ENTRY FORM: Feature Story

QUALIFYING ENTRIES: One environmental feature or commentary published between March 1, 2012 and Feb. 28, 2013. Multi-part stories, sidebars and other supplemental material are prohibited. Eligibility: All TV, Radio, Print and Online entities.

LINKS AND FILES: Upload low-resolution PDF or radio MP3 file (20MB max), or paste a link to your story. Video files may not be uploaded; please include a link for video entries. If you are uploading a file, ignore the field for links; if you are supplying a link, ignore the field for uploading a file. Do not include a link AND a file of the same story. Be sure your link will not expire in 2013. If you are unable to upload a file or supply a link, you may prepare five copies of your story according to SEJ Awards preparation rules.

COVER LETTER: Have your cover letter ready to upload as you complete the form. 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, you are required to upload a document containing all reporter names and contact information (mailing address, phone number and email address). PDF only.

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

CAUTION! As you complete the awards entry form, be sure to fill in all required fields. If you miss one, attached files will disconnect. Your other information will remain intact, but you'll have to attach 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 send SEJ a check. Your entry will not be considered until payment is received. Please pay your fee as soon as you complete the entry form!

Online materials and payments must be received by April 1, midnight, your local time. Shipped materials must be postmarked by April 1, 2013. If you have questions, email crigel@sej.org or call (502) 641-1844.

Good luck!

SEJ Record Number: OFFICE USE ONLY:

Entry Number - OFFICE USE ONLY:

For office use only.

Committee Use Only:

Susan:

Jackleen:

Ken:

Reporter's First Name: *

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.

Reporter's Last Name: *

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.

Where the story aired or ran: *

Indicate where this story was broadcast or published.

Upload Cover Letter: *

REQUIRED. A cover letter can be from the entrant or another person. It is strictly limited to 1000 words. You may describe difficulties you overcame to report the stories, outcomes resulting from the reporting, or whatever you want to convey so judges can appreciate the value of your entry. PDF only, 8MB maximum.

Link story URL:

Enter the complete link to your story. If you want to upload a file of your story, skip this field and go on to the next.

Upload Story File:

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 or radio MP3 only, 20MB MAXIMUM.

Air or publication date: *

Enter the date your story aired, launched or ran. Stories without dates will not be sent to judges!

Broadcast Transcript:

Broadcast entries require a transcript. Please attach your transcript file here. PDF only.

Disclosure: Did any material corrections or retractions follow the original distribution of the work, or any potential conflicts of interest occur in the reporting of the work?: *

Yes (Please describe below)

Description of corrections, retractions or conflict of interest:

Comments about your entry? :

Reporter's Employment: *

Where you report, or list Freelance.

Reporter's Mailing Address: *

Enter your street address here.

City: *

State/Province: *

Entry Title: *

This title will appear on the trophy and certificates if this entry wins. Please create a title that will adequately describe your entry. It may be the name of your story.

Zip/Postal Code: *

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

Country: *

Mailing Address Designation: *

Home

Work

Reporter's Phone Number: *

Where we can best reach you concerning your entry. Please notify SEJ if your phone number changes: sej@sej.org

Phone Designation: *

Home

Work

Cell

Reporter's Email Address: *

Where we can best reach you.

Number of team reporters: *

Type 1 for individual reporter (yourself). Otherwise, type the number of reporters on the team. Anyone with a byline in the entry must be included.

Team Reporter Contact Info:

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 maximum.

Awards Distribution: *

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

SEJ Member Name for Member or Prospective Member Rate: *

Name of SEJ member or prospective member entering. Type SAME if the name is already listed in this form. If you are not entering at the member or prospective member rate, type N/A.

Contest Coordinator's Name:

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

Contest Coordinator's Phone Number:

Enter the coordinator's phone number here.

Contest Coordinator's Email Address:

Where did you hear about this contest?: