POSTMARK DEADLINE:   Jan. 30, 2010
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: March 12, 2010
AWARDS DINNER:           April 23, 2010

Since 1953 the Scripps Howard Foundation has recognized the best work in journalism through the National Journalism Awards.

Winners in 18 categories will receive distinctive trophies plus cash awards totalling $185,000 and ranging from $10,000 to the $15,000 Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Investigative reporting prize.

The 2009 competition offers more opportunities for media outlets, their staff members and freelance contributors. For the first time this contest year, several categories recognize excellence across the multiple platforms of print, broadcast and online media. New categories honor excellence in breaking news and community journalism.

• FOR INFORMATION about the competition: Sue Porter, vice president/programs, Scripps Howard Foundation,
  at 1-800-888-3000 ext. 3030 or sue.porter@scripps.com
  
  
• TO REQUEST A COPY of the publication that features previous winners: Debbie Schneider, executive assistant, Scripps Howard Foundation,
  at 1-800-888-3000 ext. 3035 or debbie.schneider@scripps.com