National Journalism Awards
View videos of the 2008 winners' work and their acceptance speeches.
Since 1953 the Scripps Howard Foundation has recognized the best work in journalism through the National Journalism Awards.
The awards recognize excellence in 17 categories, including editorial writing; human interest writing; environmental and public service reporting; investigative reporting; business/economics reporting; commentary; photojournalism; radio and television journalism; college cartooning; Web reporting; and editorial cartooning. The awards also honor distinguished service to journalism education and the First Amendment.
Cash prizes are $10,000. The Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Fund provides a $25,000 prize for investigative reporting.
Deadline to enter was postmark January 31, 2008.
Address entries to:
National Journalism Awards
Scripps Howard Foundation
312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45202-4067
Winners were announced March 7, 2008 by major media outlets and posted to the Foundation's Web site.
Cash awards totaling $195,000 and distinguished trophies were presented to the winners at an awards dinner on April 18, 2008 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
For information about the program, contact 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 awards program book (Adobe 10.1 MB) featuring the winners honored, please contact Debbie Schneider, administrative assistant, Scripps Howard Foundation at 1-800-888-3000 ext. 3035 or debbie.schneider@scripps.com
View short videos of the 2008 winners' work and their acceptance speeches..