Update: We are very pleased to announce that the winner of the 2021 MOLLY Prize for Investigative Journalism is Katie Englehart for “What Happened in Room 10,” originally published by California Sunday Magazine. We are also very pleased to announce that the winner of the first-ever MOLLY Prize for political commentary is Kyle Whitmire for his series of columns entitled “Alabamafication of America,” originally published by the Alabama Media Group. Congratulations to our 2021 winners.
The Texas Observer, the original reader-supported nonprofit news organization of the Lone Star state, today announced finalists in the 15th annual MOLLY Investigative Journalism Prize, an award of $5,000 recognizing superlative work in the spirit and legacy of the legendary Molly Ivins. The field of extraordinary submissions ranged from coast to coast, featuring industry-leading journalists on the most pressing issues of our time.
For the first year, the Texas Democracy Foundation and the Observer are also presenting an award of $2,000 for Excellence in Political Commentary/Columns, in memory of the biting commentary Molly Ivins offered throughout her career. Winners of both awards will be announced during a first-ever virtual gala ceremony on Thursday, June 10, at 6:30PM CT.
