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.
đŁ Monday, Feb. 9 â Contest opens
đŚ Feb. 9 â March 2 â Early bird pricing (3 weeks)
Join us for the All Media Holiday Party at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10th, 2025 at the Aero Club Bar, located at 3365 India Street, San Diego, CA 92103. This festive event brings together members of all local and cross-border media organizations for an evening of celebration, networking, and fun! Enjoy free pizza while mingling with fellow journalists, and have a cocktail. Don’t miss this opportunity to toast the holiday season with your media community!Â
A mom hugs her son who was deported to Tijuana in the early days of Trump’s immigration crackdown.
The San Diego Society of Professional Journalists Presents:
NEW RULES: Reporting on Immigration Today
Join us for an open and meaningful conversation about how journalists are covering immigration and border issues in todayâs world. Our panel of reporters and immigration experts will share real stories from the field, discuss challenges they face, and explore how communities can stay informed on the issue.
Join us for snacks at 6:30 p.m. Panel begins at 7 p.m.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOW TO GET TO PLNU:
Address: 3900 Lomaland Drive
92106, San Diego CA
As you approach the university, stop by the Welcome Center where you will find a Public Safety officer. Let the officer know that you are here for an SPJ event in the Bond Academic Center.
Continue to drive in and at the second stop sign turn left. Keep going until you see a Parking Lot on your left. Turn into the lot and park there.
Feel free to find other parking options if the Commuter Lot is full.
If you are coming from the Commuter Lot, keep walking straight past a grassy area until you reach a wide sidewalk made of bricks. Walk down that sidewalk and you should arrive at the Bond Academic Center which will be on your right.
(There will be a sign to guide you there and youâll see catering outside the classroom).
If you park elsewhere, the Greek structure in the middle of campus is right next to that wide sidewalk. If you can keep track of where it is as you drive in, youâll be able to find the sidewalk and then Bond Academic Center.
The San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is actively seeking new board members to advocate for press freedom, plan events, and support journalists and students. To be considered for an appointment, please email us today here: spjsandiego@gmail.com. To be considered, you must be an SPJ member and have a few hours a month available to help support the local journalism community in the San Diego region. The board’s responsibilities include a mandatory monthly meeting, attending our events, participating in our contest preparation and judging, and various communications and advocacy roles.
Responsibilities: Board members are responsible for advocating for press and government transparency, planning and executing local events for journalists, conducting student outreach, supporting job seekers, and honoring the work of local journalists.
Requirements: To be eligible, you must be a member of the Society of Professional Journalists.
How to apply: Please email us at spjsandiego@gmail.com to discuss.
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