Behind every headline, photo, story and layout, there’s a beating heart driven to keep a story from going untold. You, journalists of Florida, have captured important truths, amplified voices that would have otherwise gone ignored and made people feel just a little more connected to their fellow man and woman. You got that story, drew that illustration, snapped that photo …
Miami Herald takes the Florida Press Club’s top two prizes in annual contest
The Miami Herald was honored with both of the Florida Press Club’s top awards Jan. 31, with the club’s Frances DeVore Award for Public Service going to a tale of how prosecutors’ gift of full immunity to a confessed murderer unraveled three murder cases. Miami Herald reporters Brittany Wallman and Sarah Blaskey won the top prize, named after the club’s …
Congrats to the 2025 finalists in FPC’s Excellence in Journalism Competition
The finalists for the Florida Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Competition are in and we’re ready to celebrate being in the best state of journalism! Great thanks to all who entered. The level of competition for the 75th anniversary of the Florida Press Club proves this enterprise is alive and kicking … some butt! Don’t read anything into the order …
Congratulations to the winners of the Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition
Two stories that made an impact on statewide policies took top honors Saturday as the Florida Press Club recognized winners of its 2023 Excellence in Journalism Competition at its annual gala in Clearwater. The Florida Legislation passed an anti-trafficking bill that cracks down on hotels after the Sun Sentinel series, “Innocence Sold.” The series won the club’s top prize, the …
The Sun Sentinel and Florida Times-Union win top honors in annual journalism competition
Two stories that have left an imprint on their communities took top honors Saturday as the Florida Press Club recognized the winners of its 2022 Excellence in Journalism Competition. The Sun Sentinel’s series “Crying out for Help,” earned the Club’s Frances DeVore Award for Community that comes with a $1,000 prize. The series chronicled how the paper discovered that thousands …
Florida’s most rewarding contest is ON!!
The annual Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition is officially open! New this year, the competition includes a new category: COVID-19 coverage. The novel virus has infected every aspect of life, so send us your best coverage of this microscopic menace. It can be in medicine, municipal affairs, politics, business, sports or lifestyles. Some might call it unprecedented! For …
The finalists are in!
Check out the judges’ chosen for the 2017 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition and save the date, Nov. 4 for our gala affair in Sarasota when first, second and third place will be announced! Congrats to: Illustration – Artist Illustration Class A-B Steve Nelson, Florida Times-Union Chelsea Klevin, The Villages Daily Sun Colin Smith, The Villages Daily Sun …
Call to the 2014 Florida Press Club Excellence in Journalism Competition!
Proud of Your Work? Enter the contest with the cash prize! The Florida Press Club’s competition is open! Go to https://omnicontests4.com/default.aspx?comp_id=1453 to get started. Below, you’ll find the more information about our rules and categories. Any questions? Feel Free to email me, Anne Geggis fpcpresident@gmail.com. Official Rules and Eligibility 1. The Excellence in Journalism Competition is open only to members …
Call to Florida Press Club's 2014 Excellence in Journalism Competition!
Proud of Your Work? Enter the contest with the cash prize! The Florida Press Club’s competition is open! Go to https://omnicontests4.com/default.aspx?comp_id=1453 to get started. Below, you’ll find the more information about our rules and categories. Any questions? Feel Free to email me, Anne Geggis fpcpresident@gmail.com. Official Rules and Eligibility 1. The Excellence in Journalism Competition is open only to members …