The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) Media division announced the winners of the 71st Annual Jesse H. Neal Awards on May 16 at The Yale Club. The awards recognize exceptional achievement in business-to-business (B2B) journalism, honoring 63 winners across diverse categories.

Grand Neal Award Winner

• The prestigious Grand Neal Award went to “A scientific fraud. An investigation. A lab in recovery.”

• This investigative report was published in The Transmitter and authored by Callie McMurray with contributions from Brady Huggett.

• The award signifies the highest level of journalistic merit in the competition.

Leadership and Special Awards

• Patrick Boyle (Association of American Medical Colleges) was named the 2025 McAllister Editorial Fellow, a role supporting business media education at Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.

• Jean Kumagai, Executive Editor of IEEE Spectrum, received the Marianne Dekker Mattera Mentor Award, honoring her leadership and mentorship legacy in editorial excellence.

• The 57th Annual G.D. Crain Jr. Award was presented to Lee Nichols of Gulf Energy Information for lifetime contributions to editorial excellence.

• James Nani, reporter at Bloomberg Law, was honored with the Timothy White Award for courageous investigative reporting on “A Star Bankruptcy Judge’s Downfall.”

Quote from SIIA Leadership

Chris Mohr, President of SIIA, remarked:
“These awards represent the pinnacle of editorial distinction within B2B journalism, showcasing the finest contributions across various industries. We congratulate all winners and thank our judges for their dedication.”

The Jesse H. Neal Awards continue to uphold the highest standards of B2B journalism, highlighting impactful stories and the dedication of journalists advancing business media integrity and insight.