Sinclair’s Spotlight on America Wins National Press Club Award for Investigative Series Toxic Inaction

Series Honored in the Consumer Journalism Category for Exposing Hidden Dangers in Baby Food

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sinclair today announced that its Spotlight on America investigative reporting team has been honored with a prestigious National Press Club Award for the series Toxic Inaction, which uncovered alarming levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food and a lack of regulatory action to protect families.

The award was presented in the Consumer Journalism category, which recognizes outstanding reporting that protects or informs consumers. The National Press Club Awards are among the most respected in journalism and are given annually to honor work that exemplifies the role of a free press in serving the public interest.

Spotlight on America is Sinclair’s national investigative reporting unit, producing in-depth, original accountability and enterprise reports and specials that air across Sinclair stations nationwide, as well as on The National News Desk.

Toxic Inaction documented how government inaction has left millions of children vulnerable to exposure to toxic elements in products trusted by parents. The Spotlight on America team’s year-long investigation prompted public awareness, legislative scrutiny, and renewed calls for federal reform. As a result of the reporting, Virginia and Maryland enacted laws that require baby food manufacturers to test their products for heavy metals and make those results available via a QR code on the label. In the spirit of Maryland’s original bill, multiple other states are working on similar legislation.

“This recognition from the National Press Club underscores the power of investigative journalism to drive change and protect communities,” said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News. “Our Spotlight on America team is committed to shining a light on issues that matter and holding institutions accountable. We are incredibly proud of this work and the impact it continues to have.”

The award-winning Spotlight on America team includes Nathan Aaron – Video Journalist, Matt Adams – Director, William Anderson – Executive Producer, Lisa Fletcher – National Investigative Correspondent, Mike Griffith – Video Journalist & Editor, Thomas Holt – Executive Producer, Aaron Hurley – Graphics Designer, and Andrea Nejman – Investigative Producer.

“We are tremendously proud of the Spotlight team and its continued work on this matter to pursue accountability and safety for children and families across the U.S.,” said Executive Producer Thomas Holt. “Lisa Fletcher and Andrea Nejman have spearheaded this effort to inform the public and question authority, helping to facilitate meaningful change for our communities. This recognition of their dogged pursuits is well deserved.”

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE!, Comet, ROAR and The Nest; and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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