Initiatives

The Freedom Forum Institute’s initiatives serve as a forum for First Amendment study, exploration and education.

Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media The Al Neuharth Award for Excellence in the Media is presented annually to a leading figure in the media. More		Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference The annual conference brings 51 high school juniors to Washington, D.C., for an extraordinary five-day experience. More
Chips Quinn Scholars The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism offers students hands-on training and mentoring by caring news veterans. More		Hall of Fame The National Freedom of Information Hall of Fame honors individuals for their unique roles in helping to establish, defend and utilize the legal basis for the right to know. More
Power Shift Project The Freedom Forum Institute is committed to promoting workplace integrity, defined as eliminating sexual harassment and creating opportunities for all. This is the goal of the Power Shift Project. More

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