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Activist

Nancy Thompson (Mothers Against Greg Abbott)

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Activist

Courtesy of Nancy Thompson

“Because of what she stands for ... and against.” – Lucas Edd

Finalists: Tarik Daniels (WhatsintheMirror?), Chris Harris (Austin Justice Coalition), Chas Moore (Austin Justice Coalition), Damian Pantoja (Del Valle ISD)

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City Official

Mayor Kirk Watson

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Columnist

Michael Barnes (Austin American-Statesman)

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Film Critic

Richard Whittaker (The Austin Chronicle)

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Food Writer

Nadia Chaudhury (Eater Austin)

Grassroots/Political Org

Mothers Against Greg Abbott

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Local Controversy

Rainey Street serial killer conspiracy theory

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Music Journalist

Andy Langer (Texas Monthly, Austin City Limits Radio)

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News Reporter

Tony Plohetski (Austin American-Statesman, KVUE)

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Nonprofit

Austin Pets Alive!

Online Media Outlet

The Texas Tribune

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Online Personality

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Photographer

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Podcast

The Night Owl

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Politics and Media Wild Card

The Texas Observer staff for an extraordinary fundraising effort that saved the magazine

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Print Publication

The Austin Chronicle

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Radio Host

Laurie Gallardo (KUTX)

Radio Program

Texas Standard (KUT)

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Radio Station

Spanish-Language Radio Station

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Sportscaster

Roger Wallace (KXAN)

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State Official

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett

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TV Anchor/Reporter

Quita Culpepper (KVUE)

TV News

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Volunteer Experience

Central Texas Food Bank

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Weatherperson

David Yeomans (KXAN)