Society for Features Journalism
We are the storytellers. The Society for Features Journalism promotes, supports and celebrates the craft of storytelling in lifestyle and culture journalism. Find us at featuresjournalism.org.
- Join us for this for free webinar on Thursday, Feb. 12, to hear how @startribune.com feature writers are bringing the features lens to covering ICE activities in Minneapolis. Click on the link to register! #journalism www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2026/2/...
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- We're up to 100 followers! Thank you! 💗 It's a great time to announce our 2026 Excellence-in-Features contest is open for submissions! 20 categories and 3 divisions. Freelancers welcome! Enter by March 2 to save $10 on the entry fee. #journalism www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2026/1/...
- The stories from this panel! Between Mesfin Fekadu (our new SFJ president btw), Jonathan Landrum Jr., and Malcolm Venable — we were all one degree away from nearly every celebrity you can think of. They shared how they build trust with PR teams & how they ask the tough questions. #sfj2025
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- It's official! We have a conference program! Look at this rockstar lineup of speakers — from SFJ award to Pulitzer Prize winners. You will learn, make friends, and be fed. Join us at @arizonastateuni.bsky.social in November! #journalismsky www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/9/...
- We always try to plan SFJ conferences in vibrant cities so you can make it a mini-vacation or pitch a travel story. This November, Hyatt Place is offering to extend our hotel discount! See this from member and former SFJ president Ann Maloney for ideas: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/8/...
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- ICYMI: If you want to learn how to skillfully weave in-depth reporting with personal narrative, please watch the replay of our July 15 webinar with @mallarytenore.bsky.social! She has tips and more. Read the story to get link to video: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/7/... #journalism
- Big news! The SFJ conference is back, for the first time since the pandemic! Early bird registration is just $175, and we are thrilled to host it at @arizonastateuni.bsky.social's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication! DETAILS: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/7/...
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- 🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Our next free #webinar is July 15 with @mallarytenore.bsky.social, assistant professor at University of Texas at Austin and longtime journalist. Come learn about blending personal narrative and reporting for stories or books. #journalism www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/6/...
- 🗓️ SAVE THE DATE! Our next free #webinar is July 15 with @mallarytenore.bsky.social, assistant professor at University of Texas at Austin and longtime journalist. Come learn about blending personal narrative and reporting for stories or books. #journalism www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/6/...
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- FOOD WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories, columns or reviews by the same writer on any food topic. 🥇 1st Place: @elenakadvany.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Emily Heil, @washingtonpost.com 🥉 3rd Place: @hannaraskin.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: MacKenzie Chung Fegan, @sfchronicle.com
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- Well, that’s a wrap on our 2025 SFJ Excellence-in-Features Awards! Thank you to all the incredible journo storytellers who entered, and to our dedicated judges. You inspire us. ✨ To all a fine byline, and to all a good write — until next year! ✍️
- COMBINED DIVISIONS: SOCIAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO 🥇 1st Place: @thebaltimorebanner.com - Instagram 🥈 2nd Place: @nj.com - Instagram & TikTok 🥉 3rd Place: @chicago.suntimes.com - Youtube Channel, X, & Instagram
- COMBINED DIVISIONS: NARRATIVE VIDEO A short (≤5 min) lifestyle or culture video using narrative tools. 🥇 1st Place: Lauren Raposa & Nyah Marshall, @nj.com 🥈 2nd Place: Vickie Connor, @oregonian.com
- COMBINED DIVISIONS: PODCAST – NARRATIVE 🎙️🎧 🥇 1st Place: "The Harvard Plan," Staff, @bostonglobe.com 🥈 2nd Place: "America's Toxic Tap Water Problem," @silviafosterfrau.bsky.social, Emma Talkoff, & Monica Campbell, @washingtonpost.com
- SPECIAL PRODUCT – DIGITAL OR PRINT, DIV 3 Best non-regular feature; one-time or special edition. 🥇 1st Place: "Feedme Magazine," Staff, @newsday.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: "Best of the Best," Staff, @bostonglobe.com
- UTILITY FEATURE PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories that break down everyday life with clarity & consumer focus. 🥇 1st Place: Andrea Sachs and @nataliecompton.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Caroline Kee, @todayshow.com 🥉 3rd Place: @richardsima.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: Tiffany Acosta, @azcentral.com
- ARTS & CULTURE CRITICISM PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 A trio of A&E stories by the same writer — no editorials. 🥇 1st Place: @chrisrichards.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: @philipkennicott.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: Gemma Wilson, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: Sebastian Smee, @washingtonpost.com
- GENERAL COMMENTARY PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three columns or essays by the same writer on any human interest or specialty topic. 🥇 1st Place: @yabraham.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: @laurayuen.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: @jaymichaelson.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @gustavoarellano.bsky.social
- FOOD WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories, columns or reviews by the same writer on any food topic. 🥇 1st Place: @elenakadvany.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Emily Heil, @washingtonpost.com 🥉 3rd Place: @hannaraskin.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: MacKenzie Chung Fegan, @sfchronicle.com
- FEATURE BEAT WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories by the same writer on one feature topic, such as A&E, fashion, food, health, religion, technology or travel. 🥇 1st Place: @nataliecompton.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Geoff Edgers, @washingtonpost.com
- FEATURE WRITING PORTFOLIO, DIV 3 Three stories by the same writer from any combination of feature beats 🥇 1st Place: @brendankiley.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Helena Andrews-Dyer, @washingtonpost.com 🥉 3rd Place: @wordsbykristin.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @globepatty.bsky.social
- FEATURES SERIES OR PROJECT, DIV 3 Feature treatment of any lifestyle, A&E or news topic that has multiple parts. 🥇 1st Place: @realbrambo.bsky.social and @peggylowe.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Staff, @bloombergbusiness.bsky.social
- SPORTS FEATURE, DIV 3 Feature treatment of any sports topic. 🥇 1st Place: @sallyjenx.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Jason Wolf, The Arizona Republic 🥉 3rd Place: @stevepoliti.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @dgambacorta.bsky.social
- INCLUSION & REPRESENTATION IN FEATURES, DIV 3 Storytelling that centers historically under-covered communities. 🥇 1st Place: @ellyfishman.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Staff, @kffhealthnews.org
- FIRST-PERSON NARRATIVE ESSAY, DIV 3 An essay or first-person story that demonstrates a sense of proportion and perspective. 🥇 1st Place: Lynzy Billing, @newlinesmag.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: michaelbrodeur.bsky.social
- NARRATIVE STORYTELLING, DIV 3 Honoring a single story told with literary flair. 🥇 1st Place: @mrdanzak.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: @skestenbaum.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: Staff, @bloombergbusiness.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @wordbobby.bsky.social
- FOOD CRITICISM, DIV 3 A standout single story that delivers insight and opinions on the food industry. 🥇 1st Place: Joseph Lamour, @todayshow.com 🥈 2nd Place: Bethany Jean Clement, @seattletimes-rss.bsky.social
- FOOD FEATURE, DIV 3 A story focusing on food, excluding reviews or commentary. 🥇 1st Place: @timcarman.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Emma Glassman-Hughes, @civileats.com 🥉 3rd Place: @hannaraskin.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @sharynjackson.bsky.social
- ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE, DIV 3 Feature treatment of an arts and entertainment topic. 🥇 1st Place: @nattotodd.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Alex Morris, @rollingstone.com 🥉 3rd Place: @megjames.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: @danrys.bsky.social
- GENERAL FEATURE – 999 WORDS OR FEWER, DIV 3 Stellar short feature writing. 🥇 1st Place: Olivia Deffes, 225 Magazine 🥈 2nd Place: Scott Bunker, @kauainownews.com 🥉 3rd Place: Joe Werkmeister, @newsday.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mention: Richard Chin, @startribune.com
- GENERAL FEATURE – 1,000-2,499 WORDS, DIV 3 Top-notch feature storytelling on topics: A&E, lifestyles or news. 🥇 1st Place: @corinnepurtill.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: @mrdanzak.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: @magegordon.bsky.social 🏅 Honorable Mentions: Adam Clark, @nj.com & @hannahcwiley.bsky.social
- GENERAL FEATURE – 2,500+ WORDS, DIV 3 Excellent long-form feature storytelling on topics such as A&E, lifestyles or news. 🥇 1st Place: Laura Crimaldi and @yabraham.bsky.social, @bostonglobe.com 🥈 2nd Place: Jesse Barron, @nytimes.com
- FINEST IN FEATURES SWEEPSTAKES AWARDS, DIV 3 These awards recognize the publications that garner the most honors in the contest’s other 21 categories. 🥇 1st Place: @washingtonpost.com 🥈 2nd Place: @bostonglobe.com 🥉 3rd Place: @nj.com 🏅 Honorable Mention: @latimes.com 👏👏👏👏
- This year’s standout entries weren’t just in print. They shined in video, audio, and social media too. 📹🎙️📱 Last, but certainly not least, congrats to the winners of SFJ’s 2025 Excellence-in-Features DIVISION 3, COMBINED! 🎉 Read more about the winners: www.featuresjournalism.org/blog/2025/5/...
- SPECIAL PRODUCT – DIGITAL OR PRINT, DIV 2 🥇 1st Place: Jennifer McInnis & Adrian Alvarez, @expressnews.com 🥈 2nd Place: Staff, @houstonchronicle.com 🥉 3rd Place: John Flynn, Joram Mushinske, & @sourcherryfarm.bsky.social
- UTILITY FEATURE PORTFOLIO, DIV 2 Three stories that break down everyday life with consumer focus. 🥇 1st Place: Stephanie Zimmermann & @elviamalagon.bsky.social, @chicago.suntimes.com 🥈 2nd Place: @hannamwebster.bsky.social 🥉 3rd Place: Gretchen McKay, @post-gazette.com
- ARTS & CULTURE CRITICISM PORTFOLIO, DIV 2 Three standout reviews, essays, or columns on arts and entertainment—no editorials, all insight. 🥇 1st Place: Peter Rainer, @csmonitor.bsky.social 🥈 2nd Place: Mike Sutter, @expressnews.com
