One award SPJ annually gives out (or tries to) is for Ethics in Journalism.
Sometimes, we only get a few nominations (or none), which is unfortunate, since journalists and news organizations make many exemplary ethical decisions throughout the year that deserve recognition.

The definition of the award has been modified slightly this year. It now says:
The Ethics in Journalism Award honors journalists or news organizations that perform in an outstanding ethical manner demonstrating the ideals of the SPJ Code of Ethics. It also honors especially notable efforts to educate the public on principles embodied in the code or hold journalists ethically accountable for their behavior. Nominations are open. Self-nomination is permitted.

A link to a nomination form is available at SPJ’s Web site.
The nomination deadline is March 18. Please send us your ideas.

Thanks.

Andy Schotz
chairman
SPJ Ethics Committee