The Organization Also Won the Prestigious Gwen Stevenson Memorial Award, Receiving a Total of 30 Awards
Hoffmann Media Group (HMG), a subsidiary of The Hoffmann Family of Companies (HF Companies), proudly announced today that it has won the Florida Press Association’s 2024 Best Weekly Newspaper Award for the third consecutive year at the FPA Weekly Newspaper Contest. Alongside this honor, the newspaper also earned 10 first-place awards, 10 second-place awards, 8 third-place awards and the esteemed Gwen Stevenson Memorial Award.
Founded in 1879, the Florida Press Association is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to protecting the freedoms and advancing the professional standards of Florida’s press. Since its inception, the organization has promoted and encouraged higher standards of journalism for the benefit of both the industry and the public. The Florida Press Association proudly hosts the annual FPA Weekly Newspaper Contest.
I am both proud of the exceptional work our staff has done in winning such distinctive awards,” shared Pason Gaddis, CEO of Hoffmann Media Group. “Our team at Florida Weekly’s dedication and hard work have truly paid off, earning us these remarkable accolades.”
Hoffmann Media Group, a privately held media company headquartered in Southwest Florida, publishes a diverse array of content across print, online, mobile and email platforms. Over the past 15 years, its talented writers, designers and ad creators have garnered over 200 individual awards from prestigious organizations such as the Florida Press Association, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Florida Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives Association. Additionally, the Florida Press Association has recognized Hoffmann Media Group as the best in the state for content, consumer experiences and advertising services.
See the full list of Florida Weekly’s wins below:
Front Page Make-Up
- Lindi Feazel – First Place
Informational Graphic
- Lindi Feazel – Third Place
Best Headline
- Joan Rusek – Third Place
- Carlie Admire – Second Place
Sports Column
- Glenn Miller – Third Place
Photo Series in One Issue
- Laura Tichy & Joe DiFlorio – First Place
Community History
- Erica Fish – Third Place
Agricultural & Environmental Reporting
- Patrica Horwell – Second Place
- Roger Williams – First Place
Business Reporting
- Andrea Stetson – Third Place
Local Government Reporting
- Mary Wozniak – Third place
- Roger Williams – First place
Roads & Transportation
- Nancy Theoret – Second Place
Faith & Family Reporting
- Roger Williams (#1) – First Place (the long season of gratitude)
- Roger Williams (#2) – Second Place (show em a little love)
Health, Medical & Science Reporting
- Roger Williams – Second Place
- Mary Wozniak – Third Place
- Laura Tichy – First Place
Education Feature
- Andrea Stetson (#1) – First Place – Future in Aviation
- Andrea Stetson (#2) – Second Place – Pilots Wanted
Hurricane Feature Story
- Mary Wozniak – First Place
Feature Story: Non-Profile
- Kevin Assam – Third Place
- Laura Tichy – Second Place
Feature Story: Profile
- Nancy Stetson – Second Place
In-Depth Reporting (Non-Investigative)
- Mary Wozniak – Second Place
General News Story (Gwen Stevenson Memorial Award)
- Roger Williams – First Place
- Roger Williams – Overall Gwen Stevenson Memorial Award
Hurricane Coverage – General News Story
- Laura Tichy – Second Place
- Mary Wozniak – First Place
To learn more about Hoffmann Media Group, visit hoffmannmediagroup.com. For information about the Florida Press Association, go to flpress.com.
About Hoffmann Media Group
Hoffmann Media Group, a privately held media company based in Southwest Florida, publishes a variety of print, online, mobile and email publications. Over the past 15 years, our writers, designers and ad builders have earned over 200 awards from the Florida Press Association, Society of Professional Journalists and Florida Newspaper Advertising and Marketing Executives Association. The Florida Press Association has recognized us as the best in the state for content, consumer experiences and advertising services. Our flagship brands serve over 30 markets, offering premier digital advertising services across Florida, Michigan and beyond. For more information, visit: www.hoffmannmediagroup.com.
About Hoffmann Family of Companies
Hoffmann Family of Companies is a multi-vertical, family-owned private equity firm consisting of over 110 global brands, and employs 11,000 employees with businesses located in 30 countries and 400 locations around the world. Hoffmann Family of Companies’ verticals include Aviation, Agriculture, Financial Services, Hospitality, Business & Professional Services, Industrial, Manufacturing, Marine, Media & Marketing, Real Estate and Transportation. For more information, visit: www.hfcompanies.com.