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2008 Tom Bigler Journalism Conference
Newspaper Contest Submission Guidelines and Rules Wilkes University is proud to offer the Tom Bigler Newspaper Competition in conjunction with our annual conference to be held April 11, 2008. Our goal is to recognize outstanding writing, photography, and design/layout among high school journalists. Each entrant must attach a fully completed form (below) along with two (2) copies of the two best issues of the school year 2006-07 for consideration in the Overall category. For individual categories in writing and photography, we ask for two copies of the clip you wish to be considered. The clip should include the date of publication and specify which category in which to consider the entry. Each school may submit no more than two individual entries per category. Quality photocopies are acceptable. Please affix individual entries neatly to an 8 ½ x 11 piece of paper. If the story is long, neatly fold the entry to fit. All winners will receive special certificates of merit and be asked to pose for promotional photographs following the award ceremonies. Please provide the following information for each entry. This form may be copied. Entries must be received by March 19, 2008 for consideration. Name of school publication: Address of school: School newspaper publication (circle one): Weekly Semi-weekly Monthly Other (specify) If you wish to be considered for the Overall category check this box and attach two copies of your top two issues from the 2007-08 school year If you wish to be considered for the Spotlight Award (a recognition to the outstanding newspaper/publication that is either brand new or recently changed), attach two copies of your work and a brief letter noting the changes or challenges the publication faced this academic year. Categories of Merit (circle one and attach entry—include by-line and brief—50 word— explanation of context for piece on separate piece of paper) News Writing Feature Writing Opinion/Editorial Writing Sports Writing Sports Photography News/Feature Photography Page Layout and Design Teachers: If you wish to nominate any student for Young Journalist of the Year Award, please write a brief letter explaining why you think your student is worthy and attach one or two examples of the student’s best work of the year. Judges for this award seek young people who plan to possibly pursue the field of journalism and have contributed outstanding work and leadership to student media at your school. In your letter, please offer examples of your nominee’s leadership and work. This category will consider high school juniors and seniors only.
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