The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter honored a leading journalist during the 2013 George Mason Award Banquet Tuesday, June 18 at the University of Richmond. Dick Hammerstrom of The Free Lance-Star received the George Mason Award for his relentless efforts in the arena of freedom of information. Hammerstrom told the crowd of aboutContinue reading ““Hammer” honored with 2013 George Mason Award”
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SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction
Now is the time for all good Virginia Pro Chapter members to come to the aid of their foundation. We need your stuff. Your good stuff, that is, for a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. during the hospitality hour of the George Mason Banquet Tuesday, June 18. Proceeds benefit the Virginia SPJ/SDX Educational Foundation,Continue reading “SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction”
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 andContinue reading “Free Lance-Star’s Hammerstrom to receive George Mason Award”
A great Region 2 Conference and two more events this week!
Thanks for your support this weekend as we hosted the Region 2 Spring Conference concurrently with the Virginia Press Association’s annual meeting in Norfolk. We had nearly 100 student and pro members in attendance and about 20 volunteer panelists, moderators and presenters. Students learned their places in the Mark of Excellence Awards contest, and everyoneContinue reading “A great Region 2 Conference and two more events this week!”
SPJVA hosts tribute to George Mason, 1st Amendment talk Dec. 16
Left to right, Julie Asher, Paul Fletcher, Caroline Cardwell and Brian Eckert read during a wreath-laying ceremony at the George Mason Memorial Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011. The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro chapter, will hold its annual tribute to George Mason, founder and the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights, the model forContinue reading “SPJVA hosts tribute to George Mason, 1st Amendment talk Dec. 16”
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