Five Heavy Duty Trucking Editors Recognized as Neal Award Finalists
Five editors from Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) have been selected as finalists for the prestigious 69th Jesse H. Neal Awards, which celebrate excellence in business-to-business (B2B) journalism.
Competition Overview
The Neal Awards showcase submissions from B2B editors across diverse industries, including but not limited to restaurants, architecture, healthcare, finance, automotive, engineering, supply chain, and logistics.
Categories for HDT
HDT has been nominated in two specific categories:
- Best Climate Change Coverage
- Best Technical/Scientific Coverage
Selection Process
A total of 215 finalists in the Neal Awards were chosen through a thorough evaluation process conducted by industry peers, showcasing a variety of digital and traditional content formats.
Award Ceremony Details
The winners, totaling 59, will be announced at the Neal Awards Ceremony scheduled for April 21 in New York City, culminating in the prestigious Grand Neal Award for the top entry among all categories. The selection involved a three-stage review by a panel of 136 judges assessing finalists across 24 categories.
Proud History of Awards
Throughout the years, editors from HDT have received numerous accolades, including 30 Neal Awards, two Grand Neal Awards, and 42 Neal Finalist recognitions.
Additional Recognition for Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Deborah Lockridge has also been named a regional finalist in the Azbee Awards for her news analysis piece titled “California Trucking Braces for AB5.” The Azbee Awards are conferred by the American Society of Business Publication Editors, where Lockridge previously earned a Silver award in 2022 for her editorials.
