Four advisers recognized in fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest
The Journalism Education Association hosted the fall 2026 JEA Adviser Photography Contest from Aug. 3 to Sept. 22. This themed contest provides an opportunity to recognize outstanding photojournalism amongst student media advisers. The theme for the fall contest was “Unsung Heroes.”
Seven advisers entered this contest modeled after the National Student Media Contests typically hosted at each JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. 105 advisers and media professionals judged the images and four were selected for recognition.
View the photo results on JEA’s SmugMug account.
The theme for the spring 2027 contest will be announced when submissions open on April 30. The contest will run through June 15.
Fall 2026 Adviser Photography Contest winners
SUPERIOR: Kyle Carter, CJE, Westwood Baptist Academy, Popular Bluff, Missouri
EXCELLENT: Jodi Hwang, CJE, Los Altos (California) High School
EXCELLENT: Kate Plows, CJE, Strath Haven High School, Wallingford, Pennsylvania
HONORABLE MENTION: Nicole Guerrero Foster, Pittsburg (Kansas) High School