Provided by Journalism Education Association (JEA)
Trophies awarded to advisers in their first five years of advising a media program who have shown dedication to scholastic journalism and had success advising at least one media program. Recipients are honored at the JEA/NSPA convention luncheon and receive a trophy and one complimentary luncheon ticket. Several awards may be presented each year.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
Nominations may come from scholastic press associations, yearbook companies, fellow teachers, students and/or parents
Nomination must include an updated resume of the nominee
Include sample pages (PDFs) from print publications limited to five spreads/pages and/or links to school news sites and/or broadcast program video/audio
Nominator should include a letter explaining how the nominee shows promise as an up-and-coming adviser
Nominator may include up to four additional letters of recommendation
Nominee must provide answers to questions about their program and perspectives surrounding scholastic journalism
Have one to five years' journalism teaching and/or advising experience (may be entering the sixth year)
Demonstrate a commitment to journalism education
Foster an awareness of the rights and responsibilities granted by the First Amendment
Seek additional professional development opportunities to improve skills as a journalism adviser and teacher
Encourage student editors to attend workshops, conferences and conventions
Show commitment to continually improve the medium or media advised
Empower student editors to make all editorial decisions responsibly without prior review
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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