Audio Journalism
News feature
A general news radio/podcast feature not falling under investigative story or human interest categories. (This category could include such things as medicine, law enforcement, politics, economics, etc.) May be a single story or series of stories on one subject.
Human interest Feature
A “slice of life” or whimsical radio/podcast feature story with no significant hard news value.
sports story
Radio or podcast story which concentrates on particular sport and/or its participants.
Best ORIGINAL Interview
Entry must be a single interview segment, not from a news conference, conducted by a host/reporter as part of an entire radio program or podcast with a news, public affairs, or sports news theme.
sports show
A single radio or podcast program or series of programs on the same subject.
regularly SCHEDULED NEWS PODCAST/RADIO PROGRAM
Entry must be a single episode of an entire radio program or podcast with a news or public affairs theme that airs or is published on a regularly scheduled basis (i.e. daily, weekly, bi-weekly, etc.).
Special Program
A single episode or a single episode of a limited series on a specific event or theme that was distributed as a radio show or podcast.
Print/Digital (daily, non-daily, special interest)
D=DAILY
Daily general circulation newspaper or daily news website
ND=NON-DAILY
General circulation publication or website not published daily
S=SPECIAL INTEREST
Publication/website for specific audience, i.e., institutional, religious, or trade; includes magazines and newsletters
For these categories, entries from daily news organizations will only be judged against other daily news organizations.
All non-daily entries, including those from special interest print, will be judged together.
D/ND/S NEWS FEATURE/SERIES
A written hard news feature not falling under “spot news” or “investigative story” categories. (This category could include such topics as health, law enforcement, politics, economics, etc.) Reporter can enter one story or series of stories on one subject.
D/ND/S “HUMAN INTEREST” FEATURE/SERIES
A “slice of life” or whimsical written feature with no significant hard news value.
D/ND/S SPORTS STORY
Story or series of written stories on one subject concentrating on a particular sport and/or its participants.
Print/Digital
For these categories, all entries will be judged together. This category is judged for written news coverage only.
SPOT NEWS
Coverage of an unscheduled news event for which there is no advance notice. This can be a single written story or group of stories appearing on the same day which clearly demonstrates reporter’s, or team’s, ability to deal with breaking story under deadline pressure. Weight will be given to superior coverage provided against nearest deadline. Reporter(s) should indicate difficulties in covering story or gathering information.
COLUMN
Single column which best exemplifies columnist’s work. Any columnist (news, sports, humor, lifestyle, etc.) may enter. The Robert Haggart Award for Best Column is presented in memory of the celebrated Syracuse Post-Standard columnist.)
HEADLINE WRITING
Entry should include three samples of headlines and accompanying articles. Entry will be judged on creativity, relevance to article, and concise writing.
INVESTIGATIVE STORY/SERIES
May be a single written report or series of reports on an investigation conducted by the entrant(s). Reporter(s) should indicate time spent on story and problems associated in gathering information. Also indicate what resulted from bringing the investigation subject to light.
EDITORIAL
A written editorial showing quality reporting, clearness of intent, and call to action. Entry may indicate what effect editorial had on subject.
CRITIQUE
A written critique of entertainment topic (including TV, radio, movies, stage shows, books, etc.)
Magazine
BEST MAGAZINE
Entries judged on overall writing quality, layout, and graphics. Entries must include a cover and contents page with entire publication.
Web or Issuu links are accepted.
Still Photography
CARL SINGLE AWARD FOR SPOT NEWS PHOTOGRAPHY
Single photo of unscheduled news event with no advance notice. (Awarded in memory of Syracuse Post-Standard photographer Carl Single.)
FEATURE PHOTO
Single photo of human interest or “slice of life.”
SPORTS PHOTO
Single photo of a sporting event.
PORTRAIT
Single photo of a person or group of people.
PHOTO ESSAY
Series of photos telling or showing a story.
Television Journalism
SPOT NEWS
Broadcast coverage of an unscheduled news event for which there is no advance notice. Entry should include explanation of any problems reporter and/or photographer had to overcome in obtaining the story and meeting deadline, etc.
INVESTIGATIVE STORY/SERIES
NEWS FEATURE Short FOrm
A broadcast feature that is less than 2:30 in length. Entries should be of a harder nature not falling under “spot news” or “investigative story” categories.
NEWS FEATURE Long FoRM
A broadcast feature that is more than 2:30 in length. Entries should be of a harder nature not falling under “spot news” or “investigative story” categories.
“HUMAN INTEREST” FEATURE
A “slice of life” or whimsical broadcast feature with no significant hard news value. (Strong picture/word coordination is important).
SPORTS STORY
Broadcast story which concentrates on a particular sport and/or its participants. (Strong picture/word coordination is important).
SPORTS SHOW
A single broadcast sports program or series of programs on same subject.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED SPORTSCAST
SPECIAL PROGRAM
A program not regularly scheduled on a specific event. May be a single program or series of programs on same subject. Category includes public affairs programs and documentaries.
bROADCAST
PHOTO ESSAY
BEST VIDEO JOURNALISM
Each entry must include a compilation of the entrant’s best work. Entry may not be entered in the Online category.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED LOCAL NEWSCAST
BEST WEATHERCAST
Online Journalism
online BREAKING NEWS
MULTIMEDIA STORY
NEWS WEBSITE
BLOG/NEwsletter
A blog or newsletter that adds depth, context and perspective to a news, feature or sports story. Entrants can submit up to three blog posts/newsletters per entry.
online GRAPHICS
Best single digital graphic element published by a news organization. The entry can be published by print, broadcast or online platforms but cannot be entered in any other category. Entries may include: interactive graphics, infographics, motion graphics, etc.
online VIDEO JOURNALISM
Each entry must be three online video stories showing work in news, sports, features, or weather-related video as one entry. Entry may not be entered in the Television category.
BEST USE OF
SOCIAL MEDIA
Student Journalism
Open to full-time undergraduate and graduate students of accredited colleges or universities who have produced news/sports content that is local and relevant to audiences in the Syracuse Press Club’s service area.
student AUDIO
NEWS STORY
General hard news or news of the day story on student radio/podcast.
STUDENT AUDIO
FEATURE STORY
Lighter human interest story on student radio/podcast.
STUDENT Audio
SPORTS STORY
STUDENT VIDEO/Television
NEWS STORY
General hard news or news of the day story on student television or student website.
StUDENT VIDEO/TELEVISION FEATURE NEWS STORY
Lighter human interest story on student television or student website.
STUDENT VIDEO/TELEVISION SPORTS STORY
Coverage of a collegiate, local or regional sports story on student television or student website.
STUDENT PRINT/DIGITAL NEWS STORY
General hard news or news of the day story in a student newspaper or student website.
STUDENT PRINT/DIGITAL FEATURE STORY
Lighter human interest story in a student newspaper or student website.
STUDENT PRINT/DIGITAL SPORTS STORY
Coverage of a collegiate, local or regional sports story in a student newspaper or student website.
STUDENT USE OF MULTIMEDIA
News, sports or feature story or series that relies on multiple forms of media, including text, video, photo, design, etc. to produce a cohesive and engaging package.
STUDENT PODCAST
A single episode of a news, sports, or public affairs podcast that covers collegiate, local, or regional issues or topics of interest.