
Awards and contests
Accolades abound at Cronkite: Discover the awards given and earned by the school.

Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Journalism
Join us as we honor distinguished journalists with the prestigious Cronkite Award.

Student awards
Cronkite students win so many awards, we’re ranked No. 1 based on their work. See what they’ve won lately.

Shaufler Prize in Journalism
The Shaufler Prize honors journalism that highlights underserved communities.

Greg Crowder Memorial Photojournalism Award
The Crowder Award honors outstanding Cronkite student photographers with a cash prize and yearlong display.

Convocation student awards
Cronkite honors graduating students who have made exceptional impact in their academic and professional communities.

Dean’s list
Twice a year, top-achieving undergraduate students are named to the Dean’s List.

Content Creation Challenge
High schoolers: Use your media skills to create strategic content and earn a cash prize for you and your teacher!