The Religion Newswriters Association's annual contests showcase religion reporting excellence in the news media, with more than $10,000 in prizes. Be sure to take note of the *two new contests in the multiple media category for 2015—news analysis and short video.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Newspapers

• Small newspapers—weekday circ. 50,000 or less (Cassels Award)
• Mid-size newspapers—weekday circ. between 50,001–150,000 (Cornell Award)
• Metropolitan newspapers—weekday circ. between 150,001–300,000
• Large newspapers & wire services—weekday circ. 300,001+

Multiple Media

• Feature writing (Supple Award)
• Renner Enterprise, series and serials
• Commentary
• News Analysis*
• Short Video*
• Online religion sections (Schachern Award)

Magazines

• Magazine news reporting
• Magazine overall excellence

Broadcast

• Television News Magazine
• Television Local News
• Television National Network/Cable News
• Documentary
• Radio or Podcast

Books