Honors & Awards, Jerome E. Masek
Editorial Writing
1990, Award of Merit, for “Making the Grade,” The Morning Journal, Lorain, from the Associated Press Society of Ohio. The newspaper was named best in Ohio – first in general excellence -- in the 20,000-30,000 circulation category.
Holistic Medicine
2007, Named Member-of-the-Year by Mind*Body*Spirit Connected, a grass-roots organization formed to promote holistic medicine in Greater Cleveland.
Personal
1996, Named to Outstanding Young Men of America
Photography,
1977, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, named Best in Ohio (first in general excellence)
for newspapers less than 20,000 circulation, by United Press International (UPI).
I was chief photographer there.
1978, Second place, Feature Photography, Ohio Newspapers, less than 20,000
circulation, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, by UPI
1978, Third place, Feature Photography, Ohio Newspapers, less than 20,000
circulation, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, by UPI
1989, Invited to coordinate judging for the photography categories of the Olympic Media Awards, after the 1988 Games in Seoul. The awards were founded by Cleveland State's Dr. Jae-won Lee.
1997, Invited to coordinate judging for the photojournalism categories of the prestigious national Sigma Delta Chi awards, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Public Service
1989, Named Honorary Mayor for a day, and received Key to the City, from Mayor George V. Voinovich
1994, Invited to serve on Communications Committee for Cleveland's 1996 Bicentennial
2007, RTA named Best Public Transit System in North America, by the American Public Transit Association. As Media Relations Manager, I served on the Executive Management Team
Public Speaking
1996-1997, Invited to participate on multiple panels at SPJ’s National Leadership Retreats at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. This event is now the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute.
2006, Invited to present at the Baden-Powell Institute, a day-long continuing education
program for Boy Scout adult leaders in the Greater Cleveland Council. Testimonial.
2001, Presented 45-minute workshop, The Write Stuff, to Toastmasters in District 10
2003, Presented 45-minute workshop, Job Hunting 101: What you can do today to prepare for tomorrow, to Toastmasters in District 10, Northeastern Ohio
2007, Keynote Speaker, Recognition Ceremony, College Achievement Program, Myers University, Cleveland.
2022, Spoke about hypnosis on one-hour talk show hosted by Dr. Gwen Jarvis on WERE 1490 AM.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
1988, Joined the Board of the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter. Served for 17 years, many as an officer
1991, Steering Committee and Volunteer Chair, host chapter, SPJ national convention in Cleveland
1992, Outstanding Professional Chapter Member, “for outstanding contributions and service to the Cleveland Pro Chapter, to the Society and to the profession.” Presented at the SPJ national convention. It was later named the Howard Dubin Award.
1992-93, Served as President of SPJ’s Cleveland Pro Chapter, named Best Large Chapter in nation
1992-93, Named top recruiter in nation, after national SPJ membership drive
1997, Chosen for Regional Director's Award, for service to the four-state Region 4, from Regional Director Ginny Frizzi
1998, Appointed National Membership Chair by SPJ President Wendy Myers. Served 3 years.
2000, Received Distinguished Service Award, from the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter
2003, Founded e-newsletter, The Writers Week. It is still published today.
2005, Became the first person ever, to win both the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Distinguished Service Award, from the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter.
2023-24, Served as President of the Cleveland Pro Chapter.
Toastmasters International (communications and leadership)
1997, First Place, International Speech Contest, Area 15, District 10
2001, Achieved Competent Toastmaster rank in the Communications program
2001-2002, As Area 15 Governor, achieved Distinguished Area status in District 10
2004, First Place, Table Topics Contest (impromptu speaking), Area 15, District 10
2011, First Place, International Speech Contest, Cleveland Club 351
2013, First Place, Humorous Speech Contest, Area 15 in District 10, Northeastern Ohio
2016, Achieved Competent Communicator rank in the Communications Program
Honors & Awards, Jerome E. Masek
Editorial Writing
1990, Award of Merit, for “Making the Grade,” The Morning Journal, Lorain, from the Associated Press Society of Ohio. The newspaper was named best in Ohio – first in general excellence -- in the 20,000-30,000 circulation category.
Holistic Medicine
2007, Named Member-of-the-Year by Mind*Body*Spirit Connected, a grass-roots organization formed to promote holistic medicine in Greater Cleveland.
Personal
1996, Named to Outstanding Young Men of America
Photography,
1977, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, named Best in Ohio (first in general excellence)
for newspapers less than 20,000 circulation, by United Press International (UPI).
I was chief photographer there.
1978, Second place, Feature Photography, Ohio Newspapers, less than 20,000
circulation, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, by UPI
1978, Third place, Feature Photography, Ohio Newspapers, less than 20,000
circulation, The Star-Beacon, Ashtabula, by UPI
1989, Invited to coordinate judging for the photography categories of the Olympic Media Awards, after the 1988 Games in Seoul. The awards were founded by Cleveland State's Dr. Jae-won Lee.
1997, Invited to coordinate judging for the photojournalism categories of the prestigious national Sigma Delta Chi awards, sponsored by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Public Service
1989, Named Honorary Mayor for a day, and received Key to the City, from Mayor George V. Voinovich
1994, Invited to serve on Communications Committee for Cleveland's 1996 Bicentennial
2007, RTA named Best Public Transit System in North America, by the American Public Transit Association. As Media Relations Manager, I served on the Executive Management Team
Public Speaking
1996-1997, Invited to participate on multiple panels at SPJ’s National Leadership Retreats at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN. This event is now the Ted Scripps Leadership Institute.
2006, Invited to present at the Baden-Powell Institute, a day-long continuing education
program for Boy Scout adult leaders in the Greater Cleveland Council. Testimonial.
2007, Keynote Speaker, Recognition Ceremony, College Achievement Program, Myers University, Cleveland.
Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
1988, Joined the Board of the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter. Served for 17 years, many as an officer
1991, Steering Committee and Volunteer Chair, host chapter, SPJ national convention in Cleveland
1992, Outstanding Professional Chapter Member, “for outstanding contributions and service to the Cleveland Pro Chapter, to the Society and to the profession.” Presented at the SPJ national convention. It was later named the Howard Dubin Award.
1992-93, Served as President of SPJ’s Cleveland Pro Chapter, named Best Large Chapter in nation
1992-93, Named top recruiter in nation, after national SPJ membership drive
1997, Chosen for Regional Director's Award, for service to the four-state Region 4, from Regional Director Ginny Frizzi
1998, Appointed National Membership Chair by SPJ President Wendy Myers. Served 3 years.
2000, Received Distinguished Service Award, from the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter
2003, Founded e-newsletter, The Writers Week. It is still published today.
2005, Became the first person ever, to win both the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Distinguished Service Award, from the SPJ Cleveland Pro Chapter
Toastmasters International (communications and leadership)
1997, First Place, International Speech Contest, Area 15, District 10
2001, Achieved Competent Toastmaster rank in the Communications program
2001, Presented 45-minute workshop, The Write Stuff, to Toastmasters in District 10
2001-2002, As Area 15 Governor, achieved Distinguished Area status in District 10
2003, Presented 45-minute workshop, Job Hunting 101: What you can do today to prepare for tomorrow, to Toastmasters in District 10, Northeastern Ohio
2004, First Place, Table Topics Contest (impromptu speaking), Area 15, District 10
2011, First Place, International Speech Contest, Cleveland Club 351
2013, First Place, Humorous Speech Contest, Area 15 in District 10, Northeastern Ohio
2016, Achieved Competent Communicator rank in the Communications Program