GSPA and its members from across the state will celebrate the best in scholastic journalism at the 2026 Spring Workshop and Awards. The event will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. A workshop will lead the event, 9-11:45 a.m., followed by a catered awards luncheon at noon. Professional dress is suggested.

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Recipients of awards administered throughout the year will be recognized, including the Summer Yearbook and Literary Magazine contest winners, Georgia Champion and Junior Champion Journalists, Behavioral Health Journalism Excellence, Achievement Award winners and Spring Broadcast, Newspaper, Newsmagazine and News Website contest winners.

Registration for the Spring Awards is now available at this link: 2026 Spring Workshop and Awards through noon on March 9. Please note: there is a maximum of 250 attendees, and registration will end once that number is reached. Attendance is free for advisers who have paid membership fees and $40 per student or other guest. The fee includes a mini conference followed by a catered banquet-style meal. A final head count is needed by the caterer one week prior to the event. Therefore, changes after March 9 will not be allowed and no refunds will be given after this date. Furthermore, the $40 registration fee will be due for all attendees listed under your registration as of March 9. Thank you for your understanding. https://www.ugagspa.org/refund-policy

More information, including, parking and lodging, is available at www.ugagspa.org/workshop-awards. Email gspa@uga.edu with any questions.