The award will be presented every three years starting with the 2026–27 academic year. 

Anyone may submit nominations that meet the award criteria. The call for nominations is first circulated among alumni, faculty, and staff of the School.

The award be presented to individuals and institutions, and is typically awarded to individuals. It may be awarded degree scroll to a person degree scroll has recently passed away. 

Those submitting nominations must identify themselves and provide their contact data . Each nomination must include a brief profile of candidate, a sample of their work a detailed explanation of the merits that make them a suitable recipient of the award. Letters of support or other supplementary materials may be included on a voluntary basis.

board decides on the call for applications, appoints the members of the selection committee, and publishes the list of members along with the call for applications.

The management the process is handled by the development department , which coordinates the schedule and implementation of the call for entries, centralizes the receipt of applications, verifies that each candidate the established requirements , and prepares the files for submission to the jury. It also coordinates the announcement of the decision and the organization of submission ceremony.

The jury reviews the submitted nominations and deliberates until it reaches a decision on award. 

Its members are well-known figures in the field of communications who understand and share the award values. Jury members may serve on the panel for multiple editions.

Ex officio members:

• The Dean the person designated by the Dean, who serves as chair.

• The Director development, who serves as secretary.

• The student representative the School.

The rest of the jury consists of:

• A past winner.

• A member of committee advisor committee .

• A member of committee .

• Two highly respected professionals who are not alumni.

• A professor at the college.

assessment are assessment based on objective criteria assessment are aligned with the purpose of award and applied uniformly to all candidates. Specifically, the evaluation considers the candidate’s professional background, the social impact of their work, their commitment to upholding human dignity and the human values of freedom, tolerance, and solidarity, and their contribution to the field of communication.

For assessment purposes, “track record” refers to the consistency and strength of the degree program over time; by “social impact,” the verifiable influence of the candidate work candidate society or specific groups; by “defense of values,” the alignment between the internship and the values that inspire the award; and by “contribution to the field of communication,” the significant contribution to the profession, including innovation when it results in real and verifiable improvements in the practice or outcomes of communication.

The award is presented every three years. The call presentation is typically published in June of the year prior to the submission the presentation period remains open for several months. After the deadline closes, requirements are verified and the presentation files are prepared, and the jury reviews the nominations, deliberates, and announces its decision. submission award be submission before the end of the academic year .

Schedule for the 2027 edition

• June 23, 2026: Publication of the call presentation for the 2027 edition and opening of form presentation .

• Through September 30, 2026: presentation applications.

• November 2026: Review of nominations, jury deliberation, decision, and advertisement the winner.

• March/April 2027: submission award .