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.
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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?
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.
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.
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.