Annual Award Competition For Student Journalists 2006-2007
Purpose
The Student Press Liberties Award is sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey to encourage and recognize high school student journalism in the tradition of First Amendment freedoms. We seek to celebrate courageous public affairs journalism in the school context, and articles about civil liberties issues.
Eligibility
Any example of high school journalism in New Jersey published during the current school year is eligible for the competition including articles, editorials, cartoons, and special selections. Any student (or group of students) may enter. Items from "underground" publications are eligible, as are other publications from students who do not have access to a school newspaper.
Judging Criteria
Submissions are judged by professional journalists with expertise in covering civil liberties issues. Judges consider submissions in light of the award purpose described above. Judges evaluate submissions on the basis of informational value, writing quality, courage in publication, impact, value as investigative reporting, and furtherance of interest in civil liberties.
Awards
One or more Student Press Liberties Award is generally awarded each year. Award winners receive $250 (to be shared in the event of joint winners) and a framed award certificate.
Entry Rules
Any high school aged student journalist (or faculty member, with the student's permission) may submit entries for the award competition. Entries must be accompanied by a cover letter that provides the contact information for the student (including email, home address and phone) and the school's name and address. Each student may submit only one article or series of related articles. Please send five original tear sheets for each entry to:
Student Press Liberties Award
ACLU-NJ
P.O. Box 32159
Newark, NJ 07102
postmarked no later than August 15, 2007.
Past Award Recipients
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