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The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame

The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame was established in 1980 by the University of Kentucky Journalism Alumni Association. The first recipients were inducted on April 13, 1981. New members are inducted each year. The purpose is to recognize Kentuckians who have made significant contributions to the profession of journalism. Selection is made from individuals, living or dead, who are natives of Kentucky, or who have spent a significant portion of their careers in Kentucky. The material that appears here is the copy from the Hall of Fame members' induction plaques. In some cases, Hall of Fame members or their families have provided updated biographical information and/or links to related web sites. The Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame is administered by and housed at the University of Kentucky's School of Journalism and Telecommunications.

The deadline for nominations for the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame is in early January each year; the nomination form (PDF File) is available.

Pioneers of Kentucky Journalism, 1787-1870

Hall of Fame Inductees:

2001 - present
1990 - 2000
1981 - 1989

The 2012 inductees are:

Albert B. “Ben” Chandler, Jr., The Woodford Sun

D.J. Everett III, WHVO/WKDZ Radio, Cadiz, Ky.

Chip Hutcheson, The Times Leader, Princeton, Ky.

Bill Luster, The Courier-Journal

Dr. Bob McGaughey, Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, Murray State University.

Michael M. York, Lexington Herald-Leader and The Washington Post

The inductees will be honored at a luncheon on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, beginning at noon at Fasig-Tipton Kentucky.  Tickets are $35/person.  Ticket reservations must be received by April 4.  A reservation form is attached below; print out, complete and mail in to reserve seats.