Awards & Contests
Committee and judges
The awards committee meets at each convention to plan and coordinate all of JEA’s award programs.
Upcoming dates and deadlines
December
Dec. 10
Submissions open and prompt available for SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest
Dec. 15
Nominations due for Candace and John Bowen Adviser First Amendment Leadership Award
Nominations due for Diversity Award
Round one applications due for First Amendment Press Freedom Award
Applications due for Future Administrator Scholarship
Nominations due for Lifetime Achievement Award
Nominations due for Linda S. Puntney Teacher Inspiration Award
January
None
February
Feb. 16
Registration opens & online prompts available for Spring 2026 National Student Media Contests
Feb. 22
Submissions close for SPJ/JEA High School Essay Contest
Past awards and winners
View past awards and recipients over the history of JEA.