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.

2005                Doug Whitmire

2006                Jeff Hindenach

2007               

2008                Melissa Maggioto

2009                Colette Neirouz

2010                Jordan Strack

2011                Erin Keller

2012                Carrie Whitaker         

2013                Bob Moser

2014                Colleen Verbus          

2015                Matt Clark

2016                Jessica Dill

2017                Maia Belay

2018                Jason Rentner

2019                Tyler Buchanan

2020

2021                Max Filby

2022                Hannah Hilyard

2023                Kelsey Stewart

2024                Amy Steigerwald 

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