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2009
Contest Categories
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RADIO/TELEVISION
ENTRIES
Categories 23 through 31
Audiocassette
tapes, VHS videotape cassettes or CDs are
required for submission of entries. In instances
where more than one person contributed to the
report, and only the person submitting the entry
is an NFPW member, the entrant must have had an
equal or the major role in creating/delivering
the broadcast. Unless otherwise noted, a one-page
written summary, detailing circumstances
surrounding coverage of stories and entrant's
participation, MUST accompany the entry. The tape
or CD, the case, the entry form and the envelope
must be labeled with the following information:
name of entrant, number and letter of the
category/sub-category, length of cut.
Note: Digital podcasts should be entered in Category 35
under “Podcasts” in the Internet Communications Division.
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23.
On-the-scene spot report (news, features, sports)
Entry may be edited. Narratives or voice-overs are allowed
only if they were part of the original piece that aired.
A one-page written statement detailing circumstances
surrounding coverage of story and entrant's participation
MUST accompany the entry.
Judges will consider reporter's ability to
obtain a story with impact, clarity
of writing/production, and concise assembly.
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A.
Radio B. Television
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24.
Prepared report (news, investigative, feature or
sports)
Entries may be limited to a single report or may
include excerpts from a related series.
A one-page written statement detailing circumstances
surrounding coverage of story and entrant's participation
MUST accompany the entry. Judges will consider reporter's
ability to obtain a story with impact, clarity of
writing/production, and concise assembly.
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A.
Radio B. Television
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25.
Special programming (Documentary, Public Affairs
or Editorial)
Entry may be a single report or editorial, or may
be a series of stories on the same subject.
Entry may be a single report or editorial, or may
be a series of stories on the same subject. Entry
may be edited, but narratives or voice-overs are
allowed only if they were part of the original piece
that aired. A one-page written statement MUST
accompany the entry and should include a synopsis
of the subject matter, entrant's role in preparation
and how entrant's coverage addressed the community/market
need, a summary of any follow-up reports, and any unusual
circumstances or difficulties encountered in preparation
of the original piece. In addition to considering
entrant's ability to provide comprehensive and
effective in-depth coverage of a community problem or
significant news event, judges will consider creativity,
clarity of writing and/or presentation, and technical
excellence. |
A.
Radio B. Television
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26.
Special reporting series (Investigative or
Enterprise Reporting)
Submit coverage of a single subject reported in
TWO (2) or more parts. Submit coverage of a single
subject reported in TWO (2) or more parts. Entry
should demonstrate entrant's ability to provide treatment
of an issue that has impact on the station's coverage
area but has not received prior coverage or would
not have been told without the reporter's enterprise
in uncovering it. A one-page written statement MUST
accompany the entry and should include entrant's role
in producing series, chronology of events, effect of
coverage on community, current status of issue
covered, a summary of any follow-up reports,
and any unusual circumstances or difficulties
encountered in preparation of series. Narratives
or voice-overs are allowed only if they were part
of the original piece that aired. Judges will consider
initiative, thoroughness of research, documentation of
any allegations, clarity of writing and/or presentation,
and technical excellence. |
A.
Radio B. Television
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27.
"Personal column on the air" or
critic's review
Entry must clearly indicate the broadcaster's
viewpoint. No written statement is required. |
A.
Radio B. Television
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28.
Interview
Delete all commercial breaks, but no other
editing may be done. No
written statment is required. |
A.
Radio B. Television
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29. Talk
show
Delete all commercial breaks, but no other
editing may be done. No
written statement is required. |
A. Radio B.
Television
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30. Best
newscast (commercial or non-commercial station)
Newscast must be under the overall supervision of the
entrant. Delete all commercial breaks, but no other
editing may be done. Narratives or voice-overs are
allowed only if they were part of the original piece
that aired. No written statement is required. Judges
will consider excellence of news content and production
values.
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A.
Radio B. Television
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31. Best
presentation (anchor, sportscaster or play-by
play sports reporter)
Judges will consider consider anchor's,
sportscaster's or reporter's presentation only
(style of delivery, diction, authoritative presence
and credibility) -- not content. No written statement
is required. |
A.
Radio B. Television
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INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS
Categories 33 through 35
See specific
instructions under each category. Questions about
these entries should be directed to the contest
director. Digital photography is covered under
the photography entries. Every attempt should be made
to enable the judge to view the article or
page under the form in which it was intended to
be viewed. The entry should reflect the material
as it appeared during the contest year.
Note: Work may not be entered in more than one
category in this division. However, a story may be
entered in a writing category and the Web site on which
it's posted also may be entered in the editing or
site-developing categories. It is not the intent to prevent
a writer and an editor from entering their individual
work when the work of both is published on the same Web site.
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32.
Writing for the Web and online newsletters
Submit hard copy printed from the Web AND a one-page
statement defining the goal of the project, the site's
purpose and target audience. If the entry is still
accessible to the public on the Web site, circle or
write the URL on the top of the printed copy. If not,
entry must be accompanied by a CD or DVD with the
entry viewable via the original site (include all
appropriate files to enable the site to be viewed).
Entries must have been created for use in electronic
form; material written for print publication and
reused on the Web is NOT eligible. Judges will
consider clarity of message, appropriateness to
audience and adherence to principles of Web-based
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A. Web
content written for not-for-profit or educational
organization sites, ONE (1) example. B. Web content
written for corporate or for-profit organization
sites, ONE (1) example.
C. Web content
written for hobby sites or special interest sites, ONE (1) example.
D. News articles
written specifically for the Web, ONE (1) example.
E. Feature
articles written specifically for the Web, ONE (1) example.
F. Commentary
(includes columns, reviews, and editorials)
written specifically for the Web
G. Headlines
written for the Web, TWO (2) examples.
G. Online newsletters, ONE (1) example
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34. Web
site or section edited by entrant
Open competition. Submit hard copy of home page
with URL at the top so the judge can go immediately
to the site. Each entry MUST be accompanied by a
one-page written statement defining the site's
purpose and target audience, frequency of update,
role in editing page, number of visitors per month,
and any additional comments about maintenance of the
site. Judges will consider clarity of site,
interaction options, design, relevance to audience
and adherence to principles of Web-based communication. |
A. News B.
Features/ Entertainment
C.
Not-for-profit or educational organization sites
D. Corporate or
for-profit sites
E. Personal,
vanity or hobby sites
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34. Web
site development/creation
Submit hard copy of home page with URL at the top so
the judge can go immediately to the site. Each entry
MUST be accompanied by a one-page written statement
defining the goal of the project, site's purpose
and target audience, launch date of the site, evaluation
of project, number of visitors per month and any
additional comments relevant to the development
or creation of the site. Entries must have been created
for use in electronic form. Material written for print
publication and reused on the Web is NOT eligible.
Judges will consider adherence to purpose, clarity of
site, interaction options, design and adherence to
principles of Web-based communication.
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Not-for-profit or educational organization sites.
B. Corporate or
for-profit organization sites.
C. Professional sites.
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35. Podcasts
Entries in this category MUST be original content and not repurposed.
If the material was on the air prior to being used in the podcast,
it should be entered in one of the radio categories instead.
As podcast files tend to be large, it is recommended that the
entrant provide an MP3 audio file on a disk formatted for
universal use on all operating systems. Judges will consider
originality, creativity, content organization and effective
communication of message.
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A.
News B. Editorial
C. Entertainment
D. Corporate issues
E. Advertisement
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