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Northwest Herald sports section wins APSE award for Bears coverage
The newspaper was recognized for its event coverage of a Bears-Packers game in 2025.
Feb. 26, 2026 at 12:22am
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The Northwest Herald, a local newspaper, received a Top 10 award at the national Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) competition for its sports coverage in 2025. The newspaper was recognized for its event coverage, which included reporting on a Bears-Packers game in December of that year.
Why it matters
The APSE awards are highly prestigious in the sports journalism industry, recognizing excellence in reporting, writing, and event coverage. The Northwest Herald's win demonstrates the quality of its sports section and its ability to provide compelling coverage of major local sports events.
The details
The Northwest Herald's award-winning coverage was produced by a team of journalists including Michal Dwojak, Joe Aguilar, and Joshua Welge. The contest was judged by dozens of top sports journalists from across the country and held in Las Vegas.
- The award was presented in February 2026.
- The Northwest Herald's award-winning coverage was published throughout 2025.
The players
Northwest Herald
A local newspaper that won a Top 10 award from the Associated Press Sports Editors for its sports coverage in 2025.
Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE)
A national organization that strives to improve professional standards for sports departments of professional news organizations and to recognize professional excellence among its membership.
Michal Dwojak
A journalist for the Northwest Herald who was part of the award-winning sports coverage team.
Joe Aguilar
A journalist for the Northwest Herald who was part of the award-winning sports coverage team.
Joshua Welge
A journalist for the Northwest Herald who was part of the award-winning sports coverage team.
The takeaway
The Northwest Herald's APSE award is a testament to the quality of its sports journalism and its ability to provide compelling coverage of major local sports events. This recognition helps to solidify the newspaper's reputation as a leading source for sports news and analysis in the region.
