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Central Texas Food Bank

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Volunteer Experience

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“Day in, day out, there to support the health and welfare of those needing a helping hand.” – Dahl Black

Finalists: Austin Allies, Central Texas Pig Rescue, Festival Beach Food Forest, Los Verdes

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More Politics & Media - Readers Poll

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Activist

Brigitte Bandit

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City Official

District Attorney José Garza

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Columnist

Michael Barnes (Austin American-Statesman)

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Film Critic

Alejandra Martinez (The Austin Chronicle, LatinaMediaCo)

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Food Writer

Nadia Chaudhury (Eater Austin)

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Grassroots/Political Org

Austin Justice Coalition

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Local Controversy

Ken Paxton impeachment & acquittal

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News Reporter

Tony Plohetski (Austin American-Statesman, KVUE)

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Nonprofit

Austin Pets Alive!

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Online Media Outlet

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Online Personality

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Photographer

Isabella Martinez

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Podcast

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Politics & Media Wild Card

Tux the cat’s wild ride (Austin cat who went missing in a Lyft and became a social media sensation)

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Print Publication

The Austin Chronicle

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Radio or Podcast Host

Jerry Quijano (All Things Considered - Austin)

Radio Program

Texas Standard (KUT News)

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Radio Station

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Sportscaster

Roger Wallace (KXAN)

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TV Anchor/Reporter

Quita Culpepper (KVUE)

TV News

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U.S./State Official

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett

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Weatherperson

Jim Spencer (KXAN)