Trib Total Media, a member of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, is one of the state’s most decorated and dynamic news organizations, recognized nationally and regionally for its journalism across platforms.
With a forward-thinking approach to digital storytelling and a legacy grounded in community service, the Tribune-Review newsroom continues to lead with impact, innovation and integrity.
Award winning journalism that serves the community
Named Best Newspaper in Pennsylvania by the Society of Professional Journalist Keystone Chapter five times in six years, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023, Trib Total Media has been recognized consistently for overall newsroom excellence. Digitally, TribLIVE continues to lead among regional outlets.
2024
TribLIVE was recognized with 37 awards as well as the Sweepstakes and Outstanding News Operation first place award at the Keystone Media Awards hosted by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
During the same year, the newsroom also earned second place in the EPPY Awards for Best Daily Newspaper Website, a testament to its modern design, strong digital reporting and user-focused experience.
2023
In 2023, the newsroom was included in Forbes’ list of America’s Best Small Employers. Additionally, the Tribune-Review was awarded 30 Keystone Media Awards by the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association.
2022
In 2022, the newsroom swept three categories at the Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards, earning regional Emmys for long-form storytelling that reflected the newsroom’s range and reach.
The video “Olympic Oak: The Story of John Woodruff, The 1936 Berlin Olympics And The Roots of Athlete Activism” took top honors in the Diversity/Equity/Inclusion long-form content category. The video “Last Chance Trolley: Transforming Western Pennsylvanians Into Pittsburghers” took the Emmy in the Historical/Cultural long-form content category. “Called to Hallowed Ground” won the Emmy in the Human Interest long-form content category. In the 15-minute documentary, Western Pennsylvania residents describe their experiences as the 9/11 attacks unfolded in the United States.
Additionally, the Tribune-Review took home 28 awards at the Keystone Media Awards hosted by PNA in 2022, including the prestigious G. Richard Dew Award for its investigation on how sex offenders go undetected in Pennsylvania’s long-term care facilities.
“We are extremely grateful for this recognition,” said Luis Fabregas, executive editor of Trib Total Media. “Day in and day out, our journalists strive to produce good work on behalf of the community and our readers.”
2021
In 2021, Trib Total Media received one of journalism’s highest honors — the Edward R. Murrow Award — for “Sheltering with Joyce”, a heartfelt narrative chronicling a reporter’s time quarantined with her 93-year-old mother during the early days of the pandemic. The piece resonated nationally for its quiet vulnerability and emotional clarity.
Among others who received awards were The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal and The New Yorker.
In addition, the Tribune-Review received 26 Keystone Media Awards at PNA’s annual competition, including the most prestigious recognition, the G. Richard Dew Award, for its “Tragedy at Brighton” project.
2019
In 2019, the newsroom earned a national Sigma Delta Chi Award from the Society of Professional Journalists for “Tree of Life: One Year Later”, a powerful digital documentary marking the anniversary of the synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh’s Squirrel Hill neighborhood. The video was praised for its emotional depth and thoughtful storytelling.
Community engagement beyond the newsroom
Beyond editorial achievements, Trib Total Media strengthens community engagement through its annual Best of the Best Community Choice Awards, which celebrate more than 1,700 local businesses across four regional divisions.
In 2024, the program drew 32,000 nominations and 135,000 votes from nearly 40,000 participants, generating nearly $400,000 in revenue and reinforcing Trib Total Media’s commitment to local connection.
The 2025 program will be launching in June with initial nominations. Winners will be published in a special section in the December edition.
For inquiries regarding the Best of the Best Community Choice Awards, please contact Lindsay Berdell Bock, Trib Total Media director of marketing, at lbock@triblive.com.
Connect with Trib Total Media
From award-winning documentaries to critical day-to-day reporting, Trib Total Media remains a trusted source for Western Pennsylvania.
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