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46 superior rankings awarded, 264 students recognized in spring 2026 NSMC
The JEA National Student Media Contests were held online and on-site for the Spring 2026 JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention in Minneapolis. A total of 504 students competed across photo, broadcast, graphic design, literary magazine, design and writing categories, with 264 students recognized: 46 superior, 92 excellent and 126 honorable mention awards.
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2026 Impact Award winner honors legacy of assistant principal with ALS
The Student Journalist Impact Award recognizes secondary school students who, through the practice of journalism, have made a significant difference in the lives of others. This year the award goes to The Quaker Quill at Friends School of Baltimore.
48 superiors awarded in 2026 Junior High/Middle School contest
46 superior rankings awarded, 264 students recognized in spring 2026 NSMC
JEA honors Logan Day of Texas as 2026 Journalist of the Year
JEA recognizes Michigan’s Francis Badalamente as 2026 Aspiring Young Journalist
West Linn High captures second National Journalism Quiz Bowl win in Minneapolis
2026 Impact Award winner honors legacy of assistant principal with ALS
2026 First Amendment Press Freedom Award schools recognized
Listserv moves to JEA Forum
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