Two pieces I wrote for Yes! Magazine last year were recognized by the Native American Journalists Association. The annual competition recognizes excellence in reporting by Native and non-Native journalists across the US and Canada.

Print / Online – Best News Story 
Third Place
Michael J. Dax
Yes! Magazine
The secret strength of Standing Rock

Print / Online – Best Coverage of Native America
Third Place
Mark Trahant and Michael J. Dax
YES! Magazine
Two-part series on the rise of Native Americans in politics