Applications are open for the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference, June 21-26, 2026, in Washington, D.C. One student from each state and the District of Columbia, will be selected for the skill-building, networking-growing and all-expenses-paid trip.
Read MorePublications in Georgia earn recognitions at JEA/NSPA in Nashville
/Congratulations to the staffs and advisers of the following publications on their awards during the Fall JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention.
Read MoreEntry period for spring contests now open
/The 2025-26 Spring General Excellence Competition and Individual Awards contest are now open! Submit your best work from broadcasts, newsmagazines, newspapers and news websites. Deadline: Feb. 1, 2026. Achievement Award nominations are also open to all publication types.
Read MoreEnter the 2026 Georgia Journalist of the Year contests
/Each year, GSPA recognizes the top senior student journalist in the state with the Georgia Champion Journalist Award. The winner receives a monetary prize and represents the state in the Journalism Education Association's National Journalist of the Year competition. GSPA also honors the top junior in the state with the Junior Journalist of the Year Award. Deadline: Jan. 25, 2026.
Read More2025 Yearbook and Literary Magazine competition winners revealed
/The awards presentation recognizes General Excellence publication rankings and Individual Awards.
Read MoreResults revealed for the 2025 First Edition Competition
/Congratulations to the winners of the First Edition Competition from the 2025 Fall Conference.
Read More2025 On-the-Spot Social Media Contest winners named
/From Reels to photos and trends, staffs attending the 2025 Fall Conference were creative with capturing the events of the day on their social media accounts.
Read More2025 On-the-Spot Photo Contest winners announced
/Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Fall Conference On-site Photography Contest.
Read MoreOn-site critiques at the 2025 Fall Conference
/If you are interested in an on-site critique, please sign up advance. On-site critiques for the 2025 Fall Conference are offered to newsmagazines, newspapers, news websites and yearbooks.
Read More2025 Fall Conference First Edition Competition
/Fall Conference attendees representing newspapers, news magazines or news websites are invited to submit their best work from the beginning of this academic year for consideration in the First Edition Competition. There are no fees to enter.
Read MoreJEA/NSPA’s next National High School Journalism Convention is Nov. 13-16 in Nashville
/The JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention is a semiannual gathering of high school journalists and advisers sponsored by the Journalism Education Association and its partner, the National Scholastic Press Association.
Read MoreGSPA announces 2025-26 class of Student Ambassadors
/Student Ambassadors promote GSPA in their schools and communities, serve as liaisons who strengthen communication between their high school media programs and GSPA, and act as leaders who bring ideas to GSPA and scholastic media. Learn more about each member on GSPA’s social media in the coming weeks.
Read MoreFall 2025 Conference | On-the-Spot Photography Contest
/Using your smartphones or cameras, come and make your best photo and submit to the On-the-Spot Photography Contest at the Fall Conference.
Read MoreFall 2025 Conference | On-the-Spot Social Media Contest
/Fall Conference attendees are invited to participate and share your experience on social media during the conference.
Read MoreFall Conference registration now available
/Reserve your spot at the 2025 GSPA Fall Conference on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers.
Read MoreGSPA welcomes new staff member, Morgan Hardy
/Morgan Hardy, first-year graduate student at the University of Georgia, is serving as a graduate assistant.
Read MoreDeadline to submit to yearbook and literary magazine contests approaching
/GSPA’s summer contest featuring yearbooks and literary magazines is coming to a close on Aug. 31.
Books published in the 2024-25 academic year are eligible.
Read MoreSubmit a pitch to lead a session at GSPA's Fall Conference
/Teachers and student staff members from all publication and production types who are interested in presenting at the 2025 Fall Conference are invited to submit their ideas for consideration by Sept. 7, 2025. Please submit a separate form for each pitch.
Read MoreStudents explore future career options through Summer Media Academy
/Four programs were hosted at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication focusing on entertainment and media studies, advertising and public relations, multimedia journalism and broadcast news.
Read MoreSave the date for the next Fall Conference!
/Mark your calendars for the next Fall Conference Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at the University of Georgia’s Tate Student Center. The event will feature several rounds of concurrent sessions covering a variety of topics of importance to scholastic journalists and advisers.
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