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November 10, 2026 • SPJ National

Entries Open: Mark of Excellence Awards

Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.

Categories are first judged on the regional level. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition, and most are recognized at their respective regional SPJ conference. National winners will be showcased on spj.org.

Website: Link
Contact: Lou Harry (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, Students, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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November 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - November 10, 2026, 7:30 pm • General Journalism

Resilience for Journalists

Resilience for Journalists: Mental wellness lessons from the world of first responders and military veterans

A virtual workshop presented by SPJ Georgia and the SPJ National Programming Committee

Whether you're reporting from war zones or disaster areas, covering the local crime beat or interviewing trauma survivors, working as a journalist can take a toll on your mental health.

This interactive workshop draws on mental wellness strategies used for active duty and retired military, law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs. It offers practical tools to help journalists decompress, manage stress and build resilience.

Instructor: Matt McDonell, an Afghanistan combat veteran with a master's degree in clinical social work, is the founder and executive director of Next18, a nonprofit providing mental wellness education through golf retreats.

The event is free, but registration is required.

Website: Link
Contact: Katja Ridderbusch (katja.ridderbusch@gmail.com)
Tagged under: Together, Freelancing, International Journalism, Generation J, Students, Educators, Journalism Training, Webinars, Free Events, SPJ Chapters, SPJ Committees, SPJ Communities, mental wellness, resilience

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November 10, 2026 • SPJ National

Entries Open: Sigma Delta Chi Awards

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards.

The awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print/online, audio, television, and more.

Website: Link
Contact: Lou Harry (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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November 13, 2026 - November 14, 2026 • General Journalism

Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar

The 2026 Atlanta Photojournalism Seminar will take place at the Hilton Atlanta Northeast, marking 54 consecutive years of the longest continuously operating photojournalism conference in America.

As always, we’ll have two full days of speakers, featuring some of the country’s most talented photojournalists and photo editors; a photography contest, awarding more than $5,000 in prizes; portfolio reviews and one-on-one coaching; and vendor displays and demonstrations of the latest photography and video gear.

Where: 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Peachtree Corners, Georgia 30092, USA
Website: Link
Contact: Brett Roegiers (brett@photojournalism.org)
Tagged under: Together, Freelancing, International Journalism, Students, Educators, Journalism Training, Journalism Awards

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November 17, 2026, 7:30 pm - November 17, 2026, 9:00 pm • SPJ Local (Region 11)

Your Right to Record: What You Can, Can't Do at Arrest, Emergency Scenes

What do you do if you believe law enforcement is interfering with your in-person coverage of an arrest, crime scene or emergency scene? Learn your rights and responsibilities at these scenes at a FREE Nov. 17 forum presented by Valley of the Sun SPJ and the Arizona Latino Media Association.

“Your Right to Record: What You Can and Can’t Do at Arrest, Emergency Scenes” is a panel discussion followed by a question-and-answer session. It will be held in the First Amendment Forum at the Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix. Paid parking is available in the lot immediately north of the school, which is on the Valley Metro Light Rail B Line. Light refreshments will be served.

Bring your questions and concerns about how to effectively cover these live scenes within legal and ethical boundaries while learning what police may and may not do.

Expected panelists: Former ABC15 reporter Patricio Espinoza, who received a settlement after his altercation with Mesa police at a crime scene; attorney Peter Limperis, counsel to the First Amendment Coalition of Arizona; and Taylor Seely, First Amendment issues reporter for The Arizona Republic/azcentral.com. Morgan Loew, managing editor and investigative reporter for Arizona’s Family (KTVK-TV, 3TV and KPHO-TV, CBS5), will moderate the discussion.

Where: ASU Cronkite School, 555 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004
Website: Link
Contact: Mark Scarp (phxspj@gmail.com)
Tagged under: Ethics, Journalism Training, Free Events, SPJ Chapters

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November 30, 2026 • SPJ National

Entries Open: SPJ New America Award

SPJ’s New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. Although not required, collaboration with ethnic media is taken into account.

SPJ welcomes entries from media outlets, journalists, community and issue advocacy groups, individuals and others concerned with ethnic issues.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, Diversity, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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December 10, 2026, 6:00 pm - December 10, 2026, 9:00 pm • General Journalism

SPJ DC Holiday Party

Celebrate the season with fellow journalists and friends of the free press. Join the SPJ DC Pro Chapter for our Holiday Party.

Enjoy conversation, connection, and community. Swap stories from the year, meet new colleagues, and reconnect with peers who care about ethical, independent journalism as much as you do.

Cash bar. We provide the basic food and soft drinks.

We need to know how many people to expect, so please register.

Where: 1345 N Courthouse Rd, Arlington, VA, USA
Website: Link
Contact: Dan Kubiske (dan@kubiske.org)
Tagged under: Together, SPJ Chapters, Party

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January 6, 2027 • Uncategorized

Early Bird Entry Deadline: Mark of Excellence Awards Deadline

Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.

Categories are first judged on the regional level. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition, and most are recognized at their respective regional SPJ conference. National winners will be showcased on spj.org.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, Students, Educators, SPJ National Awards

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January 6, 2027 • SPJ National

Early Bird Entry Deadline: Sigma Delta Chi Awards

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards.

The awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print/online, audio, television, and more.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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February 11, 2027 • Uncategorized

Entry Deadline: Mark of Excellence Awards Deadline

Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.

Categories are first judged on the regional level. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition, and most are recognized at their respective regional SPJ conference. National winners will be showcased on spj.org.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, Students, Educators, SPJ National Awards

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February 15, 2027 • SPJ National

Entry Deadline: 2026 Stillwater Awards

The Stillwater Awards recognize excellence in prison journalism -- one of the toughest places to practice the craft.

The Stillwater Awards are named after the Minnesota town where Stillwater State Prison was built. In 1887, the warden founded The Prison Mirror, the first newspaper written and managed exclusively by inmates. Today, there are dozens of prison publications across the country.

The Stillwater Awards are co-sponsored by SPJ and the Prison Journalism Project. Since 2020, PJP has trained incarcerated writers and published their stories. Because of that, PJP doesn’t participate in the judging of the Stillwater Awards.

Website: Link
Contact: Michael Koretzky (journoterrorist@gmail.com)
Tagged under: Together, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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February 18, 2027 • SPJ National

Entry Deadline: Sigma Delta Chi Awards

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards.

The awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print/online, audio, television, and more.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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March 11, 2027 • SPJ National

Entry Deadline: New America Award

SPJ’s New America Award honors public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. Although not required, collaboration with ethnic media is taken into account.

SPJ welcomes entries from media outlets, journalists, community and issue advocacy groups, individuals and others concerned with ethnic issues.

Website: Link
Contact: SPJ Awards (awards@spj.org)
Tagged under: Together, Diversity, SPJ National Awards, Journalism Awards

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