Empowering Student Media in Oklahoma
From prestigious student media awards to professional development opportunities,
OCMA strives to create a vibrant community of aspiring journalists and advisers.
Contest & Awards
Recognize outstanding achievements in college journalism with our statewide competition.
Conference
Attend educational sessions specifically designed for student journalists and advisers.
Resources
Access essential resources including FOI forms, helpful websites and other journalism organizations.
Network & Collaborate
Connect with peers and professionals across Oklahoma’s college media community.
The Oklahoma College Media Association
unites college journalism and advertising programs.
Under new management:
The Oklahoma Press Association is honored to assume the management of OCMA in fall 2025, with the support and cooperation of OSU leadership. The OPA is committed to supporting the next generation of media professionals.
Membership Opportunities
Join a statewide network of college media professionals and enjoy exclusive access to OCMA events and contests and support from experienced advisers.
✓ OCMA membership: $50
✓ OCMA & OPA membership: $200 (save $50)
✓ Eligibility for awards and conference participation
Contest & Awards
2025 Winners posted! 2026 Entries due: February 2027
Review the Contest rules and categories to prepare your entries.
✓ Statewide recognition for student journalists
✓ Diverse categories for print and digital media
✓ Awards presented during OCMA Annual Conference
Annual Conference
Join us on April 1, 2026, to connect with college peers from across the state on the OSU campus while learning and gaining insights from industry leaders. Registration is only $10 per person!
✓ Educational sessions with professional media experts
✓ Networking with students and advisers
✓ Contest awards
Journalism Resources
COMING SOON!! Access curated resources, guides, and tools designed to support your student media organization year-round. Please email your resource ideas and website recommendations to lsutliff@okpress.com to be added.
✓ FOI forms and resources
✓ Legal and ethical support materials
✓ Other media organizations
Get Involved with OCMA
Join a statewide network dedicated to advancing journalism excellence. Become a member of the Oklahoma College Media Association to register for our annual conference or enter your student media content in our prestigious awards contest.