The Record-Courier Won General Excellence Honors
The Nevada Press Association recognized the publication with top honors for print and digital journalism excellence.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Awards
The Record-Courier secured the general excellence award for rural print publication and recordcourier.com at a state banquet in Las Vegas. This victory marks the second consecutive year the newspaper has received this recognition.
Why it matters
The annual awards highlight the standards of journalism maintained by local news outlets across the region. Recognizing these publications underscores the essential role community newspapers play in covering local issues and regional history.
The Record-Courier earned first place for editorial pages and page one design, while also taking second place for the Remarkable Women advertising section. Sarah Drinkwine secured third place for a feature photo.
The players
The Record-Courier
This is a local newspaper serving the Carson Valley region of Nevada.
Nevada Press Association
This organization represents news outlets across Nevada and promotes professional journalistic standards.
Kurt Hildebrand
He serves as the editor of The Record-Courier.
Tara Addeo
She is a staff member recognized for work on the Best of Carson Valley special section.
Matt Vickers
He is a staff member recognized for work on the Best of Carson Valley special section.
The details
Staff members were recognized for their individual contributions, including editor Kurt Hildebrand, who won first place for editorial writing and took home second and third place for portraits. Tara Addeo and Matt Vickers also won for the Best of Carson Valley special section.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The awards were announced during a banquet.
Culture Shift
These awards reflect a broader effort to sustain quality local journalism in an era dominated by digital consolidation. The recognition of rural publications highlights the persistent value placed on community-focused reporting despite industry-wide economic pressures.
Readers in the Carson Valley area can expect continued coverage of local features and regional events following the team's professional recognition. This award signifies that the local paper remains a consistent source for high-quality news and advertising information.
The takeaway
Supporting local news outlets helps maintain community accountability and preserves the history of specific regions. Readers are encouraged to engage with local journalism through subscriptions or by contributing to community-led features.
Further reading
Discover more about local journalism recognitions in our Awards section.
