Ava Loomar, B.S. Journalism 2021, and University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Journalism senior Natalia Galicza placed second and fourth, respectively, in the 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality/Profile Writing Competition.

Loomar’s entry, “Is Florida COVID Data Activist Rebekah Jones Grifter or Hero, Villain or Role Model, Liar or Whistleblower? Maybe All of the Above,” was published in Orlando Weekly on June 16 and Galicza’s entry, “A Misfit and His Mustang,” was published in ATRIUM magazine on June 4.

Currently, UFCJC is in first place in the Intercollegiate Writing Competition with the highest accumulated student points from four of the five writing competitions held thus far. The fourth writing competition included 114 entries submitted from 63 schools.

The Journalism Awards Program, now in its 62nd year, also includes two photojournalism, one audio, two television, and four multimedia competitions. The program offers up to $700,000 in scholarships, matching grants and stipends annually. There are 103 universities of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication with accredited undergraduate journalism programs that are eligible to participate in the Hearst monthly competitions.

Posted: April 15, 2022
Category: Alumni News, College News, Student News
Tagged as: 2021-2022 Hearst Journalism Awards Personality/Profile Writing Competition