GSPA assists high school and middle school media programs and students in the state of Georgia by encouraging their production of quality publications and broadcast programs through instruction and local competitions.
Events
Throughout the year, GSPA sponsors three main events: a statewide Conference, a Spring Workshop and Awards and the Summer Media Academy. An Advisers Workshop is also offered every other summer in early June.
Competitions
In addition to General Excellence contests, GSPA also administers many individual competitions. High school juniors and seniors can apply for the Junior Georgia Journalist of the Year and the Senior Journalist of the Year. Seniors who win the JOY award are entered into a national competition.
Publications
In order to enrich the experience of GSPA members, GSPA publishes an e-Bulletin with updates for members. The Winners’ Circle is produced annually and highlights the year's All-Georgia award winners in each category.
Membership
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GSPA Sponsors
988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline, Gold Level
UGA Grady College, GOLD LEVEL
EditMentor.com, Silver level
Wyatt Meyer, editor-in-chief for ODYSSEY Media Group at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia, has been named the 2025 Georgia Champion Journalist of the Year by the Georgia Scholastic Press Association. The award recognizes the top high school senior journalist in the state.