2026 VA Journalist of the Year Application Checklist
January 28, 2026
Virginia Journalist of the Year applications materials MUST be received ([email protected]) by 11:59 p.m. Feb. 15, 2026.
In addition to the links below, feel free to share this checklist with any students who are applying or thinking of applying.
- Informational Slides: https://tinyurl.com/VaJOY2018
- Link to Virginia application
- JEA Journalist of the Year Website
Students cannot apply directly to the national competition. They must go through the state competition first. VAJTA will submit the winner’s application by the March national deadline.
Send questions to Mary Kay Downes ([email protected]).