Kentucky High School Media Institute

A component of the 21st Century Media Program of Distinction at

Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky High School Media Institute

is funded by Kentucky's Council on Post-Secondary Education Regional

Excellence Trust Fund. The Institute's primary goal is to support and

supplement scholastic journalism endeavors in Kentucky.

2012 Mark of Excellence Contest Call for Entries

The 2012 Kentucky Mark of Excellence Competition, sponsored by the Western Kentucky University Chapter
of the Society of Professional Journalists, rewards the outstanding efforts of high school journalists
throughout the state. We urge high school newspaper, magazine, yearbook, website and broadcasting
advisers to enter their staffers in one or more categories described in the enclosed material.
Winners will receive a certificate for their work. First, second, third place and honorable mention award
winners and their advisers will be invited to attend an awards ceremony on Friday, March 23. All winning
schools will be notified by e-mail no later than Thursday, March 15.

Entries must be received by Tuesday, February 21, 2012.

Click here for Contest Rules and Entry form (TBA)

James L. Highland High School Media Adviser of the Year Award

The James L. Highland Media Adviser of the Year Award has been established to recognize the Kentucky high school media teacher who actively supports and protects the First Amendment rights of students through inspiring high ethical and professional standards. In addition, the award will recognize advisers' outstanding achievement in Kentucky's high school or middle school media classrooms and in student publications and broadcasts.

Click here for Application (TBA)

Entries must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 17, 2012.

Summer Media Workshops

June 10-14, 2012

Click here for Application

From on-line to on-air and so much more.

The 10th annual High School Media workshops offer four days of training in either a photojournalism track, a cross-platform session focused on enhanced storytelling or a film workshop, covering every facet of the independent cinema process.

Designed to challenge and motivate students this annual workshop is sponsored by the Kentucky High School Media Institute and the School of Journalism & Broadcasting.

For more information contact the School of Journalism &

Broadcasting at 270-745-4144 or workshop coordinator, Katie Clark at katherine.clark@wku.edu.

Registration Fee: $250 per student

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 14, 2012

Kentucky High School Media Institute

A component of the 21st Century Media Program of Distinction at Western Kentucky University, the Kentucky High School Media Institute is funded by Kentucky's Council on Post-Secondary Education Regional Excellence Trust Fund. The Institute's primary goal is to support and supplement scholastic journalism endeavors in Kentucky.

Partners include state universities and colleges, and media-related organizations such as:

Kentucky Broadcasters Association - www.kba.org
Kentucky Educational Television - www.ket.org
Kentucky High School Journalism Association - www.khsja.org
Kentucky Press Association - www.kypress.com

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