The deadline for our annual contest, Jan. 13 is fast approaching. All the materials needed to enter will soon be available here.

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Congratulations to all the winners in the Oregon & SW Washington SPJ awards contest celebrating work done in 2010. Below is a list of winners for the state and regional contest. Awards were presented to winners at awards banquets across the region, including in Portland on May 21, 2011.
In addition to the following awards, SPJ [...]

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If you missed the party at Paragon Saturday night, and we’re sorry if you did, here is a complete list of this year’s winners.
Non daily under 8,000

Spot News
First Place
Larry Coonrod
Newport News-Times

News Feature
First Place
Larry Coonrod
Newport News-Times

General Feature
First Place
Cara Pallone
Appeal Tribune

Comprehensive coverage
First Place
Angela Webber
The Beaverton Valley Times

Investigative
First Place
No award given

Government
First Place
Amanda Waldroupe
Just Out

Science [...]

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Thanks to everyone who’s booked tickets, this year’s Oregon & SW Washington SPJ awards banquet has sold out.
The banquet moved to a smaller venue this year due to declining ticket sales at previous banquets due to the economy. But interest is clearly high, with the venue selling out five days before the event.
For those who [...]

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The Art of Access: Strategies for getting public records to improve your reporting and life
Stretched thin with daily stories, Web postings and extra responsibilities? Feel like you can’t do the kind of depth reporting you want? Or maybe you just want to improve your reporting skills and bolster your already stellar stories? Then make sure [...]

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SPJ is now taking applications for the Rookie of the Year Bob Chandler award. The qualifications are simple: nominees must have been employed as full-time journalists for the first time in 2009. Editors should submit a CV, cover letter, and work sample to lbonczijk@newberggraphic.com
The First Freedom Award is given to a lay person who has pushed [...]

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Here are the rules,  contest categories and entry formfor the 2009 Non-daily Contest of the Oregon/SW Washington Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Please feel free to make and distribute copies of this information and the entry form.
“GENERAL EXCELLENCE” AWARD:
Cost is $25 per entry; one entry per newspaper. Please submit issues published closest to these [...]

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