
The Lake Stevens Journal has won many more awards through our newspaper association in past years. We have also been honored with many certificates of appreciation and varies plaques from non-profit organizations with in our community.
We remain truly grateful and feel blessed.
Desiree Cahoon, Publisher
Desiree Cahoon, Publisher
Top Awards
- Nominated Business of the Year by Lake Stevens Chamber of Commerce.
- Pinnacle Silver Award for Best Festival Insert
- Community Service awards from the WNPA for our extensive news coverage on events that would change our community forever.
- Given the annual Honor Award for Partner in Education from our Lake Stevens School District.
WNPA Awards
2009 First Place• Best Special Section - Tourism/ Community Guide
Second Place
• Best Editorial "Gun owner proves ignorance is deadly"
• Best Multiple Advertiser Ad
• Best Single Special Promotion Ad
2008 First Place
• Best Single 'Convey and Image' Ad
• Best Single 'Special Promotion' Ad
Second Place
• Best Youth-Oriented Content
Third Place
• Best Special Section Cover
• Best Special Section - Special Events/Festivals
• Best Single 'Special Promotion' Ad
2007 First Place• Best Single 'Special Promotion' Ad
Second Place
• Best Youth-Oriented Content
Third Place
• Best Special Section Cover
• Best Special Section - Special Events/Festivals
• Best Single 'Special Promotion' Ad
’07 • Best Special Section/Festivals & Special Events
’07 • Best Single Ad promotional
’04 • Advertising – single ad promotional
Second Place
’07 • Best use of Process Color in an ad
’07 • Best Page Design
’07 • Best Color Sports Photo
’07 • Best News/Feature Headlines
’07 • Best Institutional Ad
’06 • Best Special Section Cover
Third Place
’07 • Best overall Sports Page
’07 • Best Special Section Cover
’07 • Best general Feature Story – long
’07 • Best Agriculture Story
’07 • Best Single Ad promotional
’07 • Best Special Section - Merchandising
WPA Awards
2008• Communicator of Excellence
2007
Communicator of Excellence Award