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Region 4 News

Region 4 - Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania

REGION 4 NEWS – SUMMER 2018

Volume 2

EIJ18 – EARLY BIRD ENDS JULY 25th

You’ve always wanted to visit Baltimore. You’d love to meet journalists from all over the country. Well, case closed. Problem solved. EIJ18 is the answer to both. Join SPJ and RTDNA professionals and students from September 27-29.

Early bird signup at spj.org ends July 25th. Don’t delay. Beating the deadline can save $100 on registration.

There’s also a wealth of information on the web site about hotel accommodations, travel arrangements and the jam-packed schedule of events.

The opening night reception is at M&T Bank Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens. There’s a newly added Super Session on the Capital Gazette tragedy. There will likely be plenty of discussion about the New York Daily News downsizing.

Don’t forget the RTDNA awards and the SPJ Presidential Installation Banquet.

EIJ18 -- STUDENT ATTENDANCE OPPORTUNITY

If you’re a student wishing to attend EIJ18, but aren’t sure how you’ll pay for the registration, travel and hotel costs, read on.

Region 4 is awarding a $500 grant each to two students who need a little financial help to enjoy the festivities in Baltimore.

It’s very simple to apply and the possible reward is certainly worth the few minutes of time it will take to show your interest.

Just send an e-mail with the following information on it to tmckee@wcpo.com and you’ll be in the hunt for the grant.

--Name, street address, city, state, ZIP code, e-mail address, phone number

--One creative paragraph about why EIJ18 will be a better conference if you’re in Baltimore

Don’t put it off – the deadline is August 31st. Good luck.

- Tom McKee, Region 4 Director

Register Today - Ohio SPJ Awards Ceremony - Saturday, August 25 in Cincinnati

The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter, in Association with the Cleveland and Central Ohio Pro Chapters Invites you to the Ohio SPJ Awards Contest Celebration in the Queen City Aboard the Belle of Cincinnati Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Photo: Courtesy of the Belle of Cincinnati Make your reservations now for the Ohio SPJ event of the year – the Ohio SPJ Awards Contest celebration aboard the Belle of Cincinnati. The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter is hosting the annual event, in association with pro chapters in Columbus and Cleveland to honor the best journalism from throughout the Buckeye State. Board the Belle of Cincinnati at its home port of Newport, Kentucky, 101 Riverboat Row, from 11 a.m. until noon. We will begin our cruise along the Ohio River promptly at noon for lunch and the awards, and dock approximately two hours later. The cost is $55 per person and includes a buffet luncheon, featuring tossed mixed greens with a choice of two dressings, marinated chicken breast, pulled pork with barbeque sauce, coleslaw, green beans, baked beans, chips, cookies and brownies. Drinks are available at a full cash bar. Reserve your spot today at the button below: REGISTER See you there! Questions? Contact Ginny McCabe

Multiple CMG employees honored with SPJ Awards - Congrats to all!

DAYTON, OH (June 22, 2018) — Cox Media Group Ohio is proud to announce that 15 of their media journalists have won awards from The Ohio Society of Professional Journalists for 2018! The list of award winners is as follows:

WHIO-TV:

WHIO-TV- BEST SPOT NEWS – FIRST PLACE – “CAR THIEF CAUGHT” – ADAM MARSHALL & NATHAN DAVIS

TELEVISION BEST OF SHOW – BEST NEWSCAST- SECOND PLACE -NEWS CENTER 7 AT NOON – QUINCY WALLACE & KRISTI DEROCHER

BEST PRODUCER – SECOND PLACE – NEWS CENTER 7 AT 5 – “WRONG WAY DRIVER” – AMY FREDERICK

BEST VIDEOGRAPHER- SECOND PLACE – BYRON STIRSMAN

BEST CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING – SECOND PLACE – “REFUSAL TO PROSECUTE” – CARYN GOLDEN & BYRON STIRSMAN

BEST CONSUMER REPORTING – SECOND PLACE – “WHO IS ROBOCALLING YOU?” – RACHEL MURRAY & BYRON STIRSMAN

BEST NEWS OPERATION- WHIO-TV- SECOND PLACE

DAYTON DAILY NEWS:

DAYTON DAILY NEWS – BEST INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING – SECOND PLACE – “JAILHOUSE INVESTIGATIONS” – Mark Gokavi and Josh Sweigart

DAYTON DAILY NEWS – BEST PUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM – FIRST PLACE – “TERRIBLE MISTAKES” – Katie Wedell

DAYTON DAILY NEWS/mydaytondailynews.com – BEST MEDICAL/SCIENCE REPORTING – SECOND PLACE –“THE WAR YOU CAN’T SEE: U.S CYBER WARRIORS PROTECT US FROM DAILY ATTACKS – Barrie Barber and Ty Greenlees

JOURNAL-NEWS:

JOURNAL NEWS – BEST ROCK AND ROLL COMMENTARY/ MUSIC REVIEW – SECOND PLACE – “DAVID SHAW’S BIG RIVER GET DOWN SET TO RETURN TO HAMILTON” – Ginny McCabe

JOURNAL NEWS – BEST ARTS REVIEW – SECOND PLACE – “MACY’S ARTS SAMPLER RETURNS WITH FREE ARTS, ACTIVITIES TO LOCAL VENUES” – Ginny McCabe

SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN:

SPRINGFIELD NEWS-SUN – BEST OF SHOW – BEST REPORTER IN OHIO – SECOND PLACE – Mike Cooper

ABOUT SPJ: The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry through the daily work of its nearly 10,000 members; works to inspire current and future journalists through professional development; and advocates for the protection of the First Amendment guarantee of freedom of speech and press.

Nationally, SPJ improves and protects journalism through national and local training; advocacy for freedom of Information and resources; its Code of Ethics that encourages responsible reporting; a website filled with career resources – www.spj.org; and a national recognition program for excellence in journalism.

For more information about this year’s awards, check out the Ohio SPJ Awards website

For more information about Cox Media Group Ohio, contact Emily Broughton at emily.broughton@coxinc.com