GSPA assists high school and middle school media programs and students in the state of Georgia by encouraging their production of quality publications and broadcast programs through instruction and local competitions.

Events

Throughout the year, GSPA sponsors three main events: a statewide Conference, a Spring Workshop and Awards and the Summer Media Academy. An Advisers Workshop is also offered every other summer in early June.

Competitions

In addition to General Excellence contests, GSPA also administers many individual competitions. High school juniors and seniors can apply for the Junior Georgia Journalist of the Year and the Senior Journalist of the Year. Seniors who win the JOY award are entered into a national competition.

Publications

In order to enrich the experience of GSPA members, GSPA publishes an e-Bulletin with updates for members. The Winners’ Circle is produced annually and highlights the year's All-Georgia award winners in each category.

Membership

Discover all of the benefits of GSPA membership and join or renew for 2023-24.

News

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Journalism offers important life experiences, says SPLC director Gary Green

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High school journalists and teachers from around the state learned how "journalism is the best way to experience the world” during the GSPA Spring Awards ceremony on March 25, 2024, at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education.

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Marietta High School's Andrea Lyons named GSPA's 2024 Adviser of the Year

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Andrea Lyons, adviser for The Pitchfork and Persephone in Marietta, Georgia, has been selected as GSPA’s 2024 Adviser of the Year. The award recognizes a journalism teacher who goes beyond the “call of duty” in supporting his or her staff.

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2024 Spring Contest Winners Announced

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Recipients of awards administered throughout the year were recognized, and the Spring General Excellence and Individual Awards results in Broadcasts, Newspapers, Newsmagazines and News Websites were announced.

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