Our chapter covers one of the largest regions in the organization. Now more than ever, it is important for journalists to share their skills and pool resources to maintain transparency and hold the powerful to account — join us, won't you?
Every year, The Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists recognizes a select number of journalists for our Honors awards. These individuals stand out in our profession for contributions in a variety of areas from investigative reporting to public service and mentorship. Please join us at our awards banquet on Thursday, Aug. 5, … More Introducing the 2021 Special Honors Winners
Hundreds of journalists from across the state submitted work for consideration of the 2020 Utah Headliners Awards. The local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists this week announced the finalists, who will be honored at the annual banquet on Aug. 5. The complete list of finalists appears below. Photo by The Climate Reality Project … More Announcing the 2020 Utah Headliners’ Award Finalists
Join our annual banquet to celebrate the best reporting in Utah journalism from 2020. We’re holding our annual banquet on August 5, from 6:00-8:30 this year at the Gallivan Hall and hope you’ll join us in celebrating some incredible reporting from a very historic year. Limited tickets and table reservations available. Take advantage of early … More Get your tickets to the annual awards banquet
Have you had the HIPAA card played against you while filing records requests or seeking healthcare related info? Are you wondering if you’re just out of luck or is an agency using HIPAA as an excuse to block access to interviews, photos or records? We have the panel for you with an expert on this … More Help with HIPAA
The Society of Professional Journalists recently hosted the 2021 Mark of Excellence Awards recognizing the best in student journalism from 2020. The entries represent entries from student journalists from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. You can watch the full presentation here: Congratulations to the winners!
Sponsored by the Utah Headliners Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, this statewide contest includes dozens of contest categories in reporting, photography, videography, design and other skills. Utah SPJ Honors recognize outstanding dedication to journalistic principles and service to journalism in the state. The entry period for most categories ended April 30, but we are … More The 2021 SPJ Headliners contest
By Eric Peterson, SPJ Headliners president When anger and outrage spill into the streets, journalists have always been there to document history, and 2020 was a year of historic outrage. In Utah journalists had to contend with militia members showing up in tactical gear and assault rifles slung over their shoulders. On Jan., while chaos … More Protecting the press: 5 tips for covering protests and unrest
Protecting the Press Friday, April 9, 12 p.m. MDT It’s been a turbulent and dangerous time for journalists, from a summer of protests to an insurrection at the nation’s capital. Join our panel of reporters and photographers discussing how things have changed and how newsrooms have adapted to keep journalists safe as they cover the … More Utah Headliners Panels: 2021 Region 9 Virtual Conference (Free)
