Early Career Awardees

Established in 2005, The Journalism and Public Relations Early Career award is given to early-career (within 5 years of graduation) individuals who demonstrate the potential for impactful contributions and leadership in their field who are graduates of the Journalism and Public Relations program in the School of Media and Communication.

If you wish to nominate someone for the Journalism and Public Relations Early Career Award, please fill out and submit this Journalism and Public Relations Early Career Award Nomination Form.

Journalism and Public Relations Early Career Awardees:

2025  Hannah Michael ( bio )

2024 – Amy Steigerwald

2023 – Kelsey Stewart

2022 – Hannah Hilyard

2021 – Max Filby

2019 – Tyler Buchanan

2018 – Jason Rentner

2017 – Maia Belay

2016 – Jessica Dill

2015 – Matt Clark

2014 – Colleen Verbus

2013 – Bob Moser

2012 – Carrie Whitaker

2011 – Erin Keller

2010 – Jordan Strack

2009 – Colette Neirouz

2008 – Melissa Maggioto

2006 – Jeff Hindenach

2005 – Doug Whitmire