SPJ NorCal Honors 2021 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THURSDAY, JAN. 27, 2022 CONTACT: Ben Trefny (415) 290-2421 or Lila LaHood (415) 846-5346 SAN FRANCISCO — The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter, honors Alexandria…
SPJ-NorCal Demands Investigation into Arrest of Journalist Jeremy Portje in Sausalito
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- SPJ-NorCal joins the First Amendment Coalition in sending a letter today to Marin County and Sausalito city officials, warning of potential violations of federal and state…
2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards Contest
DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. PT on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 Contact: spj.excellenceinjournalism@gmail.com or Lila LaHood (415) 846-5346 or Liz Enochs (415) 323-0220. Know a journalist who has done brilliant work over…
Video: Excellence in Journalism Awards Ceremony
The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists hosted the 2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Ceremony remotely on March 24, 2021. Watch the video of the ceremony here…
“I stood up for the truth” Media Rights Attorney James Chadwick Wins SPJ-NorCal Career Award
[caption id="attachment_1241" align="aligncenter" width="252"] James Chadwick[/caption] James Chadwick is a media and First Amendment attorney who has for thirty years fought successfully against censorship and to uphold journalists’ right to…
SPJ NorCal Honors First Amendment Champions in James Madison Freedom of Information Awards
The Northern Chapter of the Society Professional Journalists announces its 36th Annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards, recognizing the people and organizations of Northern California who have made significant…
SPJ NorCal Honors 2020 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 3, 2021 CONTACT: Ben Trefny (415) 290-2421 or Lila LaHood (415) 846-5346 SAN FRANCISCO — The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter, honors Otis…
CALL FOR JAMES MADISON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AWARD NOMINATIONS
IMPORTANT UPDATE, January 18, 2021: The deadline for the student category and the Beverly Kees Educator Award categories has been extended until Monday, January 25, 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Please make…
SPJ NorCal Invites San Jose Police to Meet About Media Relations at Protests, Condemns Reflective Vests
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is heartened that the San Jose Police Department is looking to improve its treatment of journalists covering…
2020 Excellence in Journalism Awards Contest
NEW DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. PT on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020 Contact: spj.excellenceinjournalism@gmail.com or Lila LaHood (415) 846-5346 or Liz Enochs (415) 323-0220. What a year this has been. Here's your…