NCSMI is a staple in the state association’s history. Started in 1936, before the establishment of the association even, the Institute has grown and evolved in the past over 75 years.

North Carolina College Media Association formed in December 2007. Its first conference in April 2008 marked the launch of the college media association, based in the N.C. Scholastic Media Association offices.

And throughout NCSMA’s history, many NC student media publications have been awarded Pacemaker awards — including newspapers, yearbooks and literary magazines.

Since starting the Gold Crown Awards in 1982, North Carolina publications have been ranked among the best in the national Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest.

The Journalism Education Fellowship Program provides opportunities for journalism teachers to enroll in a one-week, short-term summer course with tuition funding provided by NCSMA.

The newest addition to NCSMA’s array of services is sponsoring the Carolina Sports Journalism Camp.

NCSMA fall regional workshops reach thousands of interested high school media students and advisers. State student and adviser officers, elected by NCSMA members each year, plan workshops in the regions of North Carolina.

Since 1994, the official Institute newspaper allows students to gain hands-on experience reporting and producing a paper on a tight three-day deadline.

In 2012, the N.C. Scholastic Media Advisers Association compiled a guide for teachers and administrators interested in offering an honors journalism course at their school.

Award established by the NCSMAA Executive Committee to honor those who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism in the state.

Each year, North Carolina student submit hand-crafted portfolios to be considered for the N.C. Student Journalist of the Year scholarships, funded by the N.C. Press Foundation.