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2024 PMJA Awards comptetion now open!

The PMJA Annual Awards Competition is designed to recognize the very best in public media work done by local public media outlets. Award winners are celebrated at PMJA’s annual conference.

WHY SUBMIT? Awards, Community, and More!

Think your local public media team deserves national recognition? Submit your work for the PMJA Annual Awards! For over 30 years, we've honored hundreds of public radio journalists, shining a spotlight on exceptional public media projects.

Here's why you should submit your work:

  • Amplify your team's voices: Get their brilliant work featured on our website, press releases, and social media.
  • Boost morale and recruitment: Show your team their work matters on a big stage! Happy, valued employees = thriving culture.
  • Build a powerful portfolio: Reflect on your projects, showcase expertise, and highlight impact. You'll demonstrate your value to your colleagues and your community.
And the perks don't stop there!

  • Connect with the PMJA community: Keep your membership up-to-date and join our regular meetups to network and learn from inspiring peers and mentors.
  • Become a future judge: Finalists and winners are often recruited to judge future awards, shaping the landscape of public media recognition.

Pro tip: Keep a folder of your best work throughout the year. When awards season comes, you'll be ready to shine!

Process

1. Register

Click on the "Register" link and complete and submit the registration form.

2. Login

Login to the award with your email and password.

3. Create

Create your online application. For a list of required information and attachments, please review the Award Application Guide

4. Save

During the Call for Applications period, your application can be saved as DRAFT until all the required information is completed and attachments uploaded. As each section is complete, you will see a appear in the category tab when the application is saved. At any time, you can download and print your application by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section.

5. Submit

On completion, save your Nomination as FINAL. Download and print a copy of your application for your records by clicking on the icon in the Application Summary section in the right column. Note: If an update is required prior to the Call for Applications period, you can make the update and resave as FINAL.

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Key Dates

Submission Open:
Dec 15, 2024
Submission Close:
Mar 1, 2025
Winners Notified:
May 1, 2025
Winners Announced:
June 25, 2025

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P.O. Box 838
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Phone: 605.863.9919
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