Each year the Lesher Awards honors the best in Contra Costa County High School journalism. In 2020, four high schools received kudos for their high school newspapers in the category of Overall Newspaper Excellence.

FIRST PLACE (tie)

Blueprint, Acalanes High School

The Wildcat Tribune, Dougherty Valley High School

SECOND PLACE

The Californian, California High School

THIRD PLACE

The Stampede, Monte Vista High School

HONORABLE MENTION

The Mirador, Miramonte High School