Conversation so far:
What was David Simon's relationship with journalism?
Upon leaving college, David Simon worked as a police reporter at The Baltimore Sun from 1982 to 1995.
How were David Simon's pieces recieved?
David Simon spent most of his career covering the crime beat. A colleague has said that Simon loved journalism and felt it was God's work.

Question: Did he receive any accolades or awards?
Self-contained rewrite: Did David Simon receive any accolades or awards?