NABJ Chicago: It’s time to celebrate excellence!
As we prepare for our annual Red Hot Holiday Party, we’re calling on our members to help us recognize the outstanding journalists, storytellers, and leaders who make NABJ Chicago special.
From trailblazers who have paved the way to emerging voices shaping the future of journalism, we want to celebrate the people whose work, leadership, and commitment to our community deserve to be recognized.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
We’re accepting nominations for the following awards:
- NABJ Chicago Hall of Fame Inductees – Honoring individuals whose extraordinary contributions and lasting impact have helped shape journalism and our community.
- Journalist of the Year – Recognizing an outstanding journalist whose work exemplifies excellence, impact, and dedication to the craft.
- Emerging Journalist of the Year – Celebrating a rising journalist making a significant impact and demonstrating exceptional promise.
- Student Journalist of the Year – Recognizing a student journalist whose talent, dedication, and storytelling stand out.
- President’s Award – Honoring an individual whose service, leadership, and commitment to NABJ Chicago embody the spirit of our organization.
Who deserves to be recognized?
Think about the colleagues, mentors, students, and community leaders whose work inspires you. We encourage you to nominate someone whose contributions deserve the spotlight.
Nomination Deadline: November 20, 2026
Let’s make this year’s Red Hot Holiday Party a celebration of the people who continue to elevate our profession, uplift our communities, and move NABJ Chicago forward.
Submit your nominations today!
Use this link to submit nominations: 2026 NABJ Chicago Awards
Dues paying NABJ Chicago members will be given preference by awards committee. Not a member yet? Join today: NABJ Chicago Membership Information
We look forward to celebrating with you at the Red Hot Holiday Party!