| Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | A member of the newspaper profession who has contributed to the country's journalistic achievement. |
| Country | USA |
| Presented by | Colby College |
| First awarded | 1952 |
| Official website | Official website |
The Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award is presented annually by Colby College to a member of the newspaper profession who has contributed to the country's journalistic achievement. The award is named for Elijah Parish Lovejoy, and established in 1952.
The award was established to:
The recipient is chosen, based on a selection committee's judgement of a journalist's integrity, craftsmanship, character, intelligence, and courage.