Five publications from around the state of Washington have earned recognition in the 2019-2020 WJEA Emerald Award competition.

The Nordic News, from Inglemoor High School, The Puma Press from University Prep and the Hawkeye from Mountlake Terrace High School all earned 90 percent superior ratings this year in Coverage, Writing,  Design, Visuals and Leadership categories to earn the honor.

For yearbook, both Pantera from Mead High School in Spokane and Stillaguamish Trail from Arlington High School earned the 90 percent superior rankings to qualify for the Emerald Award in Theme development/structure, Coverage, Reporting, Photography and Design.

There were no website and broadcast winners.