A program of the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, the Dart Awards for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma recognize exemplary journalism on the impact of violence, crime, disaster, and other traumatic events on individuals, families, and communities. Entries should focus on the experience of victims and survivors and should contribute to public understanding of trauma-related issues.

The Dart Awards recognize newspaper, magazine, online, radio, television, video, and multimedia journalism that goes beyond the ordinary in reporting on trauma. Entries may include breaking news, enterprise reporting, single stories, packages of coverage on a single event, or a cohesive series; local, regional, or national television coverage; long-form documentary or online multimedia packages.

The Dart Awards are team prizes, reflecting all the elements shaping an entry and contributing to its strength. Entries will be judged as a total package.

The Dart Awards competition is open to all North American and U.S. territories news media outlets. All entries must have been published from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. Standalone, individual blogs are not eligible.

Up to four $5,000 prizes will be given to winning reporting teams for division among those who contributed to the winning entry. Team members entitled to share in the prize include reporters, photographers, copy editors, graphic artists, and editors who acted as team leaders as well as any other staff members who assisted in the creation of the entry and are listed on the application form.

Visit the Dart Center Web site for complete award program guidelines.

Contact: Link to Complete RFP

Submission Deadline: January 29, 2010

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