SPJ/LA Past President Navid Nonahal honored Richard "Dick" Hendrickson During Acceptance Speech for SPJ Award

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Navid Nonahal, board member and past president of the Society of Professional Journalists/Greater Los Angeles Pro Chapter, accepts the Howard S. Dubin Outstanding Pro Member Award from SPJ for her outstanding contributions to her chapter and the organization, Saturday, Sept. 29 at SPJ's annual banquet, part of the 2018 Excellence In Journalism convention in Baltimore.

Nonahal also delivered a touching tribute to Richard D. “Dick” Hendrickson -- a beloved journalism educator, former editor and reporter and SPJ/LA board member -- who passed away July 29 at age 77. Hendrickson was a past winner of the award.

Contributions in Hendrickson's memory can be made to a scholarship fund that will be established in his name, to be given out next year. Contributions can be sent to SPJ/LA, P.O. Box 572632, Tarzana, CA 91357 or made via PayPal here.

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