The Colorado Pro Chapter received the Society of Professional Journalists 2014 large chapter Circle of Excellence Award for Professional Development and Education.

The award, based on programs and activities in 2013-2014, cited the Colorado Pro Chapter “in recognition of outstanding contributions and excellence in pro development and education.” The awards were announced at the annual SPJ convention Sept. 4-6 in Nashville.

The Colorado Pro Chapter received the large chapter Circle of Excellence Award for campus relations in 2012 and for chapter communications in 2010.

Large state chapters have more than 75 members. Small chapters have less than 75 members.

Here’s the list of 2014 Circle of Excellence Award winners:

Freedom of Information
Large Chapter – Press Club of Long Island
Small Chapter – Utah Headliners

Diversity
Large Chapter – Florida Pro
Small Chapter – Northwest Arkansas Pro

Campus Relations
Large Chapter – Fort Worth Pro
Small Chapter – Madison Pro

Professional Development
Large Chapter – Colorado Pro
Small Chapter – Rio Grande Pro

Chapter Communications
Large Chapter – Minnesota Pro
Small Chapter – East Tennessee Pro