2019 Will Rogers Humanitarian Award
The Will Rogers Humanitarian Award is presented annually by the National Society of Newspaper Columnists to a writer whose work has positively affected readers’ lives and produced tangible humanitarian benefits.
2nd Place 2010 winner General Interest column from National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Win is for newspapers with a circulation of less than 100,000.
3rd Place 2004 Amy Award from Amy Foundation
The Amy Foundation is best known for its Amy Writing Awards, which is a call to present biblical truth reinforced with scripture in secular, non-religious publications. First prize is $10,000 with a total of $34,000 given annually. It is acclaimed as the most popular journalism contest in the nation. Third place win in 2012 and Honorable mention in 2009.
- 2012 Third Place, - Learning to forgive in a war
- Norris Burkes, Florida Times; Melbourne, FL
- 2009 Award of Outstanding Merit, - What is the secret to a good marriage?
- Norris Burkes, The Elk Grove (CA) Citizen
3rd Place 2019 & 2004 winner Cornell Award from Religion Newswriters Association
Awarded to the religion writer of the year at mid-sized publications with weekday circulations of 50,001 to 150,000. The RNA contest is to recognize journalism excellence in secular newspapers, news magazines and news wire services. The contests are designed to measure a journalist's grasp on a diversity of religion issues.
2nd Place 2004 winner in Division B General Interest from Florida Society of Newspaper Editors
Win is in newspapers with circulation between 40,000 and 125,000 daily.
3rd Place 2004 winner in Category C General Interest from National Society of Newspaper Columnists
Win is for newspapers with a circulation of less than 100,000.
