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Awards
Outstanding Professional and Campus Chapter Awards
2023 Honorees
– Large Pro Chapter:
Chicago Headline Club
– Small Pro Chapters:
Indiana Pro and Greater Cincinnati Pro
– Campus Chapter:
William Paterson University
– Campus Program:
Ohio University
Past Professional Chapters
of the Year
2022
Large Chapter: San Diego Pro
Small Chapter: SPJ Georgia
2021
Large Chapter: SPJ Florida
Small Chapter: Cincinnati Pro
2020
Florida Pro and
Cincinnati Pro
2019
Large Chapters: Press Club of Long Island, the Chicago Headline Club and Florida Pro Chapter
Small Chapter: Arkansas Pro Chapter
2018
Large Chapter: San Diego Pro
Small Chapter: Arkansas Pro
2017
Large Chapter: Florida Pro
Small Chapter: Cincinnati Pro
2016
Large Chapter: Press Club of Long Island and Florida Pro
Small Chapter: Cincinnati Pro
2015
Large Chapter: San Diego Pro
Small Chapter: East Tennessee Pro
2014
Large Chapter: Florida Pro
Small Chapter: Cincinnati Pro
2013
Large Chapter: NY Deadline Club
Small Chapter: Virginia Pro
2012
Large Chapter: Northern California Pro
Small Chapter: St. Louis Pro
2011
Large Chapter: Chicago Headline Club
Small Chapter: Utah Headliners
2010
Large Chapter: South Florida Pro
Small Chapter: Rio Grande Pro
2009
Western Washington Pro
Small Chapter: Utah Headliners
Past Campus Chapters
of the Year
2022
– Chapter: University of Central Florida
– Program: Arkansas Tech and University of Central Florida
2021
Ohio University
2019
Ohio University
2018
Ohio University
2017
Ohio University
2016
Ohio University
2015
University of Maryland
2014
Ohio University
2013
DePaul University
2012
Ithaca College
2011
DePaul University
2010
Ohio University
2009
University of Florida
SPJ's Outstanding Professional and Campus Chapter Awards salute chapters for overall excellence in supporting the Society's missions, members and the profession.
Each year, regional directors review the annual reports of chapters within their region and select two professional (large and small) and one campus chapter to nominate for national recognition. At-Large Directors review the nominations and select two professional (large and small) and one campus chapter for outstanding work that supports SPJ's overall missions.
For more information
Contact SPJ Headquarters at (317) 927-8000 or email: [email protected].
SPJ News
- Announcing the 2024 recipients of The Liberty Awards
- SPJ partners with Aquiline Coaching to offer self-care and wellness resources to members
- SPJ ethics leaders decry editorial interference at LA Times and Washington Post amid debate over presidential endorsements
Events and Deadlines
- 11/24/24: SPJ + Aquiline Universal Newsroom Biweekly Chat
- 12/01/24: Entries Open: New America Award
- 12/03/24: SPJ Georgia: A Winter Wonderland
- 12/05/24: Entry deadline for the Lukas Prize Project
- 12/06/24: Presidential Transition Briefing: What journalists should know about the transfer of power before Inauguration Day
