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PMA56. Public Media Awards presented by NETA

About the Awards

 

public media awards logoThe Public Media Awards presented by NETA honor our member's work in the highest caliber content, education, marketing, and engagement. A mosaic of relevant content that reflects both creativity and diversity that paint rich stories of truth and consequence. Piece by piece and member by member, we come together as choreographers of the public good, to spark more imagination, and inspiration than we ever could have alone.

PMA56 applications will open on Monday, June 3, with an early bird discount. Regular pricing will begin Thursday, July 4. Award applications will close Thursday, July 18.

 

Browse the PMA55 winners gallery for inspiration. 

 

Questions: email awards@netaonline.org or contact Tim Eernisse at 803.978.1597.

$100 per early bird entry: June 3 - July 3, 2024 
$125 per entry: July 4 - 18, 2024 

VISA or MasterCard accepted.

  • No checks or purchase orders 
  • No refunds 
  • Entries can be withdrawn from the competition, but the entry fee will not be refunded

For entries of six (6) or more, stations will receive a 10% discount on fees for those entries. All entries must be entered by the same individual to qualify for the discount.

To be eligible you must be a NETA Member*. Entries must have been created, produced, published or broadcast between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024.

  • Unlimited number of entries for eligible projects
  • Eligible projects may be entered into multiple categories
  • Any number of entries in any category may be submitted
  • *Independent producers may enter into the "Independent Production" categories ONLY

Award applications are open June 3 through July 18 with an early bird discount through Wednesday, July 3.

Finalists will be notified via station General Managers and winners will be announced to the public on September 15.

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To see the judging criteria for the Public Media Awards, please review this document (PDF).

Here's what to include with each of your Public Media Award entries

  1. Category 
  2. Entry Name 
  3. A short narrative about your entry (500 words or less) 
  4. Did you measure reach or impact? 
  5. Share your reach or impact results 
  6. Station name/call letters
  7. Air date/event date
  8. Team information 
  9. Attachments relevant to your project or measured impact