The National Scholastic Press Association announced the finalists for the Yearbook Pacemaker Awards. 59 yearbooks from across the country were named, with five Colorado programs on the list. The Pacemaker award is the preeminent award given by the NSPA and recognizes the best publications nationally. The Pacemaker Award is one of the oldest awards in scholastic journalism, with a 100 year history...

Two Colorado advisers were recognized this week in the JEA Adviser of the Year announcements. Justin Daigle, adviser at Brighton High School, was named the H. L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year. The surprise announcement was made on Dec. 9th during a school staff meeting. The H.L. Hall National Yearbook Adviser of the Year program is designed to honor outstanding advisers and their exemplary...

The Columbia Scholastic Press Association has announced the finalists for the annual Crown Awards. According to the CSPA press release, "Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison by category. Student publications in news, magazine, yearbook, or online formats are all eligible. During Crown adjudication,...