The Minnesota Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) recognizes the best in Minnesota journalism each year with the annual Page One Awards. Contest entries can be submitted between now and Tuesday, Feb. 15, at 12 noon. Finalists will be notified in the spring. We have eliminated a few categories this year due to a lack of entries…
1. NEWSPAPER/NEWS WRITING a. Breaking News Coverage (Up to three stories showing excellence in coverage of a single news event that’s breaking/was not expected. c. Feature Writing (Up to three stories showing one feature writer’s ability to command attention through profiles or trend pieces with unique characters, rich scenes and/or unexpected angles.) d. Enterprise/In-Depth Story (One story that reflects a journalist’s or team of journalists’ ingenuity,…
GENERAL GUIDELINES Contest opens on Saturday, January 15, 2022 The fee is $22 per entry. Entries must be submitted no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. All work published or broadcast during the 2021 calendar year is eligible. Journalists (including freelancers and contract employees) working for all print, broadcast and online news outlets in Minnesota (or news…
Minnesota journalists lost a great friend this month. Dave Aeikens, who served as MNSPJ chapter president in 1999 before taking leadership positions over the next decade with SPJ National, died on Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the age of 53. Dave’s family has published a very loving obituary and SPJ National issued a statement that catalogues his many accomplishments. At MNSPJ,…
The Minnesota chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists applauds the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and journalist Jared Goyette for their work securing an indefinite ban on law enforcement agencies using force against journalists. U.S. District Judge Wilhelmina Wright’s preliminary injunction Thursday came in response to a class-action lawsuit filed by the ACLU on behalf of Goyette. The preliminary injunction will remain…
WHO: Young people interested in a news media internship, and interns looking to break into their first job. WHAT: Come for the career panel with top Twin Cities news media editors, hiring managers and internship coordinators — stay for the networking! WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, from 7 to 8:45 p.m. WHERE: The Hubbard School of Journalism, University of Minnesota…
MNSPJ is buying the pizza and some of the drinks for a September get-together where 2021 Page One Award winners can pick up plaques and certificates. We hope it’s an event where all journalists can gather for friendly conversation. WHO: All of us! WHAT: Come reconnect with colleagues and journalists from across the state and pick up awards WHEN: Thursday,…
MNSPJ announced results from the 2021-22 board election during the chapter’s annual meeting on Thursday, Aug. 19. Brian Arola was voted president-elect while secretary Taryn Phaneuf and treasurer Briana Bierschbach were re-elected as board officers. Arola will become president next summer when the term of current president Chris Snowbeck ends in June. Also in the election, board members Hal Davis…
The Minnesota professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St. Paul. Any member can attend, but please send us a note in advance so we’re sure to have room. Direct any RSVPs/questions to minnesota.spj@gmail.com. Scholarship Popovich General Awards Special Awards
Members of the Minnesota professional chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists can vote between now and 12 noon on Aug. 3 to elect board leadership for 2021-22. Electronic ballots are being distributed via e-mail. If you don’t receive a ballot, please contact us at minnnesota.spj@gmail.com. Results will be announced at the chapter’s annual meeting, which will be announced soon…