2009 Media Awards
Each June at its Annual Meeting, Mental Health America recognizes excellence in reporting and portrayals of mental health issues from the previous year. Mental Health America encourages media professionals and student journalists to submit national, state, local and student news and feature stories in print, online and broadcast media. Details and entry forms are available by downloading the 2009 Media Awards nomination guide below. The deadline for submissions is April 14, 2009.
Entries are judged by a committee of peers selected by Mental Health America for their knowledge of mental health issues, demonstrated excellence in reporting and editorial experience. Members of last year's awards judging committee represented such reputable media outlets as Jessica Berman of Voice of America radio; Kim Kristberg of Nation's Health; Adam Voiland of U.S. News & World Report online; Marilyn Werber Serafini of National Journal; and Sharona Schwartz of CNN.
The 2008 award winners included Elizabeth Bernstein and John Blanton of The Wall Street Journal, Joshua Kors of The Nation, Alan Judd and Andy Miller of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mary K. Reinhart and Patti Epler of the East Valley Tribune, David France of Ladies' Home Journal and Arun Venugopal of WNYC Radio.
Mental Health America will notify winners by the first week in May and will honor those winners at a Media Awards luncheon on Saturday, June 13, 2009, during the 2009 Mental Health America Centennial Conference in Washington, D.C. For questions or additional information, contact mediaawards@mentalhealthamerica.net.
2009 Media Awards Guide (PDF)
For More Information:
For more information, contact your local Mental Health America affiliate or the national Mental Health America office.
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