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Access Humboldt's Ray Of Sunshine Awards
Save The Date!
Thursday, March 19, 2026
@ Eureka Theater 612 F St. Eureka, CA
5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Credit: Photo by Mark Larson
The Sunnies!
The Sunnies!
Thadeus Greenson, News Editor of the North Coast Journal took home our inaugural Sunshine Award in 2025. This year we will have three honorees:
Best journalist
Best Photo Journalist
Best Youth Journalist
"Access Humboldt’s Sunshine Week “Illuminate 2025” event at the Eureka Theater included a presentation of the first Ray of Sunshine award to Thad Greenson, editor of the North Coast Journal, by Access Humboldt’s executive director Christina Marie Jeffers. Organized by Access Humboldt and co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Humboldt County, the event highlighted how independent media supports good governance and citizen participation. Credit: Photo by Mark Larson" Full Article from NCJ (Click Here)
More Press about Illuminate 2025 (Readheaded Blackbelt)
This legacy award presentation & panel discussion is part of the local Sunshine Week activities.
Last year's reception benefited Access Humboldt's Broadcasting Backpacks Program made available to our local libraries.
Image courtesy of Wildfire Coverage in AZ/LiveU/Flickr
Sunshine Week is a nonpartisan collaboration among groups in the journalism, civic, educations, government and private sectors that shines a light on the importance of public records and open government.
Access Humboldt is an integral part of our Democracy: providing transparency in Government, locally crafted stores, and broadcast of emergency information.
2025 Sponsors
A big THANK YOU to our Co-Sponsor
League Of Women Voters!
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