Published: November 12, 2009

Society of Professional Journalists Opens Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Awards

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Call for entries announced for SPJ's annual Sigma Delta Chi Awards in journalism

The Society of Professional Journalists today opened entry to their Sigma Delta Chi Awards, the contest that recognizes the best in journalism. The awards program dates back to 1932 when the Society first honored six individuals for their contributions to journalism.

The SDX Awards honor excellence in print, radio, television, newsletters, photography, online and research. This year, the society is allowing online entries, to increase ease of entry and improve efficiency.

To be eligible for an SDX Award, the work must have been published or broadcast during the 2009 calendar year. The entry fee for SPJ members is $60, while non-members pay $100. Winners are to be honored at the 2010 SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference in Las Vegas next October.

The entry deadline is Feb. 12, 2010. You can see the Contest rules and categories and enter at the SPJ website.

Awards Coordinator Lauren Rochester can be reached at (317) 927-8000 ext. 210 or awards@spj.org

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press.

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