Las Vegas Weekly took home 22 honors at the Nevada Press Foundation’s 2026 Awards of Excellence. The magazine landed seven first-place wins in reporting, design, and events. The ceremony recognized work published from April 2025 to March 2026.
Las Vegas Weekly walked away with 22 awards at the Nevada Press Foundation’s 2026 Awards of Excellence. The event took place in Las Vegas on September 26. Seven of those wins were first place. The magazine’s showing put it at the top of Nevada’s media scene for the year.
Las Vegas Weekly’s staff earned recognition in reporting, design, and community engagement. The annual awards looked at entries from urban, rural, magazine, and college publications. Only work published between April 2025 and March 2026 was eligible. The Las Vegas Sun reported that the Montana Newspaper Association judged the contest. That kept the process independent and tough.
The 2026 Nevada Press Foundation Awards of Excellence covered work published from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with judging conducted by the Montana Newspaper Association.
First-place wins in reporting and design
Staff writer Gabriela Rodriguez picked up two first-place awards. Her features on first-time homebuyers and coverage of underserved communities stood out, according to the Las Vegas Sun. Art director Corlene Byrd was named outstanding graphic designer. The design team also took first for overall design. Tyler Schneider’s reporting on casino shareholders and smoking bans won the top spot in health reporting. Senior editor Geoff Carter was honored for arts and culture commentary. The events team’s Best of Vegas party at Zouk Nightclub in 2025 grabbed first place for special event coverage.
These wins show the magazine’s strength in both deep reporting and creative visuals. Staff excelled in categories that match what Las Vegas readers and visitors care about now. The Las Vegas Sun also noted that the events team earned third place for the Vegas Inc Women Inspiring Nevada 2025 event. That shows the magazine’s range in event coverage.
Las Vegas Weekly’s parent company, Greenspun Media Group, saw its other publications recognized as well: Las Vegas Sun received 21 awards and Las Vegas Magazine earned 5, reflecting the group’s broad dominance at the 2026 awards.
More honors for Greenspun Media Group
Greenspun Media Group, which owns Las Vegas Weekly, saw its other outlets win big too. The Las Vegas Sun took home 21 awards, with six first-place finishes. Las Vegas Magazine earned five awards, including two firsts. The group’s sweep shows its strong hold on Nevada’s media. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the 2026 ceremony brought major wins for other top outlets as well. The Review-Journal itself won Photo of the Year, Outstanding Graphic Designer, Outstanding Visual Journalist, and Overall Design.
Las Vegas Weekly’s success comes as the city’s media and arts scene keeps growing. New venues and institutions, like the Grand Central Galleries at Symphony Park—reported earlier—are opening up more space for local stories and coverage.
Editorial perspective
Las Vegas Weekly’s haul at the Nevada Press Foundation awards is more than a trophy count. It shows that magazine journalism in the city is still sharp and relevant. The magazine’s wins in housing, health, arts, and community reporting, plus design and events, prove its focus on what matters to Las Vegas locals and visitors. In a city that never stands still, these awards back up the value of local media that can keep up, inform, and connect with real substance.
