Division 2 winners of SFJ 2025 Excellence-in-Features journalism awards
Here are the winners in Division 2 of SFJ’s 2025 Excellence-in-Features journalism contest! First-place winners receive $300.
Here are the winners of SFJ's 2023 Excellence-in-Features journalism awards
The winners in three divisions represent the best of storytelling in words, video and podcasts.
The 2023 Excellence-in-Features journalism contest is now open!
The contest celebrates features storytelling at its highest levels. Deadline to enter is March 27, 2023. First-place winners in each category will receive $300.
What to expect from SFJ in 2023: better contest, new website, virtual trainings
Society for Features Journalism President Emily Spicer announces focus areas for 2023: contest, training and membership.
Winners of 2022 Society for Features Journalism Excellence-in-Features awards
First-place winners of the 2022 SFJ features journalism storytelling awards will receive $300.
2022 SFJ Excellence-in-Features contest deadline extended!
First-place winners in each category will receive $300. The annual features writing contest is open to journalists working for legacy and new media (including nonprofit), whether you’re a freelancer or full-time employee.
2021 SFJ Excellence-in-Features awards now open!
The Society for Features 2021 Excellence-in-Features awards. First-place winners receive $300. The awards recognize the best in features journalism - digital or print. Entries must have been published in 2020.
The 2020 Excellence in Features award winners—Combined divisions
The full list of combined division winners in the 2020 Excellence in Features writing awards, presented by the Society for Features Journalism.
The 2020 Excellence in Features award winners—Division III
The full list of Division III winners in the 2020 Excellence in Features writing awards, presented by the Sociey for Features Journalism.
The 2020 Excellence in Features award winners—Division II
The full list of winners in the 2019 Excellence in Features writing awards, presented by the Sociey for Features Journalism.
The 2020 Excellence in Features award winners—Division I
The full list of Division I winners in the 2020 Excellence in Features writing awards, presented by the Society for Features Journalism.
Deadline extended! SFJ Excellence-in-Features contest knows you need more time
The new categories aim to recognize digital innovation and the rise of podcasting in the features world.
The 2019 Excellence-in-Features award winners
The full list of winners in the 2019 Excellence in Features writing awards, presented by the Sociey for Features Journalism.