Society of Professional Journalists controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2015
Kunkel Awards launched amid Gamergate-related concerns
SPJ introduced the Kunkel Awards for video-game journalism in a context shaped by concerns associated with the Gamergate controversy. The awards were later incorporated into the Mark of Excellence Awards in 2020.
2011
Helen Thomas Award discontinued
SPJ discontinued its Helen Thomas Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2011 following controversy over statements by the award's namesake concerning Israeli Jews and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The award had been presented from 2000 through 2010, with Thomas receiving the inaugural award.