The Betty Gage Holland Award recognizes campus journalists and their publications for distinguished service to honor and protect the integrity of public dialogue on America’s college campuses.
An award of $1,000 is presented to the winning student journalist and an additional $1,000 is given to the publication sponsoring the winning entry.
Of special importance to judges are news stories, institutional editorials, personal commentaries or columns that single out for public examination any act that results in distortion or pollution of the public discourse. Use of open records or “sunshine” laws is deemed particularly meritorious if the result is to let the people see the people’s business being done.
For more information, email Keith Herndon at klhern@uga.edu.
The Red & Black wins 2020 Betty Gage Holland Award
The Red & Black, an independent student news organization covering The University of Georgia, is the 2020 winner of the Betty Gage Holland Award for excellence in college journalism. The […] learn more
University of North Alabama’s Flor-Ala newspaper honored with Betty Gage Holland Award
The Flor-Ala at the University of North Alabama and former editor-in-chief Harley Duncan are the 2019 winners of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland Award for excellence in college […] learn more
The Sunflower at Wichita State University honored for excellence in college journalism
The Sunflower at Wichita State University and former editor in chief Chance Swaim are the 2018 winners of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland Award for excellence in college journalism. The […] learn more
Investigative report on sexual misconduct on college campuses wins 2017 Holland Award
For demonstrated commitment to investigative, in-depth reporting, Nicole Ares of the College Heights Herald at Western Kentucky University is the 2017 winner of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland […] learn more
Investigative series examining Texas A&M’s investments wins 2016 Holland Award
Spencer Davis, a reporter for The Battalion at Texas A&M University, is the 2015-16 winner of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland Award for excellence in college journalism. The […] learn more
Student reporter from U of M wins Holland Award for excellence in college journalism
For demonstrated commitment to investigative, in-depth reporting, Jonathan Capriel of The Daily Helmsman at the University of Memphis is the 2014-15 winner of the University of Georgia’s Betty Gage Holland […] learn more
