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DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. CDT Sept. 15
The H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program is designed to honor outstanding secondary advisers and their exemplary work from the previous year, as well as throughout their careers. The top advisers will be named the H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year, Commended Yearbook Adviser, Distinguished Yearbook Adviser or Special Recognition Yearbook Adviser.
Learn more about Yearbook Adviser of the Year on JEA's website.
Eligibility: Applicants must be a member of the Journalism Education Association to be eligible for this award. The committee seeks those with at least five years’ experience. Advisers with less than five years experience are encouraged to apply for Rising Star Award.
Please review this PDF for details of what is required so you can work on the application in your own time.
The National Yearbook Adviser of the Year competition is underwritten by Balfour Yearbooks, Jostens Inc., Varsity Yearbook and Walsworth Yearbooks.
Note: Once the online application has been submitted, applicants should receive a confirmation email within 24 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact JEA headquarters at staff@jea.org to make sure your application was received.