The Brodsky Prize: Celebrating New Hampshire’s Next Generation of Journalists

Each year, the Brodsky Prize recognizes New Hampshire high school students who demonstrate exceptional journalistic initiative, integrity, and think differently.

Established in 2018 by the late Jeffrey Brodsky and his father, Howard Brodsky, the Prize honors Jeffrey’s entrepreneurial spirit and his belief in bold, thoughtful inquiry. It was created to reward students who produce journalism that informs and engages their communities, and hosted by the Nackey S. Loeb School of Communications. It is the largest award for high school journalists in the state.

The Brodsky Prize awards $5,000 to a New Hampshire high school student whose work reflects journalistic excellence. The contest is open to students attending public, charter, or parochial high schools in New Hampshire, including those who live in neighboring states but attend a New Hampshire school.

Applicants are asked to:

• Respond to three short essay questions

• Submit three examples of their journalism work

Student journalism matters now more than ever, and the Prize encourages young journalists to go beyond routine coverage and pursue stories that require curiosity, courage, and independent thinking – the same ideals held by its namesake, Jeffrey Brodsky, who got his start as a journalist at Manchester’s Central High School. . 

Learn more about the Brodsky Prize and the application process on the Brodsky Prize page.

The Brodsky Prize deadline is Friday, April 24, 2026.