Awards

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: James Madison Freedom of Information Awards For 2025 Achievements

The James Madison Awards recognize the people and organizations of Northern California who have advanced freedom of information and expression through journalism, activism and the courts in 2025.

 

SPJ NorCal Honors 2025 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 CONTACT: Laura Wenus at 650-996-3112 or spjnorcal@gmail.com, or Ben Trefny at 415-290-2421 * * * * * SAN FRANCISCO — The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter, honors Hilda Gutiérrez of NBC Bay Area as Journalist of the Year for the 40th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards…

 

SPJ NorCal 2025 Excellence in Journalism Awards Contest

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 Contact: spjnorcal@gmail.com / Ida Mojadad 415-735-6965 Know a journalist who has done brilliant work over the past year? Someone who does whatever it takes to get the story, photo or video? Whose dedication to our craft is second to none? Maybe that journalist is you! For the past 40…

 

SPJ NORCAL HONORS TRANSPARENCY CHAMPIONS IN JAMES MADISON FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AWARDS

Media contacts: Thomas Peele (510) 499-4944 | Laura Wenus (650) 996-3112 | spjnorcalfoi@gmail.com SAN FRANCISCO – The Northern California chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists announces its 40th Annual James Madison Freedom of Information Awards, recognizing people and organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing freedom of information and expression in the spirit…

 

SPJ NorCal Honors 2024 Excellence in Journalism Award Winners

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, Oct. 30, 2024 CONTACT: Ida Mojadad imojadad [at] gmail.com or Ben Trefny (415) 290-2421 SAN FRANCISCO — The Society of Professional Journalists, Northern California chapter, honors Lisa Fernandez of KTVU as Journalist of the Year for the 39th Annual Excellence in Journalism Awards to be held Nov. 15. The board honors…