The American Legion expands categories, extends deadline for Fourth Estate Awards

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The nation's largest veterans organization announced today the expansion - and deadline extension - of its annual Fourth Estate Award program for excellence in journalism.

The nation's largest veterans organization announced today the expansion - and deadline extension - of its annual Fourth Estate Award program for excellence in journalism."This year, The American Legion will award multiple prizes to recognize the outstanding achievements being made in print, broadcast and new media, or Online (Internet-based) media," said Robert L. Morrill, national chairman of the organization's public relations commission. "The winner in each category will receive a $2,000 stipend to cover expenses and travel to accept the awards at the 2011 American Legion National Convention to be held in Minneapolis in August."

The deadline for 2010 submissions in all categories has been extended until Feb. 28 for the convenience of those who may have multiple entries.

An entry form and updated rules and information have been posted on The American Legion web site at www.legion.org/media/fourthestate. Send questions to pr@legion.org anytime.

The expansion recognizes Internet journalism while affording print and broadcast achievements an opportunity to each be recognized in the annual competition.

Submissions are judged on the quality of reporting that the journalist believes produced a positive effect on society.

"We invite journalists who have made a difference for the better in their community, state or nation to send us their entry," Morrill said. "There is no entry fee and no single medium is limited as to the number of entries."

Some past winners have included Newsweek Magazine, ABC News, Dateline NBC, USA Today and the Detroit News. The complete list can be found on The American Legion web site.

 

-30-Contacts: Joe March or John Raughter (317) 630-1253.

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