Post-Gazette wins four national business journalism awards

March 27, 2026 - 00:05

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette has been recognized with four top national awards from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing (SABEW). The honors celebrate the newspaper's in-depth and impactful reporting on critical regional and national issues.

Among the awarded work was the paper's comprehensive coverage of the proposed sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, a story of immense local and international economic significance. The reporting provided essential context and analysis for a deal affecting a historic cornerstone of the region's industry.

A second award was granted for a powerful investigative series exposing the severe health risks Pennsylvania coal miners face from inhaling silica dust. This reporting brought urgent attention to a lingering occupational hazard, highlighting the human cost behind energy production.

The newspaper also received accolades for its insightful business commentary and for its explanatory reporting on complex financial topics. These awards collectively underscore the Post-Gazette's commitment to serving its readers with high-quality journalism that holds power to account, investigates public health threats, and clarifies the forces shaping the economy. The wins place the publication among the most distinguished business journalism outlets in the country for the year.