04-04-2025
Tribune-Democrat recognized in five Golden Quills categories
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Journalists at The Tribune-Democrat have been named finalists in five categories for the 2025 Golden Quills competition.
According to The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, the Golden Quill Awards recognizes professional excellence in written, broadcast, photographic, video and digital journalism in western Pennsylvania and neighboring counties in Ohio and West Virginia.
Finalists in Division 2 include:
• Dave Sutor, for ''Wild West' for skill games' in the Enterprise/Investigative category.
• In the Spot/Breaking News category, David Hurst, for 'Man charged in CEO's killing.'
• Joshua Byers, in the Spot/Breaking News category for 'Body found in basement.'
• The Tribune-Democrat staff, in the History/Culture category for 'Black History Month' special section.
• Mike Mastovich, in the Sports category for 'Tribune-Democrat All-Area Football Team.'
• Thomas Slusser, in the Feature Photo category for 'Dashing through the snow.'
Winners will be announced during the annual Golden Quills dinner May 28 at Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.
