Our presenting partners this year are the Department of Journalism at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and its William S. Morris Chair in News Strategy and Management held by Dr. Keith Herndon.
Finalists have been chosen for the 2018 Atlanta Press Club Awards of Excellence. The finalists are Atlanta-area journalists who have been selected because of their exceptional work throughout 2018.
Members of the National Press Club, the Alaska Press Club and Investigative Reporters and Editors judged the entries to determine the finalists and winners.
Winners of each category will be announced on Tuesday, April 16 at the Commerce Club. A cocktail reception begins at 6 p.m. and winners will be announced beginning at 7 p.m. Thomas Wheatley, Atlanta Magazine, will be the emcee. Tickets to the 2018 Awards of Excellence reception are $30 for Atlanta Press Club members and $40 for non-members. Tickets may be purchased here.
Additionally, the Atlanta Press Club is proud to honor the 2018 Impact Award recipients, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and WSB-TV, for their collaborative work on a story exposing violations of Georgia’s Open Records laws leading to Atlanta adopting a new transparency ordinance.
The winner of the Atlanta Press Club Impact Award is based in Georgia (not necessarily a journalist) and made a significant impact on the journalism profession in the previous calendar year. The winner also furthered the mission of the APC, which is focused on fostering journalistic excellence and advancing the public's understanding of a free press.
Dress at The Commerce Club is business or business casual attire.
The ticket price does not include parking. Parking is available in the 191 Building parking deck with entrances on Ellis Street and Peachtree Center Avenue. Discounted parking vouchers for this deck will be available for $15 at the event. Guests must bring the ticket they receive upon entering the deck to receive a discount. The Peachtree Center MARTA station is also conveniently located nearby.
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Tickets may be purchased online or by calling 404-577-7377. Payment must accompany reservations and there is a 48 business-hour cancellation policy.