NYABJ Awards & Gala
Excellence in Media
Entries
The New York Association of Black Journalists is pleased to accept entries for its annual Excellence in Media Contest. The program recognizes the best of print, online, broadcast, photo and video journalism coverage of Black innovation, issues, communities and people.
The deadline to enter the contest is 11:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, 2025.
Entries must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2024, by media outlets based in the New York metro area. If submitting an entry in the Series & Investigative subcategory, the majority of the work entered must have been published or broadcast in 2024.
The fee to enter the contest is $100 per entry until Dec. 1, 2024. As of Dec. 2, 2024 the price will be $150 per entry.
NYABJ reserves the right to reassign contest entries to different categories or subcategories.
The contest will be judged by seasoned professional journalists outside the New York metro area. Decisions are final.
Judges may elect not to give an award in a category.
Contest finalists will be announced in April. Winners will be announced at NYABJ’s 4th Annual Juneteenth Gala & Awards Ceremony on June 19.
Submission details:
Email president@nyabj.org if you need assistance.
Entry Fee
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Categories
Gwen Ifill Award for Excellence in News Reporting: News National/Syndicated
Description
- A piece broadcast on network, syndicated or digital, under 7 minutes.
- This award recognizes excellence in television journalism, honoring the impactful work of those who bring stories to life through the power of visual storytelling.
- Celebrating journalists who connect with audiences, inform the public, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in their reporting.
- Submit a single hard news report/package.
- Entry must not exceed 7 minutes.
- Exceptional skills in visual storytelling
Gwen Ifill Award for Excellence in News Reporting: Long Form – 7 minutes+
Description
- This award celebrates long-form broadcast journalism, which can include things like newsmagazine segments, one-hour features, and late-night broadcasts.
- You can even nominate multiple episodes or segments from the same show.
- Submission highlights depth of reporting, thorough research and providing comprehensive coverage of the topic.
- Showcase innovative approaches to storytelling, whether through the use of technology, interactive elements, or unique formats that enhance viewer engagement.
Stuart Scott Award for Excellence in Sports Reporting
Description
- This category recognizes original and insightful works that transcend sports in print, broadcast or digital.
- In selecting the winner, judges will be looking for compelling storytelling and merit that leave a lasting impact on the audience.
- Entries should highlight new information, exclusive interviews, or fresh perspectives that contribute to the discourse surrounding the sport.
- This includes capturing the passion, perseverance, and challenges faced by athletes, teams, and communities.
Ida B. Wells Award for Excellence in Print Journalism: Features
Description
- This award celebrates a single report covering a human-interest or profile subject that is not breaking news or investigative in nature.
- The piece should show significant depth, insight and new understanding of a story or topic.
- Entries may be presented in numerous ways, including profiles, feature packages, or watchdog journalism.
- It rewards excellent journalism on a matter of public interest, which could be descriptive or of a human interest nature and shows evidence of fine writing.
Ida B. Wells Award for Excellence in Print/Digital Journalism: News
Description:
- This category recognizes print and digital stories.
- Originality and Insightfulness: Submissions must present unique perspectives and in-depth analysis of current events, uncovering stories that resonate with the audience and provide clarity on complex issues.
- Research and Fact-Checking Narrative Craftsmanship: The ability to weave compelling narratives is crucial.
- The story should adhere to the highest standards of fairness, balance, and transparency.
Dyana Williams Award for Excellence in Podcast Program
Description:
- This award recognizes excellence in podcasting, celebrating creators who engage, inform, and entertain listeners through innovative audio storytelling.
- Entries should showcase creativity in structure, theme, or delivery.
- Entries should reflect attention to sound quality, editing, and overall presentation.
- Entry may feature a single episode or a series.
- Entry must not exceed 60 minutes per episode.
- Entrants, please provide an active link to the full podcast or series.
Tom Joyner Award for Excellence in Radio Host/Program
Description:
- This award recognizes the extraordinary talent and creativity of radio personalities and programs that captivate audiences through the airwaves.
- Those who skillfully engage listeners, deliver compelling content, and create a memorable auditory experience that resonates with the community.
- Entry may feature a single episode or a series.
- Entry must not exceed 60 minutes per episode.
- Entrants please provide an active link to the full episode.
Ed Bradley Award for Excellence in Investigative Reporting
Description:
- The award recognizes journalists who seek to uncover the truth, challenge the status quo, and expose wrongdoing in pursuit of justice and accountability.
- Demonstrate an exceptional level of research and inquiry, employing rigorous investigative techniques to uncover facts and gather evidence.
- Present findings in a clear and compelling narrative.
Max Robinson Award for Excellence in Local TV Reporting
Description
- This award highlights standout coverage of an important local or state issue. It celebrates creativity, community engagement, and the use of many journalistic tools.
- Research and Fact-Checking: Rigorous research and meticulous fact-checking are essential.
- Entries must demonstrate exceptional skills in visual storytelling, utilizing compelling images, sound, and editing techniques to engage viewers and convey the narrative effectively.
Gordon Parks Award for Excellence in Visual Media
Description:
- This award celebrates the ability of photojournalists to evoke emotion, inspire change or bring awareness to critical issues, through compelling imagery, or video.
- Entries can include one work (image/video) or weaving together of multiple images, perhaps with sound or music, to tell one specific story; or the presentation of a layout of a webpage for a specific story or project.
- An organization’s overall website is not eligible to be entered.
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