Five entries have been selected as finalists for the 2021 Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics, UW-Madison’s Center for Journalism Ethics announced Monday.
The winner will be announced at a later date. The Center typically announces its winner in March ahead of a May ceremony in New York, but amid the pandemic, it has not specified plans for 2021.
Newspaper professionals from 13 states participated in this week’s Tri-State Newspaper Convention, presented by the Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin newspaper associations.
More than 500 registered for the two-day, virtual event that included more than 20 sessions on subjects from “Publishing Through a Pandemic” to “Covering Misinformation and Disinformation” and “Reporting on Race.” Attendees also interacted with peers and sponsors during roundtables and idea exchanges.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Wisconsin Newspaper Association will hold its 2021 annual meeting virtually on Thursday, Feb. 25, via Zoom.
Traditionally held during the WNA Convention, the annual meeting includes approval of the association board's slate of officers for the upcoming year. Changes to the existing by-laws also will be proposed to reduce the number of executive officers on the WNA board. Additional details, including an agenda and instructions on how to join the meeting, will be sent out prior to Feb. 25.
Newspaper Association Managers, Inc., a consortium of North American trade associations representing the industry, has launched a website aimed at promoting legal notices in newspapers.
The website, USALegalNotice.com, provides direct access to 47 public notice websites from across the country, each of which is operated by state newspaper associations. The site allows the public to more easily access legal notices nationwide, including foreclosures, public hearings, financial reports, ordinances and resolutions, and other important government proceedings.
The Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council is now accepting nominations for its annual Openness in Government Awards, or Opees. Awards are given in six categories.
Nominations are due Friday, Feb. 5, and can be sent to blueders@gmail.com. Winners will be selected by a Council committee, as in past years, and will be announced just prior to national Sunshine Week, March 14-20.
Journalists covering possible protests this weekend should be prepared for the risk of hostility and violence.
The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors is seeking entries for its annual Golden Quill contest, which recognizes excellence in editorial and opinion writing.
The contest is open to all newspapers that publish fewer than five days per week, including non-ISWNE members and students.
News Media Alliance is accepting nominations for the 2020 John P. Murray Award for Excellence in Audience Development.
Nominations are due by Friday, Jan. 29. Established in 2019, the award recognizes three NMA member organizations “that have demonstrated exceptional innovation and sophistication in understanding content strategy as part of audience development.”
Editor & Publisher is accepting nominations for its 10 News Publishers That Do It Right Challenge.
Nominations are open through midnight EST, Thursday, Jan. 11. All news publishers, including print, digital, television and radio, are eligible to be recognized among the “10 That Do It Right.”
The WNA is joining with the Iowa and Minnesota newspaper associations to hold a virtual Tri-State Convention on Feb. 4-5, 2021.
Be sure to check out new, exciting changes to the program line-up, information about speakers and innovative networking opportunities this year! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to expand your skills and meet other newspaper industry leaders.