Press Release - Grandma's Marathon - 6/6/19

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                   2019 Marsh Nelson Media Award Announced

(Duluth, Minn.) - Grandma's Marathon has announced local newspaper owner, 
Jake Benson, as the recipient of its 2019 Marsh Nelson Media Award.

This year's recipient is Jake Benson, owner, publisher, and editor of the 
Proctor Journal, Hermantown Star and Floodwood Forum. Since 1906, The 
Proctor Journal has been publishing as a small, independent, family-owned 
and operated company loyally covering Grandma's Marathon since nearly the 
beginning. Benson began his newspaper career when he was 13. Following 
three-years serving in the U.S. Army working in public relations and as a 
photojournalist, he returned to Proctor. There he has been active in civic 
efforts and city government, serving on the council and as mayor. Benson 
has also served as an officer and president of the Minnesota Newspaper 
Association.

The award will be presented at the 20th Annual Marsh Nelson Media Luncheon 
and Award Ceremony on Friday, June 21, at 12:00 p.m. in the Lake Superior 
Ballroom at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). The luncheon 
honors media representatives across all platforms for their commitment to 
providing outstanding coverage of Grandma's Marathon before, during and 
after race weekend. 

The award is given annually to a media member or group to recognize 
outstanding commitment to the coverage and development of Grandma's 
Marathon. This special award is named in memory of former KDLH-TV sports 
director Marsh Nelson for his tremendous passion for covering Grandma's 
Marathon and other local athletic events.

For more information about the 43rd Grandma's Marathon Weekend presented by 
Toyota and Members Cooperative Credit Union, visit grandmasmarathon.com.

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