The Echo staff recently was recognized with multiple prestigious awards. The Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) awarded The Echo with a Hybrid Gold Crown in 2016, and the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) recognized The Echo as a 2016 National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist for the fourth year in a row. The Echo received the NSPA Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist in 2010 and 2011 as well. Echo staffers also make biyearly trips to the NSPA conventions across the country.

Most recent awards to The Echo:

2015 NSPA National Print Pacemaker Finalist

2015 NSPA National Online Pacemaker Finalist

2015 NSPA National Print Pacemaker

2015 CSPA Hybrid Gold Crown

2015, 2016 First Amendment Press Freedom Award

2015 Newspaper Best of Show (NSPA, Orlando), First Place, Tabloid 16 or fewer pages

2015 Newspaper Best of Show, Minnesota High School Press Association, Second Place

2015 Website Best of Show, Minnesota High School Press Association, Fourth Place

2016 CSPA Hybrid Gold Crown Finalist

2016 NSPA National Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist

2016 Newspaper Best of Show (NSPA, Los Angeles), Second Place, Tabloid 16 or fewer pages

2016 Website Best of Show (NSPA, Los Angeles), First Place, Small school

All State Gold Newspaper, Journalism Educators of Minnesota

All State Gold Website, Journalism Educators of Minnesota

SNO Distinguished Site 2016

Best of SNO, Opinions- Disciplinary mischaracterization fails students

Best of SNO, Opinions- Publications statewide must stand behind First Amendment

Best of SNO, News- Award-winning journalist comes home

Best of SNO, News- Divisive issues spark tension

Best of SNO, News- Organization sees hijab incident as religious violence

Best of SNO, News- Divisive events strain community