Awards & Honors

MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION

  2010 New Journalist of the Year
  Judges wrote: “Kristen Daum is a thorough reporter and fine writer. The profile of the governor was well researched, well written and
  insightful. The story on the U.S. Senator and his dog was an enjoyable read on an unexpected topic especially in the halls of the
  U.S. Capitol. The look at how a political party is rebuilding itself also showed insight. Digging into the financial donations of a
  nominee for U.S. Attorney also proved enlightening. It’s a fine body of work and rose to the top.”

NORTH DAKOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION
  2010 Better Newspaper Contest1st place, Government Series Reporting - "Overtime under review" (with Forum reporters Dave Olson, Helmut Schmidt and Patrick Springer)2nd place, Spot News - "Dorgan won't run"2nd place, Government Reporting - "National park drilling ongoing"2nd place, Agricultural Coverage - "Pomeroy, Berg discuss farm bill"Honorable Mention, Business News Coverage - "Businesses in WF look to bounce back in 2010"
  2009 Better Newspaper ContestRookie Reporter of the Year1st place, News Reporting - "Grandfather Arrested; Child custody motive for murder?" (with Forum reporters Mike Nowatzki and Dave Roepke)

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS
  Participant, 2010 Print Reporters Institute
  National finalist, Online Feature Reporting - 2008 National Mark of Excellence1st place, Online Feature Reporting - 2008 Region 4 Mark of Excellence
  2nd place, In-Depth Reporting - 2007 Region 4 Mark of Excellence
  2nd place, Feature Writing - 2006 Region 4 Mark of Excellence