We've streamlined our website and made the entry process more user-friendly. If you have any questions, please contact John Ottinger in processing processing@newyorkfestivals.com. You can also call us at 212-271-5278 and we'll be happy to help. Thanks for your patience.
We will be accepting entries for the 2023 competition on October 5, 2022. If you need additional assistance or have any questions about our categories, please contact Rose Anderson at randerson@newyorkfestivals.com.
These categories are for submissions which are either regularly scheduled series or specials that are journalism-based.
These categories are for journalism-based submissions which are less than a full program in length.
Stories about ordinary people whose acts of heroism or advocacies have touched the lives of people and set an example for others to follow
These categories are for submissions which explore a specific topic or point of view in-depth or that deal with issues of interest and importance and may be either individual programs or series.
These categories are for submissions that are specials or series airing weekly or on some regular basis and may be distributed live or recorded. Variety programs may be entered in Music Program or Special. On Air Station Contests, Awards, Parades, Telethons, Opening/Closing ceremonies, News or Political ceremonies may be entered in Special Event. Sports programs may be entered in Sports Program or Special.
These categories are for submissions which are either specials or regularly scheduled programming and include interviews; panel discussion/debate; and host driven formats.
These categories are for submissions from personalities either from local markets or are network/syndicated. They include On-Air Categories for Hosts, Anchors, Reporters and Correspondents. A body of work from different programs is allowed for on-air personality categories. For Best Talk Show Host and Best Music Program Host categories include the name of the on-air personality in the entry title.
These categories are for submissions that showcase a particular technique which contributes to the sound or performance of the over-all production elements of the program. There is also a category for Best Interview. For Best Narration, Best Announcer Presentation, Best Performance by an Actor/Actress categories include the name of the performer in the entry title.
These categories are for submissions which are run-of-station or an ongoing program format.
These categories are for submissions which are drive time daypart either morning or afternoon.
These categories are for submissions which promote the image/brand of a station, network, website, program, or on-air talent. These categories include generic, episodic, and special tune-in announcements; program opens and IDs.
These categories include all forms of news including current affairs, entertainment, drama, sports, religious and music programming. Entries may be short form or long form, recorded or live.
These categories are for submissions which are recordings of a text being read in the format of digital files. Entries may be unabridged and must be MP3 files.
These categories are for submissions which are direct to digital. Submissions may include a valid url/link.
These categories are for submissions created by students. Entries may be short form or long form.