• It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sarah Doerner, IJEA’s longest-serving president. Sarah died Nov. 29 in Du Quoin at the age of 86. Services were held Dec. 7. See below for our tribute to this great journalism educator.
  • High school seniors! Get your portfolios ready for the 2025 Illinois Journalist of the Year Contest! Entries will be due Feb. 15.
  • The winners of the 2024 IJEA Yearbook Contest have been announced! Check out our article below for the full listing of honorees!
  • A big thank you to everyone who attended our 2024 Fall Conference, which took place Sept. 20 at Illinois State University. The sessions were amazing! Thank you to all of our presenters!
  • Advisers! Join IJEA today! Annual memberships and lifetime memberships are available. Use our online form or fillable PDF to join!
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Illinois Journalism Education Association, 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 200, Springfield, IL 62704

Illinois JEA
Illinois Journalism Education Association, 2501 Chatham Road, Suite 200, Springfield, IL 62704

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IJEA Educator & Friend Awards

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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

 

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