SPJ champions journalists by promoting ethics, honoring excellence, fighting for press freedom and supporting emerging professionals.
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💪 Know someone defending free expression?
Nominate them for the Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award, honoring those advancing a free press and First Amendment rights, including non-journalists.
🏆 Winner receives $10,000 and recognition at #SPJ26!
⏰ Nominate by June 29: bit.ly/4aqo1u7
📣 Got a project that strengthens journalism and protects the public’s right to know?
Join the SPJ Foundation’s free Q&A webinar noon EDT Wednesday to learn about the 2026 grant cycle.
⏰ Proposals due Aug. 13.
🤳 Scan the QR codes below to register or submit your proposal.
📣 Got a project that strengthens journalism and protects the public's right to know?
Learn about the SPJ Foundation's 2026 grant cycle during our free Q&A webinar at noon EDT today
⏰ Proposals are due Aug. 13.
🤳 Scan the QR codes below to register and apply.
🚨 SPJ members: Today is the deadline to apply for the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute in Indianapolis (July 17–19).
💪This three-day program helps emerging leaders strengthen advocacy, governance and leadership skills.
🔗 Submit your application now: bit.ly/4emPJdD
SPJ, joined by a coalition of news media organizations, has called on Orange County (Florida) Public Schools to revise a district media policy that threatens press freedom, limits transparency and chills constitutionally protected speech.
🔗 Full letter: bit.ly/3Qtni4A
SPJ has named Julie K. Brown, Robin Givhan, Walter V. Robinson and Dick Vitale as 2026 Fellows of the Society, the highest professional honor awarded by the organization.
✨ Explore the remarkable work and achievements of the 2026 Fellows ahead of SPJ26: bit.ly/4dWuuxW
⏰ SPJ members — the deadline is approaching!
💪 Apply for the 2026 SPJ Leadership Institute in Indianapolis (July 17–19) by Monday — a three-day program for emerging leaders to strengthen advocacy, governance and leadership skills.
🔗 Learn more and apply: bit.ly/4emPJdD
SPJ leads a coalition in condemning a proposed Trump administration rule that would require federal employees to sign standardized nondisclosure agreements, warning it would silence public employees and violate First Amendment rights.
🔗 Full statement: bit.ly/4efm30S
SPJ is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025.
🎉 Congratulations to all of this year’s winners: bit.ly/4dKa64f
SPJ joins a coalition led by @splc.org urging Indiana University to protect student media independence and implement task force recommendations. How IU responds will send a strong message about its commitment to #studentpressfreedom.
🔗Full letter: bit.ly/4ftO6fo
