Awards
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2013 AFJ Awards Competition List of Finalists The Association of Food Journalists has sponsored The Awards Competition since 1986. The Awards recognize excellence in all aspects of food journalism - reporting, editing, layout, feature writing, column writing, restaurant criticism, special projects or series, essays, magazine food writing, blog writing and food visuals including photography and original art. The Awards competition reflects the changing times and includes categories that reflect the latest in food writing. AFJ, now in its 38th year, is a professional journalism association that encourages communication among professional writers specializing in all aspects of food and food-related journalism. AFJ upholds and fosters professional ethical standards, attempts to increase knowledge about food and encourages and promotes a greater understanding of food news among fellow journalists and those who manage news dissemination organizations. The Awards always consider food writing in certain categories any given year. Rules and entry forms are posted before or by Jan. 2 of every year. The postmark deadline for entries is always March 1 unless that date falls on a Saturday or Sunday. If that is the case, then the postmark deadline is the first Monday after those days. Currently first place winners in categories receive $300 (USD) and a certificate. Second- and third-place winners receive certificates. All receive the accolades of their journalism peers. Just announced: The updated rules, entry form and credit card form for the 2013 Awards Competition, which features new categories, including writing on food policy/food issues; writing on beer, wine or spirits; and writing by students. |
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