Thank you for celebrating with us at the 2026 Ohio SPJ Awards!

The Central Ohio Chapter of SPJ, alongside our partners in the Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland pro chapters, extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, Aug. 29, at Hofbräuhaus Columbus.

It was an honor for our chapter to host an opportunity to share a meal, connect with colleagues from every corner of the state, and toast to exceptional reporting.

Congratulations once again to all of our 2026 contest winners for your outstanding work covering Ohio throughout 2025. Your dedication, integrity, and truth-telling strengthen our communities every single day. (Full list of winners here)

Thank you for bringing your energy, your passion, and your support to this year’s celebration. And a special thank you to our sponsors: the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism, the Kiplinger Program and Columbus Business First.

We are already looking forward to seeing what incredible journalism the coming year brings!