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Topic: Local SPJ Chapter Calling for Award Entries
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| Witwer52 | Posted – 1/15/2008 6:01:03 PM | show profile I am pleased to announce that the Washington, D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is now accepting applications for its 2007 Dateline Awards Program. The Program is a wonderful way for you to showcase and gain recognition for the work of your news organization. You do not need to be a member of SPJ to enter your work. The contest is open to both print and broadcast media outlets throughout the D.C. metropolitan area. This includes the District of Columbia; Alexandria, Fredericksburg, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudon, Stafford and Prince William counties in Virginia; and Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George's and St. Mary's counties in Maryland. Materials submitted will be judged by journalists and related professionals whose primary assignments do not include local news. All entries must be received by February 20, 2008. Awards will be presented to the winners at the Annual Dateline Awards Dinner, which will be held the evening of Tuesday, June 10 at the National Press Club. For a complete list of guidelines, rules and entry categories, and entry forms, please visit http://www.spj.org/washdcpro/dateline/2007-12.pdf. To enter, please fill out an entry form and mail it with your entry and your entry fee of $30, made out to the Washington, D.C. Pro Chapter of SPJ, to the following address: Brooke Kenny, Awards Coordinator 8401 Greenwood Ave. #3 Takoma Park, MD 20912 If you have any questions about the competition, feel free to email me at witwer52@hotmail.com. I look forward to receiving your work. Regards, Brooke Kenny Coordinator, DC Metro SPJ Editorial Competition |
