2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration at Hofbräuhaus Columbus – Columbus, OH

Welcome to the 2026 Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration!

Please make your reservations now for the Ohio SPJ event of the year – the Ohio SPJ Contest Awards Celebration – being held this year at Hofbräuhaus Columbus, Stube Hall, located near Downtown Columbus. Come join us for an afternoon of recognition and fun as we honor our 2026 winners. The Central Ohio Pro Chapter is hosting the annual event, in association with pro chapters in Cincinnati and Cleveland, to honor the Buckeye state’s best journalism in 2025. Get ready to mingle with fellow journalists, enjoy delicious food and drinks, and celebrate the winners of this year’s contest. Whether you’re a nominee, a winner, or simply a supporter of great journalism, this event is not to be missed. Let’s raise a glass to excellence in reporting and storytelling!

Doors open at 11 a.m. Your admission includes a buffet lunch of German speicalites; there will be a cash bar for German bier and other beverages. Parking is available in a garage next to the venue. After lunch, we will present this year’s awards. Congrats to our winners!

Reserve your spot today!

Questions: Please contact Sarah Mills Bacha, contest administrator, smbacha@earthlink.net.