The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Administrator of the Year
This AEJMC award honors a full-time administrator in journalism or communication for sustained leadership and contributions to advancing teaching and learning in their program.
Funder: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Nominations open) | October 15, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: Honorific award (no direct monetary value specified); recognition at AEJMC conference.
Summary: Recognizes full-time administrators in journalism or communication programs for sustained leadership and contributions to teaching and learning.
Description
This award, co-sponsored by the Scripps Howard Fund and the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC), honors a full-time administrator of a journalism, mass communication, or communication program who has demonstrated leadership excellence and made ongoing contributions to the improvement of learning and teaching over several years. The award aims to celebrate those who have fostered a positive learning environment and advanced educational standards within their programs. It is open to administrators at both accredited and non-accredited schools.
