Society of Professional Journalists: Regional Director of the Year Award

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Regional Director of the Year

Postmark deadline for nominations: April 17

Each year, SPJ honors an outstanding regional director for outstanding service and contributions to their region and the Society in the most outstanding fashion during the preceding year.

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2011 Honoree
Brian Eckert, Region 2 Director
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Previous winners
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 nominee’s 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 President’s 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

For More Information
Contact SPJ Headquarters by calling 317-927-8000 or e-mailing us.