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Call for Entries
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Purpose. The annual Media and Awareness Awards, sponsored by Ohio Public Images and the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council, are designed to honor individuals and organizations throughout Ohio who, through their exceptional efforts, have succeeded in creating a greater understanding of people with developmental disabilities. Recognition. The Awards Presentation Luncheon will be during the Winter Conference of the Ohio Association of County Boards of MR/DD in Columbus, Ohio. Winners and their nominators will be notified in advance of the luncheon. Eligibility. Entries eligible for consideration in this year's competition must have been published, broadcast, scheduled, or produced in Ohio between December 1, 2006 and November 30, 2007. Judging and Awards. Impartial professionals in the communications and developmental disabilities fields will judge entries. They will be looking for organization, technical quality, clarity, overall impact and the entry's contribution to increasing the understanding of developmental disabilities. All entries become the property of Ohio Public Images. Please do not submit irreplaceable material. In all categories except Special Awards, judges may present an Award of Excellence and two Awards of Merit. All nominees will receive certificates of appreciation. Entry submission. Print materials should be submitted in folders (9½ x 11½) or 3-ring binders. Audio/video entries should be on CD, audio cassette, VHS or DVD. Entries do not have to be submitted in their original size. Judges will be focused primarily on content. Do not mount entries. With each entry, submit a cover letter that explains why you feel this entry is deserving of special recognition. News Media Award Categories Print Journalism. Include the category number, the name of the publication, circulation, date published, headlines, photographs or captions. 1. Article, or series , in a newspaper with a circulation of 100,000 or more 2. Article, or series, in a newspaper with a circulation below 100,000 3. Article, or series of articles, in a weekly or monthly publication 4. Photograph in a daily newspaper with a circulation of 100,000 or more 5. Photograph in a daily newspaper with a circulation below 100,000 6. Photograph in a weekly or monthly publication |
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Television or radio. Submit one copy (on VHS or DVD for television; audiocassette for radio) along with air dates. 7. In-depth story or feature broadcast between Dec. 1, 2005 and Nov. 30, 2006. 8. Documentary/Public Affairs to include talk shows and community access programs broadcast between Dec. 1, 2006 and Nov. 30, 2007. Developmental Disabilities Organizations Categories (The size of a county and the organization's overall budget
9. Overall Awareness Efforts. The total scope of an organization's awareness efforts during the past year, which may include a levy campaign. Submit in a three-ring binder and include a brief narrative describing the past year's events/activities and the overall impact of the efforts. Include samples of materials produced, approximate budget figures, and the number of staff and volunteers involved. 10. Special Event or Public Relations Effort. This category includes any special event planned to increase public awareness and understanding of persons with developmental disabilities. Submit in a three-ring binder a brief narrative describing the event/activity and the overall impact of the efforts. Include samples of materials produced, approximate budget figures, and the number of staff and volunteers involved. 11. Broadcast Public Service Announcement. A single radio or television announcement produced by a developmental disabilities organization that was aired by the media in the local community. Submit one audiocassette or CD (radio) or a VHS cassette/DVD (television) along with the dates the announcement was aired. Include a synopsis of community response to the announcement. 12. Audio-Visual Production. This category would include any single or multiple projector presentation or video that is used to promote the understanding and acceptance of persons with developmental disabilities. This would also include material produced in association with a levy campaign. Multiple projector slide shows must be converted to VHS or DVD for consideration. A narrative explaining how the presentation was used should accompany each entry. 13. Publication. Any regularly published newsletter or magazine. The publication must have been published at least three times during the contest period. Submit three consecutive issues. 14. Annual Report. Annual reports, either printed or on video/DVD, can be entered. | ||
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15. Special Publication. This category would include onetime publications, print ads, signs and billboards. Photos of signs and billboards may be submitted. 16. Web Site. Submit printed pages from your web site and the URL so judges may view and navigate the site online. Include a written summary on how your organization utilizes the site, special features (such as steps to make the site more accessible), and reaction to the site by your stakeholders. Web sites will be judged on design, ease of navigation, and clarity of content. Special Awards Categories These awards honor individuals, organizations or self-advocates who have made extraordinary contributions toward increasing public awareness and understanding of issues relating to people with developmental disabilities. Submit a brief narrative describing the contributions. Include supporting materials such as letters of recognition, newspaper articles, photographs, and other awards. OPI encourages all organizations providing services for persons with developmental disabilities to submit entries in these categories. 17. Individual or Organization. Examples might include awareness training for employees, partnerships with developmental disabilities programs, or exceptional efforts at creating accessibility and more. 18. Community/Elected Official. This award recognizes elected officials and/or community leaders who consistently champion causes for people with developmental disabilities. Examples might include support for law changes that protect the rights of individuals; support for community programs that improve the lives of individuals and families; or support for public policies that promote inclusion and acceptance. 19. Self-Advocate. Efforts could include, but are not limited to, speaking engagements, volunteer service, and advocating for change in the community. Send entries to Awards
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