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UA Journalism Grad SPJ Finalist
The Walter J. Lemke Department of Journalism congratulates recent graduate Marci Manley for being a national finalist in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards in August.
In the nationwide competition, Manley finished in the top three in the category of Television In-Depth Reporting for her coverage of the aftermath of a tornado that struck Atkins, Ark.
The 2008 SPJ Mark of Excellence Awards, held in Indianapolis, recognized collegiate work published or broadcasted during the calendar year. This year, student journalists submitted more than 3,600 entries in 39 categories.
These Mark of Excellence Awards winners are some of the best journalists coming out of colleges today.” stated Neil Ralston, SPJ’s Vice President for Campus Chapter Affairs, in a press release. “I believe they represent a lot of hope for the future of journalism in America, and SPJ is honored to recognize them for their excellent work."
National winners and finalists were previously recognized by receiving first place in one of the SPJ’s 12 regional competitions. Each first place regional winner advanced to the national competition.
For additional information on the Mark of Excellence Awards or the Society, please contact Lauren Rochester, Awards Coordinator, 317-927-8000 ext. 210 or lrochester@spj.org.
The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. The organization is the nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information about SPJ, please visit www.spj.org.
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