SPJ Sunshine State Awards Announces 2026 Journalism Honors

Florida's largest and longest-running statewide journalism competition, the Sunshine State Awards, has announced its 2026 honorees. The awards recognized outstanding work produced in 2025.

The awards ceremony was held this evening at ArtServe in Miami. The competition, administered by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), has been a benchmark for journalistic excellence in Florida for many years.

The awards cover a wide range of journalistic categories, including news writing, investigative reporting, feature reporting, and photography. Honors are given to both local and statewide publications, aiming to foster high-quality journalism within the state.

According to the SPJ, the awards are intended to encourage and recognize journalists who demonstrate exceptional skill, ethics, and commitment to informing the public. The 2026 honors represent the journalistic achievements of the 2025 publication year.