Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter
2019
EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM CONTEST
CALL FOR ENTRIES
The Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter
of the Society of Professional Journalists
is looking for the most outstanding work appearing
in print, online and on-air during 2018
in Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati & Dayton markets),
Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
ENTRY DEADLINE:
MARCH 15, 2019
NEW THIS YEAR -- all entries for
the 2019 Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter Excellence In Journalism contest
will be submitted online using a web-based program through Better Newspaper
Contest.
Greater Cincinnati
SPJ Excellence In Journalism
Note: BNC is optimized to use the Google Chrome
browser and Firefox for PC and MacIntosh/Apple.
Please use a recent version of either to make entering easier.
HERE’S HOW TO ENTER
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 the “Manage
Entries” page and click "Submit Entry " on the 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
For more detailed instructions go to www.betterbncsupport.com
IMPORTANT!
1) Make sure the
content can be accessed for the duration of the contest and awards process,
which is June 30, 2019.
2) It’s preferred
that entries not be behind a paywall or password protection. If that has to be the case, provide
username/password information in the COMMENTS section of your entry. Please test the login from computers outside
your office to make sure the login works.
If your website
requires a subscription after a certain number of entries, please provide a
login that will allow judges to view all submissions. Judges have had problems in this area in the
past and if work samples are not accessible the entry will be disqualified.
If you have
questions about entries or problems completing them, contact:
Tom McKee – tmckee9@yahoo.com
– (513) 608-1782
or
Click on “Help and Support” at the top of the BNC web site
ENTRY FEES
SPJ Members
$25.00 for each entry
Non-Members
$35.00 for each entry
If you want to pay
through Pay-Pal
·
When all entries are submitted, log onto your
account
·
Navigate to the “Manage Entries” page
·
Click “Calculate Entry Fees”
·
Follow the instructions on the screen to pay for
the entries
If you want to pay
by check
Make it payable to:
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter
Send to:
Tom McKee
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter
6774 Euclid Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45243
To become an SPJ member, sign up at “spj.org” and be sure to designate the
Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter as the chapter you want to join.
There are no local dues for chapter membership.
The annual national membership dues are $75 and can be paid in one sum
or monthly installments.
THE EXCELLENCE IN
JOURNALISM AWARDS CELEBRATION
and
THE GREATER
CINCINNATI JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
WILL BE HELD IN
JUNE, 2019
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Entries can be made
in one or more of five categories:
ALL-MEDIA: includes the three
most significant awards the chapter presents
for work done in any
medium in 2018.
WRITTEN
COMMUNICATION: covers articles appearing in a newspaper, in a magazine, in a blog or posted
online during 2018.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION: includes stories
that were broadcast on a television station or appeared online during 2018.
AUDIO COMMUNICATION: covers material broadcast
on any form of radio or produced as a podcast for online listening during 2018.
BEST OF SHOW: the best reporter
in written, visual and audio communication, plus the best newspaper, magazine,
web site, television and radio newscast.
ALL MEDIA AWARDS
ENTRY CODE 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 and must include a written statement that details
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 and 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 governments,
corporations or individuals trying to interrupt the free flow of information. Please include a letter stating the background
of the story and how challenges faced in completing it were overcome.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
103 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Outstanding coverage
of a news event by an individual or team.
104 -- BEST FEATURE
Reporting that goes
beyond traditional journalism to capture the human spirit.
105 -- BEST
NEWSMAKER PROFILE/LIFESTYLE STORY
Reporting on the
essence of emerging trends and the people behind them.
106 -- BEST BEAT
REPORTING
Work done on an assigned
beat. The entry may include up to six
stories.
107 -- BEST
INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE REPORTING
Original in-depth
reporting of an issue with wide-ranging community impact.
108 -- BEST
CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES
Excellence by an
individual or team. The entry may
include up to six stories.
109 -- BEST BUSINESS
NEWS STORY
Excellence in
reporting by an individual or team on a business topic.
110 -- BEST BUSINESS
FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN
An in-depth look at
how an issue impacts corporations and consumers.
111 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT ISSUES STORY
Best reporting on government
issues and the impact they have on citizens.
112 -- BEST
COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY
Outstanding
reporting on issues important to communities.
113 -- BEST
EDUCATION STORY
Best reporting on education
issues at the primary, secondary and collegiate level.
114 -- BEST
HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
Best reporting on health
and medical matters and their impact on citizens.
115 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY
Excellence in
reporting on music, dance, theater and art.
116 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT CRITIQUE
Excellence in
critiquing arts and entertainment performances and exhibitions.
117 -- BEST
EDITORIAL
Best
opinion/editorial articles. Entries may
include up to six pieces.
118 -- BEST SPORTS
STORY
Outstanding
reporting and writing about a sporting event.
119 – BEST SPORTS
FEATURE
Reporting that goes
beyond the scores and highlights of a game.
120 -- BEST MAGAZINE
STORY
Outstanding
reporting appearing in a regularly published magazine.
121 -- BEST MAGAZINE
INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE STORY
Outstanding investigative
reporting appearing in a regularly published magazine.
122 -- BEST
NEWS/SPORTS BLOG
Outstanding
news/sports blog in a newspaper, magazine or online.
123 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE DESIGN
Best overall design
of daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.
124 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINE GRAPHIC
Best graphic
appearing in a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper or magazine.
125 -- BEST WEB SITE
DESIGN
Best web site
design.
126 -- BEST WEB
GRAPHIC
Best graphic
appearing on a web site.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
127 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Best news story on
broadcast television or online.
128 -- BEST FEATURE
STORY
Best feature story
on broadcast television or online.
129 -- BEST
INVESTIGATIVE/DATABASE REPORTING
Best investigative
story on broadcast television or online.
130 -- BEST BUSINESS
REPORTING
Best television or
online business story.
131 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT REPORTING
Best coverage of
government issues and their impact on citizens.
132 -- BEST
EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting of
K-12 or collegiate issues on television or online.
133 -- BEST
HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING
Best reporting on
television or online of health and medical issues.
134 – BEST CONSUMER
REPORTING
Best reporting of a
consumer issue on television or online.
135 – BEST SPORTS
STORY
Best sports story.
136 – BEST SPORTS
FEATURE STORY
Best sports story
that goes beyond the scores to focus on the individual.
137 -- BEST NEWS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Best news
photography in print or online. Entry
include up to 12 images.
138 -- BEST SPORTS
PHOTOGRAPHY
Best sports
photography in print or online. Entry
can include up to 12 images.
139 -- BEST
VIDEOGRAPHY
Best videography on
television or online. Please submit a
composite of work lasting no more than 10 minutes.
AUDIO COMMUNICATION
140 -- BEST NEWS
STORY
Best news story
appearing on radio.
141 -- BEST FEATURE
STORY
Best feature
reporting and writing of a news event or personality.
142 -- BEST BUSINESS
STORY
Outstanding coverage
of a business story.
143 -- BEST
GOVERNMENT STORY
Outstanding reporting of government issues.
144 -- BEST
EDUCATION STORY
Outstanding coverage
of K-12 or collegiate educational issues.
145 -- BEST
HEALTH/MEDICAL STORY
Outstanding coverage
of health and medical issues.
146 -- BEST
ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT STORY
Outstanding coverage
of arts and entertainment issues and personalities.
147 -- BEST SPORTS
STORY
Best sports story.
148 -- BEST SPORTS
FEATURE STORY
Best sports feature
that goes behind the scores to focus on people.
BEST OF SHOW
149 -- BEST OVERALL
WRITTEN REPORTER
Best reporter for a
daily, weekly or monthly newspaper, magazine or on-line. Entry
can include up to 12 articles.
150 -- BEST
NEWSPAPER
Best overall daily,
weekly or monthly newspaper. Entry can
include newspapers from up to three separate days.
151 – BEST NEWSPAPER
SPECIAL SECTION
Excellence by a
newspaper in presenting news, sports or other special sections.
152 -- BEST MAGAZINE
Best overall regularly
published magazine. Entry can include up
to three issues from 2018.
153 -- BEST WEB SITE
Best web site hosted
by a newspaper, magazine, television or radio station.
154 -- BEST
TELEVISION NEWSCAST
Best single
television newscast. Time limit on
entry: 30 minutes
155 -- BEST OVERALL
VISUAL REPORTER
A compilation of
work showing how the reporter stands out from competitors.
Time limit on
entry: 15 minutes
156 -- BEST RADIO
NEWSCAST
Best single radio
newscast.
157 -- BEST RADIO
REPORTER
A compilation of
work showing how the reporter stands out from competitors.
Time limit on
entry: 15 minutes
