IMPORTANT SUBMISSIONS INFORMATION:
Deadline is February 5th (postmark is acceptable)
Awards winners will be announced in March.
Presentation of the CIMA cups and cash prizes will be on May 12th at the NEWS EXPO 2007 and Courage in Media Awards Gala in Washington, D.C., at the Hilton Hotel International Ballroom.
Entries must be published or disseminated to the public in English, in the United States within the 2006 calendar year.
Entries may be submitted to more than one category if applicable.
Entries can be submitted by any of the following: the entrant's media organization, the journalist/author himself, a reader/viewer/listener or any other individual.
Entries may be submitted by teams of up to 3 individuals. If a larger team is responsible, the award will be made in the name of the staff or publication.
Online entries must be active with the submitted stories in archive.during the judging process and through the month of May when the awards will be presented Please provide the URL to each part of the exhibit.
Blogs should provide a portfolio of material that represents a body of work. No more than 20 pages will be reviewed. Mission statements, highlights of achievements and screenshots of unique features and design elements are welcome, as well as relevant data about user traffic and impact of the site.
Video entries must include 3 copies in DVD format. Scripts should be included if possible. Audio entries must include 3 copies in be CD format Scripts should be included if possible.
Print entries should be mounted on a backing or printed or copied on paper. No loose clippings will be accepted. Exhibits should be no larger than 11x17 inches.
Book entries should be submitted with 5 copies of the book.
Any entry submitted for more than one category should duplicate the whole entry package including the exhibits. No entries will be returned.
Entries and photographs may be used by News Expo and the Courage in Media Awards for promotional or educational purposes. Awards will not necessarily be awarded in every category if the submissions do not warrant the honor.
Mail the entry package with handling fee to:
Courage in Media Award Committee14001c Saint Germain Dr., Suite 822Centreville, VA 20120Telephone: 800-651-CIMA (2462).
Web site: http://wwww.thecimas.com
Email: info@thecimas.com
