Scott Matthews, Vice President of News
WABC-TV
Best Newspaper
Gilgo Beach News Coverage
July 15, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Breaking News
Eyewitness News at Noon – Gilgo Beach Killings Arrest
June 14, 2023
Scott Matthews, Vice President of News
WABC-TV
Best Interview
The Clock is Ticking – A Sit Down with Embattled Rep. George Santos
Feb. 16, 2023
Jodi Goldberg
James McLoughlin
WNYW Fox 5 News
Best News Special Report
George Santos: The Man, The Myths, The Lessons
June 30, 2023
Scott Matthews, Vice President of News
WABC-TV
Best News Special Report
The 5:33, Legacy of the LIRR
Dec. 1, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff Director/Producer
John Applegate-Editor
Carlos Vasquez, Joe Garufi-Photographers
Jennifer McLogan- Co-Producer
Erminia Vacirca-Executive Producer of Planning
Ben Duffey- Archives Supervisor
CBS New York
Best News Special Report
WLIW-FM In Conversation: OLA Special Series
Dec. 13-15, 2023
Host Minerva Perez
Producer Delaney Hafener
Engineer Brian Bannon
Production Kyle Lynch
OLA Team
General Manager Diane Masciale
WLIW-FM
Best Multimedia Storytelling
Feeling the Squeeze: The high cost of living crisis on LI
Aug.7, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Arts & Culture Feature
“There Are No Mistakes”
June 9, 2023
Michael DelGiudice, Andrew Siff
NBC New York
Arts & Culture News
Shinnecock explore connection to Native American residential schools in art exhibit
Feb. 6, 2023
Jeniece Roman
WSHU Public Radio
Arts & Culture News
Beyond Bars
Dec. 5, 2023
Jennifer McLogan Reporter+ Producer
Frank Maestre Photographer + Editor
CBS New York
Business News
Stunted growth: Local codes, real estate hurdles keep LI’s cannabis biz from blooming
Aug. 17, 2023
David Winzelberg
Long Island Business News
Climate Change Feature
Building New York’s First Offshore Wind Farm
April 20, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff-Reporter
Joe Garufi-Photographer
Kathy Coles- Editor
Erminia Vacirca-Executive Producer of Planning
CBS New York
Climate Change News
Peril and Promise: Media And The Story Of Climate Change
June 23, 2023
Host and Producer Frank Sesno
Producer Delaney Hafener
Production Kyle Lynch
General Manager Diane Masciale
WLIW-FM
Community Affairs News
Community AR
Jan. 25, 2023
Jennifer McLogan Reporter+ Producer
Frank Maestre Photographer + Editor
CBS New York
Community Affairs News
Feeling the Squeeze: The high cost of living crisis on LI
Aug. 7, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Community Service Feature
MASHA MAKE A WISH
Jan. 20, 2023
Keith Lopez
PIX11
Community Service News
Teacher Misconduct on Long Island
Jan. 16, 2023
Jim Baumbach, Investigative Reporter
Joie Tyrrell, Education Reporter
Dandan Zou, Education Reporter
Grant Parpan, Investigative Reporter
Newsday
Community Service News
Limbs for Life
Jan. 6, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff- Reporter
Joe Garufi- Photographer/Editor
CBS New York
Continuing News Story
Gilgo Beach Killings
July – August 2023
Scott Matthews, Vice President of News
WABC-TV
Continuing News Story
Gilgo Beach serial killings: Rex Heuermann charged with 3 murders
July 21, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Continuing News Story
Trash Talkin’
Various dates, 2023
J.D. Allen, Harriet Jones, Clare Gehlich, Madi Steddick, Sara McGiff, Desiree D’Iorio, Sabrina Garone, Ashley Pavlakis, Kelsie Radziski, Samantha Rutt, Ishita Sharma, Joseph D’Alessandro, Jane Montalto
WSHU Public Radio
Consumer Issues News
LACROSSE, LOSS, and LAW
Jan.15, 2023
Jennifer McLogan Reporter+ Producer
Carlos Vasquez Photographer
Frank Maestre, Editor
CBS New York
Coronavirus Pandemic News
A Hidden Pandemic: More than a Number
March 6, 2023
Linda Gaudino – Reporter, Producer & Editor
NBC New York
Education (Sean. A. Fanelli Award) News
They blew up my life
Aug.8, 2023
Mark Alesia, investigative reporter
Raw Story
Education (Sean A. Fanelli Award) News
The School Building Gap: How Race and Wealth Impact Funding
Sept. 14, 2023
Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
Frank Maestre, Photographer
John Applegate, Editor
CBS New York
Employment & Work Issues News
NYPD Officer from Long Island Accused Chinese Spy
Feb. 2, 2023
Jennifer McLogan Reporter+Producer
Frank Maestre Photographer+ Editor
CBS New York
Employment & Work Issues News
Trans workers on Long Island face bias, lack of acceptance on the job
Aug. 6, 2023
Victor Ocasio
Newsday
Employment & Work Issues News
SPECTRUM DESIGNS
April 14, 2023
Keith Lopez
PIX11
Enterprise Feature
“The Forgotten Soldier”
Aug. 2, 2023
Michael DelGiudice, Adam Harding
NBC New York
Enterprise News Reporting
Lawmakers, Law Breakers
Nov.27, 2023
Alexandria Jacobson, investigative reporter
Dave Levinthal, editor-in-chief
Raw Story
Enterprise News Reporting
Nursing Home Abuse
March 1, 2023
Stacey Sager, Reporter
WABC-TV
Enterprise News Reporting
Sound Science
Sept. 23, 2023
Terry Sheridan, Davis Dunavin, J.D. Allen, Harriet Jones, Alicia Daddario, Molly Ingram, Sabrina Garone, Eda Uzunlar, Josh Joseph
WSHU Public Radio
Enterprise News Reporting
Feeling the Squeeze: The high cost of living crisis on LI
Aug. 7, 2023
Newsday Staff
Newsday
Entertainment Feature
Lindenhurst Native Pat Benatar Takes the Stage Sunday at Long Island Music Hall of Fame Benefit Concert
July 22, 2023
Antoinette Biordi: Reporter
Julia Wachtel: Producer
Timothy Ivers: Editor
News12 Long Island
Entertainment News
Life Lessons under the Bright Lights
June 27, 2023
Jennifer McLogan Reporter + Producer
Frank Maestre Photographer+ Editor
CBS New York
Environment Feature
Shinnecock Kelp Farmers
June 2, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff- Reporter
Joe Garufi- Photographer/Editor
CBS New York
Feature
Flying with the Air Force Thunderbirds
May 27, 2023
Chantee Lans, Reporter
WABC-TV
Feature
‘I Think About It Every Day’: Retired LI FDNY Lieutenant Recalls 9/11
Sept. 11, 2023
Michael DeSantis
Patch Media
Health News
Senior Pickleball Player
July 12, 2023
Stacey Sager, Reporter
WABC-TV
Health News
Long Island hospital rankings: What they mean to you
July 2, 2023
Maura McDermott
Newsday
History News
Occupied LI
Oct. 8, 2023
John Hanc, Author
Newsday
History Feature
Treasures of New York: Joseph Lloyd Manor & the Jupiter Hammon Project
Dec. 7, 2023
Sally Garner, Executive Producer
Connie Kargbo, Producer
Julia Kots, Editor
Mark E. Andersen, Camera
wliw.org
History Feature
Pharaoh v. Benson: The Montaukett Fight for Recognition
Nov. 7, 2023
Linda Gaudino – Reporter, Producer, Photojournalist and Editor
Jennifer Vazquez – Reporter, Producer, Photojournalist
NBC New York
Immigration News
The Path to Citizenship
April 16, 2023
Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
John Wagner, Photographer
CBS New York
Investigative Reporting (Robert W. Greene Award)
Guardianship Under Fire
Jan.17, 2023
Kristin Thorne, Reporter
WABC-TV
Jan. 6-Related Coverage
Our Best Face
March 15, 2023
Jordan Green, investigative reporter
Raw Story
Lifestyle Coverage News
Parkinson’s Fashion Show
May 12, 2023
Keith Lopez
PIX11
Main Street Feature
Made on Long Island: Long Island Creamery in Wyandanch
June 20, 2023
Jenn Seelig: Reporter
David Garden: Videographer
Julia Wachtel: Producer
Joy Sze: Producer
News12 Long Island
Main Street News
Oil Bandits
April 6, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff, Reporter
Joe Garufi, Photographer
Tiffany Duncan, Editor
CBS New York
Opioid Epidemic News
A Year Of Harm Reduction
Dec. 23, 2023
Host and Producer Christopher Booker
Executive Producer Dana Roberson
Digital Producer Delaney Hafener
Production Kyle Lynch
General Manager Diane Masciale
WLIW-FM
Opioid Epidemic News
New Suffolk Police Drug Outreach Program ‘Mourns Death, Honors Life’
July 28, 2023
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Editor
Patch Media
Opioid Epidemic News
Narcan: A Life Saving Tool in Schools
Oct. 23, 2023
Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
Carlos Vasquez, Photographer
Graig Henriques, Photographer
CBS New York
Public Policy News
0-for-1,523: Senators attempt to explain why they never punish other senators for ethics violations
Feb. 22, 2023
Dave Levinthal, editor-in-chief
Matt Laslo, congressional correspondent
Raw Story
Public Policy News
Well Said – Drug Pricing Policy
Feb. 26, 2023
Ira Nash MD
John Mullen
Connor Pilkington
WRHU FM / WRHU.org – Radio
Hofstra University
Public Service Feature
Volunteers Build Revolutionary War Spy Boat
June 12, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff-reporter
Carlos Vasquez and Joe Garufi-Photographers
Joe Garufi- Editor
CBS New York
Public Service News
Hunger Action Month: Paule Pachter of Long Island Cares and Holly Reichert Wheaton of Springs Food Pantry
Sept. 11, 2023
Host and Producer Gianna Volpe
Producer Delaney Hafener
Production Kyle Lynch
General Manager Diane Masciale
WLIW-FM
Real Estate & Development Feature
Protecting Long Island’s Historically Black Beach Communities
Feb. 8, 2023
Carolyn Gusoff- Reporter
Joe Garufi- Photographer
Kathy Coles- Editor
CBS New York
Real Estate & Development News
Dueling development: Proposed condo projects pit neighbor against neighbor as court fights loom
March 30, 2023
David Winzelberg
Long Island Business News
Religion (Msgr. Thomas Hartman Award) News
Episcopals On LI Confront Slavery’s Past
Aug. 1, 2023
Tiffany Cusaac-Smith
Newsday
Watchdog News
Teacher Misconduct on Long Island
Jan.16, 2023
Jim Baumbach, Investigative Reporter
Joie Tyrell, Education Reporter
Dandan Zou, Education Reporter
Grant Parpan, Investigative Reporter
Newsday
Weather, Boating & Coastal News
Keeping track of coastal flooding data? There’s an app for that
April 17, 2023
Molly Ingram
WSHU Public Radio
Youth Issues News
The Cost of a Bullet
Oct. 2, 2023
Jennifer Bisram, Reporter
Matt Leguen, Photographer
Matt Glassoff, Photographer
CBS New York
NOTE: Multiple winners within a category may denote different formats (print, digital, television, radio, multimedia) and/or different reach (national, regional, local).
Best in Social Media 2024
Best Community Service Campaign
Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Health Library Blood Pressure Program
Joe Calderone, Alexis Barbieri, Donna Nahas, Ashley Sapraicone, James Castle, Abby Fromm, Dana Sanneman
Mount Sinai South Nassau
Best Health & Welfare Campaign
Developing the First “Double Neural Bypass” to Restore Lasting Movement, Sensation in Paralysis
Matthew Libassi, Manager, Public Relations; Emily Ng, AVP, Public Relations; Julianne Mosher Allen, Media Relations Specialist; Brian Donnelly, Project Manager, John Hastings, Director, Public Relations; Lisa Davis, Senior Advisor
Northwell Health
Best Use of Instagram
Vertical Video Reels
Brian Wasson, executive director of social media; Jessica McAleer Decatur, vice president for marketing and communications; Valerie Esposito, director of public relations and marketing; Brian Harmon, editorial director; Samantha Miller, content developer
St. Joseph’s University
Best Newsletter by Nonprofit (Large)
Frontiers
John Hastings, Director, Public Relations; Lisa Davis, Senior Advisor, Public Relations
Partner: Onward Publishing
Northwell Health
Best Newsletter by Nonprofit (Small)
New York Coastlines
Paul Focazio, Communications Manager
New York Sea Grant
Social Media Master
TikTawk as a career: Meet 6 Long Island content creators who made it big on TikTok
Gabriella Vukelic, Social Media Editor
Priscila Korb-Kane, Social Media Producer
Vincent Matula, Social Media Producer
Meghan Giannotta, Editor
Beth Whitehouse, Reporter
Digital design/UX: Jennifer Brown, Mark Levitas, Christopher McLeod, Kavita Mehta and James Stewart
Photo editor: David Trotman-Wilkins
QA: Sumeet Kaur
Copy editor: Estelle Lander
Newsday
Best Nonprofit Website
Discoverlongisland.com
Discover Long Island
Best In Social by Corporation
Social Demo of Snowpark for Data Engineering in Action
Snowflake Content Marketing Team
Snowflake
Best Podcast: Health & Welfare
20-Minute Health Talk
Northwell Health: Sandra Lindsay, RN (host); John Hastings (executive producer), Brian Donnelly (producer), Rob Hoell (host), David Reich-Hale (host)
Northwell Health
Best Podcast: Lifestyle
Long Island Tea
Kristen Reynolds, Discover Long Island President & CEO
Sharon Wyman, Discover Long Island COO
Discover Long Island Podcast Production Team
Best Podcast Host
20-Minute Health Talk
Sandra Lindsay, RN, Podcast Host
Northwell Health
Best Public Awareness Campaign
#LISoundFacts: The “Long Island Sound Facts” Public Awareness Social Media Campaign
Paul Focazio, Communications Manager, New York Sea Grant; Jimena Perez-Viscasillas, NYSG’s Outreach Coordinator, Long Island Sound Study, Robert Burg, Long Island Sound Study, Lucy Reading, Graphic Artist
New York Sea Grant
Best in Social by Media Outlet
How Newsday’s social media team changed their strategy and increased video views by 56%
Gabriella Vukelic, Social Media Editor
Priscila Korb-Kane, Social Media Producer
Vincent Matula, Social Media Producer
Newsday
Best Video
Brian Donnelly, Project Manager; John Hastings, Director, Public Relations
Northwell Health
Best in Student Media 2024
Best Newscast
News Lab
Oct. 24, 2023
Kelly Meagher – Senior Producer
Tyler Granata – Senior Producer
Peter Guziejewski – Senior Producer
Isabella Alvarez – Producer
Tais Suazo – Producer
Nino DeNino – Producer
Hawk Plus
Montclair State University
Best Talk Show
#FOCUS Food: Our Stories
Nov. 20, 2023
Senior Producers – Ashleigh Corby, Izzy Conklin
Producer: Terry Dickerson
Director – Michelle Ruiz
Editor – Peter Guziejewski
Hawk Plus
Montclair State University
Best Multimedia Storytelling
12-year-old leans into wheelchair basketball to fight rare “polio-like” illness
Oct. 10, 2023
Yaw Bonsu
The Long Island Advocate
Hofstra University
War & Protest Coverage
OW Speaks: Israel-Palestine Conflict
Nov.18, 2023
Director/Host: Timothy Coventry
Production Crew: Derrell Smith, Marcus Ennette, Bethany Watson, Sanique Sutherland, Julianne Sucre
OWTV
SUNY Old Westbury
Main Street News
Massapequa 12U Softball Celebrates LLWS Championship
Aug. 30, 2023
Yaw Bonsu
WRHU FM / WRHU.org – Radio
Hofstra University
Best Newspaper
Dec. 5, 2023
Anna DeGoede, Julian Rocha, and The Hofstra Chronicle Staff
The Hofstra Chronicle
Hofstra University
Arts & Culture News
#FOCUS Fashion
May 5, 2023
Senior Producer: Ashleigh Corby
Senior Producer: Julia Egan
Producer: Grace Rowland
Producer: Bernice Ndegwa
Producer: Grace Keane
Producer: Tia Singleton
Producer: Frank Konze
Producer: Sofia Russo
Producer: Sam Ondrush
Producer: Emmi Denovellis
Producer: Celeste Battle
Producer: Hayley Meyewski
Producer: Katie Lawrence
Producer: Brooke Mitchell
Producer: Emma Caughlan
Editor: Emily Dolan
Editor: Peter Guziejewski
Hawk Plus
Montclair State University
Health News
Bugs, plastic and critical violations in the Student Center Caf
Dec. 6, 2023
Lily Spinda
The Hofstra Chronicle
Hofstra University
Political News
Robin Rue Simmons – How the Next Generation Can Lead on the Road to Reparations
May 12, 2023
Reporter: Renee DeLorenzo
Edited by: Renee DeLorenzo
Film Crew: Julianne Sucre, Casim Jewsbury, Christopher Zepeda, Nasir Fanfan
OWTV
SUNY Old Westbury
