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She knows our readers very well, she knows our business and her support of our journalism is unwavering.” “Having her at the helm is good for our city and for our newspaper. Jalbert’s face is a familiar one to anyone who has worked for the newspaper at any level over the past three decades. “The Sun Journal deserves to have a local publisher,” said Lisa DeSisto, CEO of Masthead Maine, “and there’s no one better suited for this role.” Her colleagues, from the press crew to the news staff to those in leadership positions tend to agree. “Jody loves Lewiston and she loves the Sun Journal,” said Judith Meyer, executive editor of the Sun Journal and other papers. But over the next three decades, Jalbert rose through the ranks of the newspaper’s advertising department, ultimately becoming its vice president for advertising in 2018. That was in May 1988 and it was just a part-time gig.

The promotion is particularly impressive considering that Jalbert began her career more than three decades ago taking classified ads over the phone. The move hands Jalbert leadership of the Sun Journal and the Western Maine Weeklies. The Sun Journal has named Jody Jalbert, a 34-year veteran of the Lewiston newspaper, to the role of publisher. Jody Jalbert named publisher of the Sun Journal The nominee must be an employee of a member organization. A reasonable number of news clips, photographs, or other samples of work must be included with a cover letter from the nominee’s editor or publisher.

Journalist of the Year: For an exceptional news employee whose work has been truly distinguished over the previous year or a period of years.

As many as six articles may be submitted. Entries will be evaluated on writing quality, enterprise, imagination, thoroughness, balance, and general reporting. School or college newspaper experience does not count as full-time experience. A letter from the staffer’s supervisor must contain a review of the nominee’s experience and accomplishments.

Bob Drake Young Writer’s Award: For a full-time employee of a Maine Press Association member with fewer than three years of full-time experience in journalism as of July 8, 2022.

Work samples may be included with a nomination letter. Candidates may have established unique marketing plans or stood out through other measures, such as sales record.

Advertising Person of the Year: For an advertising employee whose work has been truly distinguished over the course of a year or years.

Nominations may include examples of the nominee’s work and letters from supervisors and/or co-workers detailing his or her contributions.

Unsung Hero Award: For any staff member, in any department, whose contributions to his or her newspaper have been essential but often overlooked.

The 2022 winners will be announced at the MPA Fall Conference on Oct. Please email all nominations to by July 8, 2022. It’s time to nominate your deserving staff and co-workers for the 2022 MPA Individual awards.

MPA Individual Award Nominations due July 8 Nominations can be sent to the committee in care of Faith DeAmbrose at Questions can be directed to her or to Maine Press Association Executive Director Diane Norton at 24th annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held October 22 at the MPA Fall Conference in Bar Harbor. Please be prepared to submit all nominations and supporting materials in an electronic format so the committee can access them remotely. A list of all inductees is on the MPA website at: Įach nomination should be accompanied by supporting material that will help committee members as they make their decisions. The Hall of Fame was established in 1998. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, July 1.Ĭandidates must be Maine newspaper professionals who made lasting career contributions to their craft, in or out of the state. Nominations are now being accepted for 2022 inductees to the Maine Press Association Hall of Fame.