SFJ

The Society for Features Journalism promotes the craft of writing and innovation in lifestyle, arts and entertainment journalism.

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It’s here! The full schedule for our conference at @Cronkite_ASU from Oct. 22-24!
We have an amazing lineup so we hope to see you there. Deadline to get our special SFJ hotel rate is Sept. 20!

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Need another reason to come to our October conference? How about a session on social media storytelling!

Alana Yazzie's The Fancy Navajo Instagram has 32.5K followers; Grant Johnson is a Gen Z journalist who's consulted with newsrooms.
Register here!
https://t.co/MNacvkQwdx

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We’re thrilled to have legendary Washington Post fashion critic @RobinGivhan join our October conference for a conversation on “Fashioning a Career in Criticism.”
She’ll discuss how power, race & identity are woven into what we wear.
Register: https://t.co/MNacvkR435

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Calling food journalists! This session at our October conference in Phoenix features @lhsaria, @tomsietsema & @banooshahr!

They'll dive into how food writers are connecting with audiences & what they learned in their journeys.

REGISTER: https://t.co/MNacvkQwdx

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Don't miss out on saving $50 for our October 22-24 conference in Phoenix!

Check out our lineup of stellar features writers and storytellers — Pulitzer winners, narrative editors, critics, podcast hosts and more!

LINK: https://t.co/MNacvkQwdx

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Did you miss the June edition of our new monthly newsletter?
The SFJ Insider had some fun numbers about our annual contest & a host of opportunities in the Career Corner.
Become a member to get the next one! Be sure to check the box to receive updates.
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And Meredith Nudo placed 2nd in Arts & Culture Criticism

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Hello! We have a few updates to our winners lists.

Due to a mathematical error, we had an incorrect ranking of Div. 2 Sweepstakes award winners. The (Portland, Ore.) Oregonian came in third place; South Florida Sun Sentinel and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel tied for fourth place.

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Due to a technical error, the names of the winners from Houstonia in two Division 1 categories have been updated.

- Erica Cheng placed 2nd in General Feature (999 words or fewer).

[Amie Just @Amie_Just]

Forever grateful to cover teams that allow me to take the time I need to report out lengthy features. ❤️

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What a wonderful little surprise to log into twitter to see. Thank you @WeAreSFJ! Here's to one final award for the @Hou_Landing! <3

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SOCIAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO, COMBINED DIVISIONS

Great storytelling published on news organizations’ social media platforms.

🥇: Staff, @NBCNews
🥈: Staff, @BaltimoreBanner
🥉: Samantha Swindler and @vickieaconnor, @Oregonian
🏅 HM: Jensen Rubinstein, @LongLead

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NARRATIVE VIDEO, COMBINED DIVISIONS

Short-form video storytelling using character, dialogue, place and arc.

🥇 1st Place: @AndreMalok
🥈 2nd Place: @AndreMalok and @spsullivan
🥉 3rd Place: @sean2m

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PODCAST – NARRATIVE, COMBINED DIVISIONS

Narrative audio storytelling with character, arc and sense of place.

🥇: @livcarville, Margi Murphy and Julia Nutter, @Bloomberg
🥈: Staff, @pubhealthwatch
🥉: Staff, @ian_urbina
🏅: @vermontgmg, Ryan Sweikert and @jppullen, @LongLead

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Congratulations to the podcast, video, and social media winners of 2026 SFJ Excellence-in-Features journalism awards!!!

https://t.co/oDoAWfHmVe

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SPECIAL PRODUCT – DIGITAL OR PRINT, DIV 3

The best examples of feature work outside regular coverage.

🥇 1st Place: @BronteWittpenn
🥈 2nd Place: Staff, @latimes
🥉 3rd Place: Staff, @latimes
🏅 Honorable Mention: Morgan Lieberman, Tamiko Nimura and Chiyo Sanada, @LongLead

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ARTS & CULTURE CRITICISM PORTFOLIO, DIV 3

Three columns, essays or reviews on arts, entertainment or culture.

🥇 1st Place: @PhilipKennicott
🥈 2nd Place: @marymacTV
🥉 3rd Place: Chris Richards, @washingtonpost
🏅 Honorable Mention: @rohanpreston

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GENERAL COMMENTARY PORTFOLIO, DIV 3

Three columns or essays on human interest or specialty topics.

🥇 1st Place: @kcbaskin
🥈 2nd Place: @laura_yuen
🥉 3rd Place: @peterhartlaub
🏅 Honorable Mention: @FarFarrAway

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FOOD WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3

Three stories, columns or reviews by the same writer on food.

🥇 1st Place: @timcarman
🥈 2nd Place: @hannaraskin
🥉 3rd Place: @breijOR_THEY
🏅 Honorable Mention: MacKenzie Chung Fegan, @sfchronicle

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FEATURE BEAT SPECIALITY WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3

Three standout stories by the same writer on one feature topic.

🥇 1st Place: @EricBoodman
🥈 2nd Place: @brittny_mejia
🥉 3rd Place: @jackdolanLAT
🏅 Honorable Mention: Margi Murphy, @Bloomberg