2014		Peabody Award for the ongoing investigative series "Louisiana Purchased"
2014		National Edward R. Murrow Award - Best News Series by radio/television/digital news association
2009		Press Club of New Orleans - 1st Place Award for Danziger Bridge shooting infographic
2008		National Academies Communication Award
2008		Oakes Award for Environmental Journalism from Columbia University
2006		Pultzer Prize for public service for Hurricane Katrina coverage
2006		Pultzer Prize for breaking news for Hurricane Katrina coverage
2002		Ball State University Young Alumnus Award
2000		Society of Professional Journalists' Green Eyeshade Award
90-00s		Three Silver Medals, 22 Awards of Excellance from the Society for News Design
90-00s		Seven 1st Place Associated Press awards
90-00s		Seven 2nd Place Associated Press awards
1995		Indiana Collegiate Press Association's Best Editorial Cartoon
1994		Indiana Collegiate Press Association's Best Comic Cartoon