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

EVENT: Join us April 25 for the SPJ 2026 Top of the Rockies Awards Reception

NOTE: Sorry, the reception is at capacity, and we are no longer accepting RSVPs. Join us Saturday, April 25, 2026, as we toast excellence in journalism at the 2026 Top of the Rockies Awards Reception in Denver, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists Colorado Pro Chapter. We'll celebrate our colleagues’ work in Colorado, New … Continue reading EVENT: Join us April 25 for the SPJ 2026 Top of the Rockies Awards Reception

DEADLINE EXTENDED for entering SPJ’s Top of the Rockies contest for journalism excellence

You now have a little more time to submit entries in SPJ’s Top of the Rockies contest honoring excellence in journalism in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The deadline is now 10 p.m. MT on Wednesday, Jan. 28 – two days later than before. Top of the Rockies, administered by the SPJ Colorado Pro … Continue reading DEADLINE EXTENDED for entering SPJ’s Top of the Rockies contest for journalism excellence

CALL FOR ENTRIES: SPJ Colorado Pro announces Top of the Rockies 2026 contest for excellence in journalism

SPJ’s Top of the Rockies Excellence in Journalism contest opens for entries on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Journalists are invited to enter their best work from 2025. Top of the Rockies is a regional, multi-platform contest for professional reporters and news organizations in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The contest has more than 50 categories, … Continue reading CALL FOR ENTRIES: SPJ Colorado Pro announces Top of the Rockies 2026 contest for excellence in journalism