Hellinger Award Winners (1976-1989)
St. Bonaventure University
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What is the Mark Hellinger Award?
The Mark Hellinger Award was instituted in 1960 through the inspiration and under the leadership of Mr. Jim Bishop, author, columnist and protege-biographer of Mr. Hellinger. Mr. Bishop's specific purpose is to further the course of American Journalism by commemorating Hellinger's well-known interest in aiding others professionally. It was this characteristic trait of lending a helping hand to those most in need of vocational and financial assistance that impelled Mr. Bishop to initiate an award that would similarly assist a graduating senior in journalism at St. Bonaventure University.
Who Really Was Mark Hellinger? What was his influence in journalism?
Dr. Russell J. Jandoli Letter about Hellinger
Who is Eligible for the Hellinger Award?
To be eligible for the award, the candidate must be a graduating senior in the Department of Journalism at St. Bonaventure University or have graduated with a degree in Journalism at one of the two Commencements prior to the presentation of the Award.
The candidate is chosen by a Faculty Advisory Committee comprised of the President of the University, the Dean of the University, the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, the Director of Development and the Chairman of the Department of English and Journalism.
The Faculty Committee’s decision is based on the candidate’s academic record, his proven ability to apply skills learned while still in college and his financial position. The ideal candidate thus is one who possesses an above-average academic record, has undertaken field experience in journalism in his free time, and, given an opportunity he would not otherwise have, shows promise of performing outstanding service in journalism.
The Faculty Advisory Committee may choose not to make a recommendation in any given year or to withhold the monetary part of the award in those instances where the recipient would not profit measurably thereby. Although financial need is a preferred qualification of the award, it will be understood that opportunity should not be denied an exceptional student of means to receive the award and to merit the opportunity of an exceptional placement.
The choice of the Faculty Advisory Committee is submitted to the Award Committee for confirmation.
Other Awards given at Hellinger Award Dinner
Alumni of the Year Award (1983-1989)
1983- Joan Lucursi
1984- Kathleen Brady and Lawrence B. Sackett
1986- Jim Peppard