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2024

Oct. 24
DEADLINE: Philadelphia Best of Show Individual Recognition entries

Nov. 7-10
JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Nov. 8

DEADLINE: Philadelphia Best of Show Staff Recognition entries on site

Nov. 15
DEADLINE: Innovation, Literary Arts Magazine, Online and Yearbook Pacemaker entries

Nov. 15
DEADLINE: Fall 2024 Clips & Clicks

2025

Jan. 10, 2025
DEADLINE: Innovation Pacemaker entries

April 8, 2025
DEADLINE: Seattle Best of Show Individual Recognition entries

April 24-26, 2025
JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention, Seattle

April 25, 2025
DEADLINE: Seattle Best of Show Staff Recognition entries on site

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