2023
GREATER CINCINNATI SPJ PRO CHAPTER
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
between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, 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,
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 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.
DEADLINE EXTENDED
11:59 P.M. - MARCH 27, 2023
ENTRY CATEGORIES
Entries can be made in one or more of six categories:
ALL-MEDIA: includes the four most
significant awards the chapter presents
for work done in any medium in 2022.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: covers articles appearing in a newspaper, magazine, in a blog or posted online during 2022.
BROADCAST
COMMUNICATION: includes stories that were broadcast on a television station, radio station,
podcast or appeared online during 2022.
FREELANCE: new this year focusing on freelance journalists whose material in any medium appeared in a Greater Cincinnati media outlet during 2022.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY: showcasing outstanding student work in 2022 in written and broadcast communication.
BEST OF SHOW: includes the most outstanding work in print, online or aired on broadcast outlets in 2022.
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 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 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.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
104 - NEWS STORY
This category focuses on outstanding coverage of a single news event by an individual or team. The entries are limited to one story of general assignment reporting: the basic day-to-day journalism that keeps the public informed. Judges will consider the importance of the story and the quality of the writing.
105 - BREAKING NEWS/DEADLINE COVERAGE
A single story within 24 hours of an unanticipated news event that exhibits clear and accurate reporting. A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED outlining deadlines and obstacles overcome to produce the story.
106 - FEATURE STORY
Submit a single story of reporting that goes beyond traditional journalism to capture the human spirit. The entry could be a personality profile or event coverage. Judges will consider clarity, creativity and the topic’s impact on the community.
107 - BEAT REPORTING
This award spotlights a reporter covering a single area or topic on a daily basis. Submit up to six articles for judges to consider in terms of depth of coverage, clarity and reader understanding.
108 - TEAM COVERAGE
Excellence by a team in covering multiple angles of a single story within a 72-hour period. Up to six stories can be part of the entry. Judges will consider thoroughness of coverage, creativity and accuracy.
109 - SOCIAL/CRIMINAL JUSTICE REPORTING
Submit up to six stories on reporting that tracks cases from law enforcement through the courts. Judges will focus on accuracy of the reports and their focus on solutions looking forward.
110 - HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES
REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on solutions for people living in communities that are often under-covered. Submit a single story. Judges will focus on clarity, outlining the issues involved and proposed solutions.
111 - GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY ISSUES REPORTING
Outstanding reporting that focuses on solutions for citizens dealing with important government and/or community issues. Submit a single story. Judges will focus on clarity of explanation and an eye toward solutions.
112 - ELECTION ISSUES REPORTING
Elections are vital to a democracy. This category recognizes clear and accurate reporting on election procedures, challenges to how elections are conducted and what the future holds. Submit a single story.
113 - 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.
114 - USE OF PUBLIC RECORDS REPORTING
This award recognizes a reporter
or reporters for producing important stories that would only have happened through
the acquisition of public records. Submit a single story.
115 - SERIES
Excellence by an individual or team in following developments in a single story over an extended period-of-time. The entry may include up to six segments.
116 - 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.
117 - BUSINESS FEATURE/ANALYSIS/COLUMN
An in-depth look at how a business issue impacts corporations and consumers. Submit a single story.
118 - EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting on important issues and trends in education at the primary, secondary and collegiate level. Submit a single story.
119 - REPORTING ON CHILD/YOUTH/TEEN ISSUES
Outstanding coverage of issues impacting young people and their parents. Submit a single story.
120 - HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING
Best reporting on health and medical matters and their
impact on citizens. Submit a single story.
121 - ENVIRONMENTAL/SCIENCE REPORTING
Reporting on the essence of emerging trends dealing with the environment and science, the people behind them and the impact on the community. Submit a single story.
122 – WEATHER/CLIMATE CHANGE COVERGE
Tornadoes caused severe damage in Greater Cincinnati during 2022, whether in Goshen Township or Mayfield and other Kentucky communities. The devastation impacted thousands of people and hundreds of properties. Significant thunderstorms caused heavy flooding in many locations as well. Submit up to six stories covering these climate issues.
123 - EDITORIAL
Best opinion/editorial articles representing a news organization’s position on a topic or issue. Entries may include up to six pieces. Judges will consider originality, creativity and public interest.
124 - ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on music, dance, theater and art. Submit a single story.
125 - ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT CRITIQUE
Excellence in critiquing arts and entertainment performances and exhibitions. Submit a single story.
126 – JOURNALIST’S BLOG
Outstanding blog by a journalist on any topic presented in a newspaper, magazine or online. Judges will consider originality, creativity and public interest in the topic.
127 - SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting about a sporting event and/or the participants. Stories can focus on previews, games or matches, personalities or opinion. Submit a single story.
128 – CINCINNATI BENGALS SUPER BOWL
COVERAGE
The Cincinnati Bengals reached the Super Bowl in 2022 for the third time in team history. Reaching the NFL’s top game sent fans into a frenzy and media outlets to tap into the excitement. Submit up to six stories which demonstrate the depth and quality of coverage.
129 - MAGAZINE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting on any topic appearing in a regularly published magazine. Submit a single story for judges to consider.
130 – MAGAZINE COVER DESIGN
Magazines design their covers to attract readers using photographs, graphics, color and type. This category focuses on the best design for the cover of any regularly published magazine. Submit up to three covers for the judges to consider.
131 – 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.
132 – NEWSPAPER PAGE ONE DESIGN
Newspapers design page one to attract readers using photographs, graphics, color and type. This category focuses on the best design of the front page in any regularly published newspaper. Submit up to three pages for the judges to consider.
133 - NEWS PHOTOGRAPHER PORTFOLIO
Best photography by a single photographer of news events and their participants. Entries can include a maximum of 12 images. Judges will focus on creativity and image quality.
134 - SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHER PORTFOLIO
Best photography by a single photographer of sporting events and their participants. Entries can include a maximum of 12 images. Judges will focus on creativity and image quality.
135 – PHOTO SPREAD/PHOTO ESSAY
Outstanding display of photographic work included in a single or a double page spread on a single theme. Work can be from newspapers, magazines or online. Submit a single entry for judges to consider.
136 – NEWSPAPER SPECIAL SECTION
Awarded to newspaper producing an outstanding insert or special section on a single topic. Judges will consider the thoroughness of the coverage and the impact of the story on the community. Submit one special section.
137 - WEBSITE DESIGN
Best overall design of a website affiliated with a media organization. Judges will consider overall appearance and ease of navigation.
BROADCAST COMMUNICATION
138 - NEWS STORY
Outstanding coverage of a single news event by an
individual. Submit one story on the topic. Judges will consider the importance
the story, clarity and the quality of the writing. Entry time limit: 10
minutes.
Submit one story of reporting that goes beyond traditional journalism to capture the human spirit. Judges will consider clarity, creativity and the topic’s impact on the community. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
140 - BREAKING NEWS/DEADLINE COVERAGE
A single story within 24 hours of an unanticipated news event that exhibits clear and accurate reporting. A COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED outlining deadlines and obstacle overcome to produce the story. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
141 - TEAM COVERAGE
Excellence by a team in covering multiple angles of a
single story within a 72-hour period.
Judges will consider thoroughness of coverage, creativity and accuracy.
Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
Reporting that tracks cases from law enforcement through
the courts. Judges will focus on accuracy of the reports and their focus on
solutions looking forward. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
143 - HUMAN RIGHTS/MINORITY ISSUES REPORTING
Excellence in reporting on solutions for people living in communities that are often under-covered. Judges will focus on clarity outlining the issues involved and proposed solutions. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
144 - GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY ISSUES STORY
Outstanding reporting that focuses on solutions for citizens dealing with important government and/or community issues. Judges will focus on clarity of explanation and an eye toward solutions. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
145 - ELECTION ISSUES REPORTING
Elections are vital to a democracy. This category recognizes clear and accurate reporting on election procedures, challenges to how elections are conducted and what the future holds. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
146 - 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.
This award recognizes a reporter or reporters for producing important stories that would only have happened through the acquisition of public records. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
148 - CONTINUING COVERAGE OR SERIES
Excellence by an individual or team in following developments in a story over an extended period-of-time. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
149 - BUSINESS/CONSUMER REPORTING
Excellence in reporting by an individual or team on a business topic. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
150 - EDUCATION REPORTING
Best reporting on education at the primary, secondary and collegiate level. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
151 - CHILD/YOUTH/TEEN ISSUES REPORTING
Reporting on the essence of emerging trends and the people impacted by them. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
152 – HEALTH/MEDICAL
REPORTING
Best reporting on health and medical matters and their impact on citizens. Entry time limit: 10 minutes
153 - ENVIRONMENTAL/SCIENCE REPORTING
Reporting on the essence of emerging trends and the people impacted by them. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
154 – WEATHER/CLIMATE CHANGE COVERGE
Tornadoes caused severe damage in Greater Cincinnati during 2022, whether in Goshen Township or Mayfield and other Kentucky communities. The devastation impacted thousands of people and hundreds of properties. Significant thunderstorms caused heavy flooding in many locations. Submit composite of no more than515 minutes.
155 - SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE REPORTING
Outstanding reporting about a sporting event and/or the participants. Stories can focus on previews, games or matches, personalities or opinion. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
156 – CINCINNATI BENGALS SUPER BOWL
COVERAGE
The Cincinnati Bengals reached the Super Bowl in 2022 for the third time in team history. Reaching the NFL’s top game sent fans into a frenzy and media outlets to tap into the excitement. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
157 – CINCINNATI BENGALS SUPER BOWL SPECIAL
PROGRAM
Best special program focused specifically on the Cincinnati Bengals in the NFL playoffs and Super Bowl. Remove commercials before entering. Entry time limit: 60 minutes.
158 - SPECIAL EVENT COVERAGE
Outstanding coverage of a known event. The entries in this category will focus on a news program that provides an extended look at a newsworthy topic. Remove commercials before entering. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
159 - DOCUMENTARY
Production on a single topic with widespread community interest. Remove commercials before entering. Entry time limit: 60 minutes.
160 - VIDEOGRAPHY
Best videography in a news story that appeared on television or online. Please submit a composite of work lasting no more than 15 minutes.
FREELANCE REPORTING
161 – FREELANCE NEWS REPORTING
Excellence in news reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
162 – FREELANCE FEATURE REPORTING
Excellence in feature reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
163 – FREELANCE SPORTS/SPORTS FEATURE REPORTING
Excellence in sports news or sports feature reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
164 – FREELANCE BUSINESS/TECHNLOGY
REPORTING
Excellence in business and/or technology reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
165 – FREELANCE EDUCATION REPORTING
Excellence in education reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Entries can be about elementary, secondary or college/university topics. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
166 – FREELANCE EDITORIAL OR COMMENTARY
Excellence in editorial or commentary material by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
167 – FREELANCE HEALTH/MEDICAL REPORTING
Excellence in health/medical reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
168 – FREELANCE ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT REPORTING
Excellence in arts/entertainment reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
169 – FREELANCE GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY
ISSUES REPORTING
Excellence in government/community issues reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minutes.
170 – FREELANCE SCIENCE/ENVIRONMENTAL
REPORTING
Excellence in science/environmental issues reporting by a freelance journalist in any medium. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Enter one story or video/audio clips no longer than 10 minute
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Note: in addition to work published or broadcast in 2022 through student media outlets, student work that was published or broadcast while working as an intern in 2022 is also acceptable. Unpublished manuscripts, classroom exercises and unaired news broadcasts do not qualify. A classroom assignment is not eligible for entry in this contest unless it was also published/broadcast outside of class in the campus/local newspaper, campus/local broadcast stations or campus/local website.
171 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER - PRINT/ONLINE
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting by a college or university student appearing in student media. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Entry can contain up to three articles.
172 - BEST STUDENT REPORTER - BROADCASTING
Excellence in news, feature or sports reporting by a college or university student appearing in student media. The package or newscasts can be designed for radio or television. Judges will consider depth of the reporting, clarity of writing and accuracy. Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
173 - BEST STUDENT NEWS/SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY
PORTFOLIO
Excellence by a college or university student in news and sports photography. Submit up to 12 images for consideration. Judges will consider creativity, clarity of idea and image impact.
174 - BEST STUDENT NEWS/SPORTS VIDEOGRAPHY
REEL
Excellence
by a college or university student in videography of a news or sporting event.
Judges will consider creativity, clarity of idea and package/segment impact.
Entry time limit: 10 minutes.
Excellence in a student produced podcast on any topic. Entry time limit: include a sample of up to 30 minutes. Judges will consider public interest on the topic and quality of production.
176 - BEST STUDENT SPECIAL PROJECT
Excellence of material produced for student media by individuals or groups of students. Judges will consider reporting, writing, photography, videography and production quality. These should be student-generated and not part of an ongoing university-sponsored project. A video project cannot be longer than 15 minutes.
BEST OF SHOW
177 - BEST OVERALL WRITTEN REPORTER
Best overall reporter for a daily, weekly or monthly newspaper, magazine or online. Entry can include up to six articles.
178 - 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.
179 - BEST OVERALL MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Excellence by an individual working as a videographer, writer, talent and editor on a single or multi-part story. A composite may be submitted. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
180 - BEST TELEVISION ANCHOR –
NEWS/SPORTS/WEATHER
Anchor work that stands out from the competition. A composite can be submitted. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
181 - BEST TELEVISION NEWSCAST
Best single television newscast. Remove commercials from entry prior to submission. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
182 - BEST RADIO NEWS ANCHOR
Best radio news anchor. A composite may be submitted. Entry time limit: 15 minutes.
183 -- BEST RADIO NEWSCAST OR NEWS PROGRAM
Best radio newscast or new program. A composite may be submitted. Entry time limit: 30 minutes.
184 - 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.
185 - BEST OVERALL COLUMNIST/COMMENTATOR
For outstanding work in column writing or commentary. If writing, submit up to six entries. If broadcast, the time limit for a composite is 10 minutes.
186 -- BEST NEWSPAPER
Best overall daily, weekly or monthly newspaper. Entry includes newspapers from three separate days in 2022.
187 -- BEST MAGAZINE
Best overall regularly published magazine. Entry can include up to three issues from 2022.
188 -- BEST WEBSITE
Best website hosted by a newspaper, magazine, television or radio station. Entry must include a link to the website.
189 - BEST OVERALL FREELANCE REPORTER
For outstanding work by an individual not directly employed by a media company. The entry can include up to six reports on a single topic or multiple topics or a broadcast composite of no more than 10 minutes.
GREATER CINCINNATI JOURNALISM HALL OF FAME
Nominations are now being accepted for inclusion into the 2023 class of the Greater Cincinnati Journalism Hall of Fame. This prestigious award recognizes a lifetime of journalistic achievement in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, online or on 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 March 15, 2023. 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, 2023. 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 all 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 e-mailed to Ginny McCabe, Greater Cincinnati SPJ Pro Chapter President, by March 15, 2023, 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 2023.
CONTEST RULES
1. All entries must have appeared in print, online or on-air between January 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022, in Southwestern Ohio (Cincinnati and Dayton markets), Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
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 Wednesday, March 15, 2023.
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, 2023. 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 2023 Excellence In Journalism Contest will be done by SPJ members in good standing from the Hawaii Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
11. SPJ chapter leaders in Hawaii 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 given category meet the standards set for that category, no award would 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 finalists.
20. THE DECISIONS OF ALL JUDGES ARE FINAL.
21. Entrants be notified by email in early June 2023, 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 2023. 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 COORDINATOR
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
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
You spend more than half of your time working as a journalist or j-educator. $75 for 1 year.
Retired
You are retired and 62 or older. $37.50 for 1 year.
Lifetime
Enjoy a lifetime membership in SPJ. Local chapter dues not included. $1,000.
Please note: Monthly payment option is not available for lifetime memberships.
Household
You share living quarters with an existing SPJ professional member. $37.50 for 1 year.
Post Grad
Through three years after college graduation. $37.50 for 1 year. Any newly joining Post Grad member, including current SPJ college members that are graduating, can sign up today and receive three years for just $75.
College Student
Any collegiate student. $37.50 for 1 year. If you are a freshman or sophomore, you can join today for just $100 and be covered for the life of your college years.
Associate (SPJ
Supporter)
You support efforts to protect the First Amendment, freedom of press, media credibility and the public’s access to information. Or you are a high school student with an interest in journalism, potentially as a career path. $20 for 1 year.
Designate the Greater Cincinnati Pro Chapter as the
chapter you want to join.
The chapter has no local dues.
