Three Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication alumni have been named [2017 Iowa STATEment Makers](http://www.isualum.org/pride/awards/statement-makers/2017-iowa-statement-makers/) by the Iowa State University Alumni Association. They are:
+ Jessie Opoien (’11 journalism and mass communication)
+ Emma Reed (’10 journalism and mass communication)
+ Tyler Stafford (’11 advertising, speech communication)
[Read more about them and meet the other 2017 Iowa STATEment Makers.](http://www.isualum.org/pride/awards/statement-makers/2017-iowa-statement-makers/)
Iowa ‘STATEment Makers’ is an honor that recognizes the early personal and professional accomplishments and contributions to society of Iowa State University’s young alumni (graduates 32 years of age and under). Nominations are sought annually for ‘STATEment Makers’ who have made differences in their own lives, the lives of others, their communities, and/or their professions through ambitious efforts that reflect the scholarly, entrepreneurial, or service-oriented spirit of an Iowa State University education.
Honorees will be recognized in [VISIONS magazine](http://www.isualum.org/news-and-views/visions-magazine/) and ISU News Flash in the spring and summer, as well as recognized on the ISUAA website year-round.
To nominate someone to be a 2018 Iowa STATEment Maker, visit the [Iowa State University Alumni Association website](http://cyspace.isualum.org/s/565/index.aspx?sid=565&gid=1&pgid=1944&cid=2648&post_id=0).