Utah News Dispatch claims 9 awards in statewide SPJ contest

By: McKenzie Romero

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: June 16, 2026

Words: 399

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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Utah News Dispatch reporters came home with nine awards in the Utah Headliners contest, put on each year by the state chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

The highly competitive statewide contest drew more than 1,200 entries, said Utah Headliners President Emma Penrod. The competition draws submissions in writing and reporting, television, radio, magazine, photojournalism and online categories.

Utah News Dispatch launched in 2024 as part of the States Newsroom nonprofit journalism network, …

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