The Sigma Delta Chi Awards are presented annually by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) (formerly Sigma Delta Chi) for excellence in journalism. The SPJ states the purpose of the award is to promote "the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry".[1][2]
The awards program began in 1939. The SPJ first awarded the Distinguished Service Awards. These awards later became the Sigma Delta Chi Awards. Prior to the creation of the awards program, the society first chose six individuals for their contributions to journalism in 1932.[1]
Entry requirementsEdit
A fee is collected from each entry. Since 2007, the fee for members of the Society of Professional Journalists was $60, $100 for non-members. All entries must be accompanied by three copies of the entry form.
In addition each entry must include a cover letter that includes a summary of the story or stories, a discussion of the major findings and results, a review of the process followed to get the story and an account of the difficulty or uniqueness of effort in obtaining the story.
The 2012 contest judged more than 1,700 entries.[3]
Judging criteriaEdit
Materials are judged by a panel of distinguished, veteran journalists. For each category one award is issued and judges may withhold an award if they deem no entry worthy.
Entries are judged on readability, effectiveness of interpretation, accuracy and completeness, enterprise, clarity and style, resourcefulness of the reporter in overcoming obstacles, interest and adherence to the SPJ Code of Ethics.[4]
^"W. Joseph Campbell Wins Sigma Delta Chi Award for Excellence in Journalism". UC Press Blog. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
^iWatch News (17 July 2012). "Center wins 3 Sigma Delta Chi Awards". Center for Public Integrity. Retrieved 18 April 2013.
^"Sigma Delta Chi Awards - Society of Professional Journalists". www.spj.org. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
^"L.A. Times Honored With 7 Sigma Delta Chi Awards". Los Angeles Times. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2020-10-25.
External linksEdit
List of winners by year
Sigma Delta Chi Awards: Society of Professional Journalists
October 17, 2023
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