Editor Edwin Folven, left, columnist Chris Erskine, reporters Rance Collins and Tabor Brewster and publishers Karen and Michael Villalpando attended the awards gala on May 17. (photo courtesy of CNPA)

The Beverly Press and Park Labrea News won multiple California Journalism Awards, including three first-place awards, at the California News Publishers Association Awards Gala on May 17. The annual awards given by the CNPA honored outstanding journalism across California in 2024.

Reporter Tabor Brewster placed first in the “Profile Story” category for his article, “The WWII hero of Hancock Park: Veteran Harry Corre looks back.” Reporter Rance Collins placed first in the “Enterprise News Story or Series” for his series on Fountain Avenue bike lanes. Additionally, columnist Chris Erskine placed first in the “Columns” category for his piece, “The Bride Wore Raindrops.” Erskine also delivered uplifting and humorous remarks as one of the evening’s guest speakers.

Overall, the Beverly Press and Park Labrea News placed in six different categories. Editor Edwin Folven placed second in the “Enterprise News Story or Series” for his series on efforts to address homelessness in Los Angeles. Brewster placed fourth in “Food Writing/Reporting” for his story, “Alta: Keith Corbin’s recipe for change” and fifth in “Investigative Reporting” for a series on the Wires Only auto showroom in Beverly Hills. The 2024 edition of the Beverly Press’ annual magazine, “Our People Our Places,” was awarded fourth place in the “Print Special Section” category.

In addition to recognition by the CNPA, the Beverly Press and Park Labrea News has been named as a finalist for seven Southern California Journalism Awards by the Los Angeles Press Club. The winners will be announced at a gala in Downtown Los Angeles on June 22.