TIPA Executive Director Julie Reed welcomes honorees, advisers and students to the 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame luncheon. Banquet, presented by The University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism.

Dr. James Mueller, dean of The University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism, talks about the impact of good journalism. UNT was this year's diamond sponsor.

Doug Pils, director of student media at Baylor University, announces the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees: Judy Walgren and Bettye Craddock.

Doug Pils presents Judy Walgren’s Hall of Fame plaque to her mother, Kay Walgren, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Ann Walgren, as they accept on her behalf.

Judy Walgren’s mother, Kay Walgren, shares a few words about Walgren’s accomplishments. Walgren is a Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist and educator.

Kay Walgren and Carolyn Ann Walgren pose with the Hall of Fame award.

Dave Wilson, a former student of Bettye Craddock, introduces her. He shares the impact she has on her students.

Bettye Craddock prepares to accept her 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame award. Craddock worked for Kilgore College.

Bettye Craddock receives the Hall of Fame award from former student Dave Wilson and Doug Pils, chair of the TIPA Hall of Fame committee.

Bettye Craddock shares her experience in the journalism field and teaching.

Bettye Craddock and former student Kasi Key, TIPA President, reconnect at the 2026 TIPA Hall of Fame Banquet.

Bettye Craddock with her former students and family.

Randy Loftis, senior lecturer at University of North Texas, introduces keynote speaker Olive Talley at the Hall of Fame Banquet. Talley is an award-winning producer, journalist and manager of creative teams.

Olive Talley, TIPA’s 2026 keynote speaker, talks about her journalism career and the impact of good journalism.