2009 Dakotas AP
News and Photo Contest Rules



Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2009

Download News and Photo Contest Rules (PDF)

Download News and Photo Contest Entry Form (PDF)


Contest Period
The contest period is from January 1, 2008 to December 31, 2008.

Eligibility
Any news story or photograph written or taken by a regular employee of a North Dakota or South Dakota AP member newspaper and published during the contest period shall be eligible.

Prizes
First-place winners in each photo and writing category shall receive a $50 cash award. In addition, winners of first, second, third and honorable mention will receive certificates.

Sweepstakes Winners
Judges will select the best story and best photo in the contest for the Sweepstakes Awards. Sweepstakes winners will NOT win first-place awards, and they will not be announced in advance. The two Sweepstakes winners each shall receive $100 cash awards.

Entry Deadlines
Entries must be in the Sioux Falls AP bureau no later than February 13, 2009, to allow time for judging in another state.

Entries should be sent to:

The Associated Press
330 North Main Avenue, Suite 301
Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Contest Days
For the Page One category, contest days shall be March 19, 2008 andOctober 1, 2008.

Entry Fee
Each newspaper will pay a flat fee of $155 regardless of the number of entries.

Questions
Call Arlene Murphy at 800-952-9911  


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NEW AP Photo Transmission Guide

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Please call this number (or one of the direct lines listed below) following a transmission to ensure that the photo and caption are complete and please feel welcome to call before transmitting if you have any questions. 

Brent "Mike" Stewart
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