FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION FOR THE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS. Our annual statewide contest is presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland Pro Chapters of The Society of Professional Journalists and honors print, broadcast, digital, trade, freelance and college journalists in Ohio for their best work during 2019. For immediate release San Francisco, September 21, 2009 – The Northern California Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognizes Holly Kernan, news director of KALW, as Journalist of the Year in its 2009 Excellence in Journalism Awards. Eligible work must have been published or broadcast between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016. Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed… Sponsored by the Arkansas Pro Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists, the Diamond Journalism Awards recognize outstanding journalism by professionals, including freelancers, and … Scholarships were awarded to 11 bright journalism students, and 22 professional journalists won First Amendment awards! SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry and works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists. Featured Articles; Yamiche Alcindor to Keynote 2020 SPJ Region 1 Conference Yamiche Alcindor will keynote the 2020 SPJ Region 1 Conference being hosted by the Press Club of Long Island in March. The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is the oldest organization representing journalists in the United States.It was established on April 17, 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. • We DO NOT keep login information from previous years. NJ-SPJ is still accepting submissions to its annual Signature Awards contest, but if you’re looking for more categories, consider the SPJ Keystone Pro Chapter’s annual Spotlight Contest. Chapter’s Freedom of Information Committee to host 35th annual James Madison Awards Dinner Thursday evening, March 19, at Delancey Street Town Hall in San Francisco. We are also accepting nominations for Journalist of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year, as well as applications for a Laurain Scholarship. SPJ is the nation's most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior. The Society of Professional Journalists annually awards two Pulliam/Kilgore Freedom of Information Internships. A Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Best in Indiana Journalism Awards. The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is thrilled to announce that Jennifer Medina, national political correspondent for The New York Times, will deliver the keynote address at this year’s Distinguished Journalists Awards Banquet. If you haven't yet created an account on our awards site, you may register here. Since 1966, the Connecticut Pro Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging journalism. The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists promotes the development of current and future journalists by offering training and networking opportunities and college journalism scholarships. Recognizing the most outstanding work of the year in Indiana print, broadcast and online journalism. The contest, sponsored by the Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, includes dozens of contest categories in reporting, photography, videography, design and other skills. For more photos and details of the 2019 banquet highlights and winners, click here. The contest is open to all journalists from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CALL FOR ENTRIES Welcome to the 2020 Diamond Journalism Awards. He is co-author of The Business of Podcasting: How to Take Your Podcasting Passion from the Personal to the Professional. Entries are first judged on the regional level. Mark of Excellence Awards. The San Diego Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists wants to make sure our members are aware of information available about AB 5, the law authored by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez that potentially impacts media outlets that work with freelance journalists.It took effect Jan. 1.