News professionals and supporters are invited to join us at a free event at 5 p.m. on Sept. 29 at the Atwater Brewery.
The Detroit Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists will announce the top three winners in the second annual A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism at a special reception at the Atwater Brewery on Sept. 29.
The event is open free of charge to the journalism community and those who support our work. There will be free refreshments and a cash bar.
SPJ Detroit is once again partnering with the A-Mark Foundation on this annual journalism competition to encourage and reward the best in investigative and revelatory news coverage in Michigan.
In total, $15,000 will be awarded 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 is a statewide professional organization that brings together journalists and newsrooms across 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 our 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 throughout the state.
The A-Mark Foundation is a nonpartisan nonprofit founded in 1997. A-Mark 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.
