the '08 Ohio SPJ Awards
is a program of the Cinci, Cleve & Col pro chapters
Welcome to the only official website of the 12th annual statewide competition - the Ohio SPJ Awards - the professional development and recognition program jointly managed by the Central Ohio (Columbus), Cincinnati, and Cleveland pro chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists. Together, we honor the best of Ohio's print, television, radio, online, trade and college journalism.
10.18.08 rock out with us!
Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame site of award ceremonies
On Saturday, October 18th, the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter will present the 2008 Ohio SPJ Awards Ceremonies & Dinner, hosted by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum! In addition to honoring Ohio's best journalists, there'll be plenty to do, see and hear at the Rock Hall. The museum will be featuring two new exhibits: "Cleveland Rocks - The Birthplace of Rock 'n' Roll" featuring '60s photographer George Shuba, and the "2008 Rock Hall Inductees" featuring Leonard Cohen, The Dave Clark Five, Madonna, John Cougar Mellencamp and The Ventures! Bring family and friends, come early and stay late! Individual tickets are $65, and a reserved, front-row table for 10 is $650. To securely purchase your tickets online now (via Eventbrite/PayPal with their modest transaction fee) click here.
Leonard Cohen
The Canadian poet-novelist turned singer-songwriter penned "Bird on the Wire," "Famous Blue Raincoat" and "Suzanne (Takes You Down to Her Place by the River)" recorded by Judy Collins.
Madonna
Still recording, Madonna has morphed from feeling "Like a Virgin" in lace to becoming the most controversial and monetized female singer of our time. Of course, what would you expect from the Material Girl?
Dave Clark Five
During the peak of the British Invasion, The DC5 gave the Beatles a run for American fans, who had the lads feeling "Glad All Over" making Top-40 hits out of "Catch Me If You Can" and "Over and Over."