Golden Press Card

Golden Press Card 2003

The Golden Press Card Awards, an awards program specifically for East Tennessee journalists, recognizes outstanding service and professional achievements in East Tennessee journalism. Journalists working in East Tennessee for daily and non-daily newspapers, other print media and radio and television stations may enter. Awards will be presented at a program in the spring. The date will be announced on this Web site and in a letter to entrants.

[Rules] [Deadline] [Format] [Judging] [Categories]

ENTRY RULES
Eligible works must have been printed or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2002. They must have appeared or aired in East Tennessee (categories 1-23 and 25) or have been created by a journalist whose permanent residence is in East Tennessee (Category 24). The area defined as East Tennessee comprises Scott, Morgan, Cumberland, Bledsoe and Hamilton counties and the Tennessee counties east of them. Most newspaper categories offer a general and a non-daily newspaper division. In any category that offers such a division, reporters for daily newspapers (five or more days per week) must compete in the general division; reporters for non-daily newspapers (fewer than five days per week) may compete in the general division, if they choose. If a non-daily newspaper enters the general division in any category, it must classify all of its entries in the general division. The broadcast categories are divided between radio and television. Each entry must be accompanied by two copies of a completed entry form; the entry form may be photocopied. The same report or broadcast may be entered in more than one category, but an entry fee and entry form are required for each. Fees in each category are $15 per entry for members of the Society of Professional Journalists and $20 per entry for all others.

DEADLINE
All entries must be received by 5 p.m. March 7, 2003. NOTE: MARCH 7, 2003, IS THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT, NOT POSTMARK. Entries should be mailed or delivered to: Golden Press Card Entries; Ms. Janine Jennings; College of Communications; 302 Communications Building; University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN 37996-0332. Please pay by check. Jennings cannot accept cash. For more information or directions, call Janine Jennings at (865) 974-3031, or e-mail janine-jennings@utk.edu.

ENTRY FORMAT
Full-page tearsheets are preferred for print and photojournalism entries; clippings or photocopies of published material are acceptable if tearsheets are not available. Mark entry clearly; attach two copies of the entry form to each submittal. Submit radio entries on cassettes and television entries on VHS videocassettes. Label cassette clearly, and attach entry form securely. Because it may be impossible to return entries, do not submit irreplaceable materials. Note that some categories require a cover letter to prepare the judges to review the material within the framework of the category entered, while others allow a cover letter but do not require one. Please read the requirements for each category carefully; do not submit a cover letter unless one is required or allowed.

JUDGING
Entries will be reviewed by an out-of-state team of judges. Awards may be withheld in any category if the judges deem none of the entries meet the criteria for special recognition. Entries are judged on accuracy and completeness, style, interest, effectiveness of interpretation, enterprise, and resourcefulness. Judges’ decisions are final.

CATEGORIES AND AWARDS
Two awards will be given in each category, an Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit, with the exception of the Horace V. Wells Jr., Community Service Award, where a single award is given.
The competition's highest award is the GOLDEN PRESS CARD AWARD, selected from among the Award of Excellence winners of all categories. This "best of show award" is presented for exceptional work by an individual or team, with special consideration given to tenacity, thoroughness and impact. The judges will be directed to weigh the strengths and limitations of the different media in selecting the Golden Press Card Award. The winner will also receive a $100 cash award.
Contest officials reserve the right to re-assign entries, if necessary, to appropriate categories. Awards are based on merit, and there is no restriction on the total number of entries that may be submitted or the number that may be submitted in any category.
NEWSPAPERS (Reporters at non-daily newspapers may enter either division)

DEADLINE/SPOT NEWS REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS – Coverage of news events within 24 hours of the event. A brief letter explaining deadline pressures or obstacles overcome may be submitted with your entry.
Division 1-A. DEADLINE/SPOT NEWS REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 1-B. DEADLINE/SPOT NEWS REPORTING – NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
GENERAL REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS – Coverage of other bona-fide news events (i.e., beat reporting, continuing coverage, or enterprise reporting).
Division 2-A. GENERAL REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 2-B. GENERAL REPORTING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 2-C. GENERAL REPORTING, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

FEATURE WRITING, NEWSPAPERS – Includes reporting of human interest matters, personalities, travel and events not considered traditional news events. Entry may include sidebars published the same day.
Division 3-A. FEATURE WRITING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 3-B. FEATURE WRITING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 3-C. FEATURE WRITING, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

SERIES/PACKAGE/PROJECT WRITING, NEWSPAPERS – Includes individual or team effort in a series of stories on a related topic, published over several days (need not be consecutive) or as a 1-day package. Entry must include a cover letter describing origin and significance of effort.
Division 4-A. SERIES/PACKAGE/PROJECT WRITING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 4-B. SERIES/PACKAGE/PROJECT WRITING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 4-C. SERIES/PACKAGE/PROJECT WRITING, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS – Includes individual or team effort in research, writing and reporting. Entry must indicate that the reporter(s) employed documents and human sources and that the findings have been previously unrevealed. Emphasis in the news story, series of reports, or project should be on thorough reporting of an issue of community concern. Impact – the action the reporting forces in the community – may be considered by the judges but is not crucial. Each entry must include a cover letter describing the reporting techniques and effort put into the report.
Division 5-A. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 5-B. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY

SPORTS REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS – Coverage of a particular event, team or individual. NOTE: Writers may submit sports stories in Categories 1-5; columns should be entered in Category 8.
Division 6-A. SPORTS REPORTING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 6-B. SPORTS REPORTING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY

EDITORIAL WRITING, NEWSPAPERS – Entries may consist of up to three editorials.
Division 7-A. EDITORIAL WRITING, NEWSPAPERS
Division 7-B. EDITORIAL WRITING, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY

PERSONAL COLUMNS, NEWSPAPERS – Includes all signed opinion, humor and analysis/observation columns. Entries may consist of up to three pieces.
Division 8-A. COLUMNS, NEWSPAPERS
Division 8-B. COLUMNS, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 8-C. COLUMNS, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

REVIEWS/CRITICISM, NEWSPAPERS – Includes movie, theatre, music, book, restaurant and other reviews. Entries may consist of up to three pieces.
Division 9-A. REVIEWS/CRITICISM, NEWSPAPERS
Division 9-B. REVIEWS/CRITICISM, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY

Radio and Television Broadcast

NEWS REPORTING – Coverage of news topics and events, including spot news and general news events.
Division 10-A. NEWS REPORTING, RADIO
Division 10-B. NEWS REPORTING, TELEVISION
Division 10-C. NEWS REPORTING, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

FEATURE REPORTING – Includes reporting of human interest matters, personalities, travel and events not considered traditional news events.
Division 11-A. FEATURE REPORTING, RADIO
Division 11-B. FEATURE REPORTING, TELEVISION
Division 11-C. FEATURE REPORTING, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING – Includes individual or team effort in research, writing and reporting. Entry must indicate that the reporter(s) employed documents and human sources and that the findings have been previously unrevealed. Emphasis in the news story, series of reports, or project should be on thorough reporting of an issue of community concern. Impact – the action the reporting forces in the community – may be considered by the judges but is not crucial. Each entry must include a cover letter describing the reporting techniques and effort put into the report.
Division 12-A. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, RADIO
Division 12-B. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, TELEVISION
SPORTS REPORTING – Coverage of a particular event, team or individual. NOTE: Sports stories also may be submitted in Categories 10 and 11; investigative reporting in sports is included in Category 12.
Division 13-A. SPORTS REPORTING, RADIO
Division 13-B. SPORTS REPORTING, TELEVISION
DOCUMENTARY/PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING – May be either a special effort on a particular topic/theme or one broadcast of a regularly scheduled program. Do not include material broadcast during regularly scheduled newscasts.
Division 14-A. DOCUMENTARY/PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING, RADIO
Division 14-B. DOCUMENTARY/PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMMING, TELEVISION

Editing/Design, Illustration, Photography, and Work for Other Media

HEADLINE – Use of alliteration, play on words, humor or other devices to attract readers. Entry must include three samples and the story for each headline.
Division 15-A. NEWSPAPERS
Division 15-B. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

PAGE ONE DESIGN – Three front pages, any dates during 1998. Division 16-A. PAGE ONE DESIGN, NEWSPAPERS
Division 16-B. PAGE ONE DESIGN, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 16-C. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

INSIDE PAGE DESIGN – Three inside pages or section fronts by the same page designer. Division 17-A. INSIDE PAGE DESIGN, NEWSPAPERS
Division 17-B. INSIDE PAGE DESIGN, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 17-C. INSIDE PAGE DESIGN, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

INFORMATIONAL GRAPHIC – Chart, map or diagram used to illustrate information (submit tearsheet).
Division 18-A. NEWSPAPERS
Division 18-B. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

ART ILLUSTRATION – Drawing, painting or other medium used to illustrate a story or enhance a page (tearsheet).
Division 19-A. NEWSPAPERS
Division 19-B. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

PHOTO ILLUSTRATION – Any "created" photo used to illustrate a story or enhance a page (tearsheet).
Division 20-A. NEWSPAPERS
Division 20-B. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

DEADLINE PHOTOGRAPHY – Includes photos/video taken of a breaking news or sports event. Can include a sequence portraying a single breaking news event. Newspaper entries must include tearsheet(s), including captions. Division 21-A. DEADLINE PHOTOGRAPHY, NEWSPAPERS
Division 21-B. DEADLINE PHOTOGRAPHY, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 21-C. DEADLINE PHOTOGRAPHY, TELEVISION
FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY – Includes photos/video taken for stories other than those covered in Category 21. May be a single photograph or photo sequence relating to general coverage, personalities, entertainment, the arts, sports, etc. Newspaper entries must include tearsheet(s), including captions.
Division 22-A. FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, NEWSPAPERS
Division 22-B. FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, NON-DAILY NEWSPAPERS ONLY
Division 22-C. FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, TELEVISION
Division 22-D. FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHY, ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

EDITORIAL CARTOON – Entry must include tear sheet. A brief note of explanation may be included for context, if necessary.
Division 23-A. NEWSPAPERS
Division 23-B. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

WORK FOR OTHER MEDIA – Includes all other journalism-related work produced by an East Tennessee journalist that is not eligible for any of the preceding categories.
Division 24-A. WRITING -- Includes work for a newspaper, magazine or Web site.
Division 24-B. VISUALS -- Includes page design, informational graphics, art and photo illustrations, photographs or cartoons for print or electronic (including online) media.

Online

WORLD WIDE WEB -- Online news sites. Submit the URL of the site and a letter explaining how the entry makes best use of the medium. Describe how the entry was created for Web use, including, but not limited to, interactive features such as polls, games, quizzes, searchable databases and streaming media. The editorial department/office of the Web site must be located in the East Tennessee area defined in the Entry Rules.

All Media – Horace V. Wells Jr. Community Service award

This award, named for one of the strongest editorial voices and community consciences in Tennessee journalism history, recognizes journalism that has an impact on the community. Entries may be a single story or series of stories and may include editorials. Entries will be judged on the results, enterprise, soundness, presentation and significance. Emphasis will be on demonstrated results in the community. Entries must include a cover letter stating the problem or issue, the newspaper or station’s effort and the results achieved.
Page Updated: December 2002
by Sally A. Guthrie