VAJTA AWARDS NOMINATIONS
In fulfilling its purpose as an advocate for scholastic journalism, the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers recognizes outstanding journalism teachers, publications advisers and other individuals who have made significant contributions to journalism education in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
THE DOUGLAS S. FREEMAN AWARD
Recognizes significant contributions to the Commonwealth's publications and to journalism education. This award honors teachers who have devoted a minimum of five years to VAJTA or to enhancing journalism education of Virginia school publications staff members.
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE AWARD
Recognizes individuals who have contributed 10 years or more of continued service to journalism education and publications advising. Although their publications may or may not have won the highest awards, these advisers have consistently maintained journalism standards, setting high goals of achievement for both themselves and their staffs.
THE THOMAS JEFFERSON AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN JOURNALISM EDUCATION
Recognizes advisers and others who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism through their careers.
THE VAJTA AWARD
Recognizes organizations that have furthered scholastic journalism in Virginia.
Nominations for these awards may come from school principals, publication staff members, the VHSL Publications Advisory Committee or fellow advisers and teachers. A maximum of four awards in each category will be presented each year.
To nominate an individual(s) or organization for one or more awards, complete the VAJTA Awards Nomination Form and return by September 15.
You may duplicate as many forms as necessary. Send nominations to:
VAJTA Journalism Awards
P.O. Box 914
Halifax, VA 24558
A screening committee will examine all nominations in an attempt to recognize a cross section of advisers representing all publications - yearbook, newspaper, and magazines‹in all geographic areas of the state.
Awards will be presented during the annual VHSL workshop in October.
VAJTA AWARDS NOMINATION FORM Name of adviser or organization________________________________________________ Name of school_________________________________________________________________ Address of school or organization______________________________________________ City_______________________________________ State____________ zip______________ Educational background _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Professional experience (include total years of teaching, number of years teaching journalism and/or advising publications, publication(s) advised, and non-journalism classes taught) _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ On a separate sheet, please provide a statement of contributions to scholastic journalism made by the nominee. (For example, explain how the nominee has improved or expanded the journalism program in your school or community.) Nomination is for the following award: ____The Douglas S. Freeman Award ____The Virginia Gazette Award ____The Thomas Jefferson Award ____The VAJTA Award Nomination submitted by:______________________________________________________ Position:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________
Return forms to: VAJTA Journalism Awards, P.O.Box 914, Halifax, VA 24558
Deadline September 15.