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National Association of Black Journalists Announces 2004 Salute to Excellence Awards Contest

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The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is now accepting applications for its 2004 Salute to Excellence Awards Contest, a prestigious recognition of outstanding journalism covering people or issues in the African diaspora. The contest includes 31 categories and is open to professional print, television, radio, and new media journalists. A distinguished panel of judges will select winners and finalists, who will be announced and honored at a special gala event on October 9, 2004, in Washington.

Key Takeaways:

  • The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Contest is a highly competitive recognition of outstanding journalism, with 31 categories open to professional journalists in print, television, radio, and new media.
  • The contest is open to all journalists, with no restrictions on entry, except for the requirement that applicants or their representatives submit their entry forms and entry fees before the deadline.
  • The awards ceremony will take place on October 9, 2004, in Washington, with a distinguished panel of judges selecting winners and finalists.
  • NABJ President Herbert Lowe emphasized the organization's commitment to recognizing excellence and inclusivity in journalism, particularly in the coverage of the black community.
  • This year's awards contest is chaired by Mike Woolfolk, an anchor and managing editor at WACH-TV in Columbia, S.C.
  • The contest's entry form and contest rules can be found on the NABJ website at http://www.nabj.org/awards.html.

Statistics:

  • The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards Contest includes 31 categories for journalists to enter.
  • The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. (EST) on March 31, 2004.
  • The awards ceremony will take place on October 9, 2004, in Washington.
  • The National Association of Black Journalists was established in 1975 in Washington, D.C.

Sources:

  • National Association of Black Journalists, "NABJ Announces 2004 Salute to Excellence Awards Contest" (press release, March 2)
  • Rita Bowers, NABJ Communications Manager, +1-301-445-7100, ext. 109, or rita@nabj.org

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