NOTE: The deadline for entering is Feb. 22, 2008.

PUBLIC SERVICE may be anything from a series of investigative articles to a listing of special programs and services available to the public. An entry may include editorials, news stories or columns. Supporting cartoons, charts or photographs should be part of the package you submit.

The New England Associated Press News Executives Association recognizes outstanding public service in two circulation categories:

OVER 40,000 Sevellon Brown Award Named for the late editor and publisher of The Providence Journal and Bulletin, founder of the American Press Institute, Fellow of the Academy of New England Journalists, past president and founder of NEAPNEA. Entry fee, $40 per entry.

UNDER 40,000 Thomas K. Brindley Award Named for the late managing editor of The Fall River Herald News, fellow of the Academy of New England Journalists, past president and lifetime executive committee member of NEAPNEA. Entry fee, $20 per entry.

RULES Each newspaper may submit up to three entries. Morning and evening newspapers published by the same company are considered to be separate newspapers.

Your entries should be packaged in a way to ensure they remain intact and identifiable. Photocopies are acceptable but tearsheets folded to 8 1/2" by 11" inside clearly marked file folders are preferred. Do not submit printouts. The judges need to see the work as it appeared in print.

A short, explanatory letter summarizing the goals and accomplishments of the entry is encouraged.

Be sure to include stories, editorials, cartoons, photographs - anything used to perform meritorious public service.

PERIOD COVERED Anything published in 2007, from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31.

DEADLINE Entries must be postmarked no later than Feb. 22.

SEND TO: Michele Mitchell, The Associated Press, 2 Capital Plaza, Suite 400, Concord, N.H. 03301.

WINNERS Winners will be announced on the wire and Web.