SPJ Phoenix

07/10/2025

Today our SPJ Phoenix chapter remembers Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist , who died recently, the Arizona Mirror reported July 8. Among Benson's many well-deserved accolades -- earned over more than four decades holding the powerful accountable with his pen -- was his 2019 induction into the chapter's Order of the Silver Key. Inductees are recognized for performing honorably in journalism for at least 25 years, the majority in Arizona, and upholding the First Amendment right of free expression. Read more:

Photo courtesy Claire Ferguson Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Steve Benson, whose sharp wit and keen moral and political insight combined with a mastery of pen and ink to hold the famous and pow…

06/05/2025

Arizona media peeps and communicators: Have a cold one with SPJ Phoenix on a hot day at our , 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at State 48 Brewery, 345 W. Van Buren (at 4th Avenue), downtown Phoenix. Appetizers are on us, drinks are on you. Meet your colleagues and if you tell the tale of how you got a recent story, we'll buy you a beverage. Details/RSVP: https://bit.ly/solsticesoiree2025 Arizona Press Club, Arizona Latino Media Association AAJA Arizona Rocky Mountain Emmys Arizona First Amendment Coalition

Valley journalists and communicators: Enjoy a cold beverage with colleagues and competitors on the year’s longest day at our annual Summer Solstice Soiree, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Sta…

06/01/2025

Arizona media peeps and communicators: Have a cold one with SPJ Phoenix on a hot day at our , 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at State 48 Brewery, 345 W. Van Buren (at 4th Avenue), downtown Phoenix. Appetizers are on us, drinks are on you. Tell the tale of how you got a recent story and we'll buy you a beverage. Deets/RSVP: https://bit.ly/solsticesoiree2025 Arizona Press Club, Arizona Latino Media Association AAJA Arizona Rocky Mountain Emmys Arizona First Amendment Coalition

Valley journalists and communicators: Enjoy a cold beverage with colleagues and competitors on the year’s longest day at our annual Summer Solstice Soiree, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, at Sta…

05/25/2025

Our President Tim Eigo leads the discussion among Arizona journalists who are successful authors this afternoon at The Poisoned Pen bookstore in Old Town Scottsdale. SPJ and are proud to co-sponsor this event!

05/24/2025

We’re waiting for you: The stage is set for today’s SPJ-PEN America gathering of journalists who became successful authors, “Reporters Take Up the Pen,” at The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Old Town Scottsdale, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

05/20/2025

Join SPJ and PEN America from 5 to 6:30 p.m. this Saturday, May 24, to hear four Arizona journalists tell how they became successful authors in "Reporters Take Up the Pen" at The Poisoned Pen bookstore in Old Town Scottsdale. Admission is free, but RSVPs are required:

PEN America Arizona partners with the Society of Professional Journalists to host a panel of Arizona-based journalists who became authors.

05/11/2025

Hear Arizona journalists who became authors in "Reporters Take Up the Pen," 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Poisoned Pen bookstore, 4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, co-sponsored by Valley of the Sun SPJ and PENAmerica. Speakers: Leo Banks, Christina Estes, Pam Hait, John Washington. Admission is free, but RSVPs required at

Join Arizona journalists to hear about their journeys from reporting the news to writing books!

04/18/2025

Hear Arizona journalists who became authors in "Reporters Take Up the Pen," 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Poisoned Pen bookstore, 4014 N. Goldwater Blvd., Scottsdale, co-sponsored by Valley of the Sun SPJ and PENAmerica. Speakers: Leo Banks, Christina Estes, Pam Hait, Steve Krafft, John Washington. Admission is free, but RSVPs required at

Join Arizona journalists to hear about their journeys from reporting the news to writing books!

04/15/2025

Two journalism giants, Jorge Ramos and Marty Baron, prepare to speak at ASU in Tempe Monday evening in a discussion titled “Truth Across Borders.” A big crowd gathered at the Evelyn Smith Music Theater to hear them.

03/06/2025

Attention Valley journalists and professional communicators: The Arizona Latino Media Association is inviting SPJ members and friends to join them for a free rooftop reception -- fabulous views of Camelback Mountain -- 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 21. Details, RSVP by March 14:

The Arizona Latino Media Association invites SPJ members and friends to join them for a free exclusive reception for Valley journalists and communications professionals, 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 2…

02/25/2025

Congratulations to our own Tim Eigo, Valley of the Sun SPJ chapter president, for receiving this great honor! Tim has dedicated his career to covering the legal profession and it's especially gratifying to see such a tribute paid to him for it.

Tim Eigo Honored with 2025 Law College Association Award Feb. 21, 2025 Image The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is proud to recognize Tim Eigo as the 2025 recipient of the Law College Association (LCA) Award for his exceptional commitment and service to the Arizona legal commun...