St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards Information

The Catholic Media Association invites Alumni Magazines and Students to participate in the 2026 St. Juan Diego Collegiate Awards competition. The Collegiate Awards honor a wide range of journalistic skills and specialties, encouraging excellence and fostering a vibrant Catholic journalism community.

Questions?

Email the Awards Team: Awards@CatholicMediaAssociation.org

Alumni Magazine Division

Eligibility

Catholic College or University Alumni Magazines
Digital or print publications
Members and non-members of the Catholic Media Association
Original work appearing in a publication from the preceding calendar year

Key Dates

2026 Categories Announced: Oct. 15, 2025
Open Submission Period: Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Extension Period: Feb. 1-7, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Payment deadline: Feb. 10, 2026

Entry Fees for Alumni Magazines

CMA Members: $38 per entry during Open Submission Period, $48 during Extension Period
Non-Members: $79 per entry during Open Submission Period, $89 during Extension Period

Student Division

Eligibility

Students enrolled full or part-time in an accredited Catholic university or college.
Original student work appearing in a recognized college or university publication in 2024.
Students may enter work on their own, or
Professors or advisers may enter work on behalf of a student.

Key Dates

Open Submission Period: Nov. 3, 2025 - Jan. 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT
Extension Period: Jan. 31 - Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CT

Entry Fees

Submissions: Ten free entries per student.

Judging

Entries are judged by selected professionals knowledgeable about Catholic media, including faculty from prominent Catholic journalism schools. Our judges bring a wealth of experience in various media, ensuring a fair and informed evaluation of each entry, and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity throughout the evaluation process.