The Michael Jackson Beer Journalism Awards
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The Michael Jackson Beer Journalism Awards 2008 Winners
The Michael Jackson Beer Journalism Awards recognized journalistic excellence in the coverage of American beer. The 2008 sponsors were Brooklyn Brewery, Rogue Ales, and Samuel Adams.
| Media Category |
Winner |
Title |
Featured In/On |
| Trade and Specialty Beer |
Lew Bryson |
The Real History of Beer |
All About Beer Magazine |
| Consumer Electronic |
Mark Marion
Jared Cotton and Christopher Burke |
Not All Beers Are Created Equal |
TheLocalBrew.com |
| Consumer Print |
Adem Tepedelen |
Trouble Brewing |
Imbibe Magazine |
What
The Michael Jackson Beer Journalism Awards program, now in its 5th year, recognizes outstanding media coverage that increases beer enthusiasts' understanding of the diversity and flavor of American craft beer. The program has grown in its number of submissions by 156% (58 in 2006, 136 in 2007), and has become a tribute to the beloved and honored beer journalist Michael Jackson.
Where
The Brewers Association will present the awards on Saturday, October 11, 2008 on site at the Great American Beer Festival, as a part of the annual awards ceremony, recognizing winners of the nation's largest competition among commercial brewers.
Awards
The program rewards the work of three journalists each year: one in the area of consumer print media, one in consumer electronic media and one in trade and specialized beer and brewing media. Journalists may enter at no cost and can submit up to three entries.
Three awards will be given with each consisting of a $500 honorarium award plus travel expenses to attend the annual Great American Beer Festival and receive the award.
When
The entry deadline was July 31, 2008. All work published from June 1, 2007 to July 31, 2008 was eligible for judging. Winners will be notified on or before September 8, 2008.
Why
The Michael Jackson Beer Journalism awards is the only program of its kind. The contest allows the craft beer community to acknowledge, reward and thank journalists who feature craft beer.
 Previous Winners
2007
Consumer Print
Marnie Old, "Beer Takes the High Road", Santé Magazine, June 2007
Consumer Electronic
Roger Sherman, "The American Brew", April 2007, The History Channel
Jesse Sweet
Trade & Specialty
Julie Johnson Bradford, "The Men in Tall Rubber Boots", May 2007, All About Beer Magazine
2006
Consumer Print
Don Russel, Philadelphia Daily News, Joe Sixpack Beer Reporter column between April 21 and June 9, 2006
Consumer Electronic
Carolyn Smagalski, Beer & Brewing section of BellaOnlineSM, American Women in Beer series that appears in the Beer & Brewing section of BellaOnlineSM, The Voice of Women
Trade & Specialty
Tony Galea, “I Love NY Beer” that appeared in the October/November 2005 issue of Yankee Brew News.
2005
Consumer Print
Ken Wells, Wall Street Journal
Three articles that appeared between August 13, 2004 and April 1, 2005
Consumer Electronic
Mike Reidel and Sandy Riesgraf, A television feature entitled The Queen of Beer which appeared on KSTU Fox 13 News at 9 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Trade & Specialty
Fred Eckhardt, “Cocoa Bean and Grains of Barley” which appeared in All About Beer
2004
Consumer Print
James P. DeWan,
Chicago Tribune- Article: A Case for Beer
Consumer Electronic
Lisa Morrison,
Internet Broadcasting Network- This Thanksgiving, Beer Is For the Bird
Trade & Specialty
Stan Hieronymus, All About Beer-
For the Love of Hops: Birth of a New Style
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