Join us as we Celebrate Michigan Journalism!
Event Details
Date
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Location
San Marino Club
1685 E. Big Beaver Road (West of John R)
Troy, Michigan
Time
5:30 p.m. – Reception (Cash Bar)
6:00 p.m. – Dinner
Awards Program and Afterglow to follow
Awards Presented
Excellence in Journalism
Honoring Metro Detroit and Michigan’s best journalism of 2025 with awards for print, broadcast, and online media
Journalist of the Year
Who will be 2026’s Journalist of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year?
SPJ Detroit Laurain Scholarships
Scholarships of up to $2,500 for students aspiring to careers in journalism
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Honoring the careers and contributions of veteran Metro Detroit and Michigan journalists
