A settlement agreement to prevent law enforcement from harming journalists doing their job also creates a process to review complaints alleging mistreatment by the State Patrol during the George Floyd and Daunte Wright protests. Complaints from journalists describing what happened must be submitted by October 19, 2022. Learn more about the process by going to this link for information from…
MNSPJ is partnering with the Silha Center for the Study of Media Ethics and Law at the University of Minnesota to present on Monday, April 4, a virtual panel discussion about the ethics of covering people with disabilities. The CDC reports that 26% of U.S. adults have some form of disability. How should journalists and communications professionals depict them and…
Thanks to everyone for all the entries thus far to the annual MNSPJ Page One Awards. We’re extending the deadline one more time, so you still have a chance to enter! The entry form will stay live all day Wednesday until midnight. Thanks for your support of MNSPJ!
Due to a technical challenge in closing the entry form promptly at 6 p.m. this evening, MNSPJ will accept Page One Award entries through 9 p.m. — three hours later than previously announced.
Attention college journalists: The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists (MNSPJ) is now accepting applications for its 2022 student scholarship. This year, MNSPJ will award one $2,500 scholarship to a student pursuing a career in broadcast, print, online or visual journalism. A second winner will receive $1,000. Last July, a five-judge panel chose to award the top scholarship in our 2021…
Since Monday is a holiday, we’ve decided to provide one last extension on the deadline for entries to the annual Page One Awards. The cut-off now is 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 22. Below you’ll find links with everything you’ll need to enter. Good luck! Important Links: Online Contest Submission Form Complete Listing of Contest Rules and Guidelines Complete Listing…
We’ve decided to extend the deadline for entries to the annual Page One Awards until 12 noon on Monday, Feb. 21. Several journalists have contacted us seeking more time, so we’re happy to oblige. Below you’ll find links with everything you’ll need to enter. Good luck! Important Links: Online Contest Submission Form Complete Listing of Contest Rules and Guidelines Complete…
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…