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Journalist of the Year Award

Journalist of the Year Award

by Bach Polakowski | Feb 28, 2017 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Journalist of the Year

This category honors an LGBTQ 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 LGBTQ issues. Entries should include no more than five (5) pieces of...
Late Entries for the NLGJA Journalism Awards will be Accepted until Tuesday, May 3

Late Entries for the NLGJA Journalism Awards will be Accepted until Tuesday, May 3

by Bach Polakowski | Apr 20, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, News

If you weren’t able to meet the awards submission deadline, there’s still time. Entries for the 2016 Excellence in Journalism Awards will be accepted until 11:59pm ET Tuesday, May 3.

Excellence in Journalism Award Tips and Tricks

by Sachelle Brooks | Apr 14, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, News

Need a competitive edge to win an Excellence in Journalism Award? The Excellence in Feature Writing Award and the Excellence in Newswriting Award see the largest volume of applicants, here are some tips to make your work stand out from the rest. “The Excellence...
Journalist of the Year Award

Excellence in Radio Award

by Bach Polakowski | Feb 10, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards, Excellence in Radio

This category recognizes outstanding audio produced for radio distribution. Audio not distributed via radio may be entered as online journalism, blogging or multimedia. Submissions must be a single segment or closely planned and related set of segments, such as a...
Journalist of the Year Award

Excellence in Documentary Award

by Bach Polakowski | Feb 10, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards

This category recognizes outstanding feature length video produced for stand-alone distribution. Submissions must be a single video segment. A full newscast or multiple unconnected articles are not applicable. Electronic submission is required. Contact...
Journalist of the Year Award

Excellence in Local Television Award

by Bach Polakowski | Feb 10, 2016 | Excellence in Journalism Awards

This category recognizes outstanding video produced for local distribution. Entries are considered “Local Television” if they are first broadcast on a single station or network affiliate. Submissions must be a single segment or closely planned and related set of...
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