Awards
August 29 • Awards
Sunshine State winners
At a ceremony Saturday night at ArtServe in Fort Lauderdale, SPJ Florida revealed the winners of the annual Sunshine State Awards.Florida’s
July 2 • Awards
2026 Sunshine State Awards finalists
Winners will be announced in August at our annual awards ceremony.
June 30 • Awards
2026 Sunshine State Award winners
See the finalists now, and hear the winners announced in August.
March 19 • Awards
SPJ Florida tops $15,500 of grants awarded to improve scholastic journalism
2026 High School Newsroom Grant winners fill news voids and teach critical thinking.
February 3 • Awards
Awards are closed
The contest is closed for 2026. Finalists will be announced in June. Winners will be announced August 29 in a ceremony at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale.
October 4 • Awards
A-Mark Winner Spotlight: Pulse: The Untold Story
The inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Reporting shines a light on journalism that challenges power, uncovers hidden truths, and impacts communities in profound ways.