[1] Founded in September 2009 by Anne Galloway, the newspaper has grown to have an average monthly audience of 650,000 [2] and won numerous awards for its coverage of matters of statewide significance, including the flooding in July 2023.
The VTDigger was founded in September 2009 by Anne Galloway, with a focus on the politics, economy, environment, education, culture, and public policy of Vermont.
As part of the Trust, a substantial portion of support comes from the general public, foundations and businesses, including sponsors, gifts, and organization membership.
[9] The New York Times commended VTDigger for building strong social trust which has helped Vermont meet the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic with relative success.
Local Independent Online News Publishers awareded VTDigger as the co-winner for the 2023 Public Service Award (Large Revenue Tier).