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Passion Projects

The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington and Northwest Journalists of Color are pleased to announce the 2022 Passion Project visual journalism grant winners.  Judges Karen Ducey, an independent photographer, writer, and videographer based out of Seattle, Washington, Michelle Li, an award winning news anchor and reporter at KSDK in...

DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on July 9 The Society of Professional Journalists Western Washington Pro Chapter and Northwest Journalists of Color are opening up applications for this year’s Passion Projects grants.  Visual journalists in Washington state with a strong story idea are encouraged to apply for $2,000 and...

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Join the Society of Professional Journalists - Western Washington chapter for our annual end-of-season bash as we honor the region's top journalists with awards, scholarships, and grants on Monday, July 1st at 6 p.m. at Optimism Brewing in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Each ticket comes with...

Documentary photographers - we've got some opportunities for you! The annual SPJ Western Washington Passion Projects award is now open. Washington state photojournalists with a strong story idea and top-notch portfolio are encouraged to compete for awards of $2,000 and $1,000. This year we’re also offering...