Alta Journal Nabs 27 Nominations for Upcoming L.A. Press Club Awards

Alta Journal contributors have been honored as some of the best arts and entertainment journalists in the nation by the Los Angeles Press Club. The LAPC released its list of finalists for the organization’s annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, and Alta has been recognized more than two dozen times.

“This is another terrific showing for Alta, one that honors the breadth of our coverage and the exceptional talents of our contributors,” says Alta editorial director Blaise Zerega. “Our nominated stories, photographs, layouts, and illustrations span print and online and range from art to books to music and more. Congrats to all the finalists!”

The 16th Annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards Gala will be held Sunday, December 3, in Los Angeles. A list of Alta’s finalists can be found below.

Book Criticism

Anita Felicelli
David L. Ulin

Humor Writing

Stacey Grenrock Woods: “A City of Dreams”

Portrait Photo

Carolyn Fong: “The Seeker”
Gregg Segal: “The Magic of Malibu Colony”

Feature Photo

Tod Seelie: “The Joy of a Great Desert Biker Bar”

Illustration

Thomas Ehretsmann: “She Was Not a Food Writer”
James Ransome: “The Search for Mardou Fox”

Page Layout

John Goecke: Made in California
Brent Hatcher: “The Search for Mardou Fox”