Awards
Regional Director of the Year
Postmark deadline for nominations: April 17
The Regional Director of the Year Award honors individuals serving as an SPJ regional director for outstanding service to the region and the national organization during the preceding year. Only one award may be presented in any given year.
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2012 Honoree
Dana Neuts, Region 10 Director
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Previous winners
2011 Brian Eckert, Region 2 Director
2010 John Ensslin, Region 9 Director
2009 Darcie Lunsford, Region 3 Director
2008 Ann Augherton, Region 2 Director
2007 Ron Sylvester, Region 7 Director
2006 Carl Corry, Region 1 Director
2005 Dave Aeikens, Region 6 Director
2004 Dave Aeikens, Region 6 Director
2003 Holly Fisher, Region 3 Director
2002 Irwin Gratz, Region 1 Director
Eligibility
Nominees must be an SPJ regional director. SPJ chapters or members are permitted to submit nominations. Selection is based primarily on recommendation letters but will quality of annual reports in the nominees region will also be considered.
Nominations
Nomination form should be accompanied by a letter(s) of recommendation that addresses why the nominee is deserving of this national recognition.
Submit all nomination materials unbound on 8 1/2 x 11 paper. Additional supporting materials are welcomed and should be limited to 10 pages.
Winner Announcement and Presentation
Winner will be announced and honored at Presidents Installation Banquet at the SPJ National Convention.
Deadlines
Nominations must be postmarked on or before April 17.
Nominations should be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to:
Regional Director Award
Society of Professional Journalists
3909 N. Meridian St.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Fax: 317/920-4789
awards@spj.org
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