Jessie McCanse Award

The Jessie McCanse Award, established in 1987, honors co-founder Jessie Hill McCanse for her lifelong dedication and leadership role in media literacy, her sixty years as leader of the organization and its positive philosophy, and a champion of the highest standards of excellence, fairness, ethics, and innovation.  In recognizing the example set by Mrs. McCanse, the award is given for individual contribution to the field of media literacy, over a long sustained period of time of at least ten years.  It honors individuals whose contribution exemplifies her high principles and dedication.

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