Categories

101. Documentary: A non-fiction program intended to profile a true-to-life reality; people, places, or organizations, (not an event) primarily for the purpose of instruction, education, or historical record through multiple interviews & mainly on location. Enter Here

201. Instructional & Training: Programming of a “how-to” (step by step) nature with informational and skill-building features (often hands-on) to help viewers accomplish a goal. Enter Here

301. News Magazine: A single program or series that provides a more in depth understanding of topics and/or events through multiple self-contained edited segments utilizing on-location interviews & footage. Enter Here

401. Talk Show: A topic based program recorded in one location with one or more on-camera participants discussing opinions or conducting an interview to generate interest and/or educate the public.  (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape) Enter Here

501. PSA: Public Service Announcement: a short scripted production or announcement informing the public about a nonprofit organization, event, or movement. (3 minutes or less) Enter Here

601. Promotion: A short publicity or advertisement video about a nonprofit organization, event, or movement; i.e. station ID, promoting a show, or promoting an event. (3 minutes or less) Enter Here

701. Sports Programming / Single-Camera: Coverage of a sporting competition with only one camera. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-promo) Enter Here

801. Sports Programming/Multi-Camera: Coverage of a sporting competition mixing between two or more cameras. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-promo) Enter Here

901. Public Meetings/Single Camera: Coverage of an open to the public meeting, i.e. town hall meeting, board of education meeting with only one camera, etc.  (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape) Enter Here

1000. Public Meeting/Multi-Camera: Coverage of an open to the public meeting mixing between two or more cameras, i.e. town hall meeting, board of education meeting, etc.  (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape) Enter Here

1100. Public Ceremony/ Single Camera: A formal public occasion or observance celebrating or honoring a particular event, anniversary, or group with only one camera, i.e. Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, graduation (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Concert, Non-Concert) Enter Here

1200. Public Ceremony/Multi-Camera: A formal public occasion or observance celebrating or honoring a particular event, anniversary, or group mixing between two or more cameras, i.e. Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, graduation (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

1300. Public Parade/Single Camera: Coverage of a public procession in celebration of a special day, event, or group typically including marching bands, floats, and dignitaries with only one camera, i.e. Memorial Day Parade, Veterans Day Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Concert) Enter Here

1400. Public Parade/Multi-Camera: A public procession in celebration of a special day, event, or group typically including marching bands, floats, and dignitaries mixing between two or more cameras, i.e. Memorial Day Parade, Veterans Day Parade, St. Patrick’s Day Parade. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Concert) Enter Here

1500. Concert/Single Camera: Coverage of a musical type event with only one camera, i.e. summer concert series, jazz in the park, holiday concerts, etc. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Parade) Enter Here

1600. Concert/Multi-Camera:  Coverage of a musical type of event mixing between two or more cameras, i.e. summer concert series, jazz in the park, holiday concerts, etc.  (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Parade) Enter Here

1700. Community Holiday Event:  Events where individuals come together to celebrate a commonly recognized holiday and create a stronger more connected community, i.e. tree lighting, menorah lighting. (Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

1800. Community Development Event:  Events where individuals come together to promote a positive involvement and create a stronger more connected community, i.e. holiday giveaways, food drive. (Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

1900. Community Ground Breaking/Ribbon Cutting/Dedication:  Events celebrating the beginning of new construction, the completion of construction, or the opening of a new business or town amenity, i.e. ribbon cutting, grand opening type events in your community.  (Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

2000. Community Festival/Fair Event:  Events in your community like a county fair, street fair, car show, or national night out where the community come together to create a stronger more connected community. (Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

2100. Community Award Presentation:  Coverage of an organization’s program or event, such as governments, fraternal organizations, non-profits, presenting typical awards such as trophies and/or certificates. (Long-Form: Live/Live To Tape, Non-Concert, Non-Parade) Enter Here

2200. Best Bulletin Board:  Programming that showcase how you engage your audience with specialized content that announces community events on your channel. 

Note: Same program may be entered into more than one category but for each time it is entered, the program must have a separate entry form and fee.  Enter Here