UFCJC Student Journalists, Alumni and Staff Honored in 2024 SPJ Sunshine State Awards Competition

August 20, 2024

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students, alumni and staff from WUFT News, Fresh Take Florida, Atrium Magazine and The Independent Florida Alligator were honored in the 2024 Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Florida Pro Chapter Sunshine State Awards. The awards recognize outstanding journalism produced in 2023. UFCJC students, staff and alumni received 11 first place and seven finalist honors in the professional and college competitions.

Winners in the professional division include:

  • Digital Online Package: Winner, “The Price of Plenty,” WUFT Staff.
  • Outstanding New Journalist: Finalist, Julia Cooper, B.S. Journalism 2023.

Winners in the college division include:

The SPJ Florida Pro Chapter Sunshine State Awards are presented in partnership with the National Association of Hispanic Journalists – South Florida Chapter, the National Association of Black Journalists – South Florida Chapter, NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, the Asian American Journalists Association – Florida Chapter and Diversify Photo. The awards were presented at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, Florida on Aug. 17.

 

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