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The Indiana Journalist of the Year award goes to
@IndyStar
investigative reporter
@MarkAlesia
.
#indyspj
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Our next major award goes to IndyStar health care reporter Shari Rudavsky, winner of the Indiana Journalism Courage Award. In July, she broke the story of the 10-year-old Ohio girl who sought abortion care in Indiana after her doctor chose Shari to tell her story.
@indystar
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Congratulations to winners of the Best in Indiana Journalism awards. Full list of winners here:
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The Indiana Story of the Year award goes to
@Starwatchtim
and
@ryanmartin
for their
@IndyStar
investigation, “Code of Silence.”
#indyspj
LINK:
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Best Journalism Website: Indiana Capital Chronicle – Niki Kelly, Casey Smith, Whitney Downard, and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz
@INCapChronicle
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Laurel Demkovich, a student at Indiana University, is this year’s Student Journalist of the Year! Congratulations on your excellent work, which judges said all students should strive for — innovative, committed, and brave!
#indyspj
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Our next major award goes to Lucas Britt & the Public Access Counselor’s Office. Over the years, the office has fought for public access in Indiana, even while under attack from the statehouse. For that, we are honoring them with the First Amendment Award.
#inspj
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Indiana Story of the Year winner:
@IndyMarisaK
@starwatchtim
@markalesia
of
@indystar
for USA Gymnastics investigation
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As we continue to see news of protests on college campuses across the country, we want to recognize the efforts of student journalists at
@idsnews
and
@purdueexponent
in bringing the community live updates and keeping the public informed.
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An open letter to Gov. Holcomb denouncing the use of cease-and-desist:
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Indiana Story of the Year: Death Sentence – Tim Evans, Ryan Martin, Robert Scheer, Ko Lyn Cheang, IndyStar
@indystar
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Today, the Indiana Pro Chapter of SPJ board sent a letter to
@AGToddRokita
asking why longtime journalist
@AttyAbdul
was denied access to a press conference this week. We have yet to hear back. Here is our letter.
@spj_tweets
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Congratulations to winners of 2018 Story of the Year: Christian Sheckler,
@SBTribune
, and Ken Armstrong,
@propublica
, for their investigation of the Elkhart police department!
#indyspj
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Congratulations to the finalists for the 2023 Best in Indiana Journalism Awards! Here is a list of this year's winners in random order. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places will be announced at the Indiana SPJ Awards Banquet on April 26th in Carmel, Indiana:
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The Indiana Pro Chapter sent a letter to
@AGToddRokita
requesting a conversation about press freedom after
@AttyAbdul
was barred from an October news conference at the Statehouse. We've not heard back from the AG's office
This morning I filed a lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita for violating my first amendment rights as a journalist for barring me from his press conferences.
@AGToddRokita
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The work student reporters, photographers and editors continue to do for their campuses and communities is essential, and the Indiana Pro SPJ Chapter is incredibly proud to be able to support college newsrooms who are diligently covering these protests.
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Our first major award of the night goes to Mark Wilson of the Evansville Courier & Press, winner of the First Amendment Award for his work digging into a contract awarded by a judge to a friend’s company
@ECPmarkwilson
@courierpress
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Indiana Story of the Year: Bad Bars by Tony Cook, Alexandria Burris, Dayeon Eom, & Ryan Martin
@indystar
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We have two scholarship recipients as part of the 2022 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. Congrats to both of our recipients. We are excited what you will bring to the future of journalism.
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Student Column Writing: Black Voices Columns – Jaclyn Ferguson, Indiana Daily Student
@idsnews
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Congratulations again to all those honored during the chapter's Best of Indiana Journalism banquet -- follow this link to see a full list of the winners:
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Our first major award of the night goes to Indiana Public Broadcasting, winner of the Slaymaker Service to Journalism Award for commitment to their community in covering a wide variety of issues including climate change, elections, & housing woes.
@IPBS_News
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Students Esther Bower of
@BallState
and Emily Abshire of
@IUBloomington
are honored as this year’s college scholarship winners.
#indyspj
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Honoring immediate past president
@IndyMarisaK
with an accolade as thanks for her service and leadership.
#indyspj
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNER: Marissa Meador won $3,000 from the
@IndianaProSPJ
in 2023. In fact, a good chunk of the money our chapter brings in from the contest goes to support student journalists like Marissa. Listen below to find out how the $$ helped her and what she's up to now!
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Congratulations Lydia Gerike and Emily Ketterer — the winners of our college scholarships!
#indyspj
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Non-Deadline Story or Series (publication below 30k): Poverty: “It take a toll” – Tyler Fenwick, Breanna Cooper, Oseye Boyd, Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper
@IndyRecorder
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We have three scholarship recipients as part of the 2021 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. Congrats to all three of our recipients. We are excited what you will bring to the future of journalism.
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Best Podcast: Sick Podcast Season Two – Lauren Bavis, Jake Harper, WFYI – Side Effects
@SideEffectsNews
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Calling all journalists! Tonight is the night we will be honoring the recipients of the 2022 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. We will be live tweeting the first place winners this evening. Be sure to follow along!
#indyspj
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Congrats to all the winners of the 2022 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. A full list of winners will be posted on our website this weekend.
#indyspj
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Best Journalism Website: Indiana Capital Chronicle – Niki Kelly, Whitney Downard, Casey Smith, and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
@INCapChronicle
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We will announce winners of the Best of Indiana Journalism contest at noon EDT Monday, May 18. A list will be posted at Find out who won Journalist of the Year, Story of the Year and numerous other awards. Info on plaques/certificates coming later.
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Investigative Reporting (circulation below 10k): IndyStar investigates violence at Indianapolis bars and nightclubs – Tony Cook, Dayeon Eom, Ryan Martin, and Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star
@indystar
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Best Online Multimedia: 2022 Indiana Voting Guide – Lauren Chapman, Indiana Public Broadcasting
@IPBS_News
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Coverage of Government or Politics (circulation 10k+): Coverage of 2022 Special Session – Casey Smith, Whitney Downard, & Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
@INCapChronicle
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Journalist of the Year goes to Marisa Kwiatkowski with the Indy Star!! Congrats
@IndyMarisaK
!
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AWARDS BANQUET: Don't forget to get your tickets for the Indiana Professional Chapter of SPJ awards banquet. It will be held FRIDAY April 26th at the East Events Center in Carmel. Hope you can join!
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Social Justice Issues (publication 30k+): Indiana Evictions – Ko Lyn Cheang, Binghui Huang, Alexandria Burris, Amelia Pak-Harvey, IndyStar
@indystar
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Non-Deadline Story or Series (publication 30k+): No sanctuary – Holly Hays, IndyStar
@indystar
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Radio Public Affairs: Politics & non-partisan school board elections collide – Lee V. Gaines, Elizabeth Gabriel, Amelia Pak-Harvey, & Cam Rodriguez, WFYI
@wfyi
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Indiana Journalist of the Year winner
@BrianSlodysko
gets award at Statehouse after missing banquet due to late night legislature
#indyspj
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Our first major award of the night goes to Dan Byron, a media lawyer, who worked 30+ years to get cameras into Indiana Courtrooms. Tonight, Dan is being awarded the Slaymaker Service to Journalism Award.
@DbyronByron
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Wonderful morning after a great night celebrating Indiana Journalism. Our full list of all 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners is now online.
#indyspj
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Journalists from across Indiana are gathered to celebrate the “Best in Indiana Journalism” awards. Don’t forget to tag your favorite moments with
#indyspj
. 🏆
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The full list of winners in our Best in Indiana 2020 Contest can be found here. Congrats to all!
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Arts & Entertainment (publication below 30k): Film review: ‘Mass’ a haunting, powerful slow burn – Breanna Cooper, Indianapolis Recorder Newspaper
@IndyRecorder
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT!! 7 pm
ONE MORE DAY!! The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its virtual awards ceremony tomorrow/Monday at 7 pm ET. Here is the link you will use: []
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Thank you to the
@ScrippsHowardFd
for its generous $1,250 donation! It helps us to be able to support student journalists, like our scholarship winners (pictured below).
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We are proud to present the staff of Anderson Herald Bulletin with Story of the Year for their in-depth look @ local poverty issues!
#Indspj
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Congrats to all the winners of the 2023 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. A full list of winners will be posted on our website this weekend.
#inspj
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Environmental Reporting: With so much support, who wants to phase out rooftop solar incentives? Answer: Indiana utilities – Rebecca Thiele & Alan Mbathi, Indiana Public Broadcasting
@IPBS_News
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Indiana Story of the Year: Bottom Line – Binghui Huang, Kristine Phillips, & Mykal McEldowney, The Indianapolis Star
@indystar
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Almost
#INSPJ
awards banquet time! Final table read for the announcers of tonight’s winners! We have a full house of nearly 250 people
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Student Investigative Reporting: Dissonance in due process – Cate Charron, Indiana Daily Student
@idsnews
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Congrats to all the winners of Best in Indiana Journalism awards! Always great to celebrate top work from across our state! Here's the full winners list:
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Three Indiana bills would restrict the public's right to know. We urge lawmakers to stand on the side of government transparency in schools, children’s services & sheriff’s sales.
#inlegis
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Radio Feature Story: Families fight for special education services in Porter County – Lee V. Gaines & Dylan Peers McCoy, WFY
@wfyi
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Student Best Online Multimedia: After the audition – Phyllis Cha, Hannah Dailey, Izzy Myszak, Ethan Levy, Indiana Daily Student
@idsnews
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Thank you, Marcia Oddi, for your work on
@indianalawblog
. We are proud to present you w/the
#Slaymaker
Service to
#Journalism
Award!
#Indspj
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Non-Fiction Book: The Westside Park Murders: Muncie’s Most Notorious Cold Case – Keith Roysdon, Douglas Walker
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Congrats to all the winners in the 2021 Best of Indiana Journalism awards. A full list of winners will be posted soon on our website.
#indyspj
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Criminal Justice Reporting (circulation 10k+): Two young mothers died of overdoses - Tony Cook, Ryan Martin, & Dayeon Eom, The Indianapolis Star
@indystar
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Coverage of Children’s Issues (circulation 10k+): Juvenile detention in Indiana – Dylan Peers McCoy & Katrina Pross, WFYI
@wfyi
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ONE MORE DAY!! The Indiana Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will hold its virtual awards ceremony tomorrow/Monday at 7 pm ET. Here is the link you will use: []
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In July,
@wrtv
began limiting the use of mugshots. It's a growing trend. Join
@IndyProSPJ
tomorrow as the board's
@mshilary
hosts an urgent discussion about responsible and ethical use of images. You don't want to miss panelists
@bobscheer
@justinlmack
and
@terricopewalton
!
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Environmental Reporting (circulation 10k+): With so much support, who wants to phase out rooftop solar incentives? Answer: Indiana utilities – Rebecca Thiele & Alan Mbathi
@IPBS_News
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Here’s the letter
@GovHolcomb
sent vetoing HB 1523, which would’ve charged up to $20/hr for public records taking more than 2 hrs to find:
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Features Photography (publication below 30k): Dance Practice – Rich Janzaruk, The Herald-Times
@theheraldtimes
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Radio In-Depth Reporting: How will Indiana schools spend $3 billion in COVID relief? – Dylan Peer McCoy, WFYI
@wfyi
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Student Breaking News Reporting: Separate peaceful gatherings over Israel-Palestine conflict end in clash on IU’s campus – Salome Cloteaux, Ruth Cronin, and Andrew Miller, Indiana Daily Student
@idsnews
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We also congratulate our college scholarship winners -- Kaitlyn Kendall of
@uindy
and Sarah Bahr of
@iupuijournalism
#indyspj
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Education (publication 30k+): Indiana violated federal law with emergency special ed licenses – Lee V. Gaines, Dylan Peers McCoy, WFYI
@WFYI
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