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St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards for Students and Alumni Publications

 
 

The Catholic Media Association invites Students and Alumni Magazines to participate in the 2024 St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards competition. St. Juan Diego is a symbol of evangelization and the messenger of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This newly named program, formerly known as the Student Journalism and Alumni Magazine awards, honors media that embodies goodwill, compassion and uplifting spirit.

For Students, the program provides aspiring journalists and media professionals a critique of your work, and introduces you to hundreds of journalism and communications professionals from throughout North America.

This competition is ideal for students looking to become media professionals. Award winners earns recognition that enhances résumés, and potentially earn internships while still in school. Judges evaluate the entry as if it were being submitted to an editor or communications director, and each entry receives a constructive critique.

For Alumni Magazines, this program adds recognition to your work and enhances the visibility of your university and alumni.

Please check with your funding sources to see if your college/university or department is available to support your participation. Thank you for considering the Catholic Media Association’s St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards.

Awards Packet

Coming soon: The St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards packet specifies eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and a full category list for the Student Division and the Alumni Magazine Division.

Additional Questions?

 
Student Division

Eligibility

  • Students enrolled full or part-time in an accredited Catholic university or college.
  • Original student work appearing in a recognized college or university publication in 2023.
  • Students may enter work on their own, or 
  • Professors or advisers may enter work on behalf of a student.

Key Dates

  • Open Submission Period: Nov. 1, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT
  • Extension Period: February 1-7, 2024  at 11:59 am CT 
  • Hard Copy Materials Due: February 7, 2024

Entry Fees

  • Submissions: Ten free entries per student.
 
Alumni Magazine Division

Eligibility

  • Catholic College or University Alumni Magazines
  • Digital or print publications
  • Members and non-members of the Catholic Media Association
  • Original work appearing in a publication from the preceding calendar year

Key Dates

  • 2024 Categories Announced: Fall 2023
  • Open Submission Period: Nov. 1, 2023 - Jan. 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CT
  • Extension Period: February 1-7, 2024  at 11:59 am CT 
  • Hard Copy Materials Due: February 7, 2024
  • Payment deadline: February 9, 2024

Entry Fees

  • CMA Members - $38 per entry during Open Submission Period, $48 during Extension Period
  • Non-Members - $79 per entry during Open Submission Period, $89 during Extension Period