From Airwaves and Liberty: NLGJA’s Excellence in Journalism Awards

Call for Applications for Journalism Awards & Hall of Fame

More information and applications: www.nlgja.org
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 05:01 PM CDT

Nominations are now being accepted for NLGJA’s Excellence in Journalism Awards and for the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame. Don’t miss your opportunity to shine a national spotlight on journalists and the work of journalists - past and present - that exemplify fair and accurate coverage of the LGBT community.

Excellence in Journalism Awards

Consider submitting your work for NLGJA’s Excellence in Journalism Awards in the following categories:

* Journalist of the Year Award
* Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for Excellence in LGBT Media
* Excellence in News Writing Award, Sponsored by Hearst Newspapers
* Excellence in Feature Writing Award, Sponsored by Hearst Newspapers
* Excellence in Writing Award Opinion/Editorial, Sponsored by Hearst Newspapers
* NLGJA/Seigenthaler Excellence in Network Television Award
* NLGJA/Seigenthaler Excellence in Local Television Award
* NLGJA/Seigenthaler Excellence in Radio Award
* NLGJA/RTNDA Excellence in Online Journalism Award
* Excellence in Photojournalism Award
* Excellence in HIV/AIDS Coverage Award
* Excellence in Student Journalism Award

Initial broadcast/publication must have occurred between May 31, 2007 and April 30, 2008 for consideration.

There is a $500 cash award for first place in all categories except the Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for Excellence in LGBT Media and the Excellence in Student Journalism Award. First place winners in these categories receive $1,000.

Winners will be notified in early July 2008. Winners will be recognized during NLGJA Goes to Washington, our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit, to be held August 21-24 in Washington, DC.

Click here for more information and to download an application. Entries must arrive at NLGJA’s National Office no later than Friday, May 2, 2008.

LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame

The LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame was established in 2005 as part of NLGJA’s 15th Anniversary celebration. At that time, seven journalists were honored for their commitment, courage and dedication.

NLGJA is now seeking nominations for the 2008 class of the LGBT Journalists Hall of Fame. Nominations should include the candidate’s name and a brief statement of your reasons for considering this individual worthy of inclusion. We would also welcome the submission of any Web sites that provide background on the nominee.

To submit a nomination, e-mail NLGJA Deputy Executive Director Tom Avila at tavila@nlgja.org . Please use the subject line: Hall of Fame Nomination. Please include your name, phone and e-mail contact information in case members of the task force want to reach you for additional information.

The 2008 Hall of Fame inductees will be announced at NLGJA Goes to Washington, our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit, to be held August 21-24 in Washington, DC.

Nominations must be received no later than 5:00 PM PT, Monday, April 21, 2008.

Tom Avila
National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association