Best of CASE District III Award
 

Institution: University of Georgia

Title of entry: Student wants to find the stories that aren’t always told

About this entry: This profile about University of Georgia student (now graduate) Ireland Hayes reveals the breadth of her ambition and curiosity, as well as her dedication to doing important work in her field. Hayes grew up in rural Georgia and studied journalism, in large part so she could tell the stories of rural south that often get overlooked or remain untold. Her story is important because it highlights both her intelligence, compassion and drive, and illustrates the lack of in-depth reporting in small, Southern towns.