Congratulations to IJOY Alexandria Johnson, of Rolling Meadows High School, for being named one of six runners-up for the Journalist of the Year at the closing ceremonies in Anaheim. She will receive a $2,000 scholarship for the work as a high school journalist. Her adviser is Stan Zoller. The JOY was Victoria Ison of Bloomington North in Indiana. Johnson also received an honorable mention in News Writing in the Write-Off competition. Other Write-Off recognition for Illinois scholastic journalists include:
| Podcast | Superior | Kevin Hyde, John Hersey HS (Arlington Heights, IL) |
| Broadcast Commercial / PSA | Superior | Jake Hamilton, O’Fallon Township HS (O’Fallon, IL) |
| YB Copy/Caption: Clubs | Excellent | Isabel Galang, Glenbrook South HS (Glenview, IL) |
| YB Copy/Caption: Academics | Excellent | Priscilla John, Glenbrook South HS (Glenview, IL) |
| News Editing / Headline Writing | Superior | Matt Kalish, Libertyville HS (Libertyville, IL) |
| Sports Writing | Honorable Mention | Alex Botts, Libertyville HS (Libertyville, IL) |
Congratulations to IJEA board member Brenda Field for her Special Recognition Award last week in Anaheim. Here she receives the award from JEA secretary Linda Drake (left).
Congratulations to IJEA board member Cathy Wall for receiving her MJE.
