2026 Excellence In Journalism

Annual Awards Banquet

Celebrating Michigan Journalism

Event Details

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

San Marino Club

1685 E. Big Beaver Road (West of John R)

Troy, Michigan

5:30 p.m. - Reception (Cash Bar)

6:00 p.m. - Dinner

Awards Program and Afterglow to follow

The premier event for Michigan Journalists - Proceeds support journalism education

Awards Presented

Excellence in Journalism

Honoring Metro Detroit and Michigan's best journalism of 2025 with awards for print, broadcast, and online media

Journalist of the Year

Who will be 2026's Journalist of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year?

SPJ Detroit Laurain Scholarships

Scholarships of up to $2,500 for students aspiring to careers in journalism

Lifetime Achievement Awards

Honoring the careers and contributions of veteran Metro Detroit and Michigan journalists

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$650.00

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$80.00

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$65.00

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Two tickets for member plus one guest

$135.00

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