Nominees for the George Polk Awards in journalism are proposed and selected by a national panel of advisers. The panel also considers entries that originate from publication offices, newsrooms or individual reporters. Should you wish to submit an entry for the 2007 George Polk Awards, please note the following guidelines:

DEADLINE
All entries must be postmarked no later than January 9, 2008.

CATEGORIES
Categories vary somewhat from year to year, but it has been customary to give awards in foreign, national and local reporting (in print and broadcasting), news photography, and criticism. Electronic journalism, documentary films and books based on investigative reporting or dealing specifically with the field of journalism also may be considered for awards. From time to time, awards are made for a body of work.

CRITERIA
The criteria for awards are discernment of a significant news story, resourcefulness and courage in gathering information, and skill in relating the story.

ENTRIES
Print - submit two originals (or clear photocopies) of news or feature stories.
Photojournalism - submit two original clips and two sets of original photographs.
Radio - submit two cassette tapes or digital recordings of segment/s along with script/s.
Television - submit two VHS tapes or digital recordings along with script/s.
Web - submit printed text (no electronic files).

Journalists do not have to be U.S. citizens and the media outlet does not have to be American, but all entries must be in English (no translations). There are no entry fees or application forms. Entries will not be acknowledged or returned. Winners will be notified some time in February. Send entries to:

Dr. Robert D. Spector, chair
George Polk Awards
Long Island University
The Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5372
(718) 488-1115