2026 Newspaper Division
For print or digital work that is published in a member newspaper.
GN111a: Best Newspaper — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place Orange County Catholic
- Second Place The B.C. Catholic
- Third Place St. Louis Review
- Honorable Mention Today's Catholic
- Honorable Mention Rhode Island Catholic
GN111b: Best Newspaper — Diocesan Non-Weekly
- First Place The Catholic Spirit
- Second Place Catholic News Herald
- Third Place The East Tennessee Catholic
- Honorable Mention The Catholic Spirit
- Honorable Mention Catholic Courier
GN111c: Best Newspaper — National/ Wire Service
- First Place National Catholic Register
- Second Place National Catholic Reporter
- Third Place Catholic Health World
- Honorable Mention OSV News
N322: Best Advertising Campaign
- First Place Stories that Unite Us
- Second Place High School Musicals
N331: Best Media Kit 2025
- First Place The Boston Pilot Media Kit
- Second Place Catholic News Herald Media Kit 2025
N335a: Best Single Ad Originating with a Publication — Print
- First Place National Vocations Awareness Week
- Second Place Preplanning — An Act of Love for Your Family
N343: Best Advertisement Campaign Originating with the Publication for Advertiser
- First Place Vocations Corner
- Second Place Falcons Landing
- Third Place Pilgrimage of Hope
N345: Most Effective Use of Small Space
- First Place Canonization Pilgrimage: Ireland
- Second Place Executive Home Care
- Third Place Canonization Pilgrimage: Italy
- Honorable Mention Let Your Dreams Soar
- Honorable Mention St. Luke Music Director
N347: Best Special Supplement or Special Issue with Advertising Emphasis
- First Place S’gueme: The Archbishop Joe S. V‡squez Special Edition
- Second Place Catholic Schools Week
- Third Place Lunar New Year supplement
- Honorable Mention 60 Years
- Honorable Mention Respect Life
N349a: Best Ad Designed by a Publication for a Client — Print
- First Place Falcons Landing
- Second Place 2025 Pilgrimage Tours
- Third Place Falcons Landing
- Honorable Mention Diocesan Multicultural Fair
- Honorable Mention Festival of Matachines
N349b: Best Ad Designed by a Publication for a Client — Digital
- First Place Terra Sancta Tours
- Second Place Cathedral of Saint Thomas More
- Third Place Queen of Angels
- Honorable Mention A&G Peace Tours
- Honorable Mention St. Vincent Ferrer School
N361b: Best Front Page — Print Edition
- First Place Catholic News Herald
- Second Place Arkansas Catholic
- Third Place Gift of the Spirit
- Honorable Mention All These People Mattter
- Honorable Mention Pope Francis 1936-2025
N365a: Best Use of Graphics — Art or Graphics
- First Place Faith by the Dozen
- Second Place Health Care Workers and Workplace Violence
- Third Place Way of the Cross
- Honorable Mention Building Faith One Church at a Time
- Honorable Mention Holy Year 2025 Pilgrimage
N365b: Best Use of Graphics — Best Chart or Information Graphic
- First Place Building Faith One Church at a Time
- Second Place God's Influencer: The Life and Times of Blessed Carlo Acutis
- Third Place We Are His Witnesses: An Invitation to Pastoral Conversion
- Honorable Mention Daughters of Charity: Through the Years
- Honorable Mention The Road to History
N371b: Best Layout of Article or Column — Print Edition
- First Place Coming to the Manger
- Second Place Mariachi Marvels
- Third Place How a Pizza for the Pope Became a Viral Moment for the Church
- Honorable Mention Religious Jubilarians
- Honorable Mention Melissa Hartog
N508: Hot Topic — Pope Francis
- First Place Atlantans Remember Pope Francis for Mercy, Bold Initiatives and Art of Encounter
- Second Place Remembering Pope Francis
- Third Place For Pope Francis, Beauty Was Revolutionary. It Was the Face of God
- Honorable Mention An Unforgettable Meeting with the Pope at JFK
- Honorable Mention Sisters Mourn Pope Francis, Who Uplifted Women in the Church
N509: Hot Topic — Papal Conclave and the Election of Pope Leo the XIV
- First Place Election of Chicago Native Robert Prevost to Pope
- Second Place The First American Pope? This Cardinal Has the Best Chance of Making History in This Conclave
- Honorable Mention How the Conclave Works: It's Guided by a Rule Book and a Prayer Book
- Honorable Mention Pope Leo XIV
N510: Hot Topic — The Jubilee Year
- First Place Assessing the Fruits of the Jubilee of Hope in the Catholic Church
- Second Place Sharing God's Message Throughout North Texas
- Third Place The Gift of Life That We Have to Honor: Finding a Path to Hope After a Tragic Night
- Honorable Mention Diocese Celebrates at Jubilee Year Mass
- Honorable Mention Year of Hope
N513a: Best Regular Column — Art, Leisure, Culture, and Food
- First Place A Collection of WWII Memoirs Embraces Complexity
- Second Place Best Actress Oscar Favorite Demi Moore's 'The Substance' Is Disturbing, Disgusting — and Liberating
- Third Place Tuned Into Faith
- Honorable Mention Let them eat king cake, but not the baby!
- Honorable Mention A Catholic Approach to the Death of a Pet
N513b: Best Regular Column — Bishop's Column in a Diocesan Newspaper
- First Place Bishop's Column
- Second Place In This Jubilee Year, Remember God's Presence, and ÒBe Not AfraidÓ
- Third Place Bishop James D. Conley
- Honorable Mention I Believe
N513c: Best Regular Column — Family Life
- First Place Elizabeth Foss: The Flashing Light on the Dashboard; The Gift of an Imperfect Spouse; On Leaving — Again
- Second Place On Super Bowl Sunday, Don't Leave Faith on the Sideline
- Third Place 5 Things Every Catholic Family Needs to Survive Sickness
- Honorable Mention Faith and Family
- Honorable Mention Holding On and Letting Go
N513d: Best Regular Column — General Commentary
- First Place National Catholic Register
- Second Place 5 Years After COVID-19: What We Can't Shake
- Third Place Sign, Wonder, Sower, Seed
- Honorable Mention Humble Yourself in the New Year
- Honorable Mention Let's Get Psyched
N513e: Best Regular Column — Scripture
- First Place Our Sunday Readings: God's presence continues through his Church
- Second Place Sunday Scriptures
- Third Place Sunday Word
- Honorable Mention Fruit of the Vine
- Honorable Mention Gospel Reflection
N513f: Best Regular Column — Spiritual Life
- First Place The Case of the Accidental Retreatant
- Second Place Faith & Thought
- Third Place Welcome Our Archbishop with Southern Hospitality
- Honorable Mention Reflections of a New Priest
- Honorable Mention On Prayer
N513h: Best Regular Column — Scripture/Theology
- First Place The Catechism Corner — Clarity is Charity: Guarding the Treasure, Proclaiming the Truth
- Second Place Jubilee of Hope
- Third Place Sunday Word
N521a: Best Coverage — Immigration
- First Place The Gospel From Exile: A Deported Migrant's Story
- Second Place Read to Succeed
- Third Place Immigrants Are Healing, Building and Helping Miami
- Honorable Mention Welcome the Stranger
- Honorable Mention Coverage of Immigration
N521b: Best Coverage — Political Issues
- First Place Catholic Relief Services Lays Off Staff, Cuts Programs After USAID Shakeup
- Second Place Bishop Brennan Urges Catholics to Take Action as Bill Advances
- Third Place It's Tough Delivering Maternal Care in Rural Areas. Will Federal Cuts Prompt More Hospitals to Close OB Units?
N521c: Best Coverage — Papal Trips
- First Place Where Christians Forged a Common Creed, Pope Leo XIV Calls to End 'Scandal of Divisions'
- Second Place Unity, Dialogue, Respect: On First Trip, Pope Highlights Paths to Peace
N521d: Best Coverage — Religious Liberty Issues
- First Place U.S., Catholics Clash with Washington State over Seal of Confession in Abuse Cases
- Second Place Judiciary Committee: FBI Spied on Catholic Priest for Not Divulging Info on Parishioner
N521e: Best Coverage — Disaster or Crises
- First Place Catholic Community Turns to Christ's Light After Tragic Shooting at Annunciation in Minneapolis
- Second Place Grieving Families; From Loss to Hope; Texas Flood Survivor
- Third Place Catholic Organizations, Parishes Part of Tornado Aid
- Honorable Mention Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
N521f: Best Coverage Pro-life issues
- First Place Coverage of Death Penalty
- Second Place Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Healthy Outcomes
- Third Place Where Does Your State Stand on Abortion?
N521g: Best Coverage — Racial Inequities
- First Place Cardinal Gregory Has Been Tireless in Speaking Out Against Racism
- Second Place Could a Former Slave Who Defied Danger Join the Saintly Six on Path to Sainthood?
- Third Place Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Invests in Nonprofit That Educates, Empowers Minority Youth
N521h: Best Coverage of Ecumenical and Interfaith Issues
- First Place Students Immersed in Holocaust History
- Second Place Facing Rising Antisemitism, 'Hebrew Catholic' Association Aims to Bridge Judaism, Catholicism
- Third Place Reflecting on the Legacy of the Nicene Creed 1,700 Years Later
N521i: Best Coverage on Catholic Education
- First Place Inclusive Education for Students With Special Needs Rising in Catholic Schools
- Second Place From Malawi to Houston: Catholic schools around the world named after Carlo Acutis
- Third Place A Gift From God
- Honorable Mention Catholic Education in Galveston-Houston
- Honorable Mention Catholic Education Is a Wonderful Opportunity
N531: Best Editorial on a Local Issue
- First Place 'Whites-Only' Enclave Not Welcome in State
- Second Place Washing Their Hands of Life
- Third Place Silent Night at City Hall
- Honorable Mention May All Generations Continue Building a Culture of Life
N532: Best Editorial on a National or International Issue
- First Place Pope Leo Delivers Breathtakingly Bold Salvo on Wealth, Elitism and Poverty
- Second Place For Pope Francis, Beauty Was Revolutionary. It Was the Face of God
- Third Place Honoring the Eucharist In Troubled Times
N537a: Best Feature Writing — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place Made with Love
- Second Place Kilt Society Provides Safety, Camaraderie at St. Hedwig Catholic School
- Third Place Volunteers Work to Preserve North End's Cherished All Saints Way
- Honorable Mention Mercy in Focus
- Honorable Mention A Shoe Repairman With a 'Servant's Heart'
N537b: Best Feature Writing — Non-Weekly
- First Place Community Loves Like Jesus
- Second Place Ochsenbauer Family Describes Organ Transplant Journey
- Third Place Harvesting Life Lessons
- Honorable Mention Departing Sisters Were 'the Heart of This Neighborhood'
- Honorable Mention Father Eugene Ritz's Unique Journey as Diocesan Organist and Vicar for Clergy
N537c: Best Feature Writing — National Newspaper or Wire Service
- First Place Did Monastic Life Inspire the Little Black Dress? Chanel Preserves Historic Abbey
- Second Place Facing Rising Antisemitism, 'Hebrew Catholic' Association Aims to Bridge Judaism, Catholicism
- Third Place In New Movie 'Soul on Fire,' Catholic Health Care Has a Starring Role
N541: Best Headline
- First Place From Peru to Peter's Chair: How Latin America Formed a U.S. Pope
- Second Place From Aloysius to ZŽlie: Woodlands Parish Opens Doors to Archdiocese's Largest Parish Reliquary
- Third Place 'Sing With Pope' Series Offers Faithful Chant of a Lifetime
- Honorable Mention Calendar Invite to the Rapture: Social Media Predicts the End of the World — Again
N561a: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place MAiD in Canada
- Second Place Dignity in Dementia
- Third Place How Family Heritage Connects Faith and Community Among Arkansas Catholics
- Honorable Mention The Battles We Don't See
- Honorable Mention The Road to Ordination
N561b: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting — Diocesan Non-Weekly
- First Place Helene Flood: A Catholic Response
- Second Place 2025 Eucharistic Congress
- Third Place Voices from the Great Storm: 125 Years Since the Storm of 1900 That Changed Texas Forever
N561c: Best In-Depth News/Special Reporting — National Newspaper or Wire Service
- First Place NCR First Exposed Catholic Church's Sex Abuse Scandal 40 Years Ago This Month
- Second Place Prevost's Peru Was a Vatican II Laboratory of Church Renewal
- Third Place Sacred or Scandalous? Catholic Shrines Take Different Approaches to Marko Rupnik's Art
N563a: Best Investigative News Writing — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place Coverage of Tommy Zeigler Case
- Second Place Big Money for B.C.'s Euthanasia Doctors
- Third Place Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
N563b: Best Investigative News Writing — Diocesan Non-Weekly
- First Place Resilience: One Year Later, Helene Survivors Still Feel the Pain, but Walk Forward in Faith
- Second Place Students' Safety Is a Top Priority, School Officials Say
- Third Place Parish Pantries Face Higher Costs Amid Cuts in Federal Subsidies to Food Banks
N563c: Best Investigative News Writing — National Newspaper or Wire Service
- First Place New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Pulls Abuse Survivor Into Prolonged Ordeal
- Second Place Exclusive: Pope Leo Critic Now Says Her Lawyer Might Have Had a Secret Agenda
- Third Place MAiD Unit, Forced onto St. Paul's Campus, Now Operational
- Honorable Mention CNA Explains: How Do Dioceses Pay for Bankruptcy and Abuse Settlements?
- Honorable Mention Arrupe's Role Murky in Dispute Over Ordination of Abusive Jesuit
N564a: Best Analysis/ Background/Round-Up News Writing — The Gerard E. Sherry Award — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place Medical Assistance in Dying in Canada
- Second Place Dignity in Dementia
- Third Place Florida Death Penalty Coverage
- Honorable Mention The Battles We Don't See
- Honorable Mention UK's Mass Appeal: Wave of Catholic Conversions Fueled by Youth, Parallels Seen in US
N564b: Best Analysis/ Background/Round-Up News Writing — The Gerard E. Sherry Award — Diocesan Non-Weekly
- First Place Hidden Toll of Online Violence
- Second Place Cardinal Gregory Brought Healing, Made History as Washington's Archbishop
- Third Place Disciple Maker Index: From Believers to Disciples
N564c: Best Analysis/ Background/Round-Up News Writing — The Gerard E. Sherry Award — National Newspaper or Wire Service
- First Place New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy Pulls Abuse Survivor Into Prolonged Ordeal
- Second Place Claiming Newman: Inside the Tug-of-War over the Newest Doctor of the Church — And Why It Matters
- Third Place NYC's Incoming Archbishop Inherits Dispute with Insurer over Clergy Abuse Claims
- Honorable Mention Victor Gaetan: The State of the Catholic Church in Francophone Africa (Series)
N565a: Best News Writing on a Local Event — Diocesan Weekly
- First Place A Beacon for Inclusion
- Second Place NYPD's 'Italian Sherlock Holmes' Honored With a New Headstone
- Third Place New Boston Exhibit Explores Pope Leo's Diverse Family Tree
- Honorable Mention 35 Weeks of Peaceful Protests Against Rep. Hill's Record
- Honorable Mention The Spirit of St. Nicholas: How Two Generations of Bristol Santas Bring Christmas Joy to Children With Disabilities
N565b: Best News Writing on a Local Event — Non-Weekly
- First Place Diocesan Work Camp
- Second Place Facing the Future Together
- Third Place Catholic Community Turns to Christ's Light After Tragic Shooting at Annunciation in Minneapolis
- Honorable Mention Thank God for Sending Angels
- Honorable Mention As Undocumented Immigrants Face Policy 'Unleashing Fear and Terror,' Catholics Should Stand in Solidarity With Them, Cardinal McElroy Says
N565c: Best News Writing on a Local Event — National newspaper or Wire Service
- First Place Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
N566b: Best News Writing on Regional Event — Non-Weekly
- First Place Grieving Families
- Second Place Social Media Sensation
- Third Place Holy Year 2025 Pilgrimage
- Honorable Mention All Saints Takes Gold
N567a: Best News Writing One Shot — National Event
- First Place A Drowned Toddler Was Near Death. Then His Parents Began the Blessed McGivney Novena
- Second Place Field of Crosses: Immigrant Artist's Memorial to DC Air Disaster Victims, a Call to Love
- Third Place Hundreds Protest with El Paso Bishop: 'Stop the Deportations'
- Honorable Mention Surgeon Performs Nation's First Robotic Heart Transplant at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston
- Honorable Mention Catholic Charities Navigates Refugee Funding Halt
N567b: Best News Writing Series — National Event
- First Place The New Catholic Hubs
- Second Place San Antonio Archdiocese Calls for Prayers as at Least 20 Girls Missing from Christian Camp Following Severe Flooding
- Third Place 'A Little Taste of Heaven': Eucharistic Adoration 'High Point' of SEEK Event, Attendees Say
N568a: Best News Writing One Shot — International Event
- First Place Amid an Uncertain Peace in Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank Still Suffer
- Second Place In a Divided Holy Land, Comboni Missionary Sisters Act as a Bridge
- Third Place Where Christians Forged a Common Creed, Pope Leo Calls to End 'Scandal of Divisions'
- Honorable Mention Jailed Catholic Priests 'Used as Hostages' in Belarus
- Honorable Mention Americans Going to Carlo Acutis' Canonization Inspired by Relatable Teen's Love for Eucharist
N568b: Best News Writing Series — International Event
- First Place Ahead of COP30, a Kenyan Village Turns to Bamboo and Faith to Fight Climate Change
- Second Place At Peace Mass in Nagasaki on Anniversary of Atomic Bombing, People Encouraged to Bring Christ's Love and Peace to the World
- Third Place Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa's Pastoral Visit to the Archdiocese of Detroit
- Honorable Mention Pope Leo XIV Offers Message of Peace as Faithful in Attendance for Conclave Feel Blessed to Be Part of History
N571b: Best Personality Profile — Laity
- First Place A Transformative Tenure: Belmont Abbey College's Outgoing President
- Second Place Volunteer With Down Syndrome Inspires Parish With Reverence, Faith, Warm Smile
- Third Place Faith in God Helps Leesly Huerta Survive After Accident Leaves Her Paralyzed
- Honorable Mention Bubba's Lemonade for Life
- Honorable Mention Former Educator Builds Second-Chance Curriculum
N571c: Best Personality Profile — Religious Leader
- First Place Joy Forged in Fire: This Catholic Activist's Resolve Defied His Torturers — and Put Him on a Path to the Priesthood
- Second Place Deacon Finds True Calling in Service to the Lord
- Honorable Mention Mother Adela Galindo: 40 Years of 'Fiat'
- Honorable Mention A Priest for 60 Years
N572: Obituaries
- First Place Community Mourns Loss of a Beacon of Hope for Immigrants, Father Piedra
- Second Place Tim Strachan Remembered at DeMatha for His Faith, Courage in Overcoming Adversity and Inspiration to Others
- Third Place Humble, Selfless Pastor Gave His All for His Flock
N575a: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group — Senior Citizens
- First Place Cheverus Profiles
- Second Place Sewing Volunteer's Approach to Helping: 'If You Can Do It, You Should'
- Third Place The Greatest Generation: 104-Year-Old WWII Veteran Inspires Father Ryan Students
- Honorable Mention Jack-of-All-Trades
N575b: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group — Young adults (18-40)
- First Place Catholic Cousins Develop Co-Living Duplex in St. Paul Centering on Affordability, Sustainability
- Second Place Scenes From a Young Filmmaker's Life — and the Faith and Love at the Heart of It
- Third Place The Art of Vietnamese Lion Dancing Strengthens Parish Community
- Honorable Mention 'I Can't Think of Something More Hopeful': Newman Center's OCIA Class Welcomes 95 Students
- Honorable Mention 2025 State Fair Queen Loves God, Her Family and Her Faith
N575c: Best Reporting on a Special Age-Group — Children and Teens Younger than 18
- First Place Young Parishioner Accepted into Juilliard School Program Credits Her Faith
- Second Place Senior Shares Special Bond with Sister
- Third Place Mariachi Marvels: Junior Mariachi Band Hits High Notes at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
- Honorable Mention Faith, Family, Football: Junior Bolts Program Incorporates Catholic Identity into Game Plan
- Honorable Mention Students Follow Jesus' Mission
N579: Best Reporting on the Celebration of a Sacrament
- First Place 'Someone Call a Priest': Sacraments at Time of Crisis Are Not Administered as Often as They Used to Be
- Second Place Here Comes the Bride — and the Groom: Why Catholic Couples Are Walking into Their Wedding Mass Together
- Third Place Surf, Sand, and Sacrament: Hundreds Attend Long Island's 'Beach Catholic' Summer Mass
- Honorable Mention 'We Forgive You': Franklin Church Rededicated After Arson Damage Repairs
- Honorable Mention Finding Their Way Home: Spirit-Filled Journeys of New Catholics in the Charlotte Diocese
N581a: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Call to Family, Community and Participation
- First Place A New Meaning of Family
- Second Place Volunteering at Free Clinic, Students Expand Their Understanding of Medical Care
- Third Place Catholic Ministry Helps Adult Children of Divorce Find Healing and Love
- Honorable Mention Mobile Family Success Center Connects Police and Youth
- Honorable Mention Alumni Return as Teachers
N581b: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Care for God's Creation
- First Place Trump Environmental Rollbacks Pose a Threat to Life, Catholic Groups Say
- Second Place Trump Administration Environmental Moves Continue to Worry Catholic Advocates
- Third Place Parishes Unite Faith, Ecology Through Grassroots Creation Care
- Honorable Mention Knights, Scouts Take Cue From Laudato Si' for Flag Retirement Project
- Honorable Mention World Must Come Together to Fight Climate Change, Pope Leo Says
N581c: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Dignity and Rights of the Workers
- First Place Vote against Faculty Union by Loyola Marymount University Sets Bad Precedent for Labor Rights
- Second Place In Wake of Mass Firings of Federal Government Workers, Holy Trinity Parish Is Offering Job Loss Support Group
- Third Place Walk a Mile Program Puts SSM Health Executives in Southern Illinois in Shoes of Hospital Employees
- Honorable Mention Talitha Kum Youth in Quebec Raise Awareness About Human Trafficking
- Honorable Mention Catholic Businesspeople Transforming Culture: Legatus
N581d: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- First Place Pope Leo XIV Meets Catholic Mother Who Lost Son to AI Chatbot Suicide
- Second Place New Program Would 'Change the Whole Paradigm' for Those Released from Prison
- Third Place Maplewood Parish Opens First-of-Its-Kind Sensory Room to Welcome Neurodivergent Parishioners
- Honorable Mention Tolton Ambassadors Renew Goal to Promote, Pray for Famed Black Priest's Canonization Angels of the Lord: 365 Reflections on Our Heavenly Guardians
- Honorable Mention Defying Death: Catholics Caution Against the Transhumanist Quest for Immortality
N581e: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- First Place PeaceHealth's PazSalud Ministry in El Salvador Evolves Over 25 Years
- Second Place Mercy in Focus
- Third Place Child Experiences 'Miracle of Love' at Sagrada Familia
- Honorable Mention Sisters in Nigeria Empower Inmates Through Hands-On Vocation Training
- Honorable Mention Read to Succeed, Spring Fling Support Refugee Children
N581f: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Rights and Responsibilities
- First Place Newark Catholics Offer Prayer and Witness at Migrant Detention Center
- Second Place After a 146-Day Hospital Stay, Baby Trinity Receives Emotional Farewell
N581g: Best Reporting of Social Justice Issues — Solidarity
- First Place Immigrants Share Personal Experiences of Fear, Faith with Archbishop Rozanski
- Second Place Jail Ministry, Little Noticed but in Demand, 'Helps People Hear the Voice of Christ'
- Honorable Mention Denver Bishops Pray Around Colorado ICE Detention Facility
- Honorable Mention Miami-Dade County Is 'Hub for Immigration Innovation, Integration'
N584a: Best Reporting on Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate — One-Shot
- First Place A Father and Son's Journey from Addiction to the Altar
- Second Place Nearly 30 Years After He Raped and Murdered a Nun, an Ohio Man Asked for Forgiveness
- Third Place In a Divided Holy Land, Comboni Missionary Sisters Act as a Bridge
- Honorable Mention Priests Learn to Connect with Their Audiences at Preaching Boot Camp
- Honorable Mention Father Kevin Schroeder's Lazarus Small Engine Repair Ministry Brings New Life to Dead Equipment
N584b: Best Reporting on Priesthood, Religious Life or Diaconate — Series
- First Place Out of the Shadows: Confronting Violence Against Women
- Second Place Stories of Women Religious and Consecrated
- Third Place Bishop-Elect Chau Reflects on His Journey to God and the Priesthood
- Honorable Mention The Work of the Permanent Diaconate in Galveston-Houston
N587a: Best Seasonal Issue — Print
- First Place This Great Joy Needs to Be Shared
- Second Place Holy Week 2025
- Third Place Christmas 2025
N591a: Best Sports Journalism — Sports Feature or Column
- First Place The Legacy of No. 33: A Jersey, a Gym and the Gigantic Heart of a Man Named Jack
- Second Place Life of Light: Bennett Kotok Left a Legacy of Faith and Hope
- Third Place God Can Bring Good From Anything
- Honorable Mention Catholic Ultra-Endurance Runner Inspires Men to Strive for Holiness
N591b: Best Sports Journalism — Sports News
- First Place Cole Hayden Becomes Trailblazer with Historic Career at Immaculata
- Second Place PVI Girls Soccer Finishes Perfect Season with 2nd Straight State Title
- Third Place At Long Last, State Champs!
N596a: Best Print Special Supplement: Print Only — On a Bishop's Transition
- First Place S’gueme: The Archbishop Joe S. V‡squez Special Edition
- Second Place Welcome Archbishop Shawn McKnight
- Third Place Welcome Bishop! Most Rev. Bruce A. Lewandowski, C.Ss.R.
N596b: Best Print Special Supplement: Print Only — One-Time Special Issue
- First Place Tragic Shooting Rocks Annunciation in Minneapolis
- Second Place 'Walk With Me': From Robert Francis Prevost to Pope Leo XIV
- Third Place Who is the Man of the Shroud?
- Honorable Mention Pope Francis 1936-2025: A Look at the Life and Legacy of the People's Pope
- Honorable Mention Harbinger of Hope, Pope Francis 1936-2025
N596c: Best Print Special Supplement: Print Only — Regular Special Supplement
- First Place Back to School
- Second Place Diocese Salutes Its Grads
- Third Place Salute to Grads
- Honorable Mention Open House Education Section
- Honorable Mention Diocese of Dallas Celebrates Ordination of Four New Priests
N811a: Best Multiple Picture Package — Feature
- First Place When the Saints Go Marching In
- Second Place Glimpses of God in the Great Outdoors
- Third Place Honoring the Faithful Departed
- Honorable Mention Church's Stations Are Being Restored
- Honorable Mention Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the Mission of the Catholic Church in Oklahoma
N811b: Best Multiple Picture Package — News
- First Place Our Lady of Fatima Grotto Pilgrimage, Mission British Columbia
- Second Place Frigid Temps No Match for Guadalupe Pilgrims
- Third Place LA Wildfires
N821a: Best Photo Story — Feature
- First Place Students Take Part in Mock Conclave at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy
- Second Place Fall Fellowship at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs
- Third Place Holy Saturday Easter Vigil at St. Peter's Basilica
- Honorable Mention Leadership Camp 2025
- Honorable Mention Live Stations of the Cross
N821b: Best Photo Story — News
- First Place Papal Death and Conclave
- Second Place Pets Are a Gift From God
- Third Place A First Day as Archbishop of Mobile
N831a: Best Story and Photo Package — By an Individual
- First Place The City of Saints
- Second Place St. John Brebeuf Secondary — New Woodworking Program
- Third Place Harvesting Life Lessons
- Honorable Mention Jack's Gym: The Legacy of No. 33: A Jersey, a Gym and the Gigantic Heart of a Man Named Jack
- Honorable Mention Last Things
N831b: Best Story and Photo Package — By Two Individuals or more
- First Place Faith Amid Fear
- Second Place Our Hearts Are Troubled É but We Can Endure the Pain
- Honorable Mention Speaking Up
- Honorable Mention Serving Lunch with a Side of Hope
N840: Best Photograph — Feature Photo
- First Place Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Linh Bui
- Second Place Faithful Pray for First Responders
- Third Place From Loss to Hope
- Honorable Mention Local BLD Community Builds Disciples
- Honorable Mention Mass of Christian Burial for Fr. Linh Bui
N841: Best Photograph — Spot News
- First Place Remembrance Mass for Homeless Friends
- Second Place Shooting Survivor at Annunciation Prayer Service
- Third Place You Have Heard the Call of Jesus
- Honorable Mention Annunciation Evacuation
- Honorable Mention Archbishop Mark S. Rivituso: Third Archbishop of Mobile
N842: Best Photograph — General News Photo
- First Place Faith Amid Fear
- Second Place Blessing at Sea
- Third Place From Loss to Hope
- Honorable Mention Rosary by bonfire
- Honorable Mention Incense
N844: Best Photograph — Portrait
- First Place Pope Leo XIV Laudato Si'
- Second Place Shakopee Couple Receives Papal Blessing 4 Days After Getting Married
- Third Place Laughing Cardinal
- Honorable Mention Peering from Behind the Program
- Honorable Mention Father Ray Smith, CMF
N845: Best Photograph — Scenic, Still-life or Weather Photo
- First Place Autumn Beauty Surrounds the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart
- Second Place Stars of Heaven, Bless the Lord
- Third Place Cathedral Sunlight
- Honorable Mention St. Patrick's Day
- Honorable Mention Sea of Galilee Teems with a Wealth of Faith and History
N846: Best Photograph — Sports Photo
- First Place Full of Pride!
- Second Place Mount Saint Mary Academy Senior Catherine Ritter Swims a Backstroke
- Third Place Pope Inspires Quo Vadis Campers
- Honorable Mention Faith, Sports Meet in CYO Leagues
- Honorable Mention A Brotherhood on Wheels
N847: Best Photograph — Sacramental
- First Place Rays of Light
- Second Place The Body of Christ
- Third Place Eucharistic Procession
- Honorable Mention Pope Leo XIV Sacramental
- Honorable Mention Swampscott Beach Adoration
N848: Best Photograph — Priesthood, Religious Life, or Diaconate
- First Place Clergy in Motion
- Second Place Friends Share Memories of CFR Foundress a Year After Her Death
- Third Place Kneeling Before the Altar
- Honorable Mention A Sigh of Relief! Bishop Mark O'Connell on the Day That He Is Installed as the 11th Bishop of Albany
- Honorable Mention Diaconate Ordination
N849: Best Photograph — Holy Days/Liturgical Seasons
- First Place Ash Wednesday
- Second Place Lighting the Easter Candle
- Third Place St. Patrick's Day
- Honorable Mention Lent: 'Now Is a Very Acceptable Time'
- Honorable Mention Live Stations of the Cross
N851: Best Photograph — Catholic Education
- First Place Ready, Aim, Throw!
- Second Place Pittsford School Marks 75 Years
- Third Place Grandparents Return to the Classroom
- Honorable Mention Salute to Grads
- Honorable Mention Winking Altar Server in Training
N852: Best Photograph — Immigration/Migration
- First Place Unity
- Second Place El Paso March Against Mass Deportations
- Third Place Read to Succeed, Spring Fling Support Refugee Children in Clarkston
- Honorable Mention Bishop Manuel A. Cruz, Newark Catholics Offer Prayer and Witness at Migrant Detention Center
- Honorable Mention We are the Body of Christ
N853: Best Photograph — National/International Event
- First Place Releasing Paper Lanterns for Peace in Hiroshima
- Second Place National Catholic Youth Conference
- Third Place Pope Leo in Istanbul
N854: Best Photograph — Hot Topic — Pope Francis
- First Place Pope Francis Funeral
- Second Place Thousands Gather for Rosary in St. Peter's Square After Death of Pope Francis
N855: Best Photograph — Hot Topic — The Papal Conclave and the Election of Pope Leo XIV
- First Place Black Smoke
- Second Place Pope Leo Upon His Election
N856: Best Photograph — Hot Topic — The Jubilee Year
- First Place Jubilee Holy Door
- Second Place Jubilee Year of Hope
- Third Place Smiling Jubilee Pilgrims
- Honorable Mention Jubilee Pilgrim Prays