SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: New chapter leaders, video of our Fred Brown tribute, student honors, grants and more

By Mark Harden / SPJ Colorado Pro communications chair Hello again, and welcome to the June edition of the newsletter of the Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. In this edition, we introduce you to our new chapter leaders, recap our farewell to Fred Brown, catch you up on student news, and … Continue reading SPJ COLORADO PRO NEWS: New chapter leaders, video of our Fred Brown tribute, student honors, grants and more

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names officers, welcomes new board members

The Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, the nation’s oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists, has named the chapter’s president for 2026-27 and its president-elect, announced new and continuing members of its board of directors, and said thanks and farewell to two departing board members. The changes follow the chapter’s first … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names officers, welcomes new board members

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