2026 JEA Kentucky Journalist of the Year: Ella Peabody Gemma Cutajar, Hilltopper Social Media Editor March 30, 2026
Teaching expertise: Hilltopper adviser Beth Brubaker recognized as 2026 Kentucky Journalism Teacher of the Year Aster Bredwell, Hilltopper Editor March 30, 2026
JEA 2025 Kentucky Journalist of the Year: Milana Ilickovic Claire Schneider, Contributing Writer April 15, 2025
2023 Kentucky JEA Journalist of the Year: Brooklyn Sauer Natalie McGarry, Livewire Editor-in-Chief March 9, 2023
