May 11, 2026 The Colorado Student Media Association (CSMA) has named the winners in the 2026 Portfolio of the Year contests. The Portfolio of the Year contests happen each spring and are open to students that have participated in student journalism with one of our member publications. Portfolios are judged by experienced advisers and industry professionals from across the United States. The contests...
Peter Philpott, senior at Cherry Creek High School, was named the Colorado Student Media Association Dorothy Greer Scholarship winner for 2026. He will receive a $3,000 college scholarship as he moves on to his next endeavors. One judge wrote, “From his leadership as an editor to clear devotion to diversity, Peter is something special.” Another judge added, “What strikes me the most about...
Natalie Barnard, yearbook adviser at Mountain Vista High School in Douglas County, has been named the 2025 Journalism Adviser of the Year by the Colorado Student Media Association. This award has a 42 year history and is given to the top adviser of student media programs in the state. Barnard received an unprecedented 14 nominations and numerous additional support letters. Her nomination packet...
