SPJ has renamed its national award for ethics in journalism in recognition of our departed friend Fred Brown, a veteran Colorado journalist, champion of high ethical standards for journalism, and a longtime state and national SPJ leader. Also, a celebration of Fred's life is planned for May 7.

Students from Front Range colleges gathered at the Denver Press Club to have their resumes and portfolios reviewed by Colorado journalism professionals. Details here, along with other ways for students to further their careers through SPJ Colorado Pro.

SUPPORT LOCAL NEWS! On Local News Day, April 9, learn more about several of metro Denver's independent community newsrooms at a free fundraising/networking event at 5 p.m. at the Denver Press Club. RSVP here. ⬇️ denverpressclub.wildapricot.org/event-6627210

Our tribute to "Ethical Fred," our fallen friend, guide, and journalistic giant.

We at SPJ Colorado Pro have lost our brother, our mentor, our ethical soul. We mourn the passing of longtime SPJ leader Fred Brown. Our hearts go out to Fred's wife, Mary, and all who knew and worked with him. Our chapter will have more to share about Fred in the coming days.

FRIDAY, APRIL 3! Are you a Colorado student aspiring to a career in journalism or PR? Do you need expert advice on how to present your work effectively and land a job? Then join us April 3 as SPJ Colorado Pro and The Denver Press Club present our Spring Portfolio Review.

BEST OF THE BEST! SPJ Colorado Pro is announcing recipients of our 2026 individual awards for excellence in journalism: Jeremy Jojola, Linda Carpio Shapley, Doug Cosper (posthumous) and the Aurora Sentinel. Join us 4/25 for the presentation. Info and more on our honorees here.

Are you a Colorado student aspiring to a career in journalism or PR? Do you need expert advice on how to present your work effectively and land a job? Then join us April 3 as SPJ Colorado Pro and The Denver Press Club present our Spring Portfolio Review.

Congratulations to this year’s students receiving SPJ Colorado Pro scholarships — our truth tellers of tomorrow!

RSVP FOR SPJ COLORADO'S BIG AWARDS NIGHT! Join us April 25 as we toast excellence in journalism at the 2026 Top of the Rockies Awards Reception. We'll also present our individual awards to the best of the best Colorado journalists, and award student scholarships. Details here! ⬇️

VIDEO: If you missed our March 24 conversation with Colorado media meteorologists, you can watch it on our YouTube channel. Link below. www.youtube.com/live/crqMoWA...

BEST OF THE BEST! SPJ Colorado Pro is announcing recipients of our annual individual awards for excellence in journalism. This year’s honorees are Linda Carpio Shapley, Jeremy Jojola, Doug Cosper (posthumous) and the Aurora Sentinel. Join us April 25 for the presentation. Info here. ⬇️

Catch up on all our upcoming events (including Tuesday’s conversation with TV meteorology superstars) in our latest newsletter!

EVENT, MARCH 24: What does it mean to be a media meteorologist when your forecast competes with social media algorithms, viral misinformation and is subject to instant audience scrutiny? Join us as our all-star panel of experts explores how weather coverage is evolving in the current climate.

RSVP FOR SPJ COLORADO'S BIG AWARDS NIGHT! Join us April 25 as we toast excellence in journalism at the 2026 Top of the Rockies Awards Reception. We'll also present our individual awards to the best of the best Colorado journalists, and award student scholarships. Details here! ⬇️

OUR WEATHER PANEL IS GATHERING FORCE! Lauren Brand of KOAA News5 in Southern Colorado is joining Chris Bianchi, Jaden Knowles and Mike Nelson for our March 24 conversation, "‘T-Storms, Trends & Trolls: Broadcast Meteorology in 2026." Hope you can join us! Details here. ⬇️

Are you a Colorado student aspiring to a career in journalism or PR? Do you need expert advice on how to present your work effectively and land a job? Then join us April 3 as SPJ Colorado Pro and the Denver Press Club present our Spring Portfolio Review.

📣 Join SPJ and the SPJ New England for SkillsFest26! A free, two-day virtual program March 26–27 with hours of hands-on journalism training from top industry pros. 📰 ✍️✅Registration is free and open to all. 🔗Learn more and sign up today!: bit.ly/470WC0i

VIDEO: In case you missed our March 11 webinar on covering the courts, or if you took part and you'd like to review it again, watch it on our YouTube channel here.

EVENT, MARCH 24: What does it mean to be a media meteorologist when your forecast competes with social media algorithms, viral misinformation and is subject to instant audience scrutiny? Join us as our all-star panel of experts explores how weather coverage is evolving in the current climate.

Journalists: Do you have questions about covering the courts or the work of judges? On March 11, the SPJ Colorado Pro chapter presents “Covering the Courts,” a free webinar featuring legal affairs journalists and judges sharing tips. @spj-posts.bsky.social

Are you a Colorado student aspiring to a career in journalism or public relations? Do you need expert advice on how to present your work effectively and land a job? Then join us April 3 as SPJ Colorado Pro and the Denver Press Club present our Spring Portfolio Review. Details here. ⬇️

Journalists: Do you have questions about covering the courts or the work of judges? On March 11, SPJ Colorado Pro presents “Covering the Courts,” a free webinar featuring legal affairs journalists and judges sharing tips. Details here. @spj-posts.bsky.social spjcolorado.org/2026/02/11/e...

DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: MARCH 2! Help us honor the BEST OF THE BEST in Colorado journalism! SPJ Colorado Pro is seeking nominations for our annual individual awards: Keeper of the Flame, Journalist of the Year, Educator of the Year and the First Amendment Award. DETAILS HERE. ⬇️

VIDEO: Adrian Miller, a culinary historian and author, gave us a tasty tour of soul food, barbecue, and White House culinary history at Tuesday's SPJ Colorado Pro book talk. If you missed it, or just want a second helping, here's the video. ⬇️ www.youtube.com/live/ItLHNT2...

JOIN US TUESDAY (2/24) for some food for thought with James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller – plus happy hour! Details here.

WATCH! If you missed "DEI on Deadline," our provocative panel discussion of reporting, representation and credibility in a polarized climate, here's the video. ⬇️ @spj-posts.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNb3...

BOOK EVENT (AND HAPPY HOUR!) Join us 2/24 at the Denver Press Club for “Food as History,” a fireside chat with Adrian Miller, a Denver-based culinary historian and award-winning author whose work has reshaped how Americans understand food, culture and history. And raise a glass with us! ⬇️

SPJ COLORADO EVENT FEB. 18! Join us at the Denver Press Club for 'DEI on Deadline,' a panel discussion on reporting, representation and credibility in a polarized climate. Details here. ⬇️

STUDENT JOURNALISTS: Today (2/11) is the entry deadline for the Mark of Excellence Awards!

Journalist: Does your beat include the courts? Do you have questions about covering the law or the work of judges? On March 11, SPJ Colorado Pro presents “Covering the Courts,” a free webinar featuring legal affairs journalists and judges with tips for covering the courts. Details here. ⬇️

BOOK EVENT (AND HAPPY HOUR!) Join us 2/24 at the Denver Press Club for “Food as History,” a fireside chat with Adrian Miller, a Denver-based culinary historian and James Beard Award-winning author. And raise a glass with us beforehand! Get details and RSVP here. ⬇️

SPJ CONTEST DEADLINES ARE COMING SOON! Several SPJ awards for journalistic excellence (regional and national) are now accepting entries, but deadlines are fast approaching. Here's a rundown.

SPJ COLORADO EVENT FEB. 18! Join us at the Denver Press Club for DEI on Deadline, a panel discussion on reporting, representation and credibility in a polarized climate. Details here. ⬇️

SPJ COLORADO EVENT FEB. 18! Join us at the Denver Press Club for DEI on Deadline, a panel discussion on reporting, representation and credibility in a polarized climate. Details here. ⬇️

DEADLINE WEDNESDAY 1/28! Just a few more days to enter SPJ's Top of the Rockies!

DEADLINE EXTENDED! You now have a little more time to submit entries in SPJ’s Top of the Rockies contest honoring excellence in journalism in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. Click below for details.

GOT ENTRIES? Make sure your team's work gets recognized for journalistic excellence, regionally and nationally. These Society of Professional Journalists contests are now open for entries by pros and students, but the entry deadlines are approaching fast. Details below. @spj-posts.bsky.social

Help us honor the BEST OF THE BEST in Colorado journalism! SPJ Colorado Pro is seeking nominations for our annual individual awards: Keeper of the Flame, Journalist of the Year, Educator of the Year and the First Amendment Award. DETAILS HERE. ⬇️

LESS THAN 3 WEEKS LEFT to enter SPJ's Top of the Rockies contest honoring excellence in journalism in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. The deadline is Monday, Jan. 26, at 10 pm MT. Don't miss out! #TOR26

SPJ members believe that public enlightenment is the forerunner of justice and the foundation of democracy. Ethical journalism strives to ensure the free exchange of information that is accurate, fair and thorough. Read more of the SPJ Code of Ethics. Sharing from national @spj-posts.bsky.social.

Happy news year! Catch up with our latest chapter newsletter. Hope you can join us in 2026!

WHAT WE'RE READING: From Gazette/Colorado Politics editor Vince Bzdek.

JOURNALISTS: Help us help you communicate what we do! SPJ Colorado Pro is collaborating with the Colorado Press Association, the Colorado Broadcasters Association and others on a journalism awareness curriculum. But we need your help! Learn more here. ⬇️

"The Vail Daily has filed a motion with the court asking Olguin-Fresquez to lift the gag order, arguing that the judge’s order constitutes an unconstitutional prior restraint."

WHAT TIME IS IT? IT'S TOP OF THE ROCKIES TIME! SPJ’s Top of the Rockies contest honoring excellence in journalism in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming is now open for entries. Find out more here. #TOR26

On your marks… Get set… SPJ’s four-state Top of the Rockies contest honoring excellence in journalism opens for entries Wednesday, Dec. 10! Find out more here. #TOR26

JOURNALISTS: Help us help you communicate what we do! SPJ Colorado Pro is collaborating with the Colorado Press Association, the Colorado Broadcasters Association and others on a journalism awareness curriculum. But we need your help! Learn more here. ⬇️

The latest news about the news in Colorado from SPJ Colorado Pro board member @coreyhutchins.bsky.social

SPJ COLORADO PRO IS ON YOUTUBE! Stream our recent events, watch our awards presentations, and more on our chapter YouTube channel. Subscribe and keep tabs on all the action.