2025
GREATER CINCINNATI SPJ PRO CHAPTER
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONTEST
CALL FOR ENTRIES
DEADLINE
MARCH 17, 2025 – 11:59 P.M.
The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalistsis looking for the most outstanding work appearing in print, online and on-air between January1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, in Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati & Dayton markets), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
The Excellence In Journalism Contest is a way for publishers, editors, reporters, producers, freelancers, college and university students, high school students, photographers and videographers to promote excellence in journalism by showcasing work that informs and enlightens the public with professionalism, truth, integrity and ethics.
Entries must be submitted by a recognized news organization, freelancers or college,university and high school students in Greater Cincinnati/Dayton.
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Entries can be made in one or more of eight categories:
ALL-MEDIA:
Includes the five most significant awards the chapter presents for work done in any medium in 2024.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION:
Covers articles appearing in a newspaper, magazine, in a blog or posted online during 2024.
BROADCAST
COMMUNICATION:
Includes stories that were broadcast on a television station, radio station, podcast or appeared online during 2024.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION:
Highlights photography and videography along with graphic design, layout and illustrations from 2024.
FREELANCE:
Focuses on freelance journalists whose material in any medium appeared in Greater Cincinnati media outlets during 2024.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:
Showcasing outstanding student work in 2024 in written, broadcast and visual communication.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Showcasing the
outstanding work during 2024 of the next generation of journalists.
BEST OF SHOW:
Includes the most outstanding work in print, online or aired on broadcast outlets in 2024.
ALL MEDIA AWARDS
100 -- GERALD WHITE MEMORIAL AWARD
This is the most prestigious award presented by the Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ). It’s named in memory of longtime Cincinnati Enquirer investigative reporter Gerald White. The award is presented to an individual or team for excellence in investigative reporting in any medium.
Entries will be judged on enterprise, depth of research and overall presentation. The entry MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY of the circumstances that prompted the story, the hurdles overcome in completing production and the impact generated by the story.
101 -- CAMILLA WARRICK AWARD
This award honors journalists in any medium who use their
professional role to make an impact on people 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. A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED detailing the public service value of the project and the overall impact of the work.
102 -- FIRST AMENDMENT AWARD
A free press is essential in a democracy. This award honors an individual journalist or group of journalists in any medium going to extraordinary lengths to protect the First Amendment to the United States Constitution.
The award recognizes excellence as journalists face constant challenges from individuals or institutions trying to interrupt the free flow of information. A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED stating the background of the story and how challenges faced in completing it were overcome.
103 - OUTSTANDING NEW JOURNALIST
This award recognizes journalistic excellence shown by an individual who has worked five years or fewer in the awards territory. The winner will be chosen based on a REQUIRED NOMINATING LETTER and a portfolio of up to five pieces produced by the nominee. Audio or video time limit: 30 minutes.
104 – JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR
This award recognizes reporting excellence by a journalist in any medium during 2024. A NOMINATING LETTER IS REQUIRED along with a portfolio of up to six stories representative of the year’s work. Audio or video time limit: 30 minutes.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
105 – GENERAL ASSIGNMENT NEWS STORY
Outstanding coverage of a news event by an individual or
team: the basic day-to-day journalism that keeps the public informed. Submit a
single story.
106 – BREAKING NEWS/DEADLINE COVERAGE
Clear, accurate and engaging coverage of an unexpected news event by an individual or team. Submit up to three stories.
107 – DANIEL CARTER BEARD BRIDGE FIRE COVERAGE
The fire beneath the Daniel Carter Beard (Big Mac) Bridge
caused millions of dollars in damage, disrupted traffic flow and impacted
businesses. Four people are charged in connection with the fire. Submit up to six
stories.
Coverage of a significant event over an extended period of time by an individual or team showing solid reporting and perspective. Submit up to six stories.
109 - FEATURE STORY
Submit a single story of that goes beyond traditional
journalism to capture the human spirit. The entry could be a personality
profile or event coverage.
110 - BEAT REPORTING
This award spotlights a reporter’s daily coverage of a
single area or topic. Submit up to six articles showing depth of coverage,
clarity and reader understanding.
111 - ELECTION ISSUES REPORTING
The 2024 primaries and
general election found Republican Donald Trump beating Democrat Vice-President
Kamala Harris for President, Harris replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic
ticket and the U.S. House and Senate captured by Republicans.
Key local races produced
unexpected results. Submit up to 12 stories.
112 - HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on solutions for people living in communities that are often under-covered. Submit a single story.
113 – CRIMINAL/SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORTING
Excellence in coverage
of the courts and how the justice system handles cases for victims and
defendants. Submit a single story.
114 - GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY ISSUES REPORTING
Outstanding reporting that focuses on solutions for
citizens dealing with important government and/or community issues. Submit a
single story.
115 - INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
Original in-depth reporting on an issue with wide-ranging
community impact.
This reporting shows determination in obtaining
information that is not readily available.
Submit a single story.
116 - USE OF PUBLIC RECORDS REPORTING
This award recognizes a
reporter or reporters for producing important stories that only happened through
the acquisition of public records. Submit a single story.
117 - BUSINESS/CONSUMER NEWS STORY
Excellence in reporting by an individual or team on a
business topic or consumer issue that impacts a wide range of citizens. Submit
a single story.
118 – BUSINESS/CONSUMER FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN
An in-depth look at how a business issue impacts
corporations, employees and consumers. Submit a single story.
119 - EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting on important issues and trends in
education at the primary, secondary and collegiate level. Submit a single
story.
120 - CHILD/YOUTH/TEEN ISSUES REPORTING
This reporting focuses on the challenges facing young people moving from childhood to adolescence and into adulthood. Topics could include mental health, cyberbullying, crime and parental relations. Submit a single story.
121 - HEALTH/MEDICAL/SCIENCE/ENVIFONMENTAL
REPORTING
Best reporting on health, medical, science and
environmental matters and their impact on citizens. Submit a single story.
122 – EDITORIAL
Best opinion/editorial articles representing a news
organization’s position on a topic or issue.
Entries may include up to six pieces.
123 - ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on and/or critiquing music,
dance, theater and art. Submit a single story.
124 - ARTS REVIEW/CRITIQUE
Demonstrating excellence in critiques of music, dance, theater and art. Submit a single story.
125 - SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting on sporting events and the
participants in those events. Stories can focus on previews, games or personalities.
Submit a single story.
126 - THE PASSING OF PETE ROSE COVERAGE
Coverage of the passing
of “The Hit King” Pete Rose: Cincinnati native, Cincinnati Reds great and
controversial sports figure. Submit up to six stories.
127 – NEWSPAPER – SPECIAL SECTION
Outstanding special section published by a newspaper in addition to daily, weekly or monthly editions. Submit one special section.
128 - MAGAZINE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting on any topic appearing in a
regularly published magazine. Submit a single story for judges to consider.
129 – MAGAZINE SPECIALIZED PUBLICATION
Magazines often create specialized publications to supplement their regularly scheduled editions. These focus on a specific topic, community or area of interest. Submit up to three publications for judges to consider.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATION
Outstanding coverage of a single news event by an
individual. Submit one story on the topic. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
131 – BREAKING NEWS/DEADLINE COVERAGE
Clear, accurate and engaging coverage of an unexpected
news event by an individual or team. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
132 – DANIEL CARTER BEARD BRIDGE FIRE COVERAGE
The fire beneath the Daniel Carter Beard (Big Mac) Bridge
caused millions of dollars in damage, disrupted traffic flow and impacted
businesses. Four people are charged in connection with the fire. Entry time
limit: 15 minutes.
133 – CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES
Coverage of a
significant event over time by an individual or team showing solid reporting
and perspective. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
134 - FEATURE STORY
Submit one story of reporting that goes beyond
traditional journalism to capture the human spirit. Entry time limit: 10
minutes.
135 - BEAT REPORTING
This award spotlights a reporter covering a single area
or topic on a daily basis.
Submit a composite of no more than 15 minutes for judges
to consider.
136 - ELECTION ISSUES COVERAGE
The 2024 primaries/general
election had Republican Donald Trump beating Democrat Vice-President Kamala
Harris for President, Harris replacing Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket and
the U.S. House and Senate captured by Republicans.
Key local races were
decided as well. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
137 - HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on solutions for people living in
communities that are often under-covered. Submit a single story of no more than
five minutes.
138 - CRIMINAL/SOCIAL JUSTICE REPORTING
Excellence in coverage
of the courts and how the justice system handles cases for victims and
defendants. Submit a single story of no more than five minutes.
139 - GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY ISSUES REPORTING
Outstanding reporting that focuses on solutions for
citizens dealing with important government and/or community issues. Submit a
single story of no more than five minutes.
140 - INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING
Original in-depth reporting on an issue with wide-ranging
community impact.
This reporting shows determination in obtaining
information that is not readily available.
Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
141 - USE OF PUBLIC RECORDS REPORTING
This award recognizes a
reporter or reporters for important stories that only happened through the
acquisition of public records. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
142 - HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on solutions for people living in
communities that are often under-covered. Submit a single story. Entry time
limit: 10 minutes.
143 - EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting on education at the primary, secondary and
collegiate level. Submit a single story. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
144 - CHILD/YOUTH/TEEN ISSUES REPORTING
This reporting focuses on the challenges facing teens
moving from childhood to through adolescence and into adulthood. Topics could
include mental health, cyberbullying, crime and parental relations. Entry time
limit: five minutes.
145 - BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING
Excellence in reporting by an individual or team on a
business topic. Submit a single story. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
146 – HEALTH/MEDICAL/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING
Best reporting on health, medical, science and
environmental matters and their impact on citizens. Entry time limit: 10
minutes
147 -- SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting about a sporting event and/or the
participants. Stories can focus on previews, games, matches or personalities.
Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
148 - THE PASSING OF PETE ROSE COVERAGE
Coverage of the passing of “The Hit King” Pete Rose: Cincinnati native, Cincinnati Reds great and controversial sports figure. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
149 – DOCUMENTARY
Production on a single topic with widespread community
interest. Remove commercials before
entering. Entry time limit: 60 minutes.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
150 – BEST NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Best photography by a single photographer of news events
and their participants. Submit a maximum
of 12 images.
151 – BEST FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Best photography by a single photographer of features,
features events and their participants. Submit a maximum of 12 images.
152 – BEST SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Best photography by a single photographer of sporting
events and their participants. Submit a maximum of 12 images.
153 – BEST VIDEOGRAPHER
Best videographer in news coverage that appeared on
television or online. Submit a composite lasting no more than 15 minutes.
154 - NEWSPAPER – PAGE ONE DESIGN
Excellence in the
creation of page one designs that attract the eyes of readers with a specific
layout. Submit up to three front pages.
155 - MAGAZINE - COVER DESIGN
Layout and design of
magazine covers to engage potential readers and showcase the articles inside.
Submit up to three examples.
156 – PHOTO ESSAY/PHOTO SPREAD/PHOTO GALLERY
Outstanding display of photographic work included in a
single or a double page spread on a single theme. Or submit a gallery of photos
online. Work can be from newspapers, magazines or online. Submit a single entry
for judges to consider.
157 - GRAPHICS/ILLUSTRATIONS
Outstanding infographics for newspapers or magazines that
enhance the story being presented. Submit three examples plus links to their
stories.
FREELANCE REPORTING
158 – NEWS STORY
Excellence in news reporting by a freelance
journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a video/audio clip no longer than five
minutes.
159 – FEATURE STORY
Excellence in feature reporting by a
freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a video/audio clip no
longer than five minutes.
160 – SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE STORY
Excellence in sports news or sports feature
reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a
video/audio clip no longer than five minutes.
161 – BUSINESS/TECHNOLOGY STORY
Excellence in business and/or technology
reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a
video/audio clip no longer than five minutes.
162 – EDUCATION ISSUES STORY
Excellence in education reporting by a
freelance journalist in any medium. Entries can be about elementary, secondary
or college/university topics. Enter one story or a video/audio clip no longer
than five minutes.
163 – EDITORIAL OR COMMENTARY
Excellence in editorial or commentary
material by a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a
video/audio clip no longer than five minutes.
164 – HEALTH/MEDICAL/SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENTAL STORY
Excellence in health/medical/science
reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a
video/audio clip no longer than five minutes.
165 – ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING/CRITIQUE STORY
Excellence in arts/entertainment reporting by
a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a video/audio clip no
longer than five minutes.
166 – GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY
Excellence in government/community issues
reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Enter one story or a
video/audio clip no longer than five minutes.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM
Entries can be published or broadcast in 2024 through student
media outlets, while working as an intern or produced as a class project and
presented to that class and a wider campus audience.
There is no entry fee for college/university entries.
167 - BEST STUDENT PUBLICATION
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting in a regularly published college or university newspaper or magazine. Entry can contain up to three issues.
168 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER - PRINT/ONLINE
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting by a college or university journalist through published stories. Entry can contain up to three articles.
169 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER – BROADCASTING
Excellence in news,
feature or sports reporting by a college or university journalist through broadcast
stories. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
170 - BEST STUDENT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a college or university student in news photography. Submit up to 12 images for consideration.
171 - BEST STUDENT FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a college or university student
in feature photography. Submit up to 12 images for consideration.
172 - BEST STUDENT SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a college or university student in sports photography. Entry can contain up to 12 images for consideration.
173 - BEST STUDENT NEWS/FEATURE/SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHY
Excellence by a college or university student in news, feature and sports videography. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
174 - BEST STUDENT
PODCAST
Excellence in a student produced podcast on any topic. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
175 - BEST STUDENT SPECIAL PROJECT
Excellence of material produced for student
media by an individual or groups of students. These should be student-generated
and not part of an ongoing university-sponsored project. Entry time limit: 15
minutes.
HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM
Recognizing outstanding work from the next generation of student
journalists. Entries must have been
produced for print, online, social media and broadcast programs during 2024.
There is no entry fee for high school journalism entries.
176 - BEST STUDENT-PRODUCED PUBLICATION
Excellence for a student-produced newspaper or magazine. Submit up to three examples.
177 - BEST STUDENT-PRODUCED BROADAST
PROGRAM
Excellence for a student-produced newscast, feature program, sports program, news magazine or documentary. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
178 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER - PRINT/ONLINE
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting by a high school journalist through published stories. Entry can contain up to three articles.
179 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER – BROADCASTING
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting by a high school journalist through aired stories. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
180 - BEST STUDENT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a high school student in news photography. Submit up to 12 images for consideration.
181 - BEST STUDENT SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a high school student in sports photography. Submit up to 12 images for consideration.
182 - BEST STUDENT NEWS/FEATURE/SPORTS
VIDEOGRAPHY
Excellence by a college or university student in news, feature and sports videography. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
183 - BEST STUDENT
PODCAST
Excellence in a student produced podcast on any topic. Entry time limit: 60 minutes.
BEST OF SHOW
184 - BEST OVERALL WRITTEN REPORTER
Best overall reporter for a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper, magazine or online. Entry can include up to six articles.
185 - BEST OVERALL BROADCAST REPORTER
A compilation of work in radio or television showing how the reporter stands out from competitors. A composite may be entered. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
186 – BEST TELEVISION ANCHOR - NEWS/SPORTS/WEATHER
Anchor work that stands out from the competition. A composite can be submitted. Entry time
limit: 15 minutes.
187- BEST TELEVISION NEWSCAST
Submit one complete newscast that showcases excellence in
story coverage and presentation for news, weather and sports. Please remove
commercials. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
188 - BEST RADIO NEWS ANCHOR
Best radio news anchor. A composite may be submitted.
Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
189 -- BEST RADIO NEWSCAST OR NEWS PROGRAM
Best radio newscast or new program. A composite may be
submitted. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
190 - BEST PODCAST
Excellence in reporting/producing a news or sports themed podcast. The entry can be a composite of multiple podcasts or a single show. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
191 - BEST COLUMNIST/COMMENTATOR
For outstanding work in column writing or commentary. If written, submit up to six entries. If broadcast, the time limit for a composite is 10 minutes.
192 -- BEST NEWSPAPER
Best overall daily, weekly or monthly newspaper. Entry includes complete newspapers from three separate days in 2024.
193 -- BEST MAGAZINE
Best overall regularly published magazine. Entry can include up to three issues from 2024.
194 -- BEST WEBSITE
Best website hosted by a newspaper, magazine, television
or radio station. Entry must include a link to the website.
195 – BEST FREELANCE REPORTER
Outstanding work by a journalist not directly employed by
a media company. Include up to six reports or broadcast composite of no more
than 10 minutes.
GREATER CINCINNATI JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME
Nominations
are now being accepted for inclusion into the 2025 class of the Greater
Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes a
lifetime of journalistic work in newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
online or other platforms. THE NOMINATING LETTER should
list the person’s credentials in the media and other pertinent information to
help in the decision-making process.
Nominations are due by February 3, 2025. Email them to Ginny McCabe, Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter President, at ginnymccabe1@gmail.com. If chosen by the selection committee, nominees will be inducted during the Excellence In Journalism awards program in June, 2025. More than 100 individuals have been inducted through the years.
EMIL DANSKER AWARD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE IN JOURNALISM
Nominations are now
being accepted for the Emil Dansker Award for Public Service In Journalism.
The late Dr. Dansker devoted more than 70 of his 90 years to journalism. He was a reporter, writer, editor, professor, mentor and volunteer in service to the profession.
Dr. Dansker worked at The Cincinnati Enquirer, Toledo Blade and other newspapers. He taught and mentored generations of students at Bowling Green State University and Central State University. Co-founding the Greater Cincinnati Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, he remained active with the chapter for more than 50 years.
This award honors an individual who has demonstrated a dedication to public service in the advancement of journalism in all aspects of their professional career. The honoree will embody the spirit and legacy of Dr. Dansker.
Nominations should
be emailed to Ginny McCabe, Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter President, by
March 17, 2025, at ginnymccabe1@gmail.com. The award will be presented during the annual Excellence In
Journalism awards program and Greater Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame
Induction Ceremony in June of 2025.
CONTEST RULES
1. All entries must have appeared in print, online or on-air between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024, in Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton markets), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Student entries must have been viewed or read by a public audience.
2. Entries must be submitted by a recognized news organization or individual based in Greater Cincinnati or Greater Dayton. National or regional news organizations may enter, but the contest will only accept submissions focusing on people and events from those two regions.
3. THE ENTRY DEADLINE IS 11:59 P.M. ON MONDAY, MARCH 17, 2025
4. The contest coordinator reserves the right and has the sole discretion to extend the deadline if needed.
5. The contest coordinator, in consultation with the Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter Board, has the final say on any questions or issues that arise regarding entries, awards or processes.
6. All entry content must be accessible through June 30, 2025. Entries that cannot be viewed by the judges will be disqualified.
7. If entries are password protected or behind a paywall, the username and password information must be provided in the COMMENTS section of your entry.
8. Please test the login from computers outside your office to make sure the login works. Entries that cannot be viewed by judges will be disqualified
9. If your website requires a subscription after a certain number of entries, please provide a login that will allow judges to view all submissions. If work samples are not accessible, the entry will be disqualified.
10. Judging for the 2025 Excellence In Journalism Contest will be done by SPJ members in good standing from SPJ Region 10 Professional Chapters in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Alaska.
11. SPJ chapter leaders in Region 10 will select judges for each of the contest categories.
12. Judging will be done on the BNC platform.
13. Entries will be judged on overall excellence, service to the community and contributions to the public’s understanding of issues and events.
14. The judges may also include in their reviews the depth of research, difficulty in obtaining information and the quality of the presentation.
15. Judges have the option of selecting a winner and two finalists in an individual category.
16. If, in the opinion of the judges, none of the entries in a category meets the standards set for that category, no award will be issued.
17. Judges may reject entries that do not conform with contest rules.
18. Judges WILL provide written comments regarding the winning entry.
19. Judges have the option of providing written comments for the entries of finalists.
20. THE DECISIONS OF ALL JUDGES ARE FINAL.
21. Entrants be notified by email in early June 2025, whether they have been judged as a winner or finalist. However, the actual placings won’t be revealed until the Excellence In Journalism Awards Celebration in mid-June of 2025. This will be held in conjunction with the induction ceremony for the newest members of the Greater Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame.
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER
All entries must be submitted online using
the web-based BNC program.
http://betternewspapercontest.com
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Excellence In Journalism
Note: BNC is optimized to use the Google Chrome
browser and Firefox for PC and Safari browser (Apple Mac).
Please use recent versions to make entering easier.
1) Log on to “betternewspapercontest.com"
2) Click "Open Call Login" at the top of the page
3) Look for "Create Your Open Call Account Here" and fill out the requested information, then press "submit"
4) A validation email will be sent to you that you will need to click the link in to validate your account
5) After validating your account, log into your account via the “Open Call Login” page and navigate to the “My Contests” page
6) Look for the “Greater Cincinnati SPJ Excellence In Journalism” contest in the “Available Contests” section & check the box next to the contest name
7) Navigate to “Manage Entries” page - click "Submit Entry " on left side
8) Select appropriate category by number
9) Read the category note describing what is expected of each entry
10) In box labeled “Who should be credited for this entry” enter the names of those responsible for the entry and click “submit." You can enter three names, but anything above that enter "staff"
11) To upload digital files and attachments, follow the instructions indicated
12) To add web/audio/video
content, copy and paste the content’s URL address into the provided website URL
field. Note -- there is a 20MB limit on file size. Here are examples of
free streaming content websites where you can upload audio and video content:
--AUDIO – www.kiwi6.com or www.tindeck.com
--VIDEO – www.youtube.com or www.vimeo.com
If you have questions or problems click on
“Help & Support” atop of the BNC web site
OR: CONTACT CONTEST COORDINATORS
Kevin Schultz – kevineschultz@gmail.com –
(859) 628-5296
Tom McKee – tmckee9@yahoo.com –
(513) 608-1782
ENTRY FEES
SPJ Members
$25.00 for each entry
Non-Members
$35.00 for each entry
College/University Students
No fee
High School Students
No fee
Paying through PayPal
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When all entries are submitted, log onto your
account
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Navigate to the “Manage Entries” page
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Click “Calculate Entry Fees”
· Follow the instructions complete the transaction
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