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Drew Brooks

  • Communications Manager, Carrier
Belmont
As seen in: Chicago Tribune, U.S. News and World Report, Military.com, Washington Times, The Charlotte Observer, WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC), Anchorage Daily News, Military Times, Government Technology, Stars and Stripes and
Covers:  north carolina national guard, nc military, fort bragg, army, air force, defense, military, veterans
Communications manager. Former @NGAUS1878 @fayobserver @goupstate @shelbystar. @UofSC alum
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Awards

Society of Professional Journalists Award

2013 - 2nd Place in Nondeadline Reporting for Small Dailies - Green Eyeshade Awards
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N.C. Press Association Award

2012 - General News Reporting - Dailies Circulation 35,000 and higher

1st Place for my series on the Battle for Ghazni, Afghanistan

Pat Reese Award for Hustle, Dedication and Excellence in Journalism

2012

The Fayetteville Observer presented me with this award in December 2012.

Military Reporters and Editors Awards

2012 - Overseas coverage, small market

Drew Brooks’ range of stories from domestic military bases to embeds with units overseas displayed an interest and concern for all aspects of the American military story. Concern about bombings, ambushes and hijacking infused the last days of the troops and Brooks expertly captured their fears and hopes. Even more, Brooks detailed the important issues facing troops returning from overseas and current veterans, including those who face unemployment and homelessness.

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Ashton W. Lilly Spirit Award

2011

I received this award from the Fayetteville Observer in December 2011, following an embed with U.S. troops in Iraq.

Pat Reese Award for Hustle, Dedication and Excellence in Journalism

2011

The Fayetteville Observer presented me with this award in Dec. 2011.

Excellence in Journalism award from M.A.D.D. Sandhills

2011

The local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored me in March 2011 for my series on the handling of drunken driving cases in local courts.

N.C. Press Association Award

2010 - Sports News Reporting - Dailies circulations 35,000 and higher

I shared 1st place with three other Fayetteville Observer staffers for coverage of a grade controversy affecting a local high school football team.

N.C. Press Association Award

2010 - News Enterprise Reporting - Dailies circulation 35,000 and higher

I came in 3rd place for a series on how Cumberland County courts dealt with drunken driving.

Pat Reese Award for Hustle, Dedication and Excellence in Journalism

2009

The Fayetteville Observer presented me with this award in September 2009.

N.C. Press Association Award

2008 - News Enterprise and Investigative Reporting - Dailies circulation 15,000 or lower

I came in 3rd Place for a series on foreclosures in Cleveland County written for the Shelby (N.C.) Star.

Associate of the Year

2007

The Shelby (N.C.) Star named me its Associate of the Year, despite my starting work for the newspaper in July. I worked for the Star from July 2007 until April 2008, covering politics, courts, government and business.