Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter
2016 EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter
of the Society of Professional Journalists is looking for the most outstanding
work that appeared
in print, online and on-air during 2015 in Southwestern Ohio,
Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
DEADLINE: March 31, 2016
Entries can be made
in three areas:
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION covers articles appearing in a newspaper, in a magazine or posted online
during 2015.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION includes stories
that were broadcast on a television station or appeared online during 2015.
AUDIO COMMUNICATION covers material
broadcast over the radio airwaves or produced as a podcast for online listening
during 2015.
To enter:
1) Submit two copies
of the entry form for each submission
2) Entries can
include printouts, URL information, DVDs or CDs
3) Current SPJ
member entry fee...
--$15.00 for
the first entry
--$10.00 for
the second entry
--$5.00 for
each entry after that
4) Non SPJ member
entry fee
--$25.00 per
entry
MAKES CHECKS PAYABLE
TO: GREATER CINCNNATI SPJ PRO CHAPTER
NOTE: SPJ members cannot use their membership to
submit entries for non-members. Each
entrant must pay the appropriate entry fee.
To become an SPJ
member, sign up at spj.org and be sure to designate CINCINNATI PRO CHAPTER on
the form. The annual national membership dues are $75.00 and can be paid at one
time or through monthly deductions. There are no local chapter dues.
MAIL OR BRING
ENTRIES, ENTRY FORMS AND CHECKS TO:
Tom McKee
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro
Chapter
c/o WCPO-TV
1720 Gilbert Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
THE JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET AND
GREATER CINCINNATI JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME
INDUCTION CEREMONY WILL BE HELD IN JUNE
ALL MEDIA AWARDS
AM-1 -- GERALD WHITE
MEMORIAL AWARD
Named in memory of
longtime Cincinnati Enquirer investigative reporter Gerald White, this is the
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Chapter's highest honor.
It is presented for excellence in investigative reporting by an
individual or team. Entries will be judged on enterprise and depth of research.
Please include a description of the events and circumstances prompting the
story and the results of the reporting.
AM-2 -- CAMILLA
WARRICK AWARD
This award honors
journalists in any medium who use their professional role to make a difference
in the community. It's named for the late Cincinnati Enquirer and Post reporter
and columnist Camilla Warrick. Entries
can be the work of an individual or team and must include a written statement
that details the public service value of the project and the outcome of the work.
AM-3 -- FIRST
AMENDMENT AWARD
Journalists are
facing increasingly frequent challenges in their jobs from governments and
corporations erecting barriers to prevent the free flow of information the
public has a right to know. This award honors an individual or group going to
extraordinary lengths to protect the First Amendment. Entries must include the story and letters
detailing how the media defended the free press.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
W-1 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Outstanding coverage
of a news event that stands out from the competition. Entry can be by an
individual or team.
W-2 -- BEST NEWS
FEATURE/NEWSMAKER PROFILE
Reporting that goes
beyond traditional journalism basics to capture the human spirit of people impacting
the community.
W-3 -- BEST BEAT
REPORTING
Outstanding work by
a single reporter within an assigned beat. Entry may include up to six stories.
W-4 -- BEST
INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE/DATABASE REPORTING
Most thorough
reporting of an issue of community interest -- work that combines investigative
techniques, enterprise and use of databases.
W-5 -- BEST
CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES
This award reflects
excellence in multiple reports on a single topic by an individual or team. Entry can include up to six articles.
W-6 -- BEST BUSINESS
NEWS STORY
Excellence in
reporting and writing articles on general business topics by an individual or
team.
W-7 -- BEST BUSINESS
FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN
An article going
beyond business story basics, taking an in-depth look
at issues and how
they impact the community.
W-8 -- BEST NEWS
COLUMN
Outstanding
reporting and writing that explores unique angles of an
issue. Entries may
include up to six columns by the same writer.
W-9 -- BEST
EDITORIAL
Best
opinion/editorial articles appearing online or in a newspaper or magazine.
Entries may include up to six pieces by the same writer.
W-10 -- BEST SPORTS
STORY
Outstanding
reporting and writing about a sporting event. The entry can be a single report
or series of reports by an individual or team.
W-11 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY
Best reporting and
writing about government issues and the impact they have on citizens.
W-12 -- BEST
EDUCATION STORY
Best reporting and
writing about education issues at the primary, secondary and collegiate levels.
W-13 -- BEST
HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
Best reporting and
writing on health and medical matters and the impact they have on citizens.
W-14 -- BEST
LIFESTYLE FEATURE
Outstanding
reporting and writing that captures of the essence of emerging trends impacting
the lives of citizens.
W-15 -- BEST
COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY
Outstanding
reporting and writing focusing on issues that have an impact on urban and/or
suburban communities.
W-16 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY
Excellence in
reporting and writing about arts and entertainment, including music, dance,
theater and art.
W-17 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT CRITIQUE
Excellence in
critiquing arts and entertainment performances and exhibitions.
W-18 --
BESTNEWSPAPER SPECIAL SECTION
Excellence by a
newspaper in presenting a news, sports or other special section.
W-19 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER
Best overall daily,
weekly or monthly newspaper.
W-20 -- BEST
MAGAZINE STORY
Outstanding in-depth
reporting about people, places, issues, trends or other human interest topics
appearing in a regularly published magazine.
W-21 -- BEST
MAGAZINE INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE STORY
Outstanding
investigative reporting and writing appearing in a regularly published
magazine.
W-22 -- BEST
MAGAZINE
Best overall
regularly published magazine.
W-23 -- BEST WEB
SITE
Best web site hosted
by a newspaper, magazine, televison station or radio station.
W-24 -- BEST
NEWS/SPORTS BLOG
Outstanding
news/sports blog -- newspaper, magazine, television or radio.
W-25 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE DESIGN
Best design of
daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.
W-26 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE GRAPHIC
Best graphic
appearing in a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.
W-27 -- BEST WEB
SITE DESIGN
Best web site
design.
W-28 -- BEST WEB
GRAPHIC
Best graphic
appearing on a web site.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
V-1 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Best general
assignment news story on television or online.
V-2 -- BEST FEATURE STORY
Best feature story
on broadcast television or online.
V-3 -- BEST
INVESTIGATIVE/ENTERPRISE/DATABASE REPORTING
Best investigative
television or online story using enterprise and databases.
V-4 -- BEST BUSINESS
REPORTING
Best television or
visual online business story.
V-5 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT REPORTING
Best coverage of
government issues and their impact on citizens.
V-6 -- BEST CONSUMER
REPORTING
Best reporting of
consumer issues on television or online.
V-7 -- BEST
EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting of
K-12 or collegiate issues on television or online.
V-8 -- BEST
HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING
Best reporting on
television or online of health or medical issues.
V-9 -- BEST SPORTS
NEWS/FEATURE
Best sports story
appearing on television or online.
V-10 -- BEST
NEWS/FEATURE/SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
Best news
photography in print or online.
V-11 -- BEST
VIDEOGRAPHY
Best videography on
televion or online.
V-12 -- BEST PHOTO
OR ART ILLUSTRATION
Best illustration
using photography and/or artwork in print or online.
AUDIO COMMUNICATION
A-1 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Best news story
appearing on radio.
A-2 -- BEST NEWS
FEATURE
Best feature
reporting and writing of a news event or personality.
A-3 -- BEST BUSINESS
STORY
Outstanding radio
coverage of a business story.
A-4 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT STORY
Outstanding
reporting and writing about government issues.
A-5 -- BEST
EDUCATION STORY
Outstanding coverage
of K-12 or collegiate educational issues.
A-6 -- BEST HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
Outstanding coverage
of health and medical issues.
A-7 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY
Outstanding coverage
of arts and entertainment issues and personalities.
A-8 -- BEST SPORTS
STORY
Best sports story
A-9 -- BEST NEWSCAST
Best radio newscast.
A-10 -- BEST
COMMENTARY
Best commentary on radio.
