Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism. The awards offer categories for print, radio, television and online collegiate journalism. Entries are first judged on the regional level. First place regional winners advance to the national competition and are recognized at SPJ spring conferences. National winners will be showcased on spj.org.
The contest is open to anyone enrolled in a college or university in the U.S. studying for an academic degree in 2014. International SPJ student members may also enter. Students who have had full-time, professional journalism experience, outside of internships, are not eligible. Entries must have been published or broadcast during the 2014 calendar year.
SPJ stands for the Society of Professional Journalists, an organization dedicated to promoting and defending the freedom of the press, ethical journalism practices, and the professional development of journalists.
Esso Journalism Award was created in 1955.
The main guardian of professional standards in journalism is the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). They provide a code of ethics that journalists are encouraged to uphold, promoting accuracy, transparency, and respect for the profession.
Walkley Award for Journalism Leadership was created in 1997.
Ischia International Journalism Award was created in 1980.
Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award was created in 1968.
Eric Breindel Award for Excellence in Opinion Journalism was created in 1999.
It's an award for journalist
It's an award for journalist
In 2008, journalist P. Sainath received the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Journalism. He was recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of journalism, particularly for his reporting on rural affairs and social issues in India.
N. Ram
In 2008, N. Ram, the Editor-in-Chief of "The Hindu" newspaper, received the Rajiv Gandhi Award for Journalism. He was honored for his significant contributions to journalism and social issues in India.