The Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Pro Chapter celebrated the career and legacy of Hampton Roads broadcast journalist Don Roberts at its 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony on Sept. 14, 2023 at Norfolk State University. Roberts retired in 2022, holding the record for the longest tenured news anchor on a singular broadcast in Hampton RoadsContinueContinue reading “SPJVA celebrates Hampton Roads journalist Don Roberts at 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony”
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SPJVA renames its signature award
The chapter’s board of directors has voted to change the name of its signature award to the SPJVA Lifetime Achievement Award.
SPJ VA board social event – Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m.
Virginia journalists! You are invited to meet the new Society of Professional Journalists Virginia Pro chapter 2022-2023 board on the patio of Legends Brewing Co.,321 W 7th St., Richmond, VA 23224. on Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Cash bar. Catch up with old friends, network, bring business cards. Board meeting (open toContinueContinue reading “SPJ VA board social event – Sun., Sept. 18 at 12:30 p.m.”
Experts to discuss future of journalism, democracy on June 8
SPJVA will join Virginia Humanities and other groups in co-sponsoring an online discussion on June 8 about “The Future of Journalism, the Fate of Democracy.”
Free Lance-Star’s Hammerstrom to receive George Mason Award
Dick Hammerstrom, local news editor for The Free Lance-Star of Fredericksburg, has been selected as recipient of the 2013 George Mason Award by the Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter.The Mason award, established in 1964, is presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to Virginia journalism. Hammerstrom has worked for newspapers in Virginia andContinueContinue reading “Free Lance-Star’s Hammerstrom to receive George Mason Award”
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