Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015 is the last day to submit contest entries in the Religion Newswriters Association's contests for excellence in religion reporting.

COLUMBIA, MO., UNITED STATES, February 10, 2015 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Time is running out to enter the 2015 RNA Contests for Excellence in Religion Reporting! RNA offers multiple contests for newspapers, broadcast, multiple media, magazines, student reporting and non-fiction religion books. There is a contest for everyone, so be sure to enter before it's too late. Complete rules for each award are available by clicking here to visit RNA's contest page, or visit http://www.rna.org/.

BROADCAST:
Television news magazine
Television local news
Television national network/cable news
Documentary
Radio or podcast

NEWSPAPERS:
Small newspapers—weekday circ. 50,000 or less (Cassels Award)
Mid-size newspapers—weekday circ. between 50,001–150,000 (Cornell Award)
Metropolitan newspapers—weekday circ. between 150,001–300,000
Large newspapers & wire services—weekday circ. 300,001+

MULTIPLE MEDIA:
Feature writing (Supple Award)
Enterprise, series and serials (Renner Award)
Commentary
News analysis
Short video
Online religion sections (Schachern Award)

MAGAZINES:
Magazine news reporting
Magazine overall excellence

BOOKS
Nonfiction book in religion



ENTRY, PRIZES & DEADLINES

How to submit entries: ENTER ONLINE

Entry fees range from $32 to $120 per award. In addition, RNA members receive discounted entry fees up to $75/entry. Individuals need not be members to enter.

Prizes: 1st place $250 & citation, 2nd place $150 & citation, 3rd place $100 & citation

Entries will be accepted until 5 p.m. EST on Feb. 11, 2015.


ABOUT RNA

Religion Newswriters is the world’s only journalism association for people who write about religion in news media. We offer training and tools to help journalists cover religion with balance, accuracy and insight. Visit www.RNA.org to learn more about story ideas, our religion stylebook and primer, the annual RNA conference and more.

Lindsey Skinner
Religion Newswriters Association
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