I've been meaning to do this for a while. I'm doing a little research to find out about the multimedia contests out there. The only one I'm currently competing in is the NPPA Multimedia Contest, but I'd like to change that in 2007.
Edgie Awards (annual)
"The Newspaper Association of America’s Digital Edge Awards were founded in 1996 to recognize creative, engaging work in multimedia journalism." There are several categories, but I'm most interested in "Most Innovative Multimedia Storytelling." I already wrote about the 2007 finalists.
EPpy Awards
It seems like these awards are more for entire sites, not individual multimedia stories. But there is a category called "Best Special Feature in an Internet Serv" and the 2006 winners of the category seem like they were individual multimedia stories.
National Press Foundation Online Journalism Award
"The intent of the award is to recognize achievement in the rapidly changing field of internet journalism, and encourage others through the example of the winners. The winner receives $2,500. The award can be made to a site, or an individual, or a specific project."
NPPA Multimedia Contest
"Many photojournalists are being asked (or told) to add video to their storytelling arsenals. In the midst of all this change, it became clear to many that a contest was needed to http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifshowcase this new work being produced by NPPA members. More importantly, I believe this multimedia contest will become a great learning tool for our members. Being able to see and judge everyone else’s entries will hopefully spur innovation and inspiration."
UPDATE: NPPA Best of Photojournalism contest now includes a News Video category.
Online Journalism Awards
The Online News Association's OJA awards include a lot of categories, but I'm most interested in this one: "8. Outstanding use of multiple media: This category honors achievement by a site in the use digital techniques, including design, navigation, multimedia, interactivity and community to tell a story and serve a community. Emphasis will be placed on visitor experience as well as on innovative use of technology. You may submit two entries for a single entry fee, each of which consists of a single story, a series, a package or an information application."
Pulitzer Prizes for online journalism
"With its new rules for online submissions, the Pulitzer Board will require each online element to be a single, discretely designated presentation, such as a database, blog, interactive graphic, slide show, or video presentation. Each designated element will count as one item in the total number of items, print or online, that are permitted in an entry."
SND.ies Multimedia Competition
The Society of News Design's "Best of New Media Design Competition." Here's a presentation of 2006 winners.
Am I missing any?
UPDATE 1/7:
Mindy McAdams left info on another contest in the comments for this post. Thanks, Mindy!
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
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Photojournalists can also enter their work in BOP -- the Best Of Photojournalism 2007. This is an NPPA competition. The entry form is here. You do not need to be an NPPA member -- but this *is* a photojournalism competition, so bear that in mind. Here are the rules for online work.
In another photojournalism competition, POYi (or Pictures of the Year International), you'll find these multimedia categories (scroll waaay down on the page):
Best Multimedia Stories or Essays
39 - Best Multimedia News Story or Essay
40 - Best Multimedia Feature Story or Essay
41 - Best Multimedia Sports Story or Essay
Best Use in Multimedia
42 - Interactive Publication/Small Media
43 - Interactive Publication/Major Media
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