Hello all! We hope you had a wonderful time at the holiday party and some relaxing time off with family. We are getting ready to kick off our 2026 San Diego SPJ Contest and we have some key dates for you to mark down. The dates are subject to change as we work our way through the contest. We will keep you updated as these dates get closer.

While you’re waiting for the contest to open, this is a great time to get together your favorite pieces from 2025 AND become a member with SPJ because you can save a ton of money on entry fees.

📣 Monday, Feb. 9 — Contest opens

🐦 Feb. 9 – March 2 — Early bird pricing (3 weeks)

⏰ March 2 – March 9 — Regular pricing

🏆 May 18 — Winners announced

🎉 June 25 — Awards ceremony