ENTRY FORM: Carmody In-depth Small Market

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QUALIFYING ENTRIES: You may enter an investigative or explanatory feature, series or commentary on a single environmental topic, published between March 1, 2012, and Feb. 28, 2013, published in a newspaper, magazine, wire service, newsletter or online, or aired on TV (including cable) or radio. TV and radio entries must not exceed a total run or air time of 60 minutes; print and online entries must not exceed five parts.

LINKS AND FILES: Upload low-resolution PDF or radio mp3 files (20MB max each), or paste links to your stories. If you are uploading files, ignore the fields for links; if you are using links, ignore the fields for uploading files. Do not include a link AND a file of the same story.  Use only links that will not expire in 2013. If you are unable to upload files or paste links, you may prepare four copies of your stories according to SEJ Awards preparation rules. 

COVER LETTER: Have your cover letter (PDF only) ready to upload as you complete the form. For this category, your cover letter must include a description of the reporting's impact. Even if you mail in your entries, uploaded cover letters ARE REQUIRED. 1,000 word maximum.

CONTACT SHEET: If your entry includes more than just yourself in the reporting team, a document containing all reporter names and contact information (mailing address, phone number and email address) is required. PDF only. 8MB max.

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPTS: Each radio, television and audio/video component of a website must include a complete transcript. Upload a separate PDF transcript for each broadcast story you enter.

CAUTION! As you complete the awards entry form, be sure to fill in all required fields. If you miss one, you'll lose any files you've uploaded. Your other information will remain intact, but you'll have to upload your cover letter and other files again.

PAYMENT: When the form is complete, you will be redirected to a secure payment site where you can pay instantly by credit card or opt to mail a check. Your entry will not be considered until payment is received.

Online entry forms must be received by April 1, midnight your local time. Shipped materials must be postmarked April 1, 2013. If you have questions, email Awards Director Chris Bruggers or call her at (502) 641-1844.

Good luck!

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Must be the name of a reporter who worked on the story. If the entry was reported by a team, select one reporter as main contact for the contest.

Must be the name of a reporter who worked on the story or stories entered. If the entry was reported by a team, select one reporter for the form. If your entry is selected by judges, SEJ will contact you for the names and contact information of the other reporters.

Where you report, or list Freelance.

Enter your street address here.

If your address is in a country without postal codes, type N/A.

Where we can best reach you with questions about your entry. If your phone number changes, please contact sej@sej.org.

Where we can best reach you with questions about your entry. If your email address changes, please contact sej@sej.org.

Name of SEJ member entering, for member or prospective member rate. If it is the reporter listed in Reporter's Name, type SAME. If you are not entering at the member or prospective member rate, type N/A.

Type 1 for individual reporter. Otherwise, type the number of reporters on the team including anyone with a byline in the entry. You may also include photographers, graphic artists and editors who were directly involved with the entry. SEJ will contact you for the names of team reporters if your entry is selected.

If your entry includes more than one reporter, you are required to upload the contact information for each team reporter: name, employment, mailing address, phone number and email address. PDF only. 8MB max.

Individual entrants, type SELF. If this entry was reported by a team, indicate how the prize should be distributed if this entry wins.

If someone other than the entering reporter organized this entry, please enter the coordinator's name here.

This title will appear on the trophy and certificates if this entry wins. Please create a title that will adequately describe your entry.

Indicate the publication, station or website where your story or stories ran or aired.

A PDF cover letter is required. A cover letter may be from the entrant or another person such as an editor. It is strictly limited to 1000 words. You may describe difficulties you overcame to report the stories, outcomes resulting from the publication of the stories, or whatever you want to convey so judges can appreciate the value of your entry.

Enter the complete link to your first story, part one of a longer series, or to the entire entry if it is located at one link. Related stories aired or published the same day count as one part. If you have several links, separate with a comma. (You must include http:// to create a live link.)

If you plan to upload a file instead of supply a link, ignore the link fields and use the upload fields to upload your file or files.

You may upload 20MB MAXIMUM pdf or radio mp3 files. Print entries must include the same headlines, stories, photos and graphics that appeared originally in print, without any additions or deletions. News services only may submit computer printouts without graphics. PDF only, 20MB maximum.

Required. List the exact date this story was aired, launched or published. Stories posted with no dates will not be sent to judges.

Broadcast stories MUST include a transcript. Upload the transcript for your broadcast story #1. PDF only.

Enter the complete link to your second story or part two of a series. Related stories aired or published the same day count as one part. If you have several links, separate with a comma. (You must include http:// to create a live link.)

If you plan to upload a file instead of supply a link, ignore the link fields and use the upload fields to upload your file or files.

You may upload 20MB MAXIMUM PDF or radio MP3 files. Print entries must include the same headlines, stories, photos and graphics that appeared originally in print, without any additions or deletions. News services only may submit computer printouts without graphics.

Required. List the exact date this story was aired, launched or published. Stories posted with no dates will not be sent to judges.

Broadcast stories MUST include a transcript. Upload the transcript for your broadcast story #2. PDF only.

Enter the complete link to your third story or part three of a series. Related stories aired or published the same day count as one part. If you have several links, separate with a comma. (You must include http:// to create a live link.)

If you plan to upload a file instead of supply a link, ignore the link fields and use the upload fields to upload your file or files.

20MB MAXIMUM PDF or radio MP3 files. Print entries must include the same headlines, stories, photos and graphics that appeared originally in print, without any additions or deletions. News services only may submit computer printouts without graphics.

Required. List the exact date this story was aired, launched or published. Stories posted with no dates will not be sent to judges.

Broadcast stories MUST include a transcript. Upload the transcript for your broadcast story #3. PDF only.

Enter the complete link to your fourth story or part four of a series. Related stories aired or published the same day count as one part. If you have several links, separate with a comma. (You must include http:// to create a live link.)

If you plan to upload a file instead of supply a link, ignore the link fields and use the upload fields to upload your file or files.

20MB MAXIMUM PDF or radio MP3 files. Print entries must include the same headlines, stories, photos and graphics that appeared originally in print, without any additions or deletions. News services only may submit computer printouts without graphics.

Required. List the exact date this story was aired, launched or published. Stories posted with no dates will not be sent to judges.

Broadcast stories MUST include a transcript. Upload the transcript for your broadcast story #4. PDF only.

Enter the complete link to your fifth story or part four of a series. Related stories aired or published the same day count as one part. If you have several links, separate with a comma. (You must include http:// to create a live link.)

If you plan to upload a file instead of supply a link, ignore the link fields and use the upload fields to upload your file or files.

20MB MAXIMUM PDF or radio MP3 files. Print entries must include the same headlines, stories, photos and graphics that appeared originally in print, without any additions or deletions. News services only may submit computer printouts without graphics.

Required. List the exact date this story was aired, launched or published. Stories posted with no dates will not be sent to judges.

Broadcast stories MUST include a transcript. Upload the transcript for your broadcast story #5. PDf only.

Optional: You may upload 20MB MAX PDF or MP3 files of supplemental materials, such as awards given for the story or stories, or community changes arising because of your coverage.

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