Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
- May 30, 2019
Press box at Brien McMahon renamed in honor of George Albano
NORWALK, May 28 – George Albano, the long-time Norwalk Hour editor and writer, was honored by Brien McMahon High School when the school dedicated the press box at Jack Casagrande Field in honor of Albano. “I’m honored. I’m humbled. I’m overwhelmed. This feeling is surreal,” Albano told Rich DePreta of the Stamford Advocate. “This Brien McMahon High School press box has always been my best friend.” Albano, who served three years as president of the Connecticut Sports Writers’
Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
- May 30, 2019
SPJ Excellence in Journalism Awards presented to state sportswriters
BERLIN, May 23 -- The Connecticut chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) held its annual Excellence in Journalism awards banquet on Thursday. This year’s contest attracted 842 entries in 38 different categories. The two biggest categories were feature story and feature photo with 50 and 45 entries, respectively. We’re sharing with you the results of the sportswriting categories and links to stories that we could find online. Connecticut Sports Writers’ Allia
