IJA Medill Milestone Achievement Award

Award

The Indigenous Journalists Association serves and empowers Native journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Native cultures. It was founded in 1984 as the Native American Press Association.

IJA recognizes Native Americans as distinct peoples based on tradition and culture. In this spirit, IJA educates and unifies its membership through journalism programs that promote diversity and defend challenges to free press, speech and expression. IJA is committed to increasing the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media. IJA encourages both mainstream and tribal media to attain the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and responsibility.

Rules of entry

Judges for the IJA-Medill Milestone Achievement Award will evaluate a candidate’s body of journalistic work, contribution to society through outstanding journalism, recognition and respect from peers and community, and contributions to the advancement of Native Americans in the field of journalism.

Nominations may be submitted at the IJA website. Recipients are honored annually at the National Native Media Conference. The award includes a $5,000 cash prize and an invitation to speak with Medill faculty and students to further advance the representation of Native journalists in mainstream media.