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Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is pleased to announce the 2008 MADD Media Awards. The 6th annual MADD Media Awards program recognizes media professionals and organizations for outstanding coverage and advancement of issues related to MADD's mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.
Awards
The MADD Media Awards will honor 12 winners, chosen among seven categories of media, for exemplary coverage of drunk driving and underage drinking issues. The Award of Excellence represents the highest overall achievement and will be selected from finalists of all award categories.
Television - National
National television and cable news and programming; national broadcast news services; nationally syndicated programming
- Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Television - Local
Regional, state and local television and cable news and programming; regional and state news services
- Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Radio
National, regional and local radio news, talk or other programming
- Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Newspaper
National, regional or local newspaper, newswire or news service articles
- Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Magazine
National, regional or local magazine articles
- Outstanding Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Interactive Media
- Outstanding Blog Coverage of Drunk Driving Issues
- Outstanding Blog Coverage of Underage Drinking Issues
Spanish Language Media
National, regional, state and local broadcast or print stories on drunk driving or underage drinking issues
Community Awareness
Broadcast or print public services announcements; educational videos; campaign partnerships on drunk driving or underage drinking issues
Award of Excellence
Selected from finalists of all award categories
Eligibility
Entries must have been printed or broadcasted between April 1, 2007 and March 31, 2008 and have originated in the United States.
Stories may be news, feature, column or opinion pieces and may be a single piece of work or a series. A series will be judged as a single piece.
There is no limit on the number of entries that may be submitted by an individual or media entity; however, each entry must include its own entry form and entry fee.
At least 50 percent of the judging panel will be made up of independent communications and media professionals. The remainder of the panel will be made up of MADD leadership.
Judges are not required to select a winner for any category for which entries are not deemed award-winning quality.
Entry Requirements
Entries must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2008.
Completed form per entry.
$25.00 non-refundable fee per entry. Checks made payable to MADD and credit cards are accepted.
Three copies of the entry piece. All submitted materials must contain publication/air date. Materials will not be returned. Please send entries in the following formats:
Print: One original article and two copies including publication/service name and date.
Radio: CDs clearly labeled with title, date, TRT, station name and contact name. Please include a transcript, if available. Audiocassettes will also be accepted.
Television: ½" VHS videotapes clearly labeled with title, date, TRT, station name and contact name. Please include a transcript, if available. DVDs will also be accepted.
A typewritten summary of the entry piece and biographical information of the entrant.
Awards Presentation
The 2008 MADD Media Awards will be presented during a luncheon on September 5, 2008 in Dallas, Texas as part of the MADD National Conference. Award recipients will receive:
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Official MADD Media Award
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Airfare for one and one night's lodging
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Complimentary awards ceremony admission for four
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Recognition in MADD publications and promotions, including the MADD Web site and a national news release.
Winners will be notified. Each winner will be asked to confirm attendance to the MADD Media Awards luncheon.
Entry Deadline: March 31, 2008
Entry Mailing Address:
MADD Media Awards
ATTN: Tanesia Henderson
511 E. John Carpenter Freeway
Suite 700
Irving , Texas 75062
For shipping purposes only: 214-744-6233
Information Contact:
Heidi Castle, VP of Communications, 469-420-4545
Misty Moyse, Director of Media Relations, 469-420-4558
Kelley Tway, Manager of Media Relations, 469-420-4493
Email inquiries to: media-awards@madd.org
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