IJEA Educator & Friend Awards

Honoring You and Those Who Support You!

The Illinois Journalism Education Association sponsors a number of awards to recognize the efforts of high school journalism educators. We also honor school administrators and members of the public who support scholastic journalism.

No matter where the recipients of these awards do their work — in front of a classroom, in a district administrative office or in a professional newsroom — they have one important thing in common. By their actions, they teach our students that high school journalism matters. 

Learn More About Our Educator & Friend Awards

• IJEA Administrator of the Year Award

• IJEA Adviser Service Award

• IJEA Friend of Scholastic Journalism Award

• IJEA Hall of Fame

• IJEA James A. Tidwell Award for Excellence in Scholastic Media Education Award

• IJEA Lifetime Achievement Award