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This award honors print, digital and multiplatform publications for editorial excellence and audience engagement. The award also recognizes the importance of editorially driven brand extensions, including conferences and events. Judges will evaluate entries based on the achievement of editorial and visual superiority in print, online and in person; the cross-platform integration of print, digital and experiential content; and the editors’ success in serving the interests of their readers. Digital-only and cross-platform entries will also be evaluated based on the outstanding use of digital technologies and the overall quality of the mobile experience. Judges may also take into consideration the size and composition of the editorial staff as well as efforts by editorial leadership to achieve diversity and inclusion in both hiring and assigning, especially as those efforts reflect the editorial mission of the publication. The General Excellence award is presented in four categories organized by audience and content. Publications may choose which category to enter, subject to the approval of the administrators of the award. The four categories are:
News, Sports and Entertainment
Honors publications covering politics, business, science and technology as well as society and culture
Service and Lifestyle
Honors publications covering fashion, food, travel and design as well as health, parenting, personal finance and active sports
Special Interest
Honors publications serving highly defined reader communities, including city and regional magazines
Literature, Science and Politics
Honors publications with print circulations under 250,000 or average monthly unique visitors of less than 1 million, as well as magazines and websites covering media and the arts
Print- or digital-only entries may be submitted, but multiplatform brands that fail to submit both print and digital content may be disqualified. Print and digital editions of the same publication may not be entered separately, but a web vertical may be entered separately from its parent site if the vertical has an independent brand identity and the same content is not submitted in both entries. Print-only entries consist of three print issues. Digital-only entries consist of website content and social media and may include an app. Multiplatform entries consist of three print issues, website content and social media and may include an app. As many as three examples of editorially driven print, digital or experiential brand extensions may be submitted but are not required.
Rules and Eligibility: Eligible publications, including online-only titles, may submit one entry in General Excellence. Entries may include one issue dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Entries may include one special-interest or newsstand-only publication. Content entered in General Excellence can be submitted in other categories. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: (1) four copies each of three print issues and (2) a PDF of each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: 10 clearly labeled links to a magazine website (links need not be related to print issues submitted as part of the same entry). THE FOLLOWING MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED: (1) instructions for locating an app and (2) descriptions or photographs of or links to no more than three examples of editorially driven brand extensions, uploaded at ellieawards.org.
Design
This award honors overall excellence in the art direction of print, digital and multiplatform publications. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality and consistency of the visual content of the publication and the effective use of graphic design to fulfill the editorial mission of the publication. Digital-only and multiplatform entries will also be judged based on design innovation and functional excellence. Print- or digital-only entries may be submitted, but multiplatform brands that fail to submit both print and digital content may be disqualified. Print and digital editions of the same publication may not be entered separately, but a web vertical may be entered separately from its parent site if the vertical has an independent brand identity and the same content is not submitted in both entries. Print-only entries consist of three print issues. Digital-only entries consist of links to a magazine website and may include an app. Multiplatform entries consist of three print issues and links to a magazine website and may include an app.
Rules and Eligibility: Eligible publications, including online-only titles, may submit one entry in Design. Entries may include one issue dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Entries may include one special-interest or newsstand-only publication. Content entered in Design can be submitted in other categories. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: (1) four copies each of three print issues and (2) a PDF of each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: 10 clearly labeled links to a magazine website (links need not be related to print issues submitted as part of the same entry). THE FOLLOWING MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED: instructions for locating an app.
Photography
This category honors overall excellence in the photo direction of print, digital and multiplatform publications. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality and consistency of the photographic content of the publication and on the inventiveness and skill with which photography, including photo research, is used throughout the magazine to inform and entertain readers. Digital-only and multiplatform entries will also be judged based on the use of photography that demonstrates the unique capabilities of digital media. Print- or digital-only entries may be submitted, but multiplatform brands that fail to submit both print and digital content may be disqualified. Print and digital editions of the same publication may not be entered separately, but a web vertical may be entered separately from its parent site if the vertical has an independent brand identity and the same content is not submitted in both entries. Print-only entries consist of three print issues. Digital-only entries consist of links to a magazine website and may include an app. Multiplatform entries consist of three print issues and links to a magazine website and may include an app.
Rules and Eligibility: Eligible publications, including online-only titles, may submit one entry in Photography. Entries may include one issue dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Entries may include one special-interest or newsstand-only publication. Content entered in Photography can be submitted in other categories. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: (1) four copies each of three print issues and (2) a PDF of each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: 10 clearly labeled links to a magazine website (links need not be related to print issues submitted as part of the same entry). THE FOLLOWING MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED: instructions for locating an app.
Feature Design
This category honors the graphic design of a feature story or editorial package, including editorial departments and single-topic issues, published in print or on a digital platform. Judges will evaluate entries based on the ambition and skill of the art direction and its effectiveness as visual storytelling. Digital-only entries will also be judged based on design innovation and functional excellence. An entry consists of one article or a clearly branded editorial package.
Rules and Eligibility: Any publication edited by an ASME member may submit three entries in Feature Design. Other eligible publications may submit two entries in this category. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in Feature Design cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of the entry with a separate PDF of the cover from the issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: a clearly labeled link to the entry.
Feature Photography
This category honors the use of original photography in a feature story, photo-essay or photo portfolio. The category is intended to recognize outstanding photojournalism; portraiture; fashion, travel and nature photography; food, shelter and other still-life photography; conceptual photography; and photo-illustration. Judges will evaluate entries based on photographic achievement and editorial value. An entry consists of one article or a clearly branded editorial package.
Rules and Eligibility: Any publication edited by an ASME member may submit three entries in Feature Photography. Other eligible publications may submit two entries in this category. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in Feature Photography cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: PDF of the entry with a separate PDF of the cover from the issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: a clearly labeled link to the entry.
Digital Storytelling
Formerly called Digital Innovation, this category honors the outstanding use of digital technology by magazines and websites. Judges will evaluate entries based on the imagination and skill with which interactivity and multimedia are used, the quality and consistency of the reporting and storytelling and, if relevant, the value and usefulness of any practical instruction or advice contained in the submission. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package, including newsletters. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of social media, podcasts or videos.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Digital Storytelling. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Content entered in Digital Storytelling cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. Programs primarily intended for broadcast on radio and television are not eligible for entry. WHAT TO SUBMIT: a clearly labeled link to each article or package that is part of the entry. THE FOLLOWING MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED: instructions for locating the entry in an app.
Social Media
This category honors the outstanding use of social media as a form of magazine storytelling. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality and consistency of the work and on the innovative use of social media to inform, entertain and engage media consumers. Special weight will be given to entries that provide coverage of one story or topic. An entry consists of examples of social media on one or more platforms. Entries may include a related article or editorial package published in print.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Social Media. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Content entered in Social Media cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. Programs primarily intended for broadcast on radio and television are not eligible for entry. WHAT TO SUBMIT: no more than 10 clearly labeled links to social media content. Screenshots or video files may be substituted for content that is no longer accessible online. THE FOLLOWING MAY ALSO BE SUBMITTED: a PDF of a related print article or package with a separate PDF of the cover from the issue.
Podcasting
This category honors the outstanding use of audio content by magazines and websites. Judges will evaluate entries based on the originality and creativity of the production, the expressiveness and insight of the participants and, if relevant, the quality and depth of the reporting and storytelling. Podcasts will be judged in their original context. An entry consists of one podcast or a series of no more than three podcasts linked by host or topic.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Podcasting. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Content entered in Podcasting cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. Programs primarily intended for broadcast on radio and television are not eligible for entry. WHAT TO SUBMIT: links to no more than three podcasts in their original context and audio files of the same content uploaded at ellieawards.org.
Video
This award honors the outstanding use of video by magazines and websites, including user-generated content. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality and consistency of the reporting and visual storytelling. Videos will be judged in their original context. Special weight will be given to entries that provide timely coverage of events and subjects. The award is presented in two categories. Publications may submit the maximum number of entries in both categories. The two categories are:
News and Opinion
Honors video coverage of politics, business, science and technology as well as entertainment, literature and the arts
Service and Lifestyle
Honors video coverage of fashion, food, travel and design as well as health, parenting, personal finance and active sports
An entry consists of one video or no more than three thematically linked videos.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries, for a total of six, in both Video categories. Other eligible publications may submit two, for a total of four. No publication will be nominated more than twice in either category. Content entered in any of these categories cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. Programs primarily intended for broadcast on radio and television are not eligible for entry. WHAT TO SUBMIT: links to no more than three videos in their original context and video files of the same content uploaded at ellieawards.org.
Single-Topic Issue
This category honors publications that have devoted a single print issue or a major digital package to the comprehensive examination of one subject or topic. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality and consistency of the reporting, writing, illustrations and photography and on the ambition and originality of the issue or package as a whole. An entry consists of a clearly branded special issue or section, the content of which has displaced all or most of the feature well, or a clearly defined digital package. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. Newsstand-only issues and bookazines are not eligible in this category.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Single-Topic Issue. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of the entry with a separate PDF of the cover from the issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: a clearly labeled link to the entry.
Personal Service
This category honors magazine journalism that serves readers’ needs and aspirations by providing practical information about topics such as health care, personal relationships, parenting, career planning and personal finance. Judges will evaluate entries based on the strength and consistency of the reporting, writing, illustrations and photography and on the value and usefulness of the content. Special weight will be given to the use of graphics to provide instruction and advice. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package, including one example of a department or section. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. Articles published in a single-topic issue may be entered, but an entire single-topic issue is not eligible.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Personal Service. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: no more than 10 clearly labeled links to each article or package that is part of the entry.
Leisure Interests
This category honors magazine journalism that provides practical information about recreational activities and special interests such as fashion and beauty; travel; decorating and gardening; food; fitness and active sports; cars and boats; and hobbies and crafts. Judges will evaluate entries based on the strength and consistency of the reporting, writing, illustrations and photography and on the value and usefulness of the content. Special weight will be given to the use of graphics to provide instruction and advice. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package, including one example of a department or section. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. Articles published in a single-topic issue may be entered, but an entire single-topic issue is not eligible.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Leisure Interests. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: no more than 10 clearly labeled links to each article or package that is part of the entry.
Community Journalism
This category honors reporting and writing on local or community issues, including stories that address the concerns of readers of service and lifestyle as well as special interest magazines and websites. Judges will evaluate entries based on the enterprise and skill of the writer or writers and reward entries for insightful analysis and compelling narrative. Special weight will be given to entries published by magazines and websites serving undercovered communities or audiences. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. Entries may also include examples of social media.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Community Journalism. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article or package that is part of the entry.
Reporting
This category honors reporting excellence as exemplified by one article or a series of articles. Judges will evaluate entries based on the enterprise and skill of the reporter or reporters and reward entries for original reporting, insightful analysis and compelling narrative. Special weight will be given to exclusive or innovative coverage of topics such as politics, business, sports and entertainment. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. To facilitate the work of the judges, the administrators of the awards may request, for preliminary evaluation only, the submission of excerpts from entries longer than 18,000 words.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Reporting. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Judges are permitted to choose seven finalists in Reporting. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article or package that is part of the entry.
Feature Writing
This category honors the best feature stories of the year. Judges will evaluate entries based on the accuracy and depth of reporting but primarily on the vividness and perceptiveness of the writing. Stylishness and originality will be favored over mere length. An entry consists of one article, which may be published in multiple parts. To facilitate the work of the judges, the administrators of the awards may request, for preliminary evaluation only, the submission of excerpts from entries longer than 18,000 words.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Feature Writing. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Judges are permitted to choose seven finalists in Feature Writing. Entries may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020). Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of the entry with a separate PDF of the cover from the issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: a clearly labeled link to the entry.
Profile Writing
This category honors news or feature stories that explore the character and background of an individual or a group of closely linked individuals. Judges will evaluate entries based on the accuracy and depth of the reporting and the vividness and perceptiveness of the writing as well as the value of the content to readers of the publication. Special weight will be given to concision and timeliness. An entry consists of one article or no more than three articles linked by writer or format. No entry may be longer than 12,000 words in aggregate without the permission of the administrators of the awards.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Profile Writing. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article that is part of the entry.
Essays and Criticism
This category honors interpretative and critical journalism ranging from essays on the personal experience of the writer to commentary on literature and the arts. Although entries may incorporate reporting and narrative, judges will evaluate essays and reviews based on the writer’s depth of insight, strength of argument and uniqueness of perspective. Entries incorporating photographs will be judged primarily on the quality of the text. An entry consists of one essay or three reviews by one writer.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Essays and Criticism. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of three articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of three articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article that is part of the entry.
Columns and Commentary
This category honors regularly published departments and features in which the point of view of the writer is expressed or topics of interest central to the editorial mission of the publication are explored. Entries may include but are not limited to news analysis; commentary on politics and society; coverage of sports and entertainment; and writing about fashion, food, travel and design. Judges will evaluate entries based on the expressiveness and insight of the writer or writers and on the value of the content to the readers of the publication. An entry consists of three articles published in a consistent print or digital format. No single story in the entry may be longer than 3,000 words without the permission of the administrators of the awards.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Columns and Commentary. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article that is part of the entry.
Public Interest
This category honors magazine journalism that illuminates issues of local, national or international importance. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality of the reporting, analysis, writing and graphics and on the potential of the article or articles to affect public or private policies or practices. Photo-essays will be judged on the strength of both images and text. Special weight will be given to entries that show long-term, in-depth coverage of an issue of public importance as explained in the entry statement. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package. Entries may include but not consist exclusively of multimedia, podcasts or videos. Entries may also include examples of social media. To facilitate the work of the judges, the administrators of the awards may request, for preliminary evaluation only, the submission of excerpts from entries longer than 18,000 words.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in Public Interest. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Content entered in this category cannot be submitted in other categories except as part of an entry in General Excellence, Design, Photography and the ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article that is part of the entry.
ASME Award for Coverage of Race in America
This category honors reporting and writing on race in America. Entries may include but are not limited to examples of reporting, feature writing, audio or visual journalism, news analysis and commentary. Judges will evaluate entries based on the quality of the reporting, writing, photography or videography and especially on the expressiveness and insight of the participating journalists. Special weight will be given to new and emerging voices. An entry consists of one article; no more than three thematically linked articles published together or separately; or a clearly branded editorial package. Entries may also include examples of social media.
Rules and Eligibility: Publications edited by ASME members may submit three entries in this category. Other eligible publications may submit two. No publication will be nominated more than twice in this category. Entries consisting of one article may be submitted as print or digital content. Entries consisting of two or more articles may be submitted as print or digital content or as a combination of print and digital content. Entries consisting of one article may be dated December 2020/January 2021 (but not December 2019/January 2020); entries consisting of two or more articles may include one article dated January 2021. Content with comparable dates, such as Fall 2020/Winter 2021, will also be accepted. Entries in this category can include articles, photographs and other print and digital content entered in another category but cannot duplicate an entry in another category. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR PRINT: a PDF of each article with separate PDFs of the cover from each issue. WHAT TO SUBMIT FOR DIGITAL: clearly labeled links to each article or package that is part of the entry.
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