We are excited to announce that PRWeek, MM+M, and McKnight’s have been named 2024 Jesse H. Neal Award Finalists, with each brand receiving two nominations. Winners will be revealed at the in-person Neal Awards Ceremony on April 26.

PRWeek is up for best art direction for a cover (Period Positivity) and best range of work by a media brand.

MM+M is nominated for best issue (Agency 100) and best range of work by a single author (Marc Iskowitz). Marc has won the award the last two years in a row.

McKnight’s has been named a finalist in two 2024 Jesse H. Neal Awards categories: Best Commentary and Best News Coverage.

Executive Editor James M. Berklan was short-listed for his columns, which appear each Friday on McKnights.com. Senior Editor Kimberly Marselas joined Berklan as a finalist in the Best News Coverage division.

SIIA’s Jesse H. Neal Awards are the most prestigious awards for business journalism and content creation. The Neals honor the brightest, most tenacious and innovative journalists, content creators and designers for their passion and exceptional work. Named after Jesse H. Neal, the first managing director of American Business Media (ABM), the Neal Awards were established in 1955 to recognize and reward editorial excellence in business media. Award-winning content reports on major industry issues of the time. Neal winners have exposed corruption and conflicts of interest and brought attention to major new trends, brilliant leadership, innovative tactics, and key developments in global businesses.

Congratulations to all of the 2024 finalists!