The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Administrator of the Year
This award honors an outstanding administrator for long-term leadership and innovation in journalism and mass communication education, as recognized by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Funder: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Due Dates: October 15, 2026: Nomination submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; no monetary prize specified in the call
Summary: Honors a full-time administrator in journalism, mass communication, or communication programs for sustained leadership excellence in improving teaching and learning environments.
Description
This award, presented by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund, recognizes a full-time administrator from a journalism, mass communication, or communication program who has demonstrated sustained leadership excellence. The recipient is someone who, over a period of years, has made significant and ongoing contributions to enhancing the teaching and learning environment within their academic unit. The award is open to administrators at both accredited and non-accredited institutions.
