FAQs

Here are a few of the frequently asked questions about the Student Media Olympics. If you can’t find the answer to your questions here, please email us.

Can I use my 10 free entries for different publications? 

Yes. Each member adviser receives 10 free entries, and you may divide them among your publications however you would like.

Can I change the number of entries after I submit the registration form? 

Yes. Simply submit a new registration form with the correct number of entries before the contest closes. We will use the most recently submitted contest entry form.  Please send email us to make sure we know to look for the change.

Can I pay by purchase order? 

You can select to receive an invoice for contest fees. We will send the invoice to the email(s) provided on the registration form.

Why is the deadline before the end of the year? 

By closing the contest in April, we are able to recognize students for their work before the end of the school year. This also allows advisers to use awards in end-of-year celebrations and offers seniors a chance to get recognition for their work before moving on from high school. Note that you can still enter work from the end of the year in next year’s contest.

When will we be notified if we received any awards? 

Judging ends toward the end of April, and announcements will be made mid-May. Winners will be announced on the OJEA website, and certificates will be mailed to schools.

How do I submit a contest entry? 

1. Start by reviewing the contest categories and selecting your best work.

2. Our judges will be evaluating your work online.

   • If your work is published online (for example, a story posted on SNO), copy the URL for the piece.

   • If your work is not directly accessible online (for example, a photo, a print article, or a yearbook spread), put all of your entry files into a Google Folder. *Share permissions of folder with all. This allows our judges to access your files.

3. Download this spreadsheet and fill it out.

4. Complete this registration form. The last question will have you attach your spreadsheet to the form via URL.