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
