Submissions are accepted during the entire year, so don't hesitate to share your story when it's released!
Important to know:
- The deadline for submission is March 1 following the year of publication.
- Awards are presented at Ag Day at the Capitol, typically the third Wednesday in March.
- You must be present to receive your award.
- See below for the full program description.
Important to know:
- The deadline for submission is March 1 following the year of publication.
- Awards are presented at Ag Day at the Capitol, typically the third Wednesday in March.
- You must be present to receive your award.
- See below for the full program description.
Connecticut Agricultural Journalism Awards – Program Rules
Purpose: This program of the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC) recognizes outstanding coverage of Connecticut agriculture by the news media.
Nominations may be made by anyone in the State of Connecticut with an interest in agriculture, including the entrants themselves.
Deadline for entries. The deadline for nominations is March 1 following the year of publication. For instance, the 2019 Ag Journalism Awards will recognize stories published in 2018, and those must be nominated by March 1, 2019.
Prizes & Recognition. Each award includes a $100 check and an award plaque. Teams entries will split the award. Presentation of the awards will be made at Connecticut Agriculture Day at the State Capitol (typically the third Wednesday in March). Winners will be publicized to the news and trade media. You must be present to win.
Awards Committee. A committee of the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council shall be appointed by the CAIC President to review nominations and decide the Awards. No committee member shall be connected in any way to an entry. Decisions of the Awards Committee are final.
Entry Procedure. All nominations must be made on the official CAIC form provided. All material nominated for an award must have been either published or broadcasted or webcasted. Actual copies of the material must be provided along with the nomination form. No entries will be returned to nominees. For broadcast outlets, video must be furnished in DVD format. Audio must be furnished in CD format. For web, print out materials and provide links.
Purpose: This program of the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council (CAIC) recognizes outstanding coverage of Connecticut agriculture by the news media.
Nominations may be made by anyone in the State of Connecticut with an interest in agriculture, including the entrants themselves.
Deadline for entries. The deadline for nominations is March 1 following the year of publication. For instance, the 2019 Ag Journalism Awards will recognize stories published in 2018, and those must be nominated by March 1, 2019.
Prizes & Recognition. Each award includes a $100 check and an award plaque. Teams entries will split the award. Presentation of the awards will be made at Connecticut Agriculture Day at the State Capitol (typically the third Wednesday in March). Winners will be publicized to the news and trade media. You must be present to win.
Awards Committee. A committee of the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council shall be appointed by the CAIC President to review nominations and decide the Awards. No committee member shall be connected in any way to an entry. Decisions of the Awards Committee are final.
Entry Procedure. All nominations must be made on the official CAIC form provided. All material nominated for an award must have been either published or broadcasted or webcasted. Actual copies of the material must be provided along with the nomination form. No entries will be returned to nominees. For broadcast outlets, video must be furnished in DVD format. Audio must be furnished in CD format. For web, print out materials and provide links.