Alumni and Friends

The SJSC Hall of Fame Award recognizes exemplary work and commitment to a communications-related field, making that person worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame. Nominees must have either majored or minored in a SJSC program, worked for a SJSC student media organization or agency, taught in the school or contributed to the curricular development and instruction of the program in a substantial manner. Other than professors and friends who have made extraordinary contributions to the academic excellence of the SJSC programs, nominees must have graduated at least 10 years before the date of their induction. The nomination deadline is March 1.

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The Outstanding SJSC Alumna/Alumnus Award recognizes outstanding achievements in a communications-related career. Recipients must have majored or minored in a SJSC program or worked for a SJSC student media organization or agency before entering the career field.

Submit Outstanding SJSC Alumna/Alumnus Nominations

The award recognizes achievements of a SJSC alumna/alumnus, who is 35 years of age or younger. Recipients must work in a communications-related career area and must have distinguished professional qualities.

Submit Young SJSC Alumna/Alumnus Nominations

Since 1960, the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication has presented a national journalism award for excellence in print and online journalism. The honor will be awarded to a journalist for an article published by a newspaper, magazine or digital news site that shines light on a significant or complex subject and demonstrates clear and focused writing. The competition submission deadline is July 1, for pieces published in the previous calendar year. The winning journalist will receive a cash prize at the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication awards banquet in October. The award recipient must present a guest lecture to students in the evening following the afternoon awards presentation.

Submit NJWA nominations

The Indiana Journalism Award recognizes outstanding achievements in Indiana journalism. Writers, reporters, columnists, editors, publishers, foundations, media outlets and auxiliary organizations are eligible. All entries and nominations should be in the form of a letter supporting the nomination. Pertinent support material is encouraged.

Submit Indiana Journalism Award Nominations

The Marilyn Weaver Scholastic Journalism Award recognizes individuals and organizations who are making outstanding contributions to scholastic journalism. This award is named after Marilyn Weaver, retired former workshops director and chairperson of the School of Journalism and Strategic Communication at Ball State University. During her tenure, Weaver garnered numerous awards and accolades for her staunch support of scholastic journalism. All entries and nominations should be in the form of a letter supporting the nomination. Pertinent support material is encouraged.

Submit MW Scholastic Journalism Award Nominations

The Majeri Award recognizes innovation and leadership in the profession of graphic journalism. It may be awarded to a publication staff or person for creating a body of work or a singular piece that demonstrates innovation in news design or graphics reporting.

This award is named for Anton Majeri Jr., who is now retired but is a former senior editor for design and graphics at the Chicago Tribune. Under Majeri’s leadership, the Chicago Tribune won more than 100 awards for design and graphic excellence from the Society for News Design. While aesthetics presentation is important, a nominee’s work should emphasize how the visual display of information is driven by editorial content. All entries and nominations should be in the form of a letter supporting the nomination. Pertinent support material is encouraged.

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