THE National Center on Disability and Journalism is now accepting entries for the 2022 Katherine Schneider Journalism Award for Excellence in Reporting on Disability, the only national journalism contest devoted exclusively to disability coverage.
The contest features the Large Media Market Awards and the Small Media Market Awards.
Winners receive US$2,500 for first place, US$1,000 for second place and US$500 for third place.
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Journalists from print, broadcast and online outlets can submit their stories for this contest.
Entries must have been published or aired between July 1, 2021, and July 31, 2022. Works from outside the United States are accepted but must be in English.
Special consideration will be given to entries that are accessible to those with disabilities.
The deadline for the submission of entries is August 7, 2022. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi