Sports Illustrated’s Richard Johnson Honored with Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award
July 26 2022 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
The Football Writers Association of America presented its annual
Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award to Richard Johnson, recognizing
the Sports Illustrated journalist for his talent and influence in
the industry.
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Richard Johnson, known for his college
sports expertise, received The Football Writers Association of
America’s third Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award. (Photo: Business
Wire)
This is the third Edward Aschoff Rising Star Award presented by
the Football Writers Association of America, named after the
beloved ESPN college football reporter and to recognize one
promising journalist no older than 34. Aschoff and Johnson knew
each other personally, and Johnson recognized the honor as more
than an award, saying, “This is Ed’s legacy, and I’m honored to be
able to play a part in continuing it.”
Johnson is known for his college sports expertise, with his most
popular articles at SI.com covering its rapidly changing policies,
coaching personnel, and intersection with social justice. He
established an early career with ESPN and SB Nation before joining
Sports Illustrated in 2021.
“Richard is the consummate teammate and brings thoughtfulness
and enthusiasm to the job every day. He continues to push himself,
and I know there are only more good things ahead for him,” said
Sports Illustrated Executive Editor Joy Russo. “This award means so
much to Richard and me, both personally and professionally, as we
know firsthand how important Ed was to his family, friends,
colleagues, and the industry. His legacy lives on, and we will
strive to follow his example.”
Sports Illustrated journalists Stephanie Apstein and Alex
Prewitt were also recently honored for professional excellence. The
Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) awarded their reporting on
pitch doctoring in Major League Baseball first place in the
Breaking News category. Apstein separately won first place in Beat
Writing for her coverage of Major League Baseball.
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