Here are the winners in the Public Service in Online Journalism category for the Society of Professional Journalists 2003 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for Excellence in Journalism:
• Public Service in Online Journalism (Affiliated): “Coaches Who Prey,” Christine Willmsen, James Neff, Maureen O’Hagan and Tracy Cutchlow of The Seattle Times-Seattletimes.com. Investigates the ongoing problem of coaches violating female athletes.
• Public Service in Online Journalism(Independent): “Silent Partners: How political nonprofits work the system,” Derek Willis & Aron Pilhofer of The Center for Public Integrity in Washington D.C. Brought attention to questionable tax-exempt organization activities.
