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February 19, 2019 SPJ National
Entry Deadline: Sigma Delta Chi Awards
The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are among the premiere prizes given in the profession, and are unique, because they recognize achievement in all forms of journalism: print, television, radio, graphics, magazines, research, newsletters and online.
More information: http://spj.org/a-sdx.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards, SDX Foundation
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February 19, 2019 SPJ National
Entry Deadline: SPJ New America Award
SPJ's New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes an issue of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States.
More information: http://spj.org/a-newamerica.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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February 22, 2019 SPJ National
Postmark Deadline: SPJ National High School Essay Contest
SPJ wants to increase high school students' knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. The top three national winners receive scholarship awards.
More information: http://spj.org/a-hs.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Students, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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March 8, 2019 - March 9, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 4)
SPJ Region 4 Conference: Cleveland
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://www.spjchapters.org/cleveland/events.html?utm_source=Members+Jan.+15%2C+2019&utm_campaign=Jan.+15+Members&utm_medium=email
Contact: David Campbell
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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March 9, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 3)
SPJ Region 3 Conference: Trauma & Stress while working in journalism
SPJ Region 3 and the Savannah State University Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC) are providing an opportunity for honest talk on what it is like to face trauma and ongoing stress as journalists, how to recognize when someone needs help, and to help find solutions to help these professionals and newsrooms find resilience and to persevere.
More information: http://TraumaStressJournalists.com
Contact: Sharon Dunten
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Trauma, Stress, Regional Conference
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March 15, 2019 SPJ National
Deadline: SPJ Chapter Grant Applications
SPJ professional and college chapters are invited to apply for grants of up to $500 for innovative programs and events that help build membership. SPJ will award chapter grants three times annually in a pilot program to distribute $12,000 in newly available funds. The board's regional director caucus will pick recipients, preferring programs that recruit new members to existing chapters, revive dormant chapters, start new chapters, or connect pro and student members.
More information: http://www.spj.org/chaptergrants.asp
Contact: Andy Schotz
Tagged under: Internships/Fellowships/Grants, SPJ Chapters, SPJ Leaders
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March 18, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award
This Distinguished Teaching in Journalism Award honors a collegiate journalism educator and recognizes outstanding teaching ability, contributions to journalism, journalism education and contributions toward maintaining the highest standards of the profession.
More information: http://spj.org/a-teaching.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Educators, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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March 18, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: SPJ Ethics in Journalism Award
The Ethics in Journalism Award honors journalists or news organizations that perform in an outstanding ethical manner demonstrating the ideals of the SPJ Code of Ethics. It also honors especially notable efforts to educate the public on principles embodied in the code or hold journalists ethically accountable for their behavior. Nominations are open. Self-nomination is permitted.
More information: http://spj.org/a-ethics.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Ethics, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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March 18, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: Historic Sites in Journalism Award
The Society's Historic Sites in Journalism program honors the people and places that have played important roles in American journalistic history. The program dates back to 1942.
More information: http://spj.org/a-historicsites.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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March 18, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: SPJ Sunshine Award
The Sunshine Award recognizes those making important contributions in the area of open government.
More information: http://spj.org/a-sunshine.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Freedom of Information, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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March 22, 2019 - March 23, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 8)
SPJ Region 8 Conference: Stephenville, Texas
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R08xDznHPO-8509965216
Contact: Kathryn Jones
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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March 29, 2019 - March 31, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 11)
SPJ Region 11 Conference: Las Vegas
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R11xyKl8s-8509965221
Contact: Wesley Juhl
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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March 29, 2019 - March 30, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 12)
SPJ Region 12 Conference: Nashville
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://region12conferencespj.wordpress.com/
Contact: Jimmy McCollum
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 6, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 7)
SPJ Region 7 Conference: Warrensburg, Mo.
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R07xtQpZ5-8509965217
Contact: Leah Wankum
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 6, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 10)
SPJ Region 10 Conference: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R10yUTm8OX-8457365501
Contact: Becky Tallent
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 6, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 1)
SPJ Region 1 Conference: Boston
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R01xx2wiu2xo2-8457366168
Contact: Jordan Frias
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 7, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 2)
SPJ Region 2 Conference: Ocean City, Md.
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-region-2-conference-tickets-55718509562
Contact: Andy Schotz and Sue Kopen Katcef
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 6, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 5)
SPJ Region 5 Conference: Louisville
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://calendar.spjnetwork.org/displayevent.php?e=R05xxwLfsanx3-8457365721
Contact: Michele Day
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 5, 2019 - April 6, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 9)
SPJ Region 9 Conference: Albuquerque, N.M.
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/society-of-professional-journalists-region-9-conference-in-albuquerque-nm-registration-54626148280
Contact: Mike Marcotte
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 12, 2019 - April 13, 2019 SPJ Local (Region 6)
SPJ Region 6 Conference: Bloomington, Minn.
SPJ's Regional Conferences are day-long professional development meetings bringing area journalists, students and journalism educators together in one place to hear from industry experts on topics ranging from improving writing to leveraging technology in today's new media climate. Networking opportunities at the conferences allow participants to build relationships that can lead to the sharing of the best practices in newsrooms. Enhance yourself and your journalism career by attending a Regional Conference in your area.
More information: http://midwestjournalism.com
Contact: Joe Radske
Tagged under: Journalism Training, SPJ Chapters, Regional Conference
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April 15, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: SPJ Wells Memorial Key
Annually, a member who is judged to have served the Society in the most outstanding fashion during the preceding year or over a period of years is presented SPJ's highest honor for a member, the Wells Memorial Key.
More information: http://spj.org/a-wellskey.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: SPJ National Awards, SPJ Leaders
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April 15, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: David L. Eshelman Outstanding Campus Adviser Award
The Outstanding Campus Chapter Adviser Award is presented annually to the person who has made an exceptional contribution to the campus chapter for which he or she serves as SPJ adviser.
More information: http://spj.org/a-eshelman.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Educators, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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April 15, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award
Annually, the Society salutes individual members who have made significant contributions to their SPJ chapters. The Award honors Howard Dubin who has shown outstanding membership with his service to the Society. While he contributes great sums of time, energy and money to the national Society, Mr. Dubin continues grassroots service at the chapter level.
More information: http://spj.org/a-dubin.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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April 15, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: Julie Galvan Outstanding Graduate in Journalism Award
Each of the Society's campus chapters are encouraged to select one graduate in journalism who is outstanding in his or her class on the basis of character, service to the community, scholarship, proficiency in practical journalism and significant contributions to their SPJ chapter. From this group, the Society's leaders will select one graduate who is considered the most outstanding for national recognition.
More information: http://spj.org/a-galvan.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Students, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards
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April 22, 2019 SPJ National
Application Deadline: Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program
The Dori Maynard Diversity Leadership Program is an opportunity for members to become more acquainted with SPJ through exposure to the Society. This educational process kicks off at the national conference and includes a complimentary conference registration and paid travel to the event. SPJ selects six members to participate in the program and they are referred to as SPJ Diversity Leadership Fellows.
More information: http://www.spj.org/c-grant-diversity.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Diversity, Journalism Training, Internships/Fellowships/Grants, Excellence in Journalism
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April 22, 2019 - April 26, 2019 SPJ National
SPJ Ethics Week
SPJ's Code of Ethics states that ethical journalism is truthful, compassionate, independent and transparent. We need ethical journalism -- and journalists who work each day with the profession's highest standards in mind -- now more than ever. The goal of Ethics Week is to not only help journalists explain how they ethically cover stories, but to share with the public information about what journalists do, how to identify ethical journalism, where to find it and how to support it.
More information: http://ethics.spj.org
Contact: Isaac Taylor
Tagged under: Ethics, Journalism Training, Free Events
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April 22, 2019 SPJ National
Application Deadline: Terry Harper Memorial Scholarship
SPJ will award scholarships to the Excellence in Journalism conference in memory of Terry Harper, SPJ's former executive director. As executive director, one of Terry's highest priorities was the development of high-caliber training opportunities for SPJ members. In honor of Terry's lasting efforts to improve SPJ and the entire journalism community, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation set up a memorial fund following his death. With a generous outpouring of support, the Society can now proudly provide scholarships to SPJ members to attend its annual convention.
More information: http://www.spj.org/c-grant-harper.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Journalism Training, Internships/Fellowships/Grants, Excellence in Journalism
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May 8, 2019 SPJ National
Application Deadline: Columbia Journalism School Student Fellowships
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is providing SPJ with scholarship funds for five SPJ student members from any school to attend the Excellence in Journalism conference. The intent is to provide future journalists the ability to attend major national events so they can network with fellow students, professionals and employers; receive training by participating in conference workshops, panels and speaking events; and learn about trends in journalism that will better prepare them for good careers.
More information: http://www.spj.org/c-grant-students.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Journalism Training, Internships/Fellowships/Grants, Excellence in Journalism
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May 8, 2019 SPJ National
Nomination Deadline: Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award
This award was created to honor former SPJ President Robert Lewis. From the generosity of the Lewis family, the award is given to a student SPJ member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the First Amendment through the field of journalism. The award assists a student with his/her attendance to SPJ's annual convention.
More information: http://www.spj.org/c-grant-dglewis.asp
Contact: SPJ Awards
Tagged under: Internships/Fellowships/Grants, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards, Excellence in Journalism
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