SPJ Colorado Pro
@spjcoloradopro.bsky.social
A nonprofit professional association of journalists in Colorado promoting best practices, ethics and excellence. Online: spjcolorado.org
BONUS: When Coloradans join national SPJ, their SPJ Colorado Pro chapter membership is free!
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Seek Truth🔎. Report It📰. Never Be Quiet📢.
🔗Join or renew today. Let’s get louder – together: bit.ly/3KfoqWs
Seek Truth🔎. Report It📰. Never Be Quiet📢.
🔗Join or renew today. Let’s get louder – together: bit.ly/3KfoqWs
November 22, 2025 at 9:05 PM
BONUS: When Coloradans join national SPJ, their SPJ Colorado Pro chapter membership is free!
NEW CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER: Congratulations to Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman, SPJ Colorado Pro's newest board member. Learn more about Isabel here.
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter adds Isabel Guzman to board
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has appointed Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman as i…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
NEW CHAPTER BOARD MEMBER: Congratulations to Colorado journalist Isabel Guzman, SPJ Colorado Pro's newest board member. Learn more about Isabel here.
SPJ'S NATIONAL AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Entries are now being accepted for the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards, honoring excellence in professional journalism in 2025. Deadline: 2/8/26. Enter by 1/6/26 to save on fees. Click below for info. @spj-posts.bsky.social
Entries are now being accepted for the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards, honoring excellence in professional journalism in 2025. Deadline: 2/8/26. Enter by 1/6/26 to save on fees. Click below for info. @spj-posts.bsky.social
Sigma Delta Chi Awards
The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first...
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November 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
SPJ'S NATIONAL AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES!
Entries are now being accepted for the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards, honoring excellence in professional journalism in 2025. Deadline: 2/8/26. Enter by 1/6/26 to save on fees. Click below for info. @spj-posts.bsky.social
Entries are now being accepted for the Society of Professional Journalists' Sigma Delta Chi Awards, honoring excellence in professional journalism in 2025. Deadline: 2/8/26. Enter by 1/6/26 to save on fees. Click below for info. @spj-posts.bsky.social
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SPJ strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on journalists, including his disparaging treatment of Mary Bruce during Monday’s Oval Office press availability, and his recent “Quiet, piggy” insult aimed at Catherine Lucey.
🔗Read the full statement: www.spj.org/spj-statemen...
🔗Read the full statement: www.spj.org/spj-statemen...
November 19, 2025 at 6:33 PM
SPJ strongly condemns President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on journalists, including his disparaging treatment of Mary Bruce during Monday’s Oval Office press availability, and his recent “Quiet, piggy” insult aimed at Catherine Lucey.
🔗Read the full statement: www.spj.org/spj-statemen...
🔗Read the full statement: www.spj.org/spj-statemen...
STUDENT JOURNALISTS: The SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism, are now open for entries. Entries are first judged regionally. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition. Entry deadline: Feb. 11. Enter by Jan. 6 to save $5 on entry fees.
Mark of Excellence Awards: Home
Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
STUDENT JOURNALISTS: The SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism, are now open for entries. Entries are first judged regionally. First-place regional winners advance to the national competition. Entry deadline: Feb. 11. Enter by Jan. 6 to save $5 on entry fees.
There's still time to apply for FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! We're accepting applications for our scholarships of up to $5,000. Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students
The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for appl…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
There's still time to apply for FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! We're accepting applications for our scholarships of up to $5,000. Details here.
Email newsletters have long been a mainstay for news platforms. John Frank, Alayna Alvarez Esteban Hernandez of Axios Denver won 1st prize for newsletters in SPJ's 2025 Top of the Rockies Awards for excellence in journalism. Judges said: "This newsletter clicks all the boxes for 'the perfect one.'"
Axios Denver
Get smarter, faster on what matters in Denver with Alayna Alvarez, John Frank, and Esteban L. Hernandez.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Email newsletters have long been a mainstay for news platforms. John Frank, Alayna Alvarez Esteban Hernandez of Axios Denver won 1st prize for newsletters in SPJ's 2025 Top of the Rockies Awards for excellence in journalism. Judges said: "This newsletter clicks all the boxes for 'the perfect one.'"
At our event last night, Justin Adams of CBS Colorado gave an inspiring talk about Theodore "Bubbles" Anderson, Colorado's only Negro Leagues player, and on the importance of journalism. If you missed the event, you can watch it here. (Joined in progress.) ⬇️
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November 5, 2025 at 5:27 PM
At our event last night, Justin Adams of CBS Colorado gave an inspiring talk about Theodore "Bubbles" Anderson, Colorado's only Negro Leagues player, and on the importance of journalism. If you missed the event, you can watch it here. (Joined in progress.) ⬇️
www.youtube.com/live/lEECBXK...
www.youtube.com/live/lEECBXK...
JOIN US TUESDAY 11/4!
SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
EVENT, NOV 4: Hear from journalist Justin Adams about Colorado baseball legend Theodore ‘Bubbles’ Anderson
Theodore “Bubbles” Anderson has been described as “a smooth fielding, long ball hitting second baseman, and a hero to a generation of Denver’s baseball fans.” Born in 1904, …
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November 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
JOIN US TUESDAY 11/4!
SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
In case you missed it: Our first chapter newsletter!
Welcome to the first edition of the SPJ Colorado Pro newsletter!
SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: Dues news, Top of the Rockies, board vacancy, events and more
By Mark Harden / SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter communications chair Hello, and welcome to the first edition of the newsletter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter. Actually, …
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October 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In case you missed it: Our first chapter newsletter!
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JOIN US NOV. 4! SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
EVENT, NOV 4: Hear from journalist Justin Adams about Colorado baseball legend Theodore ‘Bubbles’ Anderson
Theodore “Bubbles” Anderson has been described as “a smooth fielding, long ball hitting second baseman, and a hero to a generation of Denver’s baseball fans.” Born in 1904, …
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October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
JOIN US NOV. 4! SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro stands with the Society of Professional Journalists in condemning recent attacks by federal agents on journalists reporting on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and protests. Read SPJ's full statement here. @spj-posts.bsky.social ⬇️
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October 23, 2025 at 3:42 PM
SPJ Colorado Pro stands with the Society of Professional Journalists in condemning recent attacks by federal agents on journalists reporting on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity and protests. Read SPJ's full statement here. @spj-posts.bsky.social ⬇️
www.spj.org/spj-condemns...
www.spj.org/spj-condemns...
Welcome to the first edition of the SPJ Colorado Pro newsletter!
SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: Dues news, Top of the Rockies, board vacancy, events and more
By Mark Harden / SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter communications chair Hello, and welcome to the first edition of the newsletter of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter. Actually, …
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October 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Welcome to the first edition of the SPJ Colorado Pro newsletter!
ROUND THREE FROM MEDIAFEST25: Here's SPJ Colorado Pro board member Michael Karlik's third dispatch from the nation’s largest news-media gathering for pros and college students.
MediaFest25: Fired Indiana University student-paper adviser, former Voice of America staffers, and more from the national news-media conference
MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for professionals and college students, has concluded its four-day run in Washington, D.C.. The conference was sponsored by the Society of Pro…
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October 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
ROUND THREE FROM MEDIAFEST25: Here's SPJ Colorado Pro board member Michael Karlik's third dispatch from the nation’s largest news-media gathering for pros and college students.
MORE FROM MEDIAFEST25: Here's SPJ Colorado Pro board member Michael Karlik's latest dispatch from the nation’s largest news-media gathering, plus results of the Society of Professional Journalists' national leadership election. And watch SPJ's national membership meeting.
MediaFest25: Another update from the nation’s largest news-media conference
MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for professionals and college students, concludes its four-day run in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, October 18. The conference is sponsored b…
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October 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
MORE FROM MEDIAFEST25: Here's SPJ Colorado Pro board member Michael Karlik's latest dispatch from the nation’s largest news-media gathering, plus results of the Society of Professional Journalists' national leadership election. And watch SPJ's national membership meeting.
JOIN US NOV. 4! SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
EVENT, NOV 4: Hear from journalist Justin Adams about Colorado baseball legend Theodore ‘Bubbles’ Anderson
Theodore “Bubbles” Anderson has been described as “a smooth fielding, long ball hitting second baseman, and a hero to a generation of Denver’s baseball fans.” Born in 1904, …
spjcolorado.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
JOIN US NOV. 4! SPJ Colorado Pro presents journalist and play-by-play broadcaster Justin Adams talking about the only Colorado-born baseball player in the Negro Leagues and his induction into the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame. Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro congratulates Colorado State University's SPJ student chapter, recognized as the Outstanding Campus Chapter Regional Finalist for SPJ's Region 9 (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming). The faculty advisor is Dr. David Wolfgang. More here. ⬇️
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October 16, 2025 at 8:38 PM
SPJ Colorado Pro congratulates Colorado State University's SPJ student chapter, recognized as the Outstanding Campus Chapter Regional Finalist for SPJ's Region 9 (Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming). The faculty advisor is Dr. David Wolfgang. More here. ⬇️
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MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for pros and college students, kicked off its four-day run in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 15. Michael Karlik, a member of the SPJ Colorado Pro chapter’s board, is on hand for MediaFest. Here is his dispatch from opening day.
MediaFest25: Colorado SPJ Pro’s opening-day dispatch from the nation’s largest news-media conference
MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for pros and college students, kicked off its four-day run in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 15. The conference is sponsored by the S…
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October 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM
MediaFest25, the nation’s largest news-media gathering for pros and college students, kicked off its four-day run in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 15. Michael Karlik, a member of the SPJ Colorado Pro chapter’s board, is on hand for MediaFest. Here is his dispatch from opening day.
WATCH: Here's a video of our Oct. 14 Book Talk event at the Denver Press Club featuring Denver author Kurt Wagner talking about "Battle for the Bird," his book tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform now known as X. >>
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October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
WATCH: Here's a video of our Oct. 14 Book Talk event at the Denver Press Club featuring Denver author Kurt Wagner talking about "Battle for the Bird," his book tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform now known as X. >>
www.youtube.com/live/mPQ6979...
www.youtube.com/live/mPQ6979...
Our friends at the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition have updated their free online guide to Colorado's open-government laws with links to relevant 2025 statutes and recent court rulings. @coloradofoic.bsky.social
Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws - Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
Welcome to the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition’s “Guide to Colorado’s Open Records and Open Meetings Laws.”Previously published in booklet format, this online version of CFOIC’s sunshine laws guide is more comprehensive, searchable, indexed by topic and kept up to date.
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October 10, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Our friends at the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition have updated their free online guide to Colorado's open-government laws with links to relevant 2025 statutes and recent court rulings. @coloradofoic.bsky.social
DUES NEWS: Join the Society of Professional Journalists now and your Colorado Pro Chapter membership is free! Details here.
SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter membership is now free when you join national SPJ
The Society of Professional Journalists is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and upholding high ethical standards. SPJ&…
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October 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
DUES NEWS: Join the Society of Professional Journalists now and your Colorado Pro Chapter membership is free! Details here.
OCTOBER 14: Join us for the next event on the SPJ Colorado Pro calendar.
BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.
BOOK TALK: A bird’s-eye view of the battle for Twitter’s soul from author Kurt Wagner
Join us October 14 as the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platfo…
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October 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
OCTOBER 14: Join us for the next event on the SPJ Colorado Pro calendar.
WATCH: If you missed last night's fascinating discussion of citizen journalism, you can watch the video here. Thanks to panelists Vince Bzdek, Jacob Richards, Vanessa Otero and Chaim Goldman and moderator Patrick Ferrucci.
www.youtube.com/live/BDosskw...
www.youtube.com/live/BDosskw...
October 1, 2025 at 7:34 PM
WATCH: If you missed last night's fascinating discussion of citizen journalism, you can watch the video here. Thanks to panelists Vince Bzdek, Jacob Richards, Vanessa Otero and Chaim Goldman and moderator Patrick Ferrucci.
www.youtube.com/live/BDosskw...
www.youtube.com/live/BDosskw...
TUESDAY: Join us as a panel representing diverse views tackles the topic of citizen journalism and what it means for ethics, fairness, privacy and fact-based reporting. Details here.
EVENT: Explore the impact of citizen journalism with an expert panel
On websites, blogs and social media, there’s a lot of news being reported by people who aren’t news professionals. Armed with smartphones and drones, these citizen journalists are leapfroggin…
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September 28, 2025 at 4:34 PM
TUESDAY: Join us as a panel representing diverse views tackles the topic of citizen journalism and what it means for ethics, fairness, privacy and fact-based reporting. Details here.
BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.
BOOK TALK: A bird’s-eye view of the battle for Twitter’s soul from author Kurt Wagner
Join us October 14 as the Society of Professional Journalists’ Colorado Pro Chapter welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platfo…
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September 25, 2025 at 10:09 PM
BOOK TALK: Join us October 14 as SPJ Colorado Pro welcomes author Kurt Wagner for a Book Talk event tracing the tumultuous history of the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. Details here.