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
UPDATED: Deadline Extended to April 11, 2016
UPDATED: Deadline Extended to April 11, 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 THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016
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 commentry on radio.
