Local journalists and San Diego’s journalism groups convened in Old Town August 18 at the Alamo restaurant to chat, dine and make the most of a summer afternoon happy hour.
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Join SPJ and J-groups at SPJ Summer Fiesta Aug. 18
SPJ invites all local journalists and San Diego’s journalism groups to a relaxing and fun Summer Fiesta set for Thursday, August 18. Join SPJ and members of the San Diego Press Club, San Diego Association of Black Journalists, and the San Diego chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association, CCNMA: Latino Journalists of California, and the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association on the patio at the Alamo in Old Town for great conversation, a make-your-own taco buffet, and an extended happy hour with terrific drink specials.
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SPJ San Diego Area Journalism Contest 2011 Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 SPJ San Diego Area Journalism Contest. All winners are listed below, with judges’ comments for first-place winners, where provided. Judges did not award prizes in all categories.
See video of Gloria Penner’s acceptance speech
The SPJ San Diego Pro Chapter honored KPBS senior political correspondent Gloria Penner as the 2011 San Diego Journalist of the Year at its Annual Awards Banquet July 7 at the Bali Hai.
We shot video of her inspiring speech. It’s worth a listen, and you can learn about KPBS’ early history and evolution.




