The John H. MacDonald Awards for Excellence in Student Journalism recognizes the best in Canadian student journalism. The deadline to submit nominations is Monday, December 9, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

 

Nominations are open to all student journalists, regardless of CUP member status. CUP members receive two free submissions per category and have an entry fee of $20 for a third submission. Subsequent submissions over three will not be accepted. Non-CUP member submissions have a fee of $20 per submission per category, up to three submissions per category. Papers will be invoiced after the submission period for any additional submissions by treasurer@cup.ca. Invoices not paid seven days before the JHM Awards Gala will result in disqualification.

 

A 300-word supporting letter/explanatory statement must be submitted with each entry (except for Community Service Reporting, Student Journalist of the Year, Student Photojournalist of the Year and Student Publication of the Year which abide by different criteria). This is an opportunity for contributors to tell the judges how and why they did your work, address what resources were available to them, what challenges they faced and how they overcame them and what impact the work had. 

 

No part of any entry may be submitted in another category, and no part of any team entry can be submitted by an individual in the same or another category. Submissions must have been published between November 1, 2023 to November 1, 2024. 

 

For more information about the JHMs, visit cup.ca/the-jhm-awards. To find award criteria, visit cup.ca/award-categories. To submit nominations, visit forms.gle/iNRzGZEBqFTs12x7A.

 

The JHM shortlist will be published to cup.ca on January 14, 2025 by 11:59 PST. Questions about the JHMs can be sent to vp@cup.ca.