Online – Best in-depth feature or series: Tara Jeffrey

For 20 years, Tara Jeffrey has been telling important stories in Sarnia-Lambton with insight, integrity and compassion. With a deep commitment to community-focused journalism, Tara’s work has been recognized both provincially and nationally over the years, and has appeared in The Sarnia Observer, The Sarnia Journal, CBC and currently, The Independent serving Lambton County. Beyond the newsroom, Tara is a passionate advocate for media literacy and the critical role of local journalism in a healthy democracy.