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TAJE

The official site of Texas Association of Journalism Educators

TAJE

The official site of Texas Association of Journalism Educators

TAJE

Friend of Journalism

Friend of Journalism Awards are given in appreciation of efforts to expand the scope and capability of Texas scholastic journalism.

[Nomination Form]

Past Winners

2024
Griff Singer
Millie Stuessey
Mike Taylor

2023
Dorothy Bland, Ph.D., UNT Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism

2022 – Fall
Kathleen McElroy, UT School of Journalism
Kenny Mitchell, Bowie County Citizens Tribune

2022 – Spring
David Stevens, University Interscholastic League

2019
Joel Weckerly, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Director for Communications
Angel Verdejo, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Specialist for Communications

2018
Mitchell Franz, Freelance Photographer
Derek Gower, Freelance Photographer
Cade Cleavlin, Freelance Photographer

2017
Laura Widmer, NSPA

2016
Mary & Del Pulliam, Gloria Shields Workshop
Selwyn Crawford, Dallas Morning News

2015
Louis DeLuca, Photographer
School Newspapers Online

2014
Dr. Butler Cain, West Texas A&M University
Gary Lundgren, Jostens

2013
Jim Jarvis, Greater Dallas Press
Rod Evans, Jostens

2012
Paul Ender, Herff-Jones
Marilyn Scoggins, Balfour Publishing

2011
Mike McLean, Photographer
Linda Lavelle, Dallas Morning News
Debbie Vaughn, Balfour Publishing

2010
Jeff Grimm, Trinity HS
Deanne Hullender, Dallas County Schools

2009
Jeanne Acton, UIL
Julie Marshall, Walsworth Publishing

2008
Craig Coyle, Martin HS
Macarena Hernandez, Dallas Morning News

2007
Houston Chronicle
Dave Davis, Hillcrest HS Springfield, MO

2006
Lisa Schwartz, Taylor Publishing
Tread Sheffield, Jostens

2005
Steve Kenny, Dallas Morning News
Jack Miles, ILPC
George Sylvie, University of Texas

2004
Ben Carter, Herff-Jones
Kathi Hopkins, Taylor Publishing

2003
Laredo Morning Times

2002
Student Press Law Center

2001
Jim Anderson, Taylor Publishing
Vera Porter, Harris County Dept. of Education

2000
Jane Pak, Dallas
Times Record News, Wichita Falls

1999
Hal Schmidt, Taylor Publishing Houston
San Antonio Express News