Each entry must include a complete nomination form, the material to be judged and the $30 entry fee. For print entries, two copies of each entry should be included in the entry package. 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. Judges will nominate worthy entries and no additional entry fee is needed.
AN INDIVIDUAL FORM MUST ACCOMPANY EACH ENTRY
(This form may be photocopied.)
Nominee(s): _________________________________
Title of Entry: _________________________________
Date(s) published or broadcast: _________________________________
Division Entered Category Entered
| __ Daily Newspaper | ____ Features |
| ___ Weekly Newspaper | ___ Editorial, Columns, Commentary |
| ___ Magazine | ___ Sports |
| ___ Television | ___ Business/Financial Reporting |
| ___ Radio | ___ Arts Criticism |
| ___ Correspondent Award* | ___ Photojournalism |
| ___ Newsletter (Washington Reporting)* | ___ Investigative Reporting |
| ___ Website | ___ General News |
| ___ Blog* | ___ Spot News |
*Do not choose a category
Employer of nominee(s):_______________________________________________
Work Address: ______________________________________________________
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Why does this entry deserve an award?
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Name, address (postal and e-mail) and phone number of person to be contacted about award (This person will be responsible for informing nominee(s) of finalist status):
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Send entries to:
Joel Whitaker, SPJ Dateline Awards Coordinator, 14305 Shoreham Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20905
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