9 Colorado newsrooms awarded Press Forward grants to help close news gaps

Erin McIntyre and Mike Wiggins, co-publishers and editors of the Ouray County Plaindealer, one of the grant recipients, are featured in a video provided by Press Forward. Nine local newsrooms across Colorado have been granted $100,000 each through a grant program by Press Forward that aims to help close persistent news coverage gaps in communities … Continue reading 9 Colorado newsrooms awarded Press Forward grants to help close news gaps

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has opened applications for scholarships of up to $5,000 to journalism students from or living in Colorado. The deadline for applications is Feb. 14, 2025. See application guidelines below. The scholarships are for high school seniors and college and university students attending any accredited U.S. … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter offers scholarships to journalism students

SPJ Colorado Pro presents ‘Trusted Sources,’ a film about finding trustworthy news in a sea of deception

Trustworthy news has become a scarce resource. It's being replaced by a flood of agenda-driven content disguised as news. Trusted Sources, a new documentary film by Don Colacino featuring Colorado journalists, shows how we got here, how to find trustworthy news, and how to protect good journalism. (Watch the trailer here.) Join the Society of … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro presents ‘Trusted Sources,’ a film about finding trustworthy news in a sea of deception

SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names new officers, board members 

The Colorado Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has chosen two new co-presidents and a secretary of its board, welcomed new and returning board members, and said thanks and farewell to departing board officers.  The changes come as the Colorado chapter of the nation's oldest and broadest organization for professional journalists has begun … Continue reading SPJ Colorado Pro Chapter names new officers, board members 

Colorado SPJ gives awards to six journalists for exemplary work

The Colorado Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has given six awards to deserving journalists in the state for their exemplary work upholding and promoting the ideals of SPJ. The awards were announced at a reception May 4 at the Denver Press Club. Fred Brown Journalist of the Year Fred Brown’s journalism career … Continue reading Colorado SPJ gives awards to six journalists for exemplary work