NAJA Medill Milestone Achievement Award

Award

The Native American 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.

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

Rules of entry

Judges for the NAJA-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 NAJA website, www.naja.com. 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.

Founding sponsors

This award is given jointly by Medill and NAJA. The jury considers nominees annually and may present one award per year.