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Contact Regina Brett at regibrett@gmail.com
Regina’s Awards
Pulitzer Prize Finalist
2009: The Pulitzer Board named Regina one of three finalists for commentary “For her range of compelling columns that move the heart, challenge authority and often trigger action while giving readers deeper insight into life's challenges.”
2008: The Pulitzer Board named Regina a finalist for commentary. “For her passionate columns on alienated teenagers in a dangerous city neighborhood.” http://www.pulitzer.org/bycat/Commentary
National Headliner Awards
2009: Regina won for a four-part series called The Inheritance, detailing the story of her daughter's decision to have a double-mastectomy after learning that she carried a genetic mutation that increased her risk for breast cancer.
1999: Regina won this for columns about having breast cancer. While going through chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Regina wrote extensively and candidly about her experiences in The (Akron) Beacon Journal.
The Silver Gavel Award
2009: The American Bar Association gave this award to Regina for her fight to change the legal system in Ohio and allow defense attorneys open discovery so they will have access to police reports and witness statements to provide an adequate defense.
The Batten Medal
1999: Knight-Ridder gave Regina this award for Lifetime Achievement. It is given to those who embody understanding, fairness, courage and a deep concern for the underdog.
National Society of Newspaper Columnists
1996: Regina won first place for Humor Writing.
Cleveland Press Club Journalism Hall of Fame
2009: Regina was inducted into the journalists' Hall of Fame.
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Giving: These charities speak to Regina’s heart and soul:
The Gathering Place
The Gathering Place supports, educates and empowers individuals and families touched by cancer. All programs and services are free. It's run entirely on donations.
The Jesuit Retreat Center
Regina found this spiritual home in 1981. The retreat house offers a wide array of programs and solitude on more than 50 acres for anyone seeking peace.
Beds For Kids / Cleveland Furniture Bank
Every child deserves a bed to sleep in. For $120, you can give a child sweet dreams every night. The cost covers a twin frame and new mattress so no child has to sleep on the floor.
