SPJ Liberty Awards recognize college newspapers’ election edition [US]

Posted on Sep 30, 2024 in Journalism Basics

College newspapers covering the U.S. presidential election can enter a competition.

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) is offering The Liberty Awards. The awards will recognize the best printed election previews distributed on college campus between Oct. 1 and Oct. 31, ahead of the 2024 U.S presidential election. 

The election edition should explain who’s running for local and state offices; offer news, opinions and/or analysis of those races; tell readers how and where to vote, and stress the importance of doing so.

Entries can be submitted in four categories. The staff of the winning editions will receive US$250 in each category.

The deadline is Nov. 1.