The Journalism Education Association hosted the fall 2025 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the fall contest was “Let’s Go.”
Fifteen advisers entered this contest modeled after the National Student Media Contests typically hosted at each JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. 39 professional photographers and advisers judged the images and six were selected for recognition.
View the photo results on JEA’s SmugMug account.
The spring 2026 contest will open Monday, May 18, and entries will be due 1 p.m. CDT Friday, May 29. The spring theme will be announced when the contest opens.
Fall 2025 Adviser Photography Contest winners
SUPERIOR: Jodi Hwang, Los Altos (California) High School
EXCELLENT: Jess Croshaw, Northwest High School, Justin, Texas
EXCELLENT: Jayna Rumble, University of Chicago Laboratory High School
HONORABLE MENTION: Kate Plows, Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, Pennsylvania
HONORABLE MENTION: Matt Schott, Francis Howell Central High School, Cottleville, Missouri
HONORABLE MENTION: Jessica Young, Orange Glen High School, Escondido, California