Journalist of the Year
Since 1995, WIN has honored the nation’s best wrestling writers and communicators who have promoted the sport with their work.
Sam Janicki, a photographer in Michigan, was named the 2024 WIN Magazine Journalist of the Year. Click on his name to view story that appeared in WIN Magazine.
Recent Award Winner Story Links:
2026: Nate Naasz (NWCA)
2025: Mike Finn (WIN Magazine)
2024: Sam Janicki (SJanickiPhoto.com)
2023: Earl Smith (InterMat)
2022: Jason Bryant (MatTalkOnline & PA)
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