Join us for a celebration of open government and investigative reporting
Presented by the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council and the Madison Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. With assistance from the Wisconsin Newspaper Association, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication.
Highlights include:
- The Openness Awards, or “Opees,” presented by the FOIC.
- Presentation of the Distinguished Wisconsin Watchdog Award to 2020 recipient and 2022 recipient.
The reception will begin at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6 p.m. A cash bar will be available throughout. Just 156 tickets will be sold.
Proceeds benefit the Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism, participation of young journalists in the event, and an online investigative reporting workshop.
Free tickets (regular price $75) for a limited number of students and young journalists will be provided to the Wisconsin Watchdog Awards. Contact Emily Neinfeldt at eneinfeldt@wisconsinwatch.org for more information.
Sponsorship packages are available for the event. Contact Jay Burseth at jburseth@wisconsinwatch.org for more information.
If conditions of the pandemic warrant, measures may be put in place to protect the health of guests.
