The Scripps Howard Journalism Awards Journalism & Mass Communication Teacher of the Year
This award from AEJMC honors outstanding full-time journalism educators for sustained excellence and significant contributions to student learning in journalism and mass communication.
Funder: Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Recognition award; monetary amount not specified in public materials.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding full-time journalism educators who have made significant, sustained contributions to student learning and excellence in journalism and mass communication.
Description
This prestigious award, administered by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) in partnership with the Scripps Howard Fund, honors full-time faculty or journalism educators who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to cultivating excellence and advancing student learning in journalism and mass communication. The award specifically recognizes individuals who have made significant, ongoing contributions to improving journalism education, particularly by teaching students how to gather, assess, create, and present news and commentary across print and electronic media.
