Sigma Delta Chi award winners will be honored at an awards banquet on June 20 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Historical List of Honor Chapters, 1991-Present 2017 – 2018 Most Outstanding Chapter Most Improved Chapter Outstanding Advisor Beta Mu, Alvernia University Alpha Omega, Westfield State University Vinnie Birkenmeyer, Beta Eta Honor Chapters Alpha, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Iota, Lambda, Omicron, Pi, Chi, Omega, Alpha Gamma, Alpha Zeta, Alpha Eta, Alpha Theta, Alpha Iota, Alpha Sigma… For more information, contact SPJ Headquarters via email. 4 | 2 | “American survivors,” by Eli Saslow, The Washington Post Mu Eta – Drexel . 4 | CHAPTER PUBLICATION. [ BACK TO TOP ], Breaking News Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication) “Frozen in History: Amazing Tales from Minnesota’s Past,” by Curt Brown and Mike Rice, Star Tribune Coverage of SCOTUS marriage ruling, by Jen Colletta, Scott A. Drake and Sean Dorn, Philadelphia Gay News — Entries may be edited for length. Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award. Charity Bowl, since its inception, has accumulated over $1.85 million dollars for its recipients. Link 1 | Newspaper circulation is defined as Sunday circulation as of Jan. 1 of the calendar year of the entry, if applicable. 5, Sports Column Writing (Daily Circulation 1-100,000/Non-Daily Publication) Explain why you believe your entry is the finest example “The outlaw ocean,” by Ian Urbina, The New York Times Watch online, Feature Reporting (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market) — SPJ accepts credit card payments from Visa, MasterCard and American Express. — Entries must be no more than 30 minutes long and may be edited for length. John Canzano, The Oregonian/OregonLive ... Delta Alpha Bowman Award, IFC Fraternal Legacy Award, and IFC Outstanding New Member Award. “The re-education of New Orleans,” by Education Week — Judging will take place February-April 2021. The awards will be presented Oct. 2 during the 2010 SPJ Convention and National Journalism Conference in Las Vegas. San Bernardino Terrorist Attack: The online report, by staff, Los Angeles Times 2 | — Entrant should upload the work to an online video site and submit the URL (preferred), or upload a video file to the awards site. The honors later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards. Read online: 2 | Radio Entries [50 MB file limit] — Supporting material must be limited to 10 minutes of video. 4, Sports Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine) — Supporting material must be limited to five pages. — Please note: SPJ does not have institutional memberships for professional organizations where one membership number would cover all entries from that organization. [ BACK TO TOP ], Breaking News Coverage (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market) Dwight Peterson Significant Chapter award this year's winners are the colonies from San Diego State, wet March 2020 Georgetown installed November 2019. “Line of fire,” by Lawrence Mower, Pat Beall and Katie LaGrone, The Palm Beach Post/WPTV Download [PDF], Feature Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine) “Seafood from slaves,” by Esther Htusan, Margie Mason, Robin McDowell and Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press • Presentation, — The contest is open to any work published or broadcast by a U.S. or international media outlet. The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2015 Sigma Delta Chi Awards for excellence in journalism. The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. “Marred by tragedy,” by David Bitton, Stillwater News Press, Editorial Cartooning (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine) — Accuracy and completeness 3 | Fatal shootings by police, by staff, The Washington Post The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. — SPJ members (on or before deadline): $60 per entry Read online: — A discussion of major findings and subsequent results. 4 | Read online, Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 1-50,000) 2019 Sigma Delta Chi Award Winners. — Adherence to the SPJ Code of Ethics The name and title of the person submitting must be legible. Prevention Institute Award Winners January 23, 2021 . Sigma Chi – University of Maryland. “America's antibiotic crisis,” by Consumer Reports Health & Food CFA, Consumer Reports Download [PDF], Editorial Cartooning (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent) 3 | Angelo Lopez, Philippines Today 2 | Download [PDF], Public Service in Magazine Journalism (National Circulation) “Puerto Rico to Chicago drug treatment pipeline,” by Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Ira Glass, Cate Cahan, Kari Lydersen, Bill Healy and Nancy Updike, Social Justice News Nexus at Medill - Northwestern View online, Informational Graphics (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent) Watch online, Documentaries (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service) — To claim the $60 member fee, you must supply your personal SPJ member number. Read online “Innocence found,” by Jacob Baynham, The Christian Science Monitor — Readability Read online — Entrant should upload the work to an online audio or video site and submit the URL (preferred) or upload the file(s) to the awards site [50 MB file limit]. “Eric Hanson's This is Iowa,” by Eric Hanson, Glen Biermann and Michael Sims, KCCI-TV — Daily publications must be printed at least four times per week and available by delivery, newsstands and/or vending machines. Read online: The Corey Jones shooting, by Rick Christie, Stacey Singer and Howard Goodman, The Palm Beach Post 2 |         • All Photography categories 2 | — Resourcefulness of the reporter in overcoming obstacles 5, Washington Correspondence 3 | — A script or transcript with lead-in is strongly recommended, but not required. [ BACK TO TOP ], Breaking News Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine) San Bernardino mass shootings, by staff, The Press-Enterprise Watch online, Investigative Reporting (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market) Winners of this award exceed the expectations of chapter sustainability, and model the way for their peers locally and nationally. [Top]. — PDFs should be combined into one file, when possible. Watch online, Public Service in Television Journalism (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service) [Top], Entry Fee “Killing cancer,” by Scott Pelley, Michael Radutzky, Denise Schrier Cetta, Stephanie Palewski Brumbach, Robert Zimet and Michael Kaplan, 60 Minutes, CBS News “Tragic harvest,” by Jeff Meitrodt, Renée Jones Schneider, Star Tribune Email address. Watch online, Feature Reporting (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service) Podcasts The current program began in 1939, when the organization awarded the first Distinguished Service Awards. — Entries that do not provide complete and accurate URLs will be disqualified. [Top], — Let your cover letter speak for you. Download [PDF], Feature Reporting (Non-Daily Publication) Sigma Delta – Rutgers University. — Entrants must keep their entries intact and accessible until September 30, 2021. 3 | Read online: 4 | The same year, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation had a revenue of $934,731 and expenditures of $766,690. — Sidebars, editorials, op-ed pieces and letters-to-the-editor may be included as supporting material but must be limited to five pages per entry. Download [PDF], Non-Deadline Reporting (Non-Daily Publication) — One award is issued in each category; no ties or honorable mentions are awarded. View online, Public Service Journalism (Daily Circulation 1-50,000) Details on the awards reception's format and venue will be announced as soon as they are confirmed. “Shortage in rich land,” by Kristofor Husted, Bram Sable-Smith, KBIA The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are presented annually by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) (formerly Sigma Delta Chi) for excellence in journalism.The SPJ states the purpose of the award is to promote "the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry". “Western Kentucky a birthplace of steel,” by Todd Hatton, Chad Lampe and Allison Crawford, WKMS 2, Specialized Journalism Site Watch online, Breaking News Coverage (Small-Market Station, 51+ market) Watch online, Breaking News Coverage (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service) “Call waiting,” by staff, The Advocate Entries will be judged on the following criteria: Nielsen Audio Market Survey [click to view; opens in new window], See market size breakdown [PDF; opens in new window]. “Unholy water,” by Doug Sovern, Ed Cavagnaro, KCBS Radio, Investigative Reporting (101+ Market) Link 1 | Entries not submitted in the correct category will be disqualified. The award went from recognizing the top-15 overall Sigma Pi chapters to the top-12, including the top three from each of the four tiers of chapters in relation to the number of social fraternities at the respective host institution, (1-5, 6-9, 10-19, and 20+ fraternities on each campus). — Make checks payable to Society of Professional Journalists. [ BACK TO TOP ], Magazine Investigative Reporting (National Circulation) If an entry is mailed to SPJ Headquarters, it will be disqualified. Watch online, Documentaries (Small-Market Station, 51+ market) — Clarity and Style Submissions should not exceed 2,500 words. The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are presented annually by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) for excellence in journalism.The SPJ states the purpose of the award is to promote "the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry". “Starstruck,” by staff, The Texas Tribune Breaking News Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication) Winner: Kris Habermehl, Bernie Tafoya, Bob Roberts and the WBBM Newsradio 780 Staff “Graves of Shame,” by John Carlos Frey, Texas Observer / The Investigative Fund Download [PDF], Feature Reporting (Daily Circulation 50,001-100,000) — Many categories are based on market size or circulation. Kevin Cullen, The Boston Globe The current program began in 1939, when the Society granted the first Distinguished Service Awards. APB Wins Top Journalism Honor First SPJ Award for Online Breaking News April 14, 1999 NEW YORK (APBnews.com) -- APB Online and its APBnews.com editorial department have won the Society of Professional Journalists' national Sigma Delta Chi award for the year's best online deadline news coverage. “The injustice system: Cops, courts and greedy politicians,” by Craig Cheatham, Jim Thomas and Ryan Bellamy, KMOV-TV 2 | The date of publication should be visible. — A review of the process followed to get the story, including information about the circumstances that prompted the story; the length of time taken to report, write, and edit; and sources and references used. The Sigma Delta Chi Awards date back to 1932, when the Society first honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. “Race in America,” by Adam Serwer, BuzzFeed News The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are presented annually by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) (formerly Sigma Delta Chi) for excellence in journalism.The SPJ states the purpose of the award is to promote "the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry". ... Each year, the Sigma Chi fraternity honors the chapter with the most exemplary Scholastic program with the Daniel William Cooper Award. — No part of any entry will be returned. Download [PDF], Deadline Reporting (Non-Daily Publication) Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 100,001+) San Bernardino terrorist attack, by staff, Los Angeles Times Download [PDF] Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 50,001-100,000) San Bernardino mass shootings, by staff, The Press-Enterprise Read online Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 1-50,000) San Bernardino terror attack, by staff, The Sun Download [PDF] Deadline Reporting (Non-Daily Publication) Coverage of SCOTUS marriage ruling, by Jen Colletta, Scott … Link 1 | • Entry Requirements — Effectiveness of interpretation “Post script,” by Ariane Wu, Amanda Pike, Michael Corey and Murray Carpenter, “Reveal” from The Center for Investigative Reporting Nationally syndicated cable television programs are classified as networks. Link 1 | Download [PDF] 3 | • General Rules “Incredible cops,” by Robert Lewis, Noah Veltman, Xander Landen, David Lewis and John Keefe, WNYC, Public Service in Radio Journalism (101+ Market) Sigma Delta Chi Awards: The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are among the premiere prizes in the profession and recognize achievement in all forms of journalism: print, television, radio, graphics, magazines, research, newsletters and online. Read online: The SPJ states the purpose of the award is to promote the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry. Download [PDF], Editorial Writing (Daily Circulation of 1-100,000/Non-Daily Publication) — Entries may be edited for length. Schulz, Michael Corey, Michael Montgomery and Michael I Schiller, “Reveal” from The Center for Investigative Reporting The Sigma Chi Fraternity congratulates its newly selected 2012 alumni award winners. The Humanitarian Award is presented to a Delta Chi (undergraduate or alumnus) who, through his actions, exemplifies the ideals of Delta Chi and promotes the welfare of another person or persons. Join today and save 40 percent on your entry fee. 5, Foreign Correspondence Download [PDF], Feature Reporting (Daily Circulation 100,001+) • Public Service Categories Dating back to 1932, the awards originally honored six individuals for contributions to journalism. [ BACK TO TOP ], Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 100,001+), San Bernardino terrorist attack, by staff, Los Angeles Times, Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 50,001-100,000), San Bernardino mass shootings, by staff, The Press-Enterprise, Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 1-50,000), San Bernardino terror attack, by staff, The Sun, Deadline Reporting (Non-Daily Publication), Coverage of SCOTUS marriage ruling, by Jen Colletta, Scott A. Drake and Sean Dorn, Philadelphia Gay News, Non-Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation of 100,001+), “2050 Demographics,” by staff, The Wall Street Journal, Non-Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation 50,001-100,000), “Warehousing our children,” by Lauren Sausser, The Post and Courier, Non-Deadline Reporting (Daily Circulation 1-50,000), Non-Deadline Reporting (Non-Daily Publication), “The re-education of New Orleans,” by Education Week, Investigative Reporting (Daily Circulation 100,001+), “Seafood from slaves,” by Esther Htusan, Margie Mason, Robin McDowell and Martha Mendoza, The Associated Press, Investigative Reporting (Daily Circulation 50,001-100,000), “Line of fire,” by Lawrence Mower, Pat Beall and Katie LaGrone, The Palm Beach Post/WPTV, Investigative Reporting (Daily Circulation 1-50,000), “Violation of trust,” by George Pawlaczyk and Beth Hundsdorfer, Belleville News-Democrat, Investigative Reporting (Non-Daily Publication), “The shell game,” by Matthew Kish, Portland Business Journal, Feature Reporting (Daily Circulation 100,001+), “American survivors,” by Eli Saslow, The Washington Post, Feature Reporting (Daily Circulation 50,001-100,000), “Innocence found,” by Jacob Baynham, The Christian Science Monitor, Feature Reporting (Daily Circulation 1-50,000), “Call of the wildfire,” by Tristan Baurick, Kitsap Sun, Feature Reporting (Non-Daily Publication), “Jason Genova: The saga of a YouTube bodybuilding broscience celebrity,” by Kyle Swenson, New Times Broward-Palm Beach, Editorial Writing (Daily Circulation 100,001+), “Breaking down a police stonewall,” by Lee Hockstader, The Washington Post, Editorial Writing (Daily Circulation of 1-100,000/Non-Daily Publication), The Corey Jones shooting, by Rick Christie, Stacey Singer and Howard Goodman, The Palm Beach Post, “Divided nation,” by Michael Kranish, The Boston Globe, “The outlaw ocean,” by Ian Urbina, The New York Times, General Column Writing (Daily Circulation 100,001+), General Column Writing (Daily Circulation 1-100,000/Non-Daily Publication), “A city's voice,” by Ronnie Polaneczky, Philadelphia Daily News, Sports Column Writing (Daily Circulation 100,001+), Sports Column Writing (Daily Circulation 1-100,000/Non-Daily Publication), Public Service Journalism (Daily Circulation 100,001+), Fatal shootings by police, by staff, The Washington Post, Public Service Journalism (Daily Circulation 50,001-100,000), Tax crisis, by Projects staff, Asbury Park Press, Public Service Journalism (Daily Circulation 1-50,000), “Misuse of public money at McAlester Public Schools,” by staff, McAlester News-Capital, Public Service Journalism (Non-Daily Publication), “That which divides us,” by Nick Swartsell, CityBeat, Magazine Investigative Reporting (National Circulation), “Inside the hack of the century,” by Peter Elkind, Fortune, Magazine Investigative Reporting (Regional/Local Circulation), “Graves of Shame,” by John Carlos Frey, Texas Observer / The Investigative Fund, “Cleavers at Ten Paces,” by Erika Fry, Fortune, Magazine Writing (Regional/Local Circulation), “Homeland insecurity,” by Melissa del Bosque, Patrick Michels, The Texas Observer and The Investigative Fund, Public Service in Magazine Journalism (National Circulation), “America's antibiotic crisis,” by Consumer Reports Health & Food CFA, Consumer Reports, Public Service in Magazine Journalism (Regional/Local Circulation), “Why food allergy fakers need to stop,” by Neil Swidey, The Boston Globe, Breaking News Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine), “Death and Compassion,” by Tumay Berkin, Scott Mc Kiernan and James K. Colton, ZUMA Press, Breaking News Photography (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent), “Marred by tragedy,” by David Bitton, Stillwater News Press, Editorial Cartooning (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine), Editorial Cartooning (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent), Feature Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine), “Coming Ashore,” by Muhammed Muheisen and Santi Palacios, The Associated Press, Feature Photography (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent), Photography from “Evicted and Abandoned: The World Bank’s Broken Promise to the Poor,” by The Center for Public Integrity's International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, The Huffington Post, The Food & Environment Reporting Network, The Investigative Fund and other media partners, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Informational Graphics (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine), “Discovering Gale Crater,” by Armand Emamdjomeh, Los Angeles Times, Informational Graphics (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent), “Exxon: The Road Not Taken,” by Paul Horn, InsideClimate News, Sports Photography (Newspaper Circulation 100,001+, Affiliated Website, National Magazine), “Face Time,” by Thomas Eisenhuth, Scott Mc Kiernan and James K. Colton, ZUMA Press, Sports Photography (Newspaper Circulation 1-100,000, Regional Magazine, Non-Daily Publication or Online Independent), Breaking News Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication), “Live from The Washington Wildfires,” by Anna King and Phyllis Fletcher, Northwest News Network, “A historic day on the University of Missouri campus,” by KBIA News, KBIA, Investigative Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication), “Unholy water,” by Doug Sovern, Ed Cavagnaro, KCBS Radio, “Why is justice for Garrett Phillips so complicated?,” by Natasha Haverty, David Sommerstein and Martha Foley, North Country Public Radio, Feature Reporting (1-100 Market or Network Syndication), “She remembers it all,” by Erika Lantz, WBUR, “Western Kentucky a birthplace of steel,” by Todd Hatton, Chad Lampe and Allison Crawford, WKMS, Documentaries (1-100 Market or Network Syndication), “Hooked: Tracking Heroin's hold on Arizona,” by staff, Cronkite News, Arizona PBS, KAET-TV, Arizona PBS, “Puerto Rico to Chicago drug treatment pipeline,” by Adriana Cardona-Maguigad, Ira Glass, Cate Cahan, Kari Lydersen, Bill Healy and Nancy Updike, Social Justice News Nexus at Medill - Northwestern, Public Service in Radio Journalism (1-100 Market or Network Syndication), “Incredible cops,” by Robert Lewis, Noah Veltman, Xander Landen, David Lewis and John Keefe, WNYC, Public Service in Radio Journalism (101+ Market), “Shortage in rich land,” by Kristofor Husted, Bram Sable-Smith, KBIA, Breaking News Coverage (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market), “Tragedy on the tracks,” by staff, News 12 Westchester, Breaking News Coverage (Small-Market Station, 51+ market), “We're just hoping,” by Christopher Wood, John Craven, Matt Grindle and Mike Marrero, News 12 Connecticut, Breaking News Coverage (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service), “Desperate Journey: Europe’s migrant crisis,” by The CBS Evening News with Scott Pelley, CBS News, Documentaries (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market), “The injustice system: Cops, courts and greedy politicians,” by Craig Cheatham, Jim Thomas and Ryan Bellamy, KMOV-TV, Documentaries (Small-Market Station, 51+ market), “Chronicle: Children Of Katrina,” by Jonathan Shelley, Warren Stewart, Marcy O’Leary, Megan Mackel, Travers Mackel, Gina Swanson, Heath Allen, Randi Rousseau, Jeremy Burson, Ethan Broussard, Mark Chapman and Norman Robinson, WDSU TV, Documentaries (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service), “Killing cancer,” by Scott Pelley, Michael Radutzky, Denise Schrier Cetta, Stephanie Palewski Brumbach, Robert Zimet and Michael Kaplan, 60 Minutes, CBS News, Feature Reporting (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market), “Sing me a story,” by Jason Lamb and Catherine Steward, WTVF-TV, Feature Reporting (Small-Market Station, 51+ market), “Eric Hanson's This is Iowa,” by Eric Hanson, Glen Biermann and Michael Sims, KCCI-TV, Feature Reporting (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service), “Water, water,” by Lee Cowan, Sari Aviv, David Small and Rand Morrison, CBS Sunday Morning, CBS News, Investigative Reporting (Large-Market Station, 1-50 market), “LA's nuclear secret,” by Joel Grover, Matthew Glasser, Matt Goldberg and Andres Pruna, KNBC-TV, Investigative Reporting (Small-Market Station, 51+), “Swiped: Financial mismanagement,” by Lee Zurik, Jon Turnipseed, Tom Wright and Greg Phillips, WVUE-TV, Investigative Reporting (Network/Syndication Service/Program Service).