About 125 journalists and open government advocates gathered at Farmington Gardens on June 10 for the first joint CT Journalism and Open Government Awards Dinner. The event was co-hosted by the Connecticut pro chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Continue reading PHOTOS: 2026 CCFOI awards
The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information will honor lawmakers, public officials and a journalist who have supported government transparency in Connecticut. Lifetime Achievement Award Colleen Murphy will be awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has Continue reading FOI advocates to be honored by CCFOI
Two of the state’s preeminent journalism organizations, the CT chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (CT SPJ) and the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information (CCFOI), will host a joint awards dinner honoring journalists, media advocates and public officials Continue reading Announcing the CT Journalism and Open Government Awards
The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information recognized the best in open government reporting and support at its annual awards reception on Sept. 9 at The Hartford Club.
The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information will recognize lawmakers, journalists and FOI advocates at its annual awards reception to be held on Sept. 9. The event will run from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at The Hartford Club, located at Continue reading CCFOI to recognize FOI champions, journalists on Sept. 9
CCFOI’s annual awards event June 18 must be canceled. The Hartford Club had a pipe break and the electrical panel was damaged. The repairs won’t be completed by Wednesday night. We plan to reschedule this wonderful event that honors journalists, Continue reading UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED CCFOI Awards Reception Tickets Available
Jacqueline Smith, the treasurer for CCFOI, and James H. Smith, a past president for the board, are among three inductees into the Connecticut Journalism Hall of Fame this year. The award will be given by the Connecticut chapter of the Continue reading CCFOI treasurer, former president, to be inducted in the Connecticut Journalism Hall of Fame
The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information recognized open government advocates at its annual awards ceremony June 12. The Lifetime Achievement Award recipient was Janet Manko, publisher emerita and former editor-in-chief of the Lakeville Journal, shown here with CCFOI President Continue reading Congratulating open government champions
The Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information will recognize lawmakers and journalists who have been champions of open government at its annual awards ceremony to be held on June 12. The event will run from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Continue reading Lawmakers and journalists to be recognized by CCFOI
This year the Connecticut Council on Freedom of Information has a great deal to be optimistic about. In its role defending and upholding Connecticut’s Freedom of Information law and principles, there have been many years when success is only measured Continue reading Congratulating Connecticut’s Champions of Open Government
