Provided by Journalism Education Association (JEA)
Annual JEA award given to a JEA member whose work has actively supported, defended and fought for the First Amendment rights of student journalists and their advisers. Winner receives a $1,000 prize and is invited to contribute an article to Communication: Journalism Education Today (C:JET).
Award amount
$1,000
Number of awards
1 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
December 15, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must advise a publication or broadcast program
Or teach journalism classes
Or be retired after having spent at least 10 years in scholastic journalism
Both nominator and nominee must be current JEA members
Nominator must submit a narrative of at least 500 words explaining how the nominee has supported students/advisers
Up to three additional letters of support may be submitted (optional)
Candidates who have previously won the award are not eligible for renomination
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