Off the Mapp wins second place in annual SPJ San Diego competition

I am very proud to announce that my Off The Mapp food, travel and beverage blog has won second place in the Society of Professional Journalists San Diego Pro Chapter's annual journalism competition last night.

I am very thankful to the judges for selecting my blog and articles for The San Diego Union-Tribune as winning entries during this year's competition, and congratulations to all of this year's winners!

Second Place, Digital — Blog

Off the Mapp food, beverage and travel blog

First Place, Daily Reporting and Writing Division — Crime/Courts Story

Most police departments in San Diego County are more White than the communities they serve, data show

Third Place, Daily Reporting and Writing Division — Food Story

Blueberry Bliss: One way to beat back the pandemic blues is to whip yourself up a cup or jar of blueberry Dalgona coffee

Second Place, Daily Reporting and Writing Division — Health Story

You really want to pet the service dog. Here’s why it’s so important not to.

First Place, Daily Reporting and Writing Division — News Feature Story

‘It’s been a tough year and a half.’ Nursing home residents, families relish return of visits

First Place, Crime/Courts Story

California burrito wrap-up: Cruising through San Diego in search of the perfect California burrito