Criteria: Current advisers that exemplify high school journalism advising in Nebraska. Characteristics to consider include years of service, publications advised, awards or honors earned, ways they have positively influenced their students or their programs. Additional professional or community involvement on behalf of scholastic jounalism would also be factors to consider.
Procedure for nominating: (1996 Fall decision by membership) In writing at or before Fall Convention, NHSPA Member Advisers may nominate to Exec. Board. Board will compile biographies after contacting nominees. Voting will take place at Fall Convention. (2002 Spring Decision by membership) The award will be presented at the Spring Contest when other awards are presented.
This program started to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Nebraska High School
Press Association.
That was in 1981.
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