The Atlanta Press Club will recognize the best in journalism as we announce our 2009 Awards of Excellence and overall Journalist of the Year. These awards recognize excellence in reporting among one’s peers and professional colleagues in the Atlanta area.

Congratulations to our finalists, who include:
Large Print*
News
David Bennett, Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Shaila Dewan, New York Times; Errin Haines, Associated Press; Kristina Torres, Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Heather Vogell, Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Feature
Gracie Bonds Staples , Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Justin Heckert, Men’s Journal; Steve Hummer, Atlanta Journal-Constitution; Chad Radford, Creative Loafing

Small Print
Candice Dyer, Atlanta Magazine; Thomas Lake, Atlanta Magazine

Local Television*
News
Tom Regan, WSB-TV; Dale Russell, WAGA-TV; Wendy Saltzman, WGCL-TV

Feature
Stephany Fisher, WGCL-TV; Jaye Watson, WXIA-TV

Online/multi-media
Moni Basu, CNN; Jason Pye, Peach Pundit; Jim Walls, AtlantaUnfiltered


*Separate awards will be given for news and feature stories in the large print and local television category. There will only be one award presented in the remaining categories.

We will also present the Atlanta Press Club scholarships to four Georgia college and university students pursuing careers in journalism. And we will elect our new officers of the board.


WHEN
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Cocktail Reception with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar: 6:00 p.m.
Awards Presentation: 7:00 p.m.

WHERE
The Commerce Club
34 Broad Street, NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Valet parking is available for $6 and is not included in the ticket prices. For directions, please visit www.thecommerceclub.org/location.html. Because of limited parking at TCC, please consider using MARTA, whose Five Points station is across the street, or parking in nearby decks on Marietta Street.

R.S.V.P.
This event is open to the public. Members may purchase individual tickets for $10 and tables of 10 with signage for $100. Nonmembers may purchase individual tickets for $15 and tables of 10 with signage for $150. To purchase tickets and tables, please click the link below or call 404-577-7377. Payment must accompany reservations, and there is a 48-business hour cancellation policy.