Join Us on June 18 at 7 p.m. for the 2020 Excellence in Journalism Virtual Awards Ceremony

Excellence In Journalism 

Virtual Awards Ceremony 2020

JUNE 18, 2020 – 7:00 P.M.

The Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter is going high-tech for the Excellence In Journalism Contest awards.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the winners and finalists will be announced during a live virtual gathering on Zoom.

Join us to honor those who are being recognized for their terrific work in 2019.

We look forward to honoring this year's winners and finalists.

Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP on Eventbrite to reserve your spot. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spj-greater-cincinnati-pro-chapter-virtual-awards-ceremony-2020-tickets-60430481196

The event is free, but we encourage a donation to support Cincinnati SPJ and local journalism. Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/yczkyhp3

An RSVP will also automatically enter you to win event giveaways, such as a complimentary 1-year SPJ professional membership and more!

Attendees will be sent a Zoom link prior to the awards ceremony.

For questions, email spjcincy@gmail.com.

Save the Date - June 18 at 7 p.m. - Cincy SPJ Virtual Awards Ceremony

SAVE THE DATE

JUNE 18, 2020 – 7:00 P.M.

The Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter is going high-tech for the Excellence In Journalism Contest awards.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the winners and finalists will be announced during a live virtual gathering on Zoom.

Join us to honor those who are being recognized for their terrific work in 2019.

Details on how to register to participate in the meeting will be sent at a later time.

Hope you will join us.

Journalists Emergency Fund for SPJ members and non-members

A big thank you to all those who donated more than $40,000 to SPJ's Day of Giving Back, which helped create the Journalists’ Emergency Fund. Applications are now being accepted from journalists who find themselves in financial need during this challenging time. Funding is available to SPJ members and non-members. Applicants will receive feedback from the committee within two weeks of submitting an application.

Save the Date - Cincinnati SPJ Excellence in Journalism Virtual Awards Ceremony - June 18 at 7 p.m.

Society of Professional Journalists

Greater Cincinnati Chapter

SAVE THE DATE

Please join us on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 7 p.m.

for the annual Excellence in Journalism Awards Program. The winners will be announced live.  This year’s virtual event will honor the best in journalism. We hope to see you there! More details to be announced shortly. Stay tuned!

Cincinnati SPJ welcomes Jack Greiner to the board

Jack Greiner is a commercial litigator with an emphasis on communications and media law. He is one of the region’s leading advocates for governmental transparency, having argued numerous cases in the Supreme Courts of Ohio and Kentucky and in appellate courts in the Tri-state area. His clients have included The Cincinnati Enquirer, Associated Press, ESPN, Vogue, Courthouse News Service, NBCUniversal, The New York Times and television stations in 16 markets. He also serves as Graydon’s Managing Partner.

Jack is a talented writer in addition to having created Graydon’s e-newsletter, InfoLaw News, and his own blog – Jack Out of the Box. The blog received first place in the 2018 and 2019 Ohio SPJ Awards for Best Blog in Ohio. He is the author of Imagine When You're Feeling Better, a children's book written to benefit Josh Cares, a Cincinnati charity.

Given Jack’s deep respect for journalists, he is honored to have been selected to serve on the board of Cincinnati SPJ. His tireless advocacy on behalf of the First Amendment is aligned with the goals of SPJ.

Congrats, Jack! We are thrilled to have you join the board of Cincinnati SPJ. 

SPJ taking applications for Journalists' Emergency Fund

The Society of Professional Journalists is now taking applications for its Journalists’ Emergency Fund created during the SPJ Day of Giving Back on April 30.

More than 200 donors, plus a significant matching gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, helped create a $40,000 fund to support journalists facing financial emergencies.

“SPJ is focused on supporting those journalists who have worked tirelessly every day to ensure that we all stay informed,” said SPJ National President Patricia Gallagher Newberry. “I encourage those in financial need during these difficult times to reach out to the Journalists’ Emergency Fund for support. It’s quick, easy and we hope you will find it helpful.” 

Journalists facing temporary hurdles due to job loss or income reduction may apply for funds up to $500 to help pay for everyday expenses such as rent, bills or groceries as they continue to seek employment. The grants do not need to be repaid.

“We hope these funds will help ease some of the burdens they face in these especially tough times,” said SPJ Foundation President Irwin Gratz. “This was the best way we could think of to show journalists that we support them, and we want to help get them back into their communities covering the stories that are important to their fellow citizens.”

Funding is available to both members and non-members of SPJ. A committee will make the selections and applicants will receive feedback within two weeks of submitting their information. All applicant information will be kept private.

Questions may be directed to emergencyfund@spj.org.

SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to informing citizens; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and fights to protect First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. Support excellent journalism and fight for your right to know. Become a member, give to the Legal Defense Fund or give to the SPJ Foundation.

The SPJ Foundation is a public foundation dedicated to ensuring that those who carry on the tradition of a free press are prepared for the challenge. The SPJ Foundation supports educational and professional needs of journalists and journalism students. Support excellent journalism and fight for your right to know. Give to the SPJ Foundation.