David Smydra

The Online News Association is a nonprofit organization that aims to inspire and support innovation and excellence in digital journalism. The organization is based in Washington. The non-profit company was founded by Rich Jaroslovsky, and the CEOs are Irving Washington and LaSharah S. Bunting. The American company recognizes stand-out journalists under the age of 30 whose work represents the best of new media. The Dow Jones Foundation supports organizations involved with journalism, free press, literacy and education, and the arts.