Bid on many great silent auction items at the Region 4-5 Conference this weekend

Here is donation #4 to the Silent Auction, coming from Deborah Taylor Givens, the Region 5 Director for SPJ. It's a Barbecue Basket including tablecloth, plates, sauce and basting brush. This is BARBECUE with a JOURNALISM link. Oink-n-Squeel is an Evanville, Ind., company owned by 40-year Evansville Courier reporter, editor and design Joan Cameron Neumann and her husband, Steve. Oink-n-Squeel was named the National Barbecue Association 2014 Award of Excellence winner with a first place for original and a fourth place in hot category for its habanero barbecue – Squeel Banero. ‪#‎SPJCincyConf

Registration is still open for the Region 4-5 Conference in Cincinnati on April 1-2

There's still time to register for the SPJ Region 4-5 Conference in Cincinnati this weekend. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-region-4-5-conference-2016-tickets-20696826766 #SPJCincyConf

More silent auction items are coming in #SPJCincyConf - See you on April 1-2 in Cincinnati

Region 4-5 Conference 2016, Cincinnati, OH, April 1, 2. More details and registration info. is available on the conference website at www.spjspringforward2016.com.

Ohio's Best Journalism entry deadline extended to Apr. 4

Ohio’s Best Journalism - 2016 COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES EXTENDED NEW DEADLINE: 5:00 pm, April 4, 2016   Updated to Include New Digital Media and Freelance Categories Honoring the Best of Ohio’s Print, Broadcasting, Digital Media, Freelance, Trade and College Journalism   Entry information and a list of categories are available at our competition website: www.ohiospjawards.org

Ohio’s Best Journalism is presented collaboratively by the Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland Pro Chapters of The Society of Professional Journalists and honors print, broadcast, online, trade and college journalists in Ohio for their best work during 2015. It is the only Ohio competition that honors journalists who fulfill the SPJ mission: defense of the First Amendment, support of literacy, resistance to censorship, advocacy for openness of public records and meetings, media self-criticism and community service. This program also recognizes the best college daily and weekly newspapers. Please take note of new changes in 2016: We have updated our Online category (now called Digital Media) and added new categories. In addition, we have added numerous Freelance categories to reflect the growing number of freelance journalists. Click here for Freelance categories.

ELIGIBILITY: Journalists are eligible who work for newspaper, magazines, radio, television, trade, online and college media in Ohio and adjacent states that have significant reach into Ohio. Freelance journalists, who are Ohio residents are eligible, regardless of where their work is published, broadcast or webcast. Entrants need not be members of the Society of Professional Journalists. The work must have been published or broadcast in 2015. FEES: A $30 entry fee must accompany each submission, except College entries. College students pay a $10 entry fee for writing of news, feature, sports and opinion. College newspapers may enter for free. There is a $5 discount per entry for work by SPJ members. You may submit any given article in as many relevant categories as you wish. Submissions from trade publications, newsletters and other print alternatives are welcome. This contest is for journalists in the state of Ohio and immediately adjoining states whose publications / stations / work have significant reach into Ohio. SPREAD THE WORD: Please forward this message to anyone you think would like to participate in Ohio’s Best Journalism contest! QUESTIONS? For additional information, please contact: Sarah Mills Bacha 614.563.1066  contact@ohiospjawards.org

Cincy SPJ Excellence in Journalism contest underway

Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter

2016 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM

CALL FOR ENTRIES

 The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is looking for the most outstanding work that appeared

in print, online and on-air during 2015 in Southwestern Ohio,

Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.

DEADLINE:  March 31, 2016
UPDATED: Deadline Extended to April 11, 2016

Entries can be made in three areas:

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION covers articles appearing in a newspaper, in a magazine or posted online during 2015.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION includes stories that were broadcast on a television station or appeared online during 2015.

AUDIO COMMUNICATION covers material broadcast over the radio airwaves or produced as a podcast for online listening during 2015.

To enter:

1) Submit two copies of the entry form for each submission

2) Entries can include printouts, URL information, DVDs or CDs

3) Current SPJ member entry fee...

--$15.00 for the first entry

--$10.00 for the second entry        

--$5.00 for each entry after that

4) Non SPJ member entry fee

--$25.00 per entry

MAKES CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  GREATER CINCNNATI SPJ PRO CHAPTER

NOTE:  SPJ members cannot use their membership to submit entries for non-members.  Each entrant must pay the appropriate entry fee.

To become an SPJ member, sign up at spj.org and be sure to designate CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER on the form. The annual national membership dues are $75.00 and can be paid at one time or through monthly deductions. There are no local chapter dues.

MAIL OR BRING ENTRIES, ENTRY FORMS AND CHECKS TO:

    Tom McKee

    Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter

   c/o WCPO-TV

  1720 Gilbert Avenue

  Cincinnati, Ohio  45202

THE JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET AND

GREATER CINCINNATI JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME

INDUCTION CEREMONY WILL BE THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

ALL MEDIA AWARDS

AM-1 -- GERALD WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD

Named in memory of longtime Cincinnati Enquirer investigative reporter Gerald White, this is the Greater Cincinnati SPJ Chapter's highest honor.  It is presented for excellence in investigative reporting by an individual or team. Entries will be judged on enterprise and depth of research. Please include a description of the events and circumstances prompting the story and the results of the reporting.

AM-2 -- CAMILLA WARRICK AWARD

This award honors journalists in any medium who use their professional role to make a difference in the community. It's named for the late Cincinnati Enquirer and Post reporter and columnist Camilla Warrick.  Entries can be the work of an individual or team and must include a written statement that details the public service value of the project and the outcome of the work.

AM-3 -- FIRST AMENDMENT AWARD

Journalists are facing increasingly frequent challenges in their jobs from governments and corporations erecting barriers to prevent the free flow of information the public has a right to know. This award honors an individual or group going to extraordinary lengths to protect the First Amendment.  Entries must include the story and letters detailing how the media defended the free press.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

W-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY

Outstanding coverage of a news event that stands out from the competition. Entry can be by an individual or team.

W-2 -- BEST NEWS FEATURE/NEWSMAKER PROFILE

Reporting that goes beyond traditional journalism basics to capture the human spirit of people impacting the community.

W-3 -- BEST BEAT REPORTING

Outstanding work by a single reporter within an assigned beat. Entry may include up to six stories.

W-4 -- BEST INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE/DATABASE REPORTING

Most thorough reporting of an issue of community interest -- work that combines investigative techniques, enterprise and use of databases.

W-5 -- BEST CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES

This award reflects excellence in multiple reports on a single topic by an individual or team.  Entry can include up to six articles.

W-6 -- BEST BUSINESS NEWS STORY

Excellence in reporting and writing articles on general business topics by an individual or team. 

W-7 -- BEST BUSINESS FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN

An article going beyond business story basics, taking an in-depth look

at issues and how they impact the community.

W-8 -- BEST NEWS COLUMN

Outstanding reporting and writing that explores unique angles of an

issue. Entries may include up to six columns by the same writer.

W-9 -- BEST EDITORIAL

Best opinion/editorial articles appearing online or in a newspaper or magazine. Entries may include up to six pieces by the same writer.

W-10 -- BEST SPORTS STORY

Outstanding reporting and writing about a sporting event. The entry can be a single report or series of reports by an individual or team.

W-11 -- BEST GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY

Best reporting and writing about government issues and the impact they have on citizens.

W-12 -- BEST EDUCATION STORY

Best reporting and writing about education issues at the primary, secondary and collegiate levels.

W-13 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY

Best reporting and writing on health and medical matters and the impact they have on citizens.

W-14 -- BEST LIFESTYLE FEATURE

Outstanding reporting and writing that captures of the essence of emerging trends impacting the lives of citizens.

W-15 -- BEST COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY

Outstanding reporting and writing focusing on issues that have an impact on urban and/or suburban communities.

W-16 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY

Excellence in reporting and writing about arts and entertainment, including music, dance, theater and art.

W-17 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT CRITIQUE

Excellence in critiquing arts and entertainment performances and exhibitions.

W-18 -- BESTNEWSPAPER SPECIAL SECTION

Excellence by a newspaper in presenting a news, sports or other special section.

W-19 -- BEST NEWSPAPER

Best overall daily, weekly or monthly newspaper.

W-20 -- BEST MAGAZINE STORY

Outstanding in-depth reporting about people, places, issues, trends or other human interest topics appearing in a regularly published magazine.

W-21 -- BEST MAGAZINE INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE STORY

Outstanding investigative reporting and writing appearing in a regularly published magazine.

W-22 -- BEST MAGAZINE

Best overall regularly published magazine.

W-23 -- BEST WEB SITE

Best web site hosted by a newspaper, magazine, televison station or radio station.

W-24 -- BEST NEWS/SPORTS BLOG

Outstanding news/sports blog -- newspaper, magazine, television or radio.

W-25 -- BEST NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE DESIGN

Best design of daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.

W-26 -- BEST NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE GRAPHIC

Best graphic appearing in a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.

W-27 -- BEST WEB SITE DESIGN

Best web site design.

W-28 -- BEST WEB GRAPHIC

Best graphic appearing on a web site.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION

V-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY

Best general assignment news story on television or online.

V-2 --  BEST FEATURE STORY

Best feature story on broadcast television or online.

V-3 -- BEST INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE/DATABASE REPORTING

Best investigative television or online story using enterprise and databases.

V-4 -- BEST BUSINESS REPORTING

Best television or visual online business story.

V-5 -- BEST GOVERNMENT REPORTING

Best coverage of government issues and their impact on citizens.

V-6 -- BEST CONSUMER REPORTING

Best reporting of consumer issues on television or online.

V-7 -- BEST EDUCATION REPORTING

Best reporting of K-12 or collegiate issues on television or online.

V-8 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING

Best reporting on television or online of health or medical issues.

V-9 -- BEST SPORTS NEWS/FEATURE

Best sports story appearing on television or online.

V-10 -- BEST NEWS/FEATURE/SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY

Best news photography in print or online.

V-11 -- BEST VIDEOGRAPHY

Best videography on televion or online.

V-12 -- BEST PHOTO OR ART ILLUSTRATION

Best illustration using photography and/or artwork in print or online.

AUDIO COMMUNICATION

A-1 -- BEST NEWS STORY

Best news story appearing on radio.

A-2 -- BEST NEWS FEATURE

Best feature reporting and writing of a news event or personality.

A-3 -- BEST BUSINESS STORY

Outstanding radio coverage of a business story.

A-4 -- BEST GOVERNMENT STORY

Outstanding reporting and writing about government issues.

A-5 -- BEST EDUCATION STORY

Outstanding coverage of K-12 or collegiate educational issues.

A-6 --  BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY

Outstanding coverage of health and medical issues.

A-7 -- BEST ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY

Outstanding coverage of arts and entertainment issues and personalities.

A-8 -- BEST SPORTS STORY

Best sports story

A-9 -- BEST NEWSCAST

Best radio newscast.

A-10 -- BEST COMMENTARY

Best commentry on radio.

One of the many great things you can look forward to at the spring conference

Drum roll .... Silent Auction item, donated by @pattinewberry a Wiedemann Gift Basket. Place your bid at the conference #SPJCincyConf

Register today for the best rates - Region 4-5 Conference in Cincinnati

Hello SPJers and aspiring journalists:

I'm delighted to announce the keynote speaker for Looking Back, Moving Forward, the spring Region 4/5 Conference, set for April 1-2 in Cincinnati:

Stephen George is executive editor of Louisville Public Media, a unique statewide media group that includes the Center for Investigative Reporting; National Public Radio affiliate WFPL; classical music station WUOL; and adult alt music station WFPX. Mr. George was previously editor of the Nashville City Paper and LEO Weekly, and most recently served as news editor of Insider Louisville. Louisville Public Media was recently profiled by MediaShift, which highlighted its commitment to investigative journalism. 

As Mr. George focuses on investigative reporting – back in the headlines thanks to the success of “Spotlight” – other speakers will take up a wide range of current issues in journalism: using video from dash-cams and body-cams; covering race, using drones and virtual reality technology in newsrooms; covering heroin; sharpening narrative writing skills; and more. Speakers on three panels, meanwhile, will look back to look forward, with sessions tied to the 100thanniversary of the Pulitzer Prize, the 50th anniversary of the Freedom of Information Act and the 45th anniversary of the shootings at Kent State University.

Visit www.spjspringforward2016.com for our almost-complete list of speakers, schedule, registration and hotel info and more. Sign up today! Early bird rates end Tuesday, March 8. Hope you'll join us in Cincinnati April 1-2 and encourage members of your chapters, area journalists, journalism student and friends of journalism for what promises to be a great event. See you there!

PATRICIA GALLAGHER NEWBERRY
SPJ Region 4 Director

Early bird registration for the Region 4 and 5 conference ends on March 8

Join 250-300 journalists, journalism students and journalism advocates from seven states for the spring Region 4/5 conference of the Society of Professional Journalists.

April 1-2 | Cincinnati | Kingsgate Marriott

•Learn about how dash-cam and body-cam video is shaping
news coverage of police departments.

•Discover what news organizations can and will do with drone technology.

•Consider how 100 years of Pulitzer Prizes have shaped journalism.

•Learn the latest efforts to strengthen FOI laws.

….and much more.

For more information and a link to registration, visit: http://spjspringforward2016.com.

Early bird prices end March 8!

Early Bird Registration for Region 4-5 Conference Extended to March 8

SPJ Region 4-5 Conference 2016 will be held in Cincinnati on April 1 & 2.Early bird Registration has been extended to Tuesday, March 8. Register today!

Here's the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-region-4-5-conference-2016-tickets-20696826766

Journalists Hall of Fame Seeking Nominations for 2016 Class

Cincinnati SPJ Seeks 2016 Nominees of Journalists for Hall of Fame

Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is seeking nominations for the 2016 Class of its Journalism Hall of Fame.

A nomination should include: Name and contact information of person making the nomination. ·

Name of nominee and a paragraph highlighting the nominee’s journalism accomplishments and employers.

Biographical information of nominee, including birth and death years of deceased individuals. ·

Contact information on relatives and professional associates who should be invited to the installation event on June 23, 2016.

Nominations may be sent to Jo-Ann Huff Albers, Cincy SPJ Hall of Fame chairwoman. 9609 Iris Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45241-1306 or [joann.albers@wku.edu]. The deadline is Friday, March 18, 2016.

Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame Qualifications Approved by board April 16, 2014

Hall of Fame honorees are members of the print and electronic media who made their careers in the Greater Cincinnati region, as well as those who, having contributed significantly to this region, continued their journalistic careers elsewhere.

The following are qualifications for inclusion in the Cincinnati SPJ Journalism Hall of Fame

1. A nominee must be a retired veteran journalism practitioner (or nearly retired)who has achieved a high measure of professional achievement in journalism in the Cincinnati area and some national prominence.

2. A nominee must have worked in Cincinnati for at least five years of a career of substantial professional achievement.

3. A deceased individual may be included in the Cincy SPJ Journalism Hall of Fame three years after death.

4. A person may be nominated by anyone, but at least two Cincy SPJ members in good standing must second a nomination before it will be considered by the selection committee.

5. For a nomination to be considered by the selection committee, it must include:

* Name and current contact information for nominee.
* Current or latest journalism employer.
* Education information.
* Professional achievements.
* List of journalism employers, with contacts who might have known the nominee
* In the case of a nominee, contact information on relatives or professional associates who could represent the nominee at the installation event.
* Identification of Cincy SPJ members who can attest to a nominee’s merit and serve to second the nomination.

The Hall of Fame was founded in 1990. The first class in 1990 included:

Red Barber, 1908-1992, WLW, Brooklyn Dodgers, NPR, sportswriter, sportscaster

Wendell Dabney, 1865-1952, Cincinnati Union, African American writer, educator, editor, publisher, composer, musician and politician

Al Schottelkotte, 1927-1996, The Cincinnati Enquirer, WCPO-TV, reporter, columnist, TV anchor

E.W. Scripps, 1854-1926, Scripps-Howard, newspaper publisher

Al Segal, Cincinnatus, 1884-1968, Cincinnati Post, wrote, over 44 years, the longest-running continuous column in U.S. newspaper history.