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| Deadline | Award Description |
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| 5-Jan |
Worth Bingham Prize |
| The Worth Bingham Prize honors newspaper or magazine investigative reporting of stories of national significance where the public interest is being ill-served. These stories may involve state, local or national government, lobbyists or the press itself. The investigative reporting may cover actual violations of the law, rule or code; lax or ineffective administration or enforcement; or activities which create conflicts of interest, entail excessive secrecy or otherwise raise questions of propriety. Judges will be guided by such factors as obstacles overcome in getting information, accuracy, clarity of analysis and writing style, magnitude of the situation, and impact on the public, including any reforms that may have resulted.
Entries may include a single story, a related series of stories, or up to three unrelated stories. In case of a series, at least half the individual stories must have been published during 2008. Columns and editorials are eligible. The prize for 2008 will be $20,000. |
| Prize: | The prize for 2008 reporting will be $20,000 and will be presented on March 5, 2009, at the Nieman Foundation for Journalism at Harvard in Cambridge, Mass. |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | National Press Foundation |
| Contact: | Ellen Tuttle; (617) 495-2342; ellen_tuttle@harvard.edu |
| URL: | www.worthbinghamprize.org |
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| 5-Jan |
Gene S. Stuart Award |
| Presented to honor outstanding efforts to enhance public understanding of archaeology, in memory of Gene S. Stuart. The award is given to the most interesting and responsible original story or series about any
archaeological topic published in a newspaper with a circulation of at
least 25,000. |
| Prize: | |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Society of American Archaeology |
| Contact: | AÕndrea Elyse Messer; aem1@psu.edu |
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| 7-Jan |
Broadcast Media Award |
| Recognizes outstanding reporting and programming on television and cable television that deal with reading and literacy, recognize the value of reading in today's society, and/or promote reading as a lifetime habit. Entries must be oriented toward the general public rather than professionals in reading education, and should be informational, critical, or motivational rather than instructional. |
| Prize: | Awarded at association's annual convention |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | International Reading Association |
| Contact: | Beth Cady; 302-731-1600 x293; bcady@reading.org |
| URL: | www.reading.org |
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| 7-Jan |
Print Media Award |
| Recognizes outstanding reporting in newspapers, magazines, and wire services about reading and literacy. Entries may include in-depth studies of reading instruction, discussion of research, or ongoing coverage of reading programs in the community. The contest is limited to professional journalists. |
| Prize: | Awarded at association's annual convention |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | International Reading Association |
| Contact: | Beth Cady; 302-731-1600 x293; bcady@reading.org |
| URL: | www.reading.org |
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| 7-Jan |
George Polk Awards for Excellence in Journalism |
| Awards based on discernment of a news story, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story. Categories vary but customarily given in foreign, national, and local reporting (print and broadcasting), news photography, documentary films, books and criticism. No entry fee. |
| Prize: | Plaque |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Long Island University |
| Contact: | Sidney Offit; 718-780-4046; rengelman@aurora.liunet.edu |
| URL: | www.liunet.edu/cwis/bklyn/polk/polk.html |
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| 9-Jan |
Silver Gavel Awards |
| Recognizes outstanding efforts to foster public understanding of law. Categories: books, magazines, newspapers, theater, radio, television news & documentaries, television drama, film/video, and new media. |
| Prize: | Silver Gavels and Honorable Mention certificates |
| Range: | 1-Oct to 9-Jan |
| Sponsor: | American Bar Association |
| Contact: | Howard Kaplan; 312.988.5738; howardkaplan@staff.abanet.org |
| URL: | www.abanet.org/publiced/gavel |
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| 9-Jan |
Awards for Excellence in Technology Journalism |
| Recognize journalists in business, general and technical journalism who have published the most important and outstanding example of technology journalism during the preceding 15 months. Two categories; one for a general or business audience and one for a trade, technical, industrial or professional publication. |
| Prize: | $1,000 |
| Range: | 1-Sep to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) |
| Contact: | Jennifer Berman; 212-460-1482; jennifer.berman@prsa.org |
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| 10-Jan |
APA Journalism Award |
| Recognizes excellence in coverage of land planning issues by North American (including US terroritories and possessions). Three categories: small newspapers (less than 50,000 circulation), medium-sized newspapers (50,000-100,000 circulation), and large newspapers (more than 100,00 circulation). NO ENTRY FEE. |
| Prize: | An award certificate will be presented. When individuals are cited, a $150 cash prize also will be awarded, to be shared by the recipients. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | American Planning Association |
| Contact: | Sylvia Lewis; 312-431-9100; slewis@planning.org |
| URL: | www.planning.org/awards/index.htm |
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| 10-Jan |
Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism |
| Entries are now being accepted for the 2006 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, recognizing the best health reporting in nine categories of print, broadcast and online media. The early bird deadline - with a discounted entry fee - is Dec. 8, 2006. The regular deadline is Jan. 10, 2007. |
| Prize: | First-place winners earn $500, complimentary lodging and registration for the AHCJ Conference. All winners receive certificates. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Association of Health Care Journalists |
| Contact: | Charles Ornstein; 213-237-7969; charles.ornstein@latimes.com |
| URL: | www.healthjournalism.org/contest |
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| 13-Jan |
Tom Renner Award for Crime Reporting |
| Awarded for the best investigative reporting, whether a single story or a lifetime body of work, in print, broadcast or book form, covering organized crime or other criminal acts. Check web site for more details. |
| Prize: | $500 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Investigative Reporters and Editors, Inc. (IRE) |
| Contact: | Carolyn Edds; 573-882-6668; carolyn@ire.org |
| URL: | www.ire.org/contest/ |
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| 14-Jan |
Peabody/Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Programming
|
| Programs that receive the Peabody Award and that address topics and
issues in medicine and health are eligible for further recognition
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| Prize: | $10,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 1-Dec |
| Sponsor: | University of Georgia College of Journalism and Mass Communication and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation |
| Contact: | Barry Sherman; 706-542-3787; bsherman@arches.uga.edu |
| URL: | www.peabody.uga.edu |
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| 14-Jan |
Seldon Ring Award for Investigative Reporting |
| Honors journalists for U.S. newspapers, magazines or wire services who have benefited humanity by their investigative reporting on major problems, difficulties or corruption and which has resulted in corrective action. |
| Prize: | $25,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | University of Southern California |
| Contact: | Nancy Ruiz; 213-821-1226 |
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| 15-Jan |
Engineering Journalism Awards |
| Recognizes outstanding reporting of an event or issue that furthers public understanding of engineering. Categories: daily newspapers, other general circulation print media and broadcast television. |
| Prize: | $5000 |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | American Association of Engineering Societies and Engineering Foundation |
| Contact: | Charles Freiman; 212-705-7835; engfd@aol.com |
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| 15-Jan |
2008 Media Awards |
| The AIBS Media Awards, established in 1995, recognize outstanding reporting on biology to a general audience. The award is limited to non-technical journalism, including print and broadcast media. |
| Prize: | The awards will be presented in Washington, DC, at the AIBS annual meeting in May 2007. Winners receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington to attend the awards ceremony and a cash award of $1,000. |
| Range: | 16-Dec to 15-Dec |
| Sponsor: | American Institute of Biological Sciences |
| Contact: | Brian Stagg; 202-628-1500; bstagg@aibs.org |
| URL: | www.aibs.org/about-aibs/award_aibs_media.html |
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| 15-Jan |
James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism |
| Recognizes print journalism and editorial cartooning that examine contemporary affairs against clear ideals of social justice and the common good. Stories might scrutinize discrimination, economic injustice, civil liberties or free expression. International social injustice and globalization are of particular current interest. Stories should have appeared in U.S. newspapers, magazines, newsletters or online publications. |
| Prize: | Recognition at Award Ceremony and plaque |
| Range: | 15-Jan (previous year) to 15-Jan (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Department of Film & Media Studies, Hunter College, City University of New York |
| Contact: | Peter Parisi; 212-772-5041; filmmedia.hunter.cuny.edu/aronson |
| URL: | filmmedia.hunter.cuny.edu/aronson |
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| 15-Jan |
Awards for Investigative Reporting |
| Honors the best investigative journalism. Given for stories that show investigative initiative, originality, persistence and importance. 12 categories: network/syndicated TV programs; top 20 TV markets; stations under top 20 markets; newspapers over 250,000 circulation; newspapers between 250,000 and 100,000; newspapers below 100,000; books; magazines; radio; student print; student broadcast and Renner (below). $40 fee per member's entry and $80 per nonmember entry and $10 per student IRE member and $35 per student nonmember. |
| Prize: | Certificate or Plaque |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) |
| Contact: | Cory de Vera; 573-882-2042; jourire@muccmail.missouri.edu |
| URL: | www.ire.org |
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| 15-Jan |
Renner Award for Crime Reporting |
| Honors the best in investigative journalism. Given for stories that show investigative initiative, originality, persistence and importance. The categories are: network/syndicated TV programs; top 20 TV markets; stations under top 20 markets; newspapers over 250,000 circulation; newspapers between 250,000 and 100,000; newspapers below 100,000; books; magazines; radio; student print; student broadcast. $40 fee per member's entry and $80 per nonmember entry and $10 per student IRE member and $35 per student nonmember. |
| Prize: | $1,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) |
| Contact: | Cory de Vera; 573-882-2042; jourire@muccmail.missouri.edu |
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| 15-Jan |
2005 Journalistic Award for Reporting Microfinance |
| IPS is pleased to announce an award for the best print articles about microfinance published in 2005, designated the International Year of Microcredit by the United Nations. Three cash prizes of $1,000 each will be given for the best journalistic articles. The purpose of the award is to encourage media attention for the topic. |
| Prize: | Three cash prizes of 1,000 USD. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | IPS Inter Press Service |
| Contact: | Susan Alexander; 39 06 485 692; microfinance@ips.org |
| URL: | www.ips.org/institutional/journalistic_award_2005.shtml |
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| 15-Jan |
George Foster Peabody Award |
| Recognizes distinguished achievement and meritorious public service by radio and television networks, stations, producing organizations, cable television organizations, and individuals. Selections are made by the Peabody National Advisory Board. $250 entry fee for television; $150 entry fee for radio. |
| Prize: | Peabody Medallion Statuette |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 1-Dec |
| Sponsor: | University of Georgia College of Journalism and Mass Communication |
| Contact: | Barry Sherman; 706-542-3787; bsherman@arches.uga.edu |
| URL: | www.peabody.uga.edu |
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| 16-Jan |
Neurosurgical Media Awards |
| The Neurosurgical Media Awards, sponsored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), recognizes the work of journalists in print, radio, television and the Internet (Web sites, newswire services, online publications) for stories (writing, research and reporting) for the field of neurosurgery. |
| Prize: | $500 cash award, their AANS Excellence in Neurosurgery Reporting Award and recognition and participation in a media panel discussion session held during the AANS Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | American Association of Neurological Surgeons |
| Contact: | Heather Monroe; 847-378-0500; hlm@aans.org |
| URL: | www.neurosurgerytoday.org/media/awards.pdf |
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| 16-Jan |
Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Newspapers |
| The Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Newspapers, administered by the Nieman Foundation at Harvard University, recognizes exemplary examples of fairness in news coverage by daily newspapers in the United States. Nomination deadline is January 18. |
| Prize: | Winner receives $10,000. Second and third finalists receive $1,000. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Nieman Foundation at Harvard University |
| Contact: | Ellen Tuttle; 617-495-2342; ellen_tuttle@harvard.edu |
| URL: | www.nieman.harvard.edu/ |
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| 17-Jan |
Fred M. Hechinger Award for Distinguished Education Reporting |
| Honors the best education reporting in the print and broadcast media. Contestants shall be individuals and not publications, stations, organizations or institutions. Entry fee is $35. This is the grand prize for the best of the 19 winners of the National Awards for Education Reporting. |
| Prize: | $1,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Education Writers Association |
| Contact: | Lisa Walker; 202-452-9830; lwalker@ewa.org |
| URL: | www.ewa.org |
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| 17-Jan |
National Awards for Education Reporting |
| Honors the best education reporting in the print and broadcast media. Contestants shall be individuals and not publications, stations, organizations or institutions. Entry fee is $35. Nineteen (19) categories. See Hechinger Award, the grand prize for best of the 19 winners. |
| Prize: | $250 and plaque |
| Range: | 16-Jan to 16-Jan |
| Sponsor: | Education Writers Association |
| Contact: | Lisa Walker; 202-452-9830; lwalker@ewa.org |
| URL: | www.ewa.org |
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| 18-Jan |
Harry Chapin Media Award |
| The Media Awards honor print and electronic media for their outstanding coverage that positively impacts hunger, poverty and self-reliance. The Media Awards also honor work that focuses on the causes of hunger and poverty and the forces creating self-reliance. This includes work on economic inequality and insecurity, unemployment, homelessness, domestic and international policies and their reform, community empowerment, sustainable development, food production, agriculture, nutrition and the struggle for land. The Awards cover five media categories: book, newspaper, periodical, photojournalism, and broadcast (Television, Film, and Radio). |
| Prize: | The awards are cash prizes of $1,000-$2,500 in each category. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | World Hunger Year |
| Contact: | Lisa Ann Batitto; 212-629-8850; media@worldhungeryear.org |
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| 21-Jan |
IFJ Journalism for Tolerance Prize |
| For excellence in journalism combating racism and discrimination.
Categories for Print/On-line, Radio and Television. Awarded in five regions: Latin America, Central and Western Africa, Eastern and Southern Africa, South Asia, and South East Asia. |
| Prize: | Each region will have a total pool of Euro 3,000 to award to the winners. Each winner will also receive a certificate of recognition. The winners will also be invited to attend a prize giving ceremony and forum in their region. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | International Federation of Journalists |
| Contact: | Emma Walters; emma.walters@alliance.org.au |
| URL: | www.ifj.org/hrights/tolerance/prize.html |
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| 26-Jan |
Robert F. Kennedy Award for Coverage of the Disadvantaged |
| The Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards are presented for outstanding coverage of the disadvantaged. Categories include print, broadcast (television and radio), photography and cartoon. Student awards are also presented. |
| Prize: | Grand Prize: $2000, 1st prize category awards: $1000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Robert F. Kennedy Memorial.
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| Contact: | Laura H. Gross; 202-463-7575 x225; info@rfkmemorial.org |
| URL: | www.rfkmemorial.org |
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| 31-Jan |
ASM Public Communications Award |
| The award, now in its tenth year, recognizes outstanding achievement by journalists in the communication of the microbiological sciences to the general public through print and broadcast media. Stories (both individual and in a series) concerning the microbiological sciences appearing in print (newspapers and periodicals only) or broadcast media available to the general public are eligible for nomination. Books and websites are not eligible. |
| Prize: | $2,500, a plaque, and travel expenses to the ASM General Meeting |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | American Society for Microbiology |
| Contact: | Carrie Patterson; 202-942-9389; cpatterson@asmusa.org |
| URL: | www.asm.org/Media/index.asp?bid=2676>www.asm.org/Media/index.asp?bid=2676 |
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| 31-Jan |
Osteoporosis Journalism Awards |
| The IOF Osteoporosis Journalism Awards recognize outstanding print reporting about osteoporosis, with separate awards for general press and medical journalists. Winning entries serve their readers by providing independent, authoritative, accurate and timely information. The Award is organized by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Roche-GSK, to promote the awareness and understanding of osteoporosis worldwide. |
| Prize: | Winning journalists will receive cash prizes ranging from USD 5000 to USD 300 and extensive global publicity. In addition, first place winners will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the IOF World Congress on Osteoporosis in Toronto, Canada, June 2006 where the awards will be presented. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | International Osteoporosis Foundation |
| Contact: | Paul Sochaczewski; 41 22 994 01 00; psochaczewski@osteofound.org |
| URL: | www.osteofound.org/press_centre/journalism_award.html |
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| 31-Jan |
Computer Science Writing Competition 2006/07 |
| Whether you are a professional science writer or someone that enjoys writing about computer science and is unpublished, then the Computer Science Writing Competition 2006/07 is your opportunity to inspire, inform and put the spotlight on computer science. Computer science research impacts on all areas of modern life - from banking to healthcare and commerce to computer games. If you think you could write an article about how computer science research affects our lives then why not enter. |
| Prize: | Computer science writer of the year - £1000, New computer science writer of the year - £1000 (unpublished writers only), One £500 second prize, Five £100 runner-up prizes |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, The British Computer Society, The Institute of Engineering and Technology, and The Royal Academy of
Engineering |
| Contact: | cswriting@epsrc.ac.uk ; shevill@epsrc.ac.uk |
| URL: | www.epsrc.ac.uk/cswriting |
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| 1-Feb |
Livingston Awards For Young Journalists |
| The Livingston Awards for excellence by professionals under the age
of 35 were established in 1980 by the Mollie Parnis Livingston
Foundation to honor Robert L. Livingston, publisher of the journalism
review More. No entry fee. |
| Prize: | Three $10,000 prizes |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Mollie Parnis Livingston Foundation |
| Contact: | Charles Eisendrath; 734-998-7575; LivingstonAwards@umich.edu |
| URL: | www.livawards.org |
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| 1-Feb |
Science-in-Society Journalism Awards |
| Honoring and encouraging outstanding investigative and interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact for good and ill. |
| Prize: | $1000 in each of five categories: newspaper, magazine, broadcast, book, and Web. |
| Range: | 1-Jun (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | National Association of Science Writers |
| Contact: | Diane McGurgan; 304-754-5077; diane@nasw.org |
| URL: | nasw.org/society.htm |
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| 1-Feb |
Jesse Laventhol Award for Deadline News Reporting |
| Recognizes excellence in writing in American and Canadian daily newspapers. Work is judged on language, site style, structure, descriptive power and narrative skill. Nominees must be full-time or part-time staff members of daily newspapers or major news services. All nominations must be made by a ranking editor of the newspaper in which the work appeared. |
| Prize: | $10,000 each for individual and team |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Poynter Institute |
| Contact: | Priscilla Ely; 813-821-9494 x239; pely@poynter.org |
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| 1-Feb |
Awards for Excellence for Religion Coverage in the Secular Media |
| Awards for excellence for religion coverage in the secular media given
annually to encourage excellence in religion reporting in the secular media.
First, second, third place receive cash awards and citations (Schachern,
Radio and Television winners receive citations only). Deadline is Feb. 1.
Chandler Award for Student Writer of the Year (student contest deadline is
May 1).
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| Prize: | Prize amounts (first-place only shown): Templeton Reporter: $3,500,
Supple: $1,000, Chandler: $600 (cash and prizes), Cornell: $750, Cassels:
$750, Schachern, Radio and Television: citation.
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| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Religion Newswriters Association |
| Contact: | Tiffany McCallen; 614-891-9001 x2#; mccallen@RNA.org |
| URL: | www.rna.org/eligibility.php |
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| 2-Feb |
James T. Grady - James H. Stack Award for Interperating Chemistry |
| To recognize, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting directly to the public, which materially increases the public's knowledge and understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. A nominee must have made noteworthy presentations through a medium of public communication to increase the American public's understanding of chemistry and chemical progress. This information shall have been disseminated through the press, radio, television, films, the lecture platform, books, or pamphlets for the lay public. |
| Prize: | $3,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | American Chemical Society (ACS) |
| Contact: | Nancy Blount; 202-872-4580; n_blount@acs.org |
| URL: | www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=awards%5Cgrady-stack.html |
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| 2-Feb |
ASNE Distinguished Writing Awards for Non-deadline Writing |
| Recognizes excellence in writing in American and Canadian daily newspapers. Work is judged on language, site style, structure, descriptive power and narrative skill. Nominees must be full-time or part-time staff members of daily newspapers or major news services. All nominations must be made by a ranking editor of the newspaper in which the work appeared. |
| Prize: | $2,500 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Poynter Institute |
| Contact: | Priscilla Ely; 813-821-9494 x239; pely@poynter.org |
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| 2-Feb |
ASNE Distinguished Writing Awards for Editorial Writing |
| Recognizes excellence in writing in American and Canadian daily newspapers. Work is judged on language, site style, structure, descriptive power and narrative skill. Nominees must be full-time or part-time staff members of daily newspapers or major news services. All nominations must be made by a ranking editor of the newspaper in which the work appeared. |
| Prize: | $2,500 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Poynter Institute |
| Contact: | Priscilla Ely; 813-821-9494 x239; pely@poynter.org |
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| 2-Feb |
ASNE Distinguished Writing Awards for Commentary/Column Writing |
| Recognizes excellence in writing in American and Canadian daily newspapers. Work is judged on language, site style, structure, descriptive power and narrative skill. Nominees must be full-time or part-time staff members of daily newspapers or major news services. All nominations must be made by a ranking editor of the newspaper in which the work appeared. |
| Prize: | $2,500 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Poynter Institute |
| Contact: | Priscilla Ely; 813-821-9494 x239; pely@poynter.org |
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| 6-Feb |
Gerald Loeb Awards |
| Recognizes U.S. journalists who have made significant contributions to the understanding of business, finance and economic issues. The awards are among the highest honors in the journalism profession and are open to both print and broadcast media.
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| Prize: | $2,000 per category |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | G. and R. Loeb Foundation |
| Contact: | Susan Osa; 310-206-1877; loeb@anderson.ucla.edu |
| URL: | www.anderson.ucla.edu/media/loeb |
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| 7-Feb |
Fryxell Award |
| Initiated in 1977 to specially recognize interdisciplinary excellence by a distinguished scientist, who need not be an archaeologist but whose research has contributed significantly to American archaeology. Each year the award is based on practice in one of five disciplines: earth sciences, physical sciences, general interdisciplinary studies, zoological sciences, and botanical sciences. |
| Prize: | a citation and a medallion |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Society of American Archaeology |
| Contact: | Elizabeth J. Reitz; ereitz@uga.edu |
| URL: | www.saa.org/aboutsaa/awards/fryxell.html |
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| 15-Feb |
MS Public Education Awards (PEA) |
| Founded in 1974, the MS Public Education Awards recognize journalists and editors for outstanding articles or programs about multiple sclerosis, efforts to find its cause and cure, and the people that this devastating disease affects. With at least 400,000 Americans living with MS and someone being newly diagnosed every hour of everyday, multiple sclerosis is a major national health problem. Unfortunately, because of the complexity of the disease is not well understood by the general public, which can lead to fear and confusion about what it means to live with MS. Through the PEA, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society would like to recognize the journalists and editors who bring information about MS to the public and work hard to dispel the myths surrounding the disease. |
| Prize: | The amount that is split among the winning entries is $4,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) |
| Contact: | Annie Hammel; 212-476-0420; annie.hammel@nmss.org |
| URL: | www.nationalmssociety.org/pea.asp |
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| 16-Feb |
Michael Kelly Award |
| The Atlantic Media Company has announced a new journalism award in honor of Michael Kelly, who died last April covering the war in Iraq. The award will recognize a journalist whose work exemplifies a quality that animated Mike Kelly's own career: the fearless expression and pursuit of truth. |
| Prize: | $25,000. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Atlantic Media Co. |
| Contact: | Charles Green; 202-739-8417; cgreen@nationaljournal.com |
| URL: | kellyaward.com |
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| 16-Feb |
Cushing Niles Dolbeare Media Awards |
| The 2008 Cushing Niles Dolbeare Media Awards recognize print journalists who do an exemplary job of illuminating the affordable housing crisis in the United States.
The awards are named in honor of the late Cushing N. Dolbeare, long-time housing advocate and founder of the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC).
NLIHC is committed to raising awareness about the situation of low income individuals who lack access to safe and affordable homes and solutions.
The goal of the Cushing Niles Dolbeare Media Awards is to recognize print journalists who make a dedicated effort to inform the public about the inequities in housing and to add to the understanding of the disparities between the well-housed and the poorly or un-housed in a community, and to encourage journalists who do not normally cover low income housing issues to do so. |
| Prize: | |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Low Income Housing Coalition |
| Contact: | Taylor Materio; 202.662.1530 x227; taylor@nlihc.org |
| URL: | www.nlihc.org/CNDMA |
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| 27-Feb |
Payne Awards for Ethics in Journalism |
| Honoring ethical behavior in journalism, the Payne Awards are given to U.S. journalists, college journalism outlets and media organizations that do their work in the face of political or economic pressure. The awards recognize those who build public trust in journalism by their careful attention to ethics. Past winners include the South Florida Sun-Sentinel, Jay Harris, KOMU-TV8 (Mo.), Paul DeMain and Voice of America. More information is at our website (see below) as is the simple application form. |
| Prize: | All winners are brought to the University of Oregon (Eugene); $1,000 prizes are given to the college/university and professional winners. |
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| Sponsor: | University of Oregon School of Journalism & Communication |
| Contact: | Marilyn Milne; 888-644-7989; payneawards@jcomm.uoregon.edu |
| URL: | jcomm.uoregon.edu/alum/payneawards |
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| 28-Feb |
Global Health Excellence in Media Award |
| The Global Health Excellence in Media Award is given each year to a journalist (print, electronic, or visual) who has in the prior year most effectively captured the essence of a major issue in global health and conveyed it to a broad audience. |
| Prize: | winners receive recognition of their work at the Global Health Council's Annual Conference. |
| Range: | 28-Feb (previous year) to 27-Feb (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Global Health Council |
| Contact: | Carrie Peterson; 802-649-1340 x2142; cpeterson@globalhealth.org |
| URL: | www.globalhealth.org/view_top.php3?id=236 |
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| 29-Feb |
Wistar Institute Science Journalism Award |
| The Wistar Institute Science Journalism Award aims to honor annually the most insightful and enterprising reporting on the basic biomedical sciences in print or broadcast journalism during the award year.
An independent committee of accomplished science and medical journalists will judge the entries. Employees of The Wistar Institute will have no involvement in the judging process.
The award-winning work may be direct reporting on a significant research advance, an exploration of the fundamental science underlying a major news story, the identification of an emerging trend in scientific thinking, or a thoughtful investigation of the research process. Journalism that expresses the same kind of skepticism encouraged by science itself will be given particular attention, as will coverage with the prescience to identify and illuminate the significance of research that may appear, at first glance, to be more limited in scope. |
| Prize: | A certificate and cash prize of $5,000 |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Wistar Institute |
| Contact: | Abbey J. Porter; 215-898-3943; aporter@wistar.org |
| URL: | www.wistar.org/news_info/award_Page.html |
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| 1-Mar |
Children's Science Writing Award |
| For a book, article or booklet intended for children between preschool and fifteen years of age. |
| Prize: | $3,000, an engraved Windsor chair, and a certificate |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Institute of Physics |
| Contact: | Lalena Lancaster; 301-209-3096; llancaster@aip.acp.org |
| URL: | www.aip.org/aip/writing |
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| 1-Mar |
Broadcast Media Science Writing Award |
| For a scripted radio or television program shorter than 15 minutes and aired between Jan 1, 2004 and Dec 31, 2005. |
| Prize: | $3,000, an engraved Windsor chair, and a certificate |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Institute of Physics |
| Contact: | Lalena Lancaster; 301-209-3096; llancaster@aip.acp.org |
| URL: | www.aip.org/aip/writing |
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| 1-Mar |
Science Writing Award to Journalists |
| To promote effective science communication in print and broadcast media in order to improve the general public's appreciation of physics, astronomy and allied science fields. |
| Prize: | The winning author will recieve a prize of $3,000, an ingraved Windsor chair, and a certificate of recognition. The publisher will recieve a certificate honoring the publication in which the work appeared. |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Institute of Physics |
| Contact: | Lalena Lancaster; 301-209-3096; llancaster@aip.acp.org |
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| 1-Mar |
Children's Science Writing Award |
| For a book, article or booklet intended for children between
preschool and fifteen years of age. |
| Prize: | $3,000, an engraved Windsor
chair, and a certificate |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Dec (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Institute of Physics (AIP) |
| Contact: | Flory Gonzalez; 301-209-3090; pubinfo@aip.org |
| URL: | www.aip.org/aip/writing |
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| 1-Mar |
Journalism Award |
| For excellence in reporting on basic biomedical and/or behavioral research that furthers the public's understanding of research and its benefits. Nominations are made by members of AIRI; applications not accepted. |
| Prize: | $1,000 and travel expenses to AIRI annual meeting |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Association of Independent Research Institutes (AIRI) |
| Contact: | Vicki Shambaugh; 808-524-4411; vshamba@hhp.hawaii-health.com |
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| 1-Mar |
Annual Southern California Journalism Awards |
| Awards for Editorial Excellence and Distinction, first published or broadcast in Southern California. |
| Prize: | Award plaque presented at annual dinner in June |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | www.lapressclub.org |
| Contact: | Alex Block ; 323=469-8180; alex@lapressclub.org |
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| 5-Mar |
Grantham Prize for Excellence in Reporting on the Environment |
| The Grantham Prize is given for journalism on environment and natural resources produced and distributed in the United States and/or Canada between January 1 and December 31, 2006. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 5, 2007, and sent to the Grantham Prize administrator at Metcalf Institute, URI Graduate School of Oceanography, Narragansett, RI 02882 |
| Prize: | $75,000. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting |
| Contact: | Sunshine Menezes; (401) 874-6499; sunshine@gso.uri.edu |
| URL: | www.granthamprize.org |
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| 7-Mar |
Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency |
| Recognizing outstanding reporting on the presidency from newspaper magazine and other types of print jounalism. |
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| Sponsor: | Gerald R. Ford Foundation |
| Contact: | Richard Holzhausen; 734-741-2218; Richard.Holzhausen@fordlib.nara.gov |
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| 13-Mar |
NIHCM Health Care Journalism Awards |
| The National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) Foundation is pleased to announce its Second Annual Television and Radio Award recognizing excellence in reporting on medical and health care issues and its Fifteenth Annual Print Journalism Awards (in General and Trade Circulations) for excellence in health care reporting and writing on the financing and delivery of health care and the impact of health care policy. |
| Prize: | All three awards include a $10,000 prize for reporting during calendar year 2008. Entry forms are available on our website.
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| Sponsor: | National Institute for Health Care Management |
| Contact: | Brigid Murphy; 202-296-4426; nihcm@nihcm.org |
| URL: | www.nihcm.org/awards |
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| 14-Mar |
Robert Kozik Award for Environmental Reporting |
| Recognizes excellence in environmental reporting on a local, national or international level. Print and broadcast compete for one prize. |
| Prize: | $1,000 and medal |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club |
| Contact: | Office of the General Manager; 202-662-8744; infocenter@npcpress.org |
| URL: | npc.press.org |
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| 14-Mar |
National Press Club Consumer Journalism Awards |
| Recognizes excellence in reporting on consumer topics. Four categories: newspapers, periodicals, TV, and radio. Underwritten by Eric Friedheim. |
| Prize: | $500 in four categories |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club |
| Contact: | Office of the General Manager; 202-662-8744; jbooze@press.org |
| URL: | npc.press.org |
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| 14-Mar |
National Press Club Washington Correspondence Awards |
| Honors the work of reporters who cover Washington for the benefit of the hometown audience. The contest focuses on Washington reporting on events, issues and politics of importance to a city, state or region. Two categories: print and broadcast. Underwritten by Eric Friedheim. |
| Prize: | $1,000 in two categories |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club |
| Contact: | Office of the General Manager; 202-662-8744; jbooze@press.org |
| URL: | npc.press.org |
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| 14-Mar |
National Press Club Newsletter Journalism Awards |
| Acknowledges excellence in newsletter journalism. Two categories: the best analytical or interpretive reporting and the best exclusive story. Supported by the National Press Foundation and the Newsletter Publishers Association. |
| Prize: | $1,000 in two categories |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club |
| Contact: | Office of the General Manager; 202-662-8744; jbooze@press.org |
| URL: | npc.press.org |
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| 15-Mar |
Plant Pathology Journalism Award |
| The Plant Pathology Journalism Award, sponsored by The American Phytopathological Society (APS), recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of plant pathology. Plant pathology is concerned with the improvement of plant health through the identification, prevention, and management of plant diseases. |
| Prize: | The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque, and travel expenses to attend the APS Annual Meeting for presentation of the award. |
| Range: | 30-Nov (previous year) to 15-Mar (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Phytopathological Society |
| Contact: | Amy Steigman; 651-994-3802; asteigman@scisoc.org |
| URL: | www.apsnet.org/media/press/ |
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| 15-Mar |
National Media Awards |
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| Range: | 16-Mar (previous year) to 15-Mar (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons |
| Contact: | Dick Bragaw; 800-842-7777; 102101.761@compuserve.com |
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| 15-Mar |
CIT-Rutgers NJ Business Journalism Award New Student Category |
| The competition and award honors journalists who report and
interpret the events of New Jersey's business and financial community. A new student category has been added this year to support and encourage New Jersey college and university students who are planning a career in
journalism. Awards will be given to reporters whose articles are chosen as the best in three categories: large-daily publications with circulation of 60,000 and above; small-daily publications with circulation less than 60,000; and non-daily publications. A cash prize of $500 will be given for the best article in a College or University publication. A $500 honorable mention will be available in each media category and $250 honorable mention will be available in the student category, awarded only at the discretion of the judges.
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| Prize: | $2,500, $500, $250 |
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| Sponsor: | CIT Group, Inc. |
| Contact: | Deborah DeSotelle; 908-276-4344; deborah@sternassociates.com |
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| 15-Mar |
The Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award |
| The Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award, presented annually to a member of the newspaper profession, was established in 1952. It commemorates Lovejoy, an 1826 Colby graduate and abolitionist editor who was America's first martyr to freedom of the press. The selection committee includes prominent newspaper editors from around the country, and criteria include integrity, craftsmanship, character, intelligence, and courage. |
| Prize: | The recipient receives an honorary doctor of laws degree from Colby and delivers the annual Lovejoy convocation address. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Colby College |
| Contact: | Stephen B. Collins; 207-859-4352; lovejoy@colby.edu |
| URL: | colby.edu/lovejoy |
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| 15-Mar |
New Jersey Business Journalism Award |
| Recognizes reporters whose articles are chosen as the best in three categories:large-daily publications with circulation of 60,000 and above; small-daily publications with circulation less than 60,000; and non-daily publications. Non-daily publications devoted wholly or mainly to business subjects will compete in the large-daily category. |
| Prize: | $2,500 |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | The CIT Group |
| Contact: | Roger Cohen; 732-932-8567/8568 |
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| 29-Mar |
Robert J. Joplin, M.D., Science Writer Award |
| Recognizes reporters who have contributed to a greater public awareness of foot problems, their prevention and treatment by orthopaedic surgeons with the Robert J. Joplin Science Writers Award. The award is given to both print (newspaper/magazine/online) and broadcast (television/radio) journalists. |
| Prize: | $500 and plaque and travel expenses to the AOFAS annual
summer meeting, Traverse City, Michigan. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) |
| Contact: | Karyn Kubo Lamborn; 800-235-4855; karyn@AOFAS.org |
| URL: | www.aofas.org |
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| 31-Mar |
SPD Popular Writing Awards Committee |
| The award for science writers will be made for articles which are published the previous calendar year and which best communicate the results from contemporary scientific studies of the Sun and heliosphere. The articles will be judged based on the following criteria: relevance of the article to solar astronomy or solar physics, or space physics directly associated with the Sun; educational value; accuracy in describing the scientific issues involved; clarity of presentation; and number of readers who would likely have seen the article. The article must be in English, and must have been published in a North American newspaper, magazine, or popular science journal. Books, book chapters, and electronic publications are not eligible.
The articles will be judged by the SPD Popular Writing Awards committee, which consists of four solar scientists and a fifth member from outside the science community. Nominations for the awards may be submitted to the address below; self-nominations are most welcome. Nominations should give the title of the article, the name(s) and address(es) of the author(s), where and when the article was published, the category for which the article is nominated (scientist or science writer/journalist), and in case of a newspaper article, a copy of the article. |
| Prize: | The cash amount of each award is $500 and a certificate. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | American Astronomical Society |
| Contact: | Mark Linton; 202-767-3200; linton@nrl.navy.mil |
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| 31-Mar |
Fire Fighters Media Awards Contest |
| Honors news media that best portray the professional and hazardous work of fire fighters in the U.S. and Canada. Six categories: large and small circulation newspapers and magazines, television, radio, and photography for large and small circulation publications. |
| Prize: | $500 first prize and $250 second prize in each of 6 categories |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) |
| Contact: | George Burke; 202-737-8484; georgeb999@aol.com |
| URL: | www.nihcm.org |
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| 31-Mar |
Mental Health America 2007 Media Awards |
| Each June at its Annual Meeting, Mental Health America honors media professionals and student journalists who excel in their reporting and portrayal of mental health issues. Awards are given for news and feature stories, on national, state, local and student levels, and in print and broadcast media. Details, entry forms and a full list of 2006 winners are available at www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/media-awards . The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2007.
Entries are judged by a committee of peers selected by Mental Health America for their knowledge of mental health issues, demonstrated excellence in reporting and editorial experience. Members of last yearÕs awards judging committee represent such reputable media outlets as Congressional Quarterly, NationÕs Health, United Press International and Voice of America. |
| Prize: | Mental Health America will notify winners by the first week in May and will honor those winners at the Media Awards luncheon on Friday, June 8, 2007, during the Mental Health America 2007 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Mental Health America |
| Contact: | Jason Halal; 703-797-1943; mediaawards@mentalhealthamerica.net
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| URL: | www.mentalhealthamerica.net/go/media-awards |
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| 31-Mar |
Annual Health Care Journalism Award |
| Recognizes excellence in health care reporting and writing in the financing and delivery of health care and the impact of health care policy. Two categories: 1- health care articles in general circulation publications, 2- health care articles in trade publications. |
| Prize: | $10,000 per category |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Mar |
| Sponsor: | National Institute for Health Care Management Research and Education Foundation |
| Contact: | Kathryn Kushner; 202-296-4426; kkushner@nihcm.org |
| URL: | www.nihcm.org |
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| 31-Mar |
NPC Press Freedom Award |
| To a Canadian journalist or media worker who has suffered in the cause of press freedom or freedom of expression or whose work has contributed to a better understanding of press freedom issues. |
| Prize: | $C2,000. Awarded at a luncheon on UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day, May 3. |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 31-Mar (this year) |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club of Canada |
| Contact: | Spencer Moore; 613-824-2436; combroad1@rogers.com |
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| 1-Apr |
Media Award for Excellence in Digestive Health Reporting |
| Recognizes "in-depth" or feature stories that educate the public about digestive health. |
| Prize: | Statuette and travel expenses to national meeting in San Francisco. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | American Gastroenterological Association |
| Contact: | Maria Chapman; 301-941-2625; mchapman@gastro.org |
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| 1-Apr |
Jewish Healthcare Foundation Essay Award |
| Creative Nonfiction seeks hard-hitting, dramatic, insightful essays--true narrative stories about medical mistakes, patient rights, professional responsibility and the communication gap between healthcare providers and the people they serve--for a special issue on healing healthcare. |
| Prize: | ONE $10,000 AWARD will be granted for the best essay. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | Creative Nonfiction |
| Contact: | Leslie Aizenman; 412-688-0304; aizenman@creativenonfiction.org |
| URL: | www.creativenonfiction.org |
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| 1-Apr |
Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Award |
| The competition is open to all professional journalists. American as well as foreign journalists based in the USA, representing a media organization in another country are eligible to enter. The judging panel will give weight to entries that demonstrate thorough research, accurate reporting, originality, insight and fairness. The work's contribution to public understanding, respect and appreciation for the humane and responsible use of animals in medical and scientific advancement will be carefully considered. |
| Prize: | Each winner will receive a check for $3,000. The judging panel may also designate "honorable mentions" awardees, which confers an award of $1,000. |
| Range: | 31-Mar (previous year) to 31-Mar (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Foundation for Biomedical Research |
| Contact: | David Talbot; 202-457-0654; dtalbot@fbresearch.org |
| URL: | www.fbresearch.org/journalist/debakey-award.htm |
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| 1-Apr |
SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment |
| SEJ's annual journalism contest honors outstanding environmental coverage in nine categories, each with a $1,000 prize offered.. As well, we are pleased to announce a new book category with a $10,000 prize available.
Entries for the 2008 contest will be judged this summer by panels of esteemed journalists and journalism educators, and the winners will be announced at SEJ's 18th Annual Conference, October 15-19, 2008, in Roanoke, Virginia.
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| Prize: | $1000.00 for print, broadcast and online for stories published or aired. $10,000.00 for new book category.
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| Sponsor: | Society of Environmental Journalists, Inc. |
| Contact: | Chris Rigel; (215) 884-8174; crigel@sej.org
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| URL: | www.sej.org |
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| 1-Apr |
SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment |
| To reward excellence in environmental reporting in print, broadcast and online for stories published or aired between March 1, 2005 and Feb. 28, 2006. |
| Prize: | A $1000 prize will be offered in each of nine categories. |
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| Sponsor: | Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) |
| Contact: | Christine Rigel; 215-884-8177; crigel@sej.org |
| URL: | www.sej.org/contest/index.htm |
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| 1-Apr |
Harry E. Schlenz Medal |
| Presented to an individual who takes up the banner of water environment public education and presents it to the public in a productive process. The contribution should be in the area of journalism, film or video production, or any other communication endeavor.
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| Prize: | Plaque |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Water Environment Federation |
| Contact: | Florence Smoot; 703-684-2400; fsmoot@wef.org |
| URL: | www.wef.org/docs/outps.html |
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| 2-Apr |
SAJA Journalism Awards |
| You don't have to be South Asian to participate. This annual contest -- which honors excellence in coverage of South Asia and South Asians in North America as well as outstanding reporting by South Asian journalists and students in the US and Canada -- has 12 categories, including prizes for print, broadcast, photography, new
media and students. |
| Prize: | Plaques |
| Range: | 2-Feb to 2-Apr |
| Sponsor: | South Asian Journalists Association |
| Contact: | Sreenath Sreenivasan; 212-854-5979; saja@columbia.edu |
| URL: | www.saja.org/awards.html |
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| 4-Apr |
Iris Molotsky Award for Excellence in Coverage of Higher Education |
| Given for outstanding analytical and investigative reporting on higher education. The purpose of the award is to recognize and stimulate coverage of higher education nationally and to encourage thoughtful and comprehensive reporting of higher education issues. Entries will be judged on the basis of their relevance to issues confronting higher education. |
| Prize: | Plaque and trip to Washington, DC |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | American Association of University Professors |
| Contact: | Robin Burns; 202-737-5900 x3013; rburns@aaup.org |
| URL: | www.aaup.org/aboutaaup/AWARDS.HTM#cover |
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| 7-Apr |
2006 National Academies Communication Awards |
| The 2006 National Academies Comunication Awards is awarded to recognizing authors, journalists, and producers who have demonstrated excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and/or medicine to the general public through print, Internet, radio, or television in 2005. |
| Prize: | Three $20,000 prizes will be awarded to a book author; print or online journalist; and a producer or reporter in television or radio. Nominations must be completed online no later than April 7. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Academies Keck Futures Initiative |
| Contact: | Marty Perreault; 949-387-5783; MPerreault@nas.edu |
| URL: | www.keckfutures.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Communication_Awards_Overview |
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| 9-Apr |
National Academies Communication Awards |
| On February 4th the National Academies began accepting nominations for the 2008 National Academies Communication Awards, which recognize excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and medicine to the public during 2007. Four $20,000 prizes will be awarded to a book author; print or online journalist; and a producer or reporter in television, film or radio.
To be considered for a 2008 National Academies Communication award, the candidateÕs work must:
-be accessible to a broad audience of the general public;
-address issues and advances in science, engineering, and/or medicine; and
-cover topics that have an impact on society; and have been published, -broadcast, or released in 2007, in the United States and in English.
ChildrenÕs books, magazines, articles, or Web sites; reference books; textbooks; and entire Web sites are not eligible for consideration. Candidates must be individuals, not organizations. Previous winners and National AcademiesÕ employees are not eligible; posthumous awards are not permitted. This award is not for lifetime achievement; the work for which a candidate is nominated must have been published or broadcast in 2007.
Each submission requires a completed online nomination form, which is located at www.keckfutures.org, and copies of the entry materials as described under each category. Self nominations are permitted; there is no nomination fee. Please submit entries to the category that most closely describes the work(s) being nominated.
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| Prize: | Nominations Accepted February 4 - April 9, 2008.
Winners Notified Late September, 2008
Winners Honored at the Keck Futures Conference in Irvine, California in Mid-November, 2008.
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| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | The National Academies |
| Contact: | Rachel Lesinski
; 949.721.2276; RLesinski@nas.edu |
| URL: | www.keckfutures.org/ |
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| 13-Apr |
National Academies Communication Awards |
| The National Academies Communication Awards honor individuals who have demonstrated excellence in reporting and communicating science, engineering, and/or medicine to the general public. Awards are given in three categories: book authors; newspaper, magazine, or online journalists; and TV/radio correspondents or producers. |
| Prize: | Three $20,000 prizes |
| Range: | 1-Jun to 5-Jul |
| Sponsor: | National Association of Science Writers |
| Contact: | Diane McGurgan; 304-754-5077; diane@nasw.org |
| URL: | www.keckfutures.org/awards |
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| 15-Apr |
Toni House Journalism Award |
| The award recognizes outstanding news reporting that enhances public understanding of the courts and/or significantly improves the administration of justice. The award is in memory of Toni House, who devoted her career to explaining the workings of the court system to the public-- first as a journalist and later as the U.S. Supreme Court's public information officer.At the time of her death in 1998, she was a member of the AJS Executive Committee. |
| Prize: | |
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| Sponsor: | American Judicature Society |
| Contact: | Celia Colista; 312-357-8811; ccolista@ajs.org |
| URL: | www.ajs.org/awards |
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| 15-Apr |
Plant Pathology Journalism Award |
| The Plant Pathology Journalism Award, sponsored by The American Phytopathological Society (APS), recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of plant pathology. Plant pathology is concerned with the improvement of plant health through the identification, prevention, and management of plant diseases.
Eligibility is limited to science writers and journalists of information concerning the science of plant pathology or issues related to plant health appearing in mass media, including print (newspapers and periodicals only) and broadcast media readily available to the general public. Books, websites, and institutionally-sponsored publications are not eligible. Individual items and series are both eligible. |
| Prize: | The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque, and travel expenses to attend the APS Annual Meeting for presentation of the award. All nominations must be received by April 15, 2008 for work published or aired in 2007. |
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| Sponsor: | The American Phytopathological Society |
| Contact: | Amy Steigman; 651-994-3802; asteigman@scisoc.org |
| URL: | www.apsnet.org/media/PlantPathologyJournalismAward.asp |
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| 20-Apr |
Freedom of the Press Award |
| Recognizes members of the news media who have, through the publishing or
broadcasting of news, promoted or helped to protect the freedom of the
press. The two categories are: A U.S. journalist or team that had work published or broadcast in this country. And a foreign journlist or team that had work published or broadcast inhis/her/their home country.
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| Prize: | Certificate |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | National Press Club |
| Contact: | Office of the General Manager; 202-662-8744; jbooze@npcpress.org |
| URL: | npc.press.org |
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| 21-Apr |
Plant Pathology Journalism Award |
| This award recognizes outstanding achievement in increasing public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of plant pathology. Plant pathology is concerned with the improvement of plant health through the identification, prevention, and management of plant diseases. Eligibility is limited to science writers and journalists of information concerning the science of plant pathology or issues related to plant health appearing in mass media, including print (newspapers and periodicals only) and broadcast media readily available to the general public. Books, websites, and institutionally sponsored publications are not eligible. Individual items and series are both eligible.
To apply, submit the following: letter explaining how the work submitted contributes to public awareness, knowledge, and understanding of the science of plant pathology; a statement of when and where the work appeared; and four copies, either published or taped, of the submitted work. All materials must be received by April 21, 2006 for work published or aired in 2005.
Submissions should be sent to: Plant Pathology Journalism Award, The American Phytopathological Society, 3340 Pilot Knob Road, St. Paul, MN |
| Prize: | The award consists of a $1,000 cash prize, a commemorative plaque, and travel expenses to attend the APS Annual Meeting for presentation of the
award. |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | |
| Contact: | Amy Steigman; 651-994-3802; asteigman@scisoc.org |
| URL: | www.apsnet.org/media/PlantPathologyJournalismAward.asp |
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| 21-Apr |
Heart of America National Media Contest |
| The Heart of America awards recognize talented print and broadcast media professionals who make positive contributions to American women, children and families by informing the public on timely issues, by providing valuable or thought-provoking information or by promoting a better, more positive image of women and children in society. Winners are selected in five categories: television, magazine, newspaper, radio, and electronic media. |
| Prize: | Trip to American Legion Auxiliary National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina to accept the award. |
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| Sponsor: | American Legion Auxiliary |
| Contact: | Mary Ellen Clipp; 317-955-3845; mclipp@legion-aux.org |
| URL: | www.legion-aux.org |
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| 25-Apr |
The Best Cancer Reporter Award 2008 |
| The European School of Oncology (ESO) is awarding a prize to promote excellence in cancer journalism. The Best Cancer Reporter Award was established to promote intelligent and critical coverage of cancer and recognise the many examples of excellent cancer reporting by journalists across Europe. Nominations are invited from journalists, cancer professionals, cancer patients and members of the general public.
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| Prize: | The 2008 winner will receive a cash prize of 10,000 euro
There will be two runners-up prizes of 5,000 euro each.
All winning articles will be published in ESO's Cancer World magazine. |
| Range: | 25-Apr (previous year) to 25-Apr (this year) |
| Sponsor: | The European School of Oncology |
| Contact: | Corrine Hall; 39-02-85-46-4522; mediaevent@esoncology.org |
| URL: | www.cancerworld.org/CancerWorld/moduleStaticPage.aspx?id=4564&id_sito=10&id_stato=1 |
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| 1-May |
Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism |
| Freelance reporters covering international news and local reporters working in a developing country or nation in transition are eligible to apply. The stories can focus on conflict, human-rights concerns, cross-border issues, or any other issue of controversy in a particular country or region. The prizes were created to honor Kurt Schork, an American freelance journalist who was killed in a military ambush while on assignment for Reuters on May 24, 2000, in Sierra Leone. |
| Prize: | Two $5,000(US) prizes will be awarded for print journalism. |
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| Sponsor: | Kurt Schork Memorial Fund and Reuters |
| Contact: | Lisa Redd; 212-854-6468; lsr21@columbia.edu |
| URL: | www.jrn.columbia.edu/events/schork |
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| 15-May |
Excellence in Urban Journalism Award |
| The award is intended to encourage and recognize quality reporting on major issues facing the nation's urban areas, particularly inner cities. |
| Prize: | $2,500/Print, including Internet stories
$2,500/Televison and Radio |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Enterprise Community Partners & the Freedom Forum |
| Contact: | Karen Burley; 410-772-2737; pressoffice@enterprisecommunity.org |
| URL: | www.enterprisecommunity.org/infofor/media/urban.asp |
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| 31-May |
Annual Distinguished Journalism Award |
| Five categories: newspaper, magazine, radio, television and Internet media. The awards recognize journalists who have contributed significantly to the public's understanding of epilepsy--the condition itself, the efforts to find its cause and cure, and the ways in which people with epilepsy and their families cope with the disorder. |
| Prize: | $1000
Travel Expenses to Las Vegas for award presentation. |
| Range: | 1-Jun (previous year) to 31-May (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Epilepsy Foundation |
| Contact: | Peter Van Haverbeke; 301-459-3700 x641; vanhpeter@efa.org |
| URL: | www.epilepsyfoundation.org |
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| 1-Jun |
Annual Media Award |
| ASA recognizes that if people are informed about the many aspects of anesthesiology and pain medicine, they will be better able to ask specific questions and make informed decisions about their care should they require surgery. The ASA media award is presented each year for a media presentation--broadcast (television and radio), print (newspaper or magazine) or Web based article--that informs and educates the public about the medical specialty of anesthesiology. |
| Prize: | The Media Award winner is honored with a personalized plaque and the opportunity to attend the presentation ceremony during the ASA Annual Meeting. Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed by ASA. |
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| Sponsor: | American Society of Anesthesiologists |
| Contact: | Karen Yetsky; 847-825-5586; K.Yetsky@ASAhq.org |
| URL: | www.ASAhq.org |
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| 1-Jun |
Excellence in Journalism Award |
| Winners of this award will be selected based on how well they promote public understanding of important natural resources issues through accurate and scientifically-based information. Open to any individual, group (two or more collaborating individuals) or organization. Only print media will be considered for the award. |
| Prize: | Crystal award, recognition at RNRF Board of Director's Meeting and in Renewable Resources Journal. |
| Range: | 1-Jan to 31-Dec |
| Sponsor: | Renewable Natural Resources Foundation |
| Contact: | Ryan M. Colker; 301-493-9101; rmcolker@rnrf.org |
| URL: | www.rnrf.org |
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| 2-Jun |
Freddie Awards |
| MediMedia's International Health & Medical Media Awards is open to health and medical videos, films, CD-ROMs, or Web sites which address health or medical issues for both consumers and health care professionals. |
| Prize: | a FREDDIE, bronze statue |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | MediMedia |
| Contact: | Lorraine Rother; 650-244-4442; Lorraine.Rother@StayWell.com |
| URL: | www.thefreddies.com |
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| 3-Jun |
Excellence in Journalism Award |
| To honor and encourage excellence in print journalism about natural resources. RNRF seeks to advance public education through the dissemination of accurate and scientifically-based information about the environment. The award recognizes work by an individual, group, or organization for print media (such as a book, on-line report, or article/feature in a newspaper, magazine, journal, or newsletter). |
| Prize: | plaque, recognition at RNRF Board of Directors Annual Meeting |
| Range: | |
| Sponsor: | |
| Contact: | Ryan Colker; 301-493-9101; rmcolker@rnrf.org |
| URL: | www.rnrf.org |
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| 25-Jun |
PAHO Awards for Excellence in International Health Reporting |
| In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Pan American Health Organization, a hemisphere-wide awards contest has been established to recognize excellence in the coverage of international public health issues. This year the contest is open to all professional journalists who wrie for newspapers throughout the Americas. |
| Prize: | National, US: $1500
Regional: $3000 |
| Range: | 1-Jun (previous year) to 30-Mar (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) |
| Contact: | Louise Harkavy; 202-974-3473; harkavyl@paho.org |
| URL: | www.paho.org/English/DPI/100/awards.htm |
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| 30-Jun |
Online Journalism Awards |
| This award honors excellence in online journalism. There are 15 categories from general excellence to online commentary with separate categories for indepedent websites and affiliated websites. Entries come from all over the globe. Please apply. |
| Prize: | Winners receive a plaque and finalists receive a certificate. |
| Range: | 1-May (previous year) to 30-Jun (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Online News Association |
| Contact: | Catherine Viette; 212-854-2130; info@onlinejournalismawards.org |
| URL: | www.onlinejournalismawards.org |
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| 30-Jun |
Control to Goal Journalist Award |
| The Control to Goal Journalist Awards are a new international initiative of the Global Partnership for Effective Diabetes Management to recognize journalists who increase awareness of the importance of appropriate diabetes management, including getting people with type 2 diabetes to recommended goals for blood glucose control. Control to Goal Journalist Awards will be given in September 2005 to journalists who have published an outstanding article on the importance of effective diabetes management. The Control to Goal Journalist Awards are open to print and on-line media journalists worldwide, excluding the USA. |
| Prize: | sponsorship to the 41st European Association for the Study of Diabetes Meeting 2005 in Athens (Sept 10-15, 2005) and runners-up will receive sponsorship to a national diabetes conference. |
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| Sponsor: | Porter Novelli |
| Contact: | Jennie Watson; 020 7853 2365; jennie.watson@porternovelli.co.uk |
| URL: | www.diabetespressoffice.com |
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| 30-Jun |
NLGJA's Excellence in Journalism Awards |
| The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists AssociationÕs (NLGJA) Excellence in Journalism Awards recognize outstanding coverage of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) issues in print news, print feature, print opinion/editorial, television, radio, online, photojournalism and student journalism. Please visit http://www.nlgja.org/programs/EJA.html for categories, complete rules, category guidelines and to download an application.
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| Prize: | There is a $500 cash award and trophy for first place in all categories except the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for Excellence in LGBT Media. First place in this category receives $1,000. All second and third runners-up receive framed certificates. |
| Range: | 1-Jun (previous year) to 31-May (this year) |
| Sponsor: | The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists AssociationÕs (NLGJA) |
| Contact: | Tom Avila; 202-588-9888, ext. 17; tavila@nlgja.org |
| URL: | www.nlgja.org/programs/EJA.html |
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| 20-Jul |
Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism |
| The Kiplinger Program in Public Affairs Journalism provides mid-career journalists with time to reflect on their profession, deepen their understanding of the beats they cover, and work on a project that inspires them. Fellows have six months to devote to a public affairs project of their choice and access to a rich array of classes at The Ohio State University. They work in newly renovated, private offices at The John Glenn Institute for Public Service & Public Policy. |
| Prize: | $20,000 stipend plus excellent benefits, including tuition. |
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| Sponsor: | John Glenn Institute for Public Service & Public Policy |
| Contact: | Betsy Hubbard; 614-247-8845; hubbard.160@osu.edu |
| URL: | www.kiplingerprogram.org |
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| 30-Jul |
The Joanie Award |
| Joan's Legacy is pleased to sponsor the 2005 Joanie Award for exceptional print and broadcast journalism covering the issues, dangers and medical developments about lung cancer. This award is named for Joan Scarangello, a writer and producer for both ABC and NBC News. Joan died at age 47 in 2001 after a valiant nine-month fight with lung cancer. As a non-smoker, Joan was particularly concerned about the lack of research in this area and about the growing numbers of lung cancer patients who never smoked. As such, the foundation is particularly interested in lung cancer affecting non-smokers. It is also interested in stories on innovative research in the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. |
| Prize: | $10,000 and the "Joanie" Award Statue |
| Range: | 1-Aug (previous year) to 29-Jul (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Joan's Legacy: The Joan Scarangello Foundation to Conquer Lung Cancer |
| Contact: | Susan Mantel; 212-627-5500; smantel@joanslegacy.org |
| URL: | www.joanslegacy.org/joanie_app.html |
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| 31-Jul |
Victor Cohn Prize for Excellence in Medical Science Reporting |
| Honors a writer for a body of work published or broadcast within the last five years which, for reasons of uncommon clarity, accuracy, breadth of coverage, enterprise, originality, insight and narrative power, has made a lasting contribution to public awareness and understanding of critical advances in medical science and their impact on human health and well-being. |
| Prize: | $3000 and a certificate. |
| Range: | 1-Jan (previous year) to 30-Jul (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Council for th Advancement of Science Writing (CASW) |
| Contact: | Diane McGurgan; 304-754-5077; diane@nasw.org |
| URL: | www.casw.org |
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| 31-Jul |
Victor Cohn Science & Medical Writing Award |
| Award for a body of work, within the last 5 years. From someone who has been writing about science and medicine for a long time. |
| Prize: | $3000; the winner must be present at the New Horizons in Science Briefing to accept it. A check and certificate are presented. |
| Range: | 1-Jun to 4-Aug |
| Sponsor: | Council for the Advancement of Science Writing |
| Contact: | Diane McGurgan; 304-754-5077; diane@nasw.org |
| URL: | www.casw.org |
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| 1-Aug |
AAAS Science Journalism Award |
| The AAAS Science Journalism Awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions,
publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering
and mathematics. U.S. Categories: Large Newspaper, Small Newspaper,
Magazine, Television, Radio, Online. International Category: Children's
Science News, distributed via any medium. The awards will be presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Chicago in February 2009. |
| Prize: | The award for each category is $3,000. AAAS will reimburse winners for reasonable travel and hotel expenses. In cases of multiple
authors or producers, only one person's travel expenses will be covered. |
| Range: | 1-Jul (previous year) to 30-Jun (this year) |
| Sponsor: | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) |
| Contact: | 202-326-6440; sja@aaas.org |
| URL: | www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/sja/index.shtml |
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| 1-Aug |
Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism |
| The Casey Medals for Meritorious Journalism honor distinguished coverage of disadvantaged children and families, and the institutions charged with serving them. Award categories include newspapers, magazines, television, radio and photojournalism |
| Prize: | First-place winners receive $1,000. |
| Range: | 1-Jul (previous year) to 30-Jun (this year) |
| Sponsor: | Casey Journalism Center for Children and
Families |
| Contact: | Beth Frerking; 301-699-5133; info@casey.umd.edu |
| URL: | www.casey.umd.edu |
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| 1-Aug |
Award for Distinguished Literary Contributions Furthering Public Understan |
