Excellence in Journalism Guidelines

Electronic submissions are required. Contact mrose@nlgja.org for large file guidelines.

Submissions must be a single story or closely related set of stories, such as a series or package on a single subject.

Network vs. Local Television: Entries are considered “Network Television” if they are produced for a national audience, whether distributed by network, cable or syndication. Entries are considered “Local Television” if they are first broadcast on a single station or network affiliate.

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Electronic submissions are required. Contact mrose@nlgja.org for large file guidelines.

Submissions must be a single story or closely related set of stories, such as a series or package on a single subject.

NOTE: Podcasts must be entered into the online or blogging category.

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This category honors creative use of the internet to deliver LGBT content, and is restricted to material produced exclusively for the internet. Entries must be from an independent outlet and not part of a large media outlet. Sites solely promoting political advocacy are ineligible, though opinion work is acceptable. Submissions must be a single story or closely related set of stories, such as a series or package on a single subject. Submit a working URL on the entry website.

This category honors creative use of the internet to deliver LGBT content, and is restricted to material produced exclusively for the internet. Sites solely promoting political advocacy are ineligible, though opinion work is acceptable. Submissions must be a single story or closely related set of stories, such as a series or package on a single subject. Submit a working URL on the entry website.

This category honors use of the internet, video, slide show, or other media to deliver LGBT content, and is restricted to material expressed using more than one media. Examples include a mainstream newspaper’s LGBT-themed section, or online news outlet, etc. Sites solely promoting political advocacy are ineligible, though opinion work is acceptable. Submissions must be a single story or closely related set of stories, such as a series or package on a single subject. Submit a working URL on the entry website. Electronic submissions are required. Contact mrose@nlgja.org for large file guidelines.

Submit PDFs or image files that are compatible across multiple operating system platforms (JPEG or TIFF, for instance). You may include photo captions on the PDF or attach a separate file with captions if images are submitted as image files. Submissions must be a single image or closely related set of images, such as a series or package on a single subject.

This category recognizes outstanding work done by a student for a campus or student news organization. Unpublished manuscripts, classroom exercises and unaired broadcasts do not qualify. Submissions must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, online or photojournalism.

This category honors an LGBT journalist whose exceptional abilities, integrity and distinctive work brought honor to the profession within the past year. This award is not restricted to coverage of LGBT issues. Entries should include no more than five (5) pieces of the individual’s body of work and/or a statement of personal accomplishment. Submissions must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, online or photojournalism.

This is a body of work award recognizing the contributions of an individual journalist. The body of work may be represented by no more than five (5) pieces. Submissions must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, online or photojournalism.

This category recognizes outstanding one-time or ongoing coverage of HIV/AIDS. Submissions must follow the appropriate entry format rules as described above for writing, TV, radio, online or photojournalism.