Awards

Over the years, I've been recognized for my work in journalism as both writer and editor. Here is a list of my awards:

 

Henry Luce Award

Public Service: "The Danger Outside" (winner), 2012

Reporting: "Trouble in Paradise" (finalist), 2010

Public Service: "Number One with a Bullet" (winner), 2009

 

Society of Professional Journalists Deadline Award

Personal Service: "The Secrets to Raising Really Smart Kids," (finalist) 2015

 

Newswoman's Club of New York Front Page Award

Magazine News: "The Danger Outside," 2012

 

Planned Parenthood Maggie Award for Media Excellence

Women's Magazine: "Our Teens' Secret Sex Lives," 2012

 

National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence

General Reporting: "The Secrets to Raising Really Smart Kids," 2015

Speciality Reporting: "Our Teens' Secret Sex Lives," 2012

Investigative Reporting: “Black Girls for Sale,” 2011

International Reporting “Sister Soldiers” (editor), 2011

Investigative Reporting: "Lost Girl," 2010

International Reporting: "Trouble in Paradise," 2010

Investigative Reporting: "Number One with a Bullet," 2009

International Reporting: "Child Brides," 2009

 

GLAAD Media Award

Outstanding Magazine Article: "Trouble in Paradise" (finalist), 2010

 

New York Association of Black Journalists

Investigative: "Black Girls for Sale," 2012

Public Affairs: "Our Teens' Secret Sex Lives," 2012

Investigative Reporting: “Capital Offense” (editor), 2010

International Reporting: "Child Brides," 2010

International Reporting: "Trouble in Paradise," 2010

Investigative Reporting: "Number One with a Bullet," 2009

Investigative Reporting: “Streets are Watching,” 2008

Cultural Reporting: “Dirty Dancing," 2006

International Reporting: “Stolen Childhood," 2006

International Reporting: “Abduction of Innocents,” 2006

 

 

*Jeannine's personal favorite: "Jerry's Kids," VIBE, 1998