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Excellence in Journalism Awards

 

Applications for NLGJA’s Excellence in Journalism Awards are now open. Apply by February 18, 2019 to be considered for the 2019 Excellence in Journalism Awards.

The NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards were established in 1993 to foster and recognize excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ community. Work may be submitted for the 2019 NLGJA Excellence in Journalism Awards in the following categories.

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Award Categories

Special Recognition Awards:

Print/online Awards:

Digital Awards:

Editorial Awards:

Broadcast Awards:

Coverage Awards:

Special Opportunity Awards:

*NLGJA members in this category can enter for zero cost, non-members to pay a $15 entry fee. There is no late processing fee.
**NLGJA membership required for entry. Theres is no cost for entries. There is no late processing fee.

Prizes

The awards will be presented throughout the NLGJA National Convention August 29 – September 1 at the InterContinental New Orleans.

Entry Fees and Payment

  • $25 per entry for current NLGJA members.
  • $40 per entry for non-members. Join today to receive the special member rates.
  • Applicants may submit as many entries as they wish in one or more categories, but each must be accompanied by a separate entry fee.
  • No refunds will be issued.

General Rules & Requirements

  • The awards recognize work in 2018. Initial publication/broadcast must have occurred between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018.
  • The deadline for entries is February 18, 2019.
  • NLGJA national officers and directors and those individuals directly involved in the administration and/or selection of the awards are ineligible.
  • Contestants may enter as many categories as desired, and may submit as many entries per category as desired. Each entry requires a separate entry fee.
  • Entries must be accompanied by the correct entry fee. Entries will not be processed and submitted to the judges until payment is received. There is no entry fee for student members entering the student journalism category and a reduced rate of $15 for all other students.
  • Each entry may carry up to five (5) individuals’ names, except in the NLGJA Journalist of the Year Award category and the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for LGBTQ Journalist of the Year category. These categories recognize the accomplishments of an individual journalist.
  • Please ensure that the name of each entrant is spelled correctly as they should appear on certificates, press releases, etc.
  • Entries for each category must be submitted electronically. Exceptions may be made based on individual circumstances, please contact awards@nlgja.org for details. Print/online work may be submitted as a URL or as a PDF document. Broadcast categories may be submitted as a URL or uploaded file.
    • If exceptions are made, all materials for the application submitted by mail require five (5) copies. Please label each copy with your name, phone number and e-mail address and form reference number.
  • Entries may be accompanied by a cover letter of no more than 250 words explaining the context, journalistic merit or impact of the submission. Please submit electronically through the application.
  • Judges have the right to disqualify entries that do not conform to the contest guidelines or that do not meet the deadline. Entrants will not be notified of such disqualification nor will entry fees be refunded.
  • Judges have the right to transfer entries from one category to another based on their reading of the contest guidelines. Entrants will not be notified of such a transfer prior to the announcement of awards.
  • Judges have the right to withhold an award if they determine that no entries merit recognition.
  • Entries and accompanying materials submitted electronically or by mail will not be returned.

Judging of Entries

A diverse committee of journalism professionals will select winners. The decision of the judges is final.

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