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South Dakota Associated Press Managing Editors News/Photo Contest Rules 2005 Contest Period: The contest period is from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. Entry deadline January 23, 2006. 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 for the contest. 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. Entry Deadlines: Entries must be in the Sioux Falls AP bureau no later than January 23, 2006, to allow time for judging in another state. Entries should be sent to: The Associated Press 330 North Main Avenue, Suite 303 Sioux Falls, SD 57104 Contest Days: For the Page One category, contest days shall be March 16, 2005 and August 18, 2005. Entry Fee: Each newspaper will pay a flat fee of $155 regardless of the number of entries. Entry Deadline January 23, 2006 Photo Contest Deadline January 23, 2006 Entries shall be tearsheets or clippings of the photos as published, each entry in a separate folder or large envelope. Each entry should be clearly labeled with the name of the photographer, the name of the newspaper, the size division and the category. Labels are provided in this packet for your convenience. *Note: Originals are NOT required for judging. Judging will be done from the tearsheet. Entries shall be judged as much as possible on the photo itself and not on the quality of newspaper reproduction. Each entry shall include only one photo. A sequence of photos may not be entered as a single entry. Each newspaper may enter a TOTAL OF 20 photos, spread among the three categories as desired. Judging Criteria: --Difficulties encountered and the conditions under which the photographer worked. --Dramatic quality achieved covering a story where unrehearsed action is obvious. --Importance or interest of the story that the picture illustrates. --Technical quality inherent to the photo. Quality of newspaper reproduction shall not be considered. Categories: A. Large (16,001 circulation and greater) 1. News 2. Sports 3. Feature B. Medium (6,001-16,000 circulation) 1. News 2. Sports 3. Feature C. Small (Up to 6,000 circulation) 1. News 2. Sports 3. Feature Remember, each newspaper may enter a total of 20 photos divided among the three subject categories as the newspaper sees fit. Remember, the entry deadline is Monday, January 23, 2006
Newswriting Contest Deadline January 23, 2006 Each entry shall be submitted in the form of a tearsheet, clipping or photocopy inside a letter-sized manila folder or large envelope. The name of the writer, newspaper, circulation category and contest category shall appear on the front of the folder. You may use the label form provided or devise your own. Total entries from each newspaper may not exceed 30 items. Entries will be returned. Size Divisions: A. Large (16,001 circulation and greater) B. Medium ( 6,001-16,000 circulation) C. Small (Up to 6,000 circulation) Newswriting Categories: 1. Spot News --"Spot news" refers to coverage of a spontaneous event. Entries will be judged on writing excellence and the story's thoroughness and effectiveness.
2. General News --"General news" means planned coverage of a known event or issue. Entries will be judged on writing excellence and the story's thoroughness and effectiveness.
3. Sports —Coverage of sporting contests, issues or individuals. Entries will be judged on writing excellence, organization, and impact.
4. Editorials --Entries should be limited to state and local issues. Supportive material to illustrate the effectiveness of the editorial or background matter relating to the topic may be submitted with the entry. Entries will be judged on quality of writing, regard for reader concerns, editorial initiative and courage.
5. Page One Makeup --Each newspaper may enter up to three front pages -- two from the dates specified in the contest (March 16, 2005 and August 18, 2005) and one other front page from any day of the contest year. Entries will be judged on eye appeal, use of typography, use of pictures and stories, readability and presentation of news.
. Feature --Entries will be judged on subject, originality, quality of writing and impact. The entry package may include photos. Remember, the entry deadline is Monday, January 23, 2006 ----------------------------------------------------- 2005 SD APME NEWS/PHOTO CONTEST ENTRY LABEL
Name:____________________________________ Newspaper_________________________________ A. Large (16,001 circulation and greater) B. Medium (6,001-16,000) C. Small (Up to 6,000) Check type of entry: News Categories Photo Categories ___ 1. Spot ___ 1. News ___ 2. General ___ 2. Sports ___ 1. Sports ___ 3. Feature ___ 4. Editorial ___ 5. Page One ___ 6. Feature -------------------------------------------------------------------------
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