Radio Awards Directory

Updated February 16, 2010

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Education Writers Association Awards for Education Reporting
Reporters in print (including trade publications), broadcast and online media are encouraged to submit outstanding work covering education - pre-K, K-12 schools or higher education. Reporters in 18 different categories will be honored for their work in beat coverage, features, series, opinion and investigative stories.

   Agency :  Education Writers Association
   Deadline :  January 22, 2010
   Period of Coverage  :  Calendar year
   Award :  $250-$1, 000 and a plaque
   Address :  Education Writers Association
2122 P. St., NW #201
   Contact :  Education Writers Association
 http://www.ewa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=contest

Excellence in Financial Journalism Award
To recognize reporters from the national and local press who contribute to a better understanding of business topics. The Society presents awards in six categories: print under 1500 words, print over 1500 words, television, radio, electronic media, and wire services.

   Agency :  New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
   Deadline :  February 1, 2007
   Period of Coverage  :  Jan 1- Dec 31
   Award : 
   Address :  Public Relations Manager New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants 530 Fifth Avenue
   Contact :  Lois Whitehead
 http://www.nysscpa.org

Excellence in Ocean Science Journalism
To recognize an outstanding record of achievement in communicating ocean science to the public. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Ocean Science Journalism Award is given for a body of work that enhances public awareness of, interest in, and understanding of the ocean sciences and was published or broadcast within the last five years.

   Agency :  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
   Deadline :  spring 2007 - see website
   Period of Coverage  :  previous 5 years
   Award :  $5, 000
   Address :  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Fenno House MS #40
   Contact :  Shelley Dawicki
 http://www.whoi.edu/home/news/media_journalism_award.html

Excellence in Urban Journalism Award
The annual award, offered in partnership with The Freedom Forum, encourages and recognizes quality reporting on major issues facing the nation\'s urban areas, particularly inner cities. The award is open to professional journalists who work in a variety of formats and submissions may be made by individuals or teams.

   Agency :  Freedom Forum/Enterprise Foundation
   Deadline :  February 1, 2009
   Period of Coverage  :  Calendar year
   Award :  $2,500
   Address :  Enterprise Foundation, Communications Department
10227 Wincopin Circle #500
   Contact :  Serena Cardenas
 http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/programs/awards/excellence_in_urban_journalism_award/de...

Exceptional Merit Media Awards
Makes a broad range of "EMMA" awards in most media, including radio, that explore and further their mission: increasing the number ofpro-choice women in elected and appointed office regardless of partyaffiliation.

   Agency :  National Women's Political Caucus
   Deadline :  TBA
   Period of Coverage  :  Calendar year
   Award :  Statuette (no cash awards)
   Address :  1634 I Street NW, Suite 310
   Contact :  National Women's Political Caucus
 http://www.nwpc.org

Guidelines and Instructions

  1. By far the most important thing to note about this list is that it refers ONLY to radio related AWARDS. It does not include fellowships, grants, residencies, orscholarships for further study.
  2. By its very nature, it is often hard to determine where to draw the line as to what to include in the list and what to exclude. For example, if an agency gives an annual award for increasing the visibility of ferrets as pets, is the award really a radio award or a ferret award? If the ferret group in question specifically states that they give an award either generally to 'broadcast media' or specifically to radio projects, we have included them. If the connection to radio is either tenuous, or the agency had no record ofever giving an award to a radio producer, the entry was not included in this list. Also, because the territory we cover is so vast, there are many local or regional competitions we haven't included. If you know of others, please tell us.
  3. For the most part, these are domestic U.S. awards, although we have included some key foreign awards as well.
  4. The dates for both "Deadline" and "Period of Coverage" should be used in a general sense. To confirm the official deadlines and complete rules for any of the awards listed, you MUST contact the agency itself. Because there are so many agencies with different submission and award calendars, these dates sometimes refer to the current official deadline, but they might refer to last year'sdeadline. This list should be used for general planning purposes only! OFFICIAL DATES MUST BE CONFIRMED WITH THE AGENCY ITSELF!
  5. This is a work-in-progress. We have tried to be as inclusive and accurate as possible, but with this much data, changes occur all the time. Please use our Awards Directory Update Form to send errors, corrections, omissions and suggestions. Also, the vast majority of these awards are honorable and respectable, but if any of the agencies seem to be a bit shady or disreputable, letus know your experiences with that award.
  6. If you win an award -- from this list or elsewhere -- please let us know: airspace@airmedia.org.