How To Prepare Your Entry

This page outlines the formatting and submission requirements for award entries. Before submitting, please carefully review the instructions below. Incomplete or incorrectly formatted entries may be disqualified.

 

ENTRY SUBMISSION DETAILS

  • A list of submitted stories with titles and publication dates
  • Context about the work’s significance or reporting challenges
  • Suggested: Background on impact, reporting obstacles or collaborations

You may submit entries in the following formats:


Print or Digital Entries

  • Submit a working link to each story (must be hosted by the original publisher or your own site), or upload a low-resolution PDF that reflects the originally published version
  • If submitting multiple stories for a single entry, combine them into one PDF file. Need help? Here’s how to combine PDFs into one file.
  • Include all headlines, bylines, photos, and graphics as originally published
  • Sidebars or related stories published on the same day count as one story

Book Entries

  • Books must be submitted in digital format (e.g., ebook, digital galley or PDF), not a physical copy
  • On the electronic entry form, include all necessary instructions for access (e.g., download links, login credentials, or purchase details if required)

Audio or Video Entries

  • Submit a working link from the original publisher or broadcaster or upload an MP3 or MP4 file
  • Broadcast entries must offer clear, high-quality playback
  • Television and radio entries must also include a complete transcript

Before submitting your entry, confirm that:

  • All entry files are accessible and complete
  • The content matches what was originally published or aired
  • The entry summary provides the judges with helpful context
  • You’ve adhered to any story count or length limits for your category