Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | |
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Awarded for | A member of the newspaper profession who has contributed to the country's journalistic achievement. |
Country | USA |
Presented by | Colby College |
First awarded | 1952 |
Website | Official website |
The Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award is presented annually by Colby College to a member of the newspaper profession who has contributed to the country's journalistic achievement. The award is named for Elijah Parish Lovejoy, and established in 1952. [1] [2]
The award was established to:
The recipient is chosen, based on a selection committee's judgement of a journalist's integrity, craftsmanship, character, intelligence, and courage. [3] [4]
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