2010 Special Awards

 

$1,000 ROBERT D.G. LEWIS WATCHDOG AWARD

The Robert D.G. Lewis Watchdog Award will be presented to an applicant in any award classification whose entry best exemplifies journalism aimed at protecting the public from abuses by those who would betray the public trust.

Mr. Lewis served SPJ over the years in a number of prestigious leadership positions, including national president and chairman of the Freedom of Information Committee. Mr. Lewis, who also served as the chairman of the board of governors of the National Press Club, retired from Newhouse Newspapers.

Direct nominations are not accepted for this award, which the judges may give to a worthy entry in any category.

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN LOCAL JOURNALISM

This award is for distinction in any medium of local journalism not involving a particular story or series. Nominees should be cited for their contribution to the development of local journalism or to the development of other journalists.

They should also be recognized for their contributions to the metropolitan Washington community or to a specific community within the metropolitan area.

Editors, producers, administrators and managers who are not always eligible for reporting awards will be considered, as well as journalists who have made more visible contributions to the profession.

Letters of nomination may be made by individuals or groups who need not be members of SPJ. The nominator should describe the candidate’s qualifications and achievements, but is not required to include samples of his/her work. There is no entry fee.

The executive committee of the chapter board of directors will select the winner, who will be notified in advance and honored at the Dateline Awards banquet.

Nominations for the Distinguished Service in Local Journalism Award should be e-mailed to Steve Taylor at taylorsa@comcast.net.