celebrating excellence in
broadcast journalism from across florida

The mission of Florida Association of Broadcast Journalists is to support and inspire creative and impactful storytelling with the purpose of showing the critical importance journalism has in the State of Florida. FABJ carries out its mission by producing opportunities to showcase and honor excellence in broadcast journalism, as well as programming to provide professional development for journalists of all skill levels and experience levels. 

The Florida News Awards

2025 PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGE CONTEST FINALISTS WILL BE ANNOUNCED MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT 10AM EST!

PROFESSIONAL CONTEST DETAILS

COLLEGE CONTEST DETAILS


Saturday, April 11, 2026 at The Rosen Centre in Orlando

2025 Press Forward Photos

2025 Awards Gala Photos

THE 2026 FABJ AWARDS GALA AND PRESS FORWARD EVENT WILL BE APRIL 11TH AT THE ROSEN CENTRE IN ORLANDO—MORE DETAILS TO COME!