STUDENT AWARDS: Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

Colorado collegiate journalists from the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Mesa University have been honored in the Society of Professional Journalists' national Mark of Excellence Awards. The Colorado national honorees are: Spencer Stepp of KVCU Radio 1190 News at CU Boulder won for Radio In-Depth Reporting for a piece entitled: “The story behind Denver’s teacher … Continue reading STUDENT AWARDS: Colorado student journalists win national SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards

SPJ Colorado Pro calls for chapter board candidates

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is looking for SPJ members to join its board of directors. The board meets monthly in downtown Denver. Members of the board plan programs, recruit members, communicate our work and more. Board members serve two-year terms beginning in mid-2026. If you are interested in joining … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro calls for chapter board candidates

Denver Press Club honors 5 Colorado media legends at Hall of Fame events

SPJ Colorado Pro’s friends at the Denver Press Club are honoring five media legends with induction into its Hall of Fame. Tickets are available for two extraordinary evenings this week recognizing five luminaries who have shaped Colorado's stories.  The Denver Press Club Hall of Fame is one of Colorado journalism’s most celebrated traditions and is the … Continue reading Denver Press Club honors 5 Colorado media legends at Hall of Fame events

SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: Remembering ‘Ethical Fred,’ award winners, mentorship update and more

By Mark Harden / SPJ Colorado Pro communications chair Hello again, and welcome to the almost-May edition of the newsletter of the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Professional Chapter. This time around, we’re focusing on the legacy of our departed friend and leader Fred Brown in a number of ways, and we’ll co-host a Celebration … Continue reading SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: Remembering ‘Ethical Fred,’ award winners, mentorship update and more

AWARDS: SPJ announces 2026 Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism winners

Journalists from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming have been honored for their hard work in the 2026 Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism contest. Winners were announced at a reception April 25 at the Slate Hotel in downtown Denver. Click here to watch a slide show of the winners announcement. The contest for … Continue reading AWARDS: SPJ announces 2026 Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism winners