Awards

Edward R. Murrow Awards - Audio/Video Newscast Categories

Audio Newscast

Who's eligible to enter this category?
Radio Network/Syndication Service/Program, Large Market Radio Station, Small Market Radio Station, Online News Operation (open to all online news operations without a radio presence - no market designation)

What do I need to enter to be eligible for this category?
--Only regularly scheduled newscasts are eligible for entry, and only one entry is allowed per station (networks can submit one entry per news program.)
--The entry must represent the news organization's best effort at producing a newscast.
--Commercial breaks must be removed from the entry, but no other editing is allowed.
--Voice-overs or narratives are permitted only if they were part of the original piece.
--Entry must not exceed 30 minutes. For news programs exceeding 30 minutes after removing commercial breaks, submit only the first 30 minutes of the program.
--Must have appeared in 2009.
--A written presentation is not required.

Video Newscast

Who's eligible to enter this category?
Television Network/Syndication Service/Program, Large Market Television Station, Small Market Television Station, Online News Operation (open to all online news operations without a television presence - no market designation)

What do I need to enter to be eligible for this category?
--Only regularly scheduled newscasts are eligible for entry, and only one entry is allowed per station (networks can submit one entry per news program.)
--The entry must represent the news organization's best effort at producing a newscast.
--Commercial breaks must be removed from the entry, but no other editing is allowed.
--Voice-overs or narratives are permitted only if they were part of the original piece.
--Entry must not exceed 30 minutes. For news programs exceeding 30 minutes after removing commercial breaks, submit only the first 30 minutes of the program.
--Must have appeared in 2009.
--A written presentation is not required.