There are 14 journalism awards competitions throughout each school year — five writing, two photojournalism, one audio, two television, and four multimedia …
All professional and student journalists, freelancers and communications professionals residing in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas can submit entries or have entries submitted on their behalf by organizations that published or broadcast their work. Authors who reside in the contest states may submit work published or broadcast outside those states.
Annually, the Society of Professional Journalists presents the Mark of Excellence Awards, honoring the best in student journalism.