Blair Ames
Award-winning journalist, blogger and government communications specialist
Protecting Justice-Involved Children
The history of the 1974 Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act
Demolition By Neglect
City Official: Owner's properties are 'blight to the city'
About
A versatile storyteller recognized by the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association and the National Association of Government Communicators, Blair specializes in translating complex topics into engaging, accessible content.After starting as a stringer covering high school sports, he worked for various news publications in Maryland covering breaking news, crime, education, local government, religion and more.From 2010 to 2015, his byline appeared in the Frederick News-Post, Baltimore Sun, Carroll County Times, Columbia Flier, Howard County Times and Carroll Eagle.Later, Blair was a freelancer with the World Series of Poker, providing live reporting for poker tournaments across the country. He’s also written for various publications covering fantasy sports and online gambling.Most recently, he’s supported the Office of Justice Programs at the Department of Justice to produce blogs, web content, social media, newsletters, email marketing campaigns, journal articles and speeches for agency leadership.
Writing Samples
A collection of published work from news reporting, blogging, ghostwriting and more.
Awards
Alicia Cignatta Spirit of Independence Award, Brain Injury Association of Maryland, 2023
National Association of Government Communicators Blue Pencil Award, Web Category, 2017
First Place, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association 2015 Editorial Contest, Multimedia Storytelling Division E-Non-dailies 10,000-20,000
First Place, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association 2012 Editorial Contest, Education Reporting Division B- Dailies 30,000-75,000
Best of Show, Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association 2010 Editorial Contest, Community Service and Citizen Involvement Division B-Dailies 30,000-75,000
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