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Author Archives: SPJ Virginia Pro

Video & program of ceremony honoring Ray & Jean Boone

We have posted video of the ceremony we held on Thursday, Feb. 3, to present the 2020 George Mason Award to Jean Boone, publisher of the Richmond Free Press, and posthumously to her husband, Ray, who founded the newspaper 30 years ago.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProFebruary 4, 2022February 5, 2022Posted inawards, college fellowships, George Mason Award, SDX Educational Foundation

Volunteer to judge SPJ college journalism contest

SPJVA members, can you help judge this year’s SPJ Mark of Excellence journalism contest recognizing outstanding student journalism?

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProJanuary 29, 2022January 29, 2022Posted incontest judging, Mark of Excellence, SPJ Region 2, students

Consider serving as an SPJVA officer or director

We’re inviting nominations, including self-nominations, to fill positions on the chapter’s board of directors and as SPJVA officers for 2022-23. Here’s how you can toss your hat in the ring or nominate someone else.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProJanuary 21, 2022April 6, 2022Posted inchapter businessTags:officer elections, SPJVA board

Students, apply for support for summer internships

The Virginia SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation invites applications from college students for fellowships to support journalism internships this summer.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProJanuary 20, 2022January 21, 2022Posted incollege fellowships, SDX Educational Foundation, students

George Mason Award Ceremony on Feb. 3

The Virginia Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will present its 2020 George Mason Award to Jean Patterson Boone, publisher of the Richmond Free Press, and her late husband, Ray Boone, who founded the award-winning weekly, at a ceremony Feb. 3 at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Posted bySPJ Virginia ProDecember 31, 2021January 13, 2022Posted inevent, George Mason AwardTags:Jean Boone, Ray Boone, Richmond Free Press

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