Winners to be announced at
SPJ Detroit Reception
Sept. 23 at Atwater Brewery
Program begins at 5 p.m.
The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will be announcing the three winning entries in the inaugural A-Mark Prize Investigative Journalism on Sept. 23 at a special event at Atwater Brewery in Detroit.
This free event is open to the region’s journalism and supporting communities. Refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
SPJ Detroit partnered with the A-Mark Foundation to launch this new annual journalism competition to encourage and reward the best in investigative and revelatory news coverage in Michigan.
In total, there will be $15,000 allotted to the winning reporters and their newsrooms.
Atwater Brewery is located at 237 Jos Campau in Detroit.
For additional information, please visit spjdetroit.org
If you have questions, please contact us at spjdetroit@gmail.com
SPJ Detroit, a statewide professional organization, brings together journalists and newsrooms of all platforms to promote ethics, excellence and diversity in the industry. It regularly hosts panel discussions, networking opportunities and other events to address the challenges and opportunities facing the evolving media landscape. In addition to advocating for press freedom and government transparency, SPJ Detroit supports the next generation of journalists through scholarships and mentorship, while also serving as a vital voice for the importance of strong, independent journalism.
The A-Mark Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1997, is dedicated to supporting and encouraging journalism and investigative reporting through grants to organizations that offer awards recognizing journalistic excellence. One of A-Mark’s flagship initiatives is the A-Mark Prizes program, which recognizes and rewards the best investigative journalism in each state. Click here to learn more.
