Radio Awards Directory
Updated February 16, 2010
Direct contact with the granting entity is always recommended.
South Asian Journalists Association Journalism (SAJA) Awards
Honoring excellence in coverage of South Asia & outstanding reporting by South Asian journalists and students in the United States and Canada. Awards: 12 categories including print, broadcast, new media, photography, commentary and student work.
| Agency | : | South Asian Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | March 26. 2010 |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | See website |
| Address | : | n/a |
| Contact | : | Monika Mathur |
| http://www.saja.org/programs/awards | ||
Science Writing Award in Physics & Astronomy
The purpose of the award is to promote effective science communication in print and broadcast media in order to improve the general public\\\\\\\'s appreciation of physics, astronomy, and allied science fields.
| Agency | : | American Institute of Physics |
| Deadline | : | March, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | $3000 + certificate + travel |
| Address | : | Media & Government Relations American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse |
| Contact | : | Tatiana Bonilla |
| http://www.aip.org/aip/writing/ | ||
Science Writing Awards
Two annual awards for outstanding science writing on acoustical science and engineering. One award is for a journalist (any field) and the other is for a professional in acoustics.
| Agency | : | Acoustical Society of America |
| Deadline | : | TBA |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | $1, 000 |
| Address | : | Acoustical Society of America 2 Huntington Quadrangle, #1N01 |
| Contact | : | Elaine Moran |
| http://www.acoustics.org/press/index.html#t02 | ||
Science-In-Society Journalism Awards
NASW established the Science in Society awards to provide recognition -- without subsidy from any professional or commercial interest -- for investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact for good and bad.
| Agency | : | National Association of Science Writers |
| Deadline | : | February, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | |
| Award | : | $2500 + Certificate |
| Address | : | National Association of Science Writers P.O. Box 890 |
| Contact | : | Diane McGurgan |
| http://www.nasw.org/awards/index.htm | ||
SEJ Awards for Reporting on the Environment
Awards in nine categories, recognizing the year\\\\\\\'s best environmental journalism in print and broadcast media, as well as the Internet.
| Agency | : | Society of Environmental Journalists |
| Deadline | : | April 1, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Check website |
| Award | : | $1, 000 |
| Address | : | Society of Environmental Journalists P.O. Box 2492 |
| Contact | : | SEJ |
| http://www.sej.org/initiatives/awards-fellowships/sej-annual-awards-reporting-environment | ||
Sidney Hillman Awards
Given annually to journalists, writers and public figures who \\\\\\\"pursue social justice and public policy for the common good.\\\\\\\"
| Agency | : | Sidney Hillman Foundation |
| Deadline | : | Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | $2, 000 + plaque |
| Address | : | Sidney Hillman Foundation 275 Seventh Ave. |
| Contact | : | Amanda Cooper |
| http://www.hillmanfoundation.org/thesidney | ||
Sigma Delta Chi Awards
Radio categories include: breaking news reporting, investigative reporting, feature reporting, documentaries, and public service in radio journalism (awarded to broadcast organization). Winners are honored at the annual SPJ conference.
| Agency | : | Society of Professional Journalists |
| Deadline | : | February, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | Certificate |
| Address | : | Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Ctr. 3909 N. Meridian St. |
| Contact | : | SPJ |
| http://www.spj.org/a-sdx.asp | ||
Silver Gavel Awards
Recognize annually eligible entries from communications media that have been exemplary in helping to foster the American public\'s understanding of the law and the legal system.
| Agency | : | American Bar Association |
| Deadline | : | January 7, 2010 |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | Silver Gavel |
| Address | : | American Bar Association, Division for Public Education 321 N. Clark St. 20.2 |
| Contact | : | ABA |
| http://www.abanet.org/publiced/gavel/home.html | ||
| : | kaplanh@staff.abanet.org | |
Society of Environmental Journalists
Recognizes excellence in environmental reporting.
| Agency | : | |
| Deadline | : | April, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | April 1- Mar 31 |
| Award | : | $1, 000 |
| Address | : | Society of Environmental Journalists PO Box 2492 |
| Contact | : | Beth Parke |
| http://www.sej.org/initiatives/awards-fellowships/overview | ||
Southern California Journalism Awards
Awards for editorial excellence and distinction, first published or broadcast in Southern California (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties).
| Agency | : | Los Angeles Press Club |
| Deadline | : | Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | Plaques, certificates |
| Address | : | Los Angeles Press Club 4773 Hollywood Blvd. |
| Contact | : | LA Press Club |
| http//www.lapressclub.org/index.cfm/0/Finalists-2008.cfm | ||
Statehouse Beat Reporting Award
Recognizes outstanding work in print, broadcast and online for a state capitol news beat, for a body of work rather than a single story. Also includes the John Aubuchon Freedom of Information Award that recognizes extraordinary examples of persistence by
| Agency | : | Capitol Beat -- The Association of Capitol Reporters and Editors |
| Deadline | : | May, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | |
| Award | : | Engraved dome trophy |
| Address | : | The Tallahassee Democrat 336 East College Avenue |
| Contact | : | Nancy Cook Lauer |
| http://capitolbeat.org | ||
Student Award: An IRE Certificate of Recognition and a $250 cash scholarship for Outstanding Investigative Reporting.
Investigative Reporters and Editors Association recognizes the best in investigative reporting, by print, broadcast and online media. Entry fee $25-$100.
| Agency | : | Investigative Reporters and Editors Association |
| Deadline | : | January, Check Website |
| Period of Coverage | : | Calendar year |
| Award | : | Newspaper, TV, Online and Other Media: An IRE Medal for Outstanding Investigative Reporting OR an IRE Certificate of Recognition. |
| Address | : | Investigative Reporters and Editors Association 138 Neff Annex School of Journalism University of Missouri Columbia, MO 65213 |
| Contact | : | Beth Kopine |
| http://www.ire.org/resourcecenter/contest/index.html | ||
- 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.
- 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.
- For the most part, these are domestic U.S. awards, although we have included some key foreign awards as well.
- 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!
- 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.
- If you win an award -- from this list or elsewhere -- please let us know: airspace@airmedia.org.
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