Nominate your favorite hero of open government Heroes of the 50 States: The State Open Government Hall of Fame is a joint venture by the Society of Professional Journalists and the National Freedom of Information Coalition. It was developed by leaders in both organizations as a way to recognize long-term contributions of individuals to open government in their […]
SPJ Announces First Amendment Foundation Freedom of Information Award
Winner: Sarasota Herald-Tribune: Josh Salman, Emily Le Coz, Elizabeth Johnson, Bias on the bench Finalist: The Villages Daily Sun: Staff, Redefining Justice Finalist: WLRN News: Rowan Moore Gerety, Rowan Moore Gerety: Say My Name, School Suspensions and Pulse 911 Records See the rest of the 2017 Sunshine State Award Winners and Finalists Here
Herald-Tribune brings home 22 SPJ journalism awards
Newspaper wins eight first places in the Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards. Herald-Tribune July 23, 2017 The Herald-Tribune won 22 awards, including eight in first place, from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Sunshine State Awards. The newspaper’s “Bias on the Bench” series — a project by Emily Le Coz, Josh Salman and Elizabeth Johnson that […]