Deadline
July 15, 2025
Medals of Merit are given to JEA members who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism. JEA members are encouraged to nominate deserving individuals. Several awards may be presented each year.
Judging Criteria
In evaluating nominees, the Awards Committee will consider service to the national JEA, to other national organizations, to state and local organizations, and to scholastic journalism. The committee may select multiple recipients each year.
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Candace and John Bowen Adviser First Amendment Leadership Award
Deadline: July 15, 2025
This annual award will go to a JEA member whose work has actively supported, defended and fought for student journalists and their advisers on the local, state or national level.