Local Media Association revealed its 2025 Digital Innovation Awards on Wednesday, celebrating the local media organizations, journalists and teams pushing the industry forward through creativity, audience engagement and innovation.

Presented in partnership with Upland Second Street, this year’s awards honored impactful work across audience growth, storytelling, AI, product development, public service journalism and new business models.

LMA leaders said the honorees represent the resilience and forward-thinking ideas helping shape the future of local news at a time of rapid industry change. The awards recognize organizations and individuals developing fresh approaches to connecting with audiences, growing sustainable businesses and strengthening local journalism in communities across North America.