The Hollywood Reporter secured 20 first-place wins and a total of 44 prizes at the 2026 SoCal Journalism Awards, outperforming all other outlets. Awards included best website, journalist of the year, best film critic, and best audio anchor/host.

The Hollywood Reporter and Variety have received significant recognition at the SoCal Journalism Awards, with The Hollywood Reporter winning 64 awards and Variety earning 100 nominations, including for Journalist of the Year.