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The Anna Quindlen Awards for Excellence in Journalism in Behalf of Children and Families
The Anna Quindlen Awards for Excellence in Journalism in Behalf of Children and Families were established in 1995 to recognize individuals in the field of journalism--print reporters, editorial writers, and broadcast news--whose coverage of child welfare issues advances knowledge and understanding of the state of vulnerable children and families in America. Separate awards are given for print and broadcast work. Candidates for this award must have covered relevant issues during 2009 and, as a result of their work, produced positive change for children and families. Nominations are due by October 26, 2009. Winners will be invited to accept the award during CWLA's National Conference, Children 2010: Leading a New Era, which will be held January 25-27, 2010, in Washington, DC.
There are many excellent journalists across the country covering child welfare and raising awareness of important children, youth, and family issues. We encourage you to give serious consideration to all print articles, as well as cable, and broadcast network features. As you make your selection for submission, please consider whether or not the coverage was honest, fair, accurate, and balanced.
The award is named for Anna Quindlen, a novelist, social critic, and contributing editor for Newsweek. In 1992, while writing for The New York Times, she won a Pulitzer Prize for commentary. In addition to her nonfiction work, Quindlen has written several novels. Her thoughtful and impassioned commentary touches on a range of concerns, including many related to children, families, and critical social issues.
Nomination forms include additional instructions on how to submit videotapes, DVD's, or copies of articles for consideration. Nominations are due no later than October 26, 2009, and may be mailed by agencies or news outlets to:
- Linda Spears
Child Welfare League of America
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 250
Arlington VA 22202
Additional questions may be addressed to Linda Spears at lspears@cwla.org or 703-412-3165 or 703-412-2400.
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