Spring 2024 Contest Results

See full results and view entries for Spring Journalism Contest 2023

Spring Journalism Contest seeks to recognize the best work of Iowa high school publications – both online and in print. Winning entries receive a certificate. Read about the rules, categories, etc. for the Spring Journalism Contest.

Emerging Journalist Contest

These top ten Emerging Journalists were selected based on the overall quality of their work, the impact on their school and community, the students’ understanding of the fundamentals of journalism, and the level of experimentation. Each winner is offered a $100 scholarship toward the cost of attending the University of Iowa Summer Journalism Workshops for High School students or the Drake Media Now summer journalism camp.

Charlotte Stephens, Iowa City West High School

Prerna Vanga, Pleasant Valley High School

Shanza Sami, Iowa City West High School

Candace Thompson, Pella High School

Laura Chen, Pleasant Valley High School

Lily Rantanen, Iowa City High School

Ella Johnson, Dowling Catholic

Ava Gifford, Ankeny High School

Avery Riehlo, Liberty High School

Jack Kramer, Pella High School

IHSPA Scholar 2024

These IHSPA Scholars were nominated by their high school media advisors. It is an academic honor for the state’s top journalism students and rewards them with a certificate, a pin to wear at graduation, and a special announcement sent to their high school administration. Learn more about the IHSPA Scholar requirements

Jersey Bilyeu, Kennedy Senior High School

Erinn Varga, Iowa City West High

Ashlynne Nash, West Branch High School

Jocelyn Klein, Liberty High School

Katherine Rafferty, Indianola High School

Olivia Naber, West Branch High School

Jae Jepsen, Pleasant Valley High School

Kirah Mayhew, Hoover High School

Jaycie Johnson, Hoover High School

Haley Morris, Hoover High School

Thoi Te, Hoover High School

Ana Rivera, Wahlert Catholic High School