The creation of the New Media contest aims to recognize the efforts of our colleagues who create, design and produce stories and packages that are distributed on or by the Internet. Each of three categories below allow for participants to submit based on best use.

Entrant Requirements

• At least one member of a project needs to meet the eligibility requirements for WHNPA membership for their entry to be accepted in the New Media contest.

• As this is the first year of the contest, non-members may include payment for yearly 2007 dues and become WHNPA members.

• You can pay in two ways:

1) Send a check to for active membership ($85) to WHNPA, 7119 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC, 20044-7199, or

2) pay for your membership dues via PayPal.

• An entry fee of $45.00 must be sent to WHNPA, 7119 Ben Franklin Station, Washington, DC, 20044-7199 by check, or you can pay for your registration online via PayPal.

• All entries must have been published on or after Jan. 1, 2007, and before Jan. 1, 2008.

• This is a producer-oriented contest; however, only one team member of a project need meet the eligibility requirements for WHNPA membership. For example, a project that uses wire photography by a non-eligible photographer may be entered if the project was edited by an eligible producer. Likewise, an eligible photographer may enter a project produced by a non-eligible entity.

• The entry fee for entering the New Media contest is $45.00.

• All questions about the New Media contest can directed to mediacontest [ at ] whnpa.org. You can use the online form to send a message.

• This contest will not accept stand alone video submissions. Please see video contest for entering stand alone videos.

Entry Categories

BEST USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY - Single or Series

• This work will feature still photography as the main element of a web presentation. The category recognizes the art and skill of selecting, pairing and/or sequencing, as well as the accompanying text elements that enhance the visual presentation. Animation can be used only to improve navigation or advance from one photograph to another. There should be no audio or video elements in this category. Entrants may submit no more than five URLs.

BEST USE OF PHOTOGRAPHY & AUDIO - Single or Series

• This work will feature still photography paired with audio as the main element of a web presentation. The category recognizes the art and skill of audio recording and editing, and the partnership in storytelling between audio and photographs. Animation can be used only to improve navigation and advance from one photograph to another. Entrants may submit no more than five URLs.

BEST MULTIMEDIA PACKAGE

• This work can feature audio, video, still photography and/or animation with major emphasis on user experience. Special attention will be given to those who exhibit use of innovative visual storytelling techniques. This is a site-oriented category; each organization can enter up to five multimedia projects for consideration.

Submission Process

• Entries will be accepted no later than by 11:59 pm on Jan 15, 2008.

• Entries will be submitted via email to mediacontest [at] whnpa.org. Please note in your entry if you have paid by mail or by PayPal.

• The subject line of the email must include the category, the organization and the entrant's first and last name ( e.g. Best Use of Photography - usatoday.com - John Doe ).

• The body of the email must include up to five URLs.

• Entrants are welcome to include a short summary with each URL (50 word max).

• Entrants will submit a flat fee to enter the contest. If an entrant is not currently a WHNPA member, and is applying for membership as well as to the contest, the entrant will submit the entry fee plus annual dues to the WHNPA.

• Please provide telephone numbers, including, cell, work and home, and any other contact information at the end of the email.

JUDGING

• A public judging will be held at the National Geographic building (17th St entrance) on Jan. 18 - 19, 2008, on the 9th floor. There will be an escort in the lobby at National Geographic to direct you to the room. A badge/escort will be required for entry.

DEADLINE Enter by 11:59 pm on January 15, 2008

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