Nominees must be:

Advisers who have:

• at least seven years of advising a school publication
• contributed beyond the walls of the school through their work with state, regional & national scholastic press associations
• significant service to and support of SIPA by judging and speaking
• noteworthy attainment by school media: National awards such as Crowns and Pacemakers; SIPA awards such as Scroggins and All-Southern, state awards
• attendance at a SIPA convention and participation as a program leader or speaker

Other people who have:

• retired as SIPA member adviser who meets the requirements above but my have been overlooked in previous selection processes
• supported SIPA and scholastic journalism with sustained leadership, support, endorsement and public recognition of scholastic journalism consistent with the goals and philosophy of SIPA

Who can nominate:

Advisers, students or principals from member schools, SIPA's executive board members and former winners of this award

How to nominate:

• In a nomination letter, explain your reasons for nominating this person for the Elizabeth B. Dickey Distinguished Service Award.
• Letters supporting the nomination are welcome but not required.