For Professional Journalists
Sigma Chi Delta Award in Journalism
Deadline: February 12, 2010 
From the website,
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 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards.
The awards recognize the best in professional journalism in categories covering print, radio, television, newsletters, art/graphics, online and research. The contest is open to any U.S. media outlet. Entries must have been published or broadcast during the 2009 calendar year. Winners will be announced in spring 2010 and honored during the 2010 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference, October 3-5 in Las Vegas
For more details, click here. To apply online, click here
For Students
Mark of Excellence Awards: Honoring the Best of Student Journalism
Deadline: January 27, 2010
From the website,
Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer categories for print, radio, television and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged on the regional level. Regional award winners will be honored at the spring conferences. First place regional winners are forwarded on to the national competition. National winners will be honored at the 2010 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference in Las Vegas.
For more details, click here. To apply online, click here.
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Please contact the following people if you have any questions.
Karen Grabowski (SPJ Communications Coordinator)
(317) 927-8000 ext. 215
Lauren Rochester (SPJ Awards Coordinator)
(317) 927-8000 ext. 210
