About the Awards
DEADLINE EXTENDED! PMA57 applications are open through Wednesday, July 23, and we've extended the early bird discount!
During this particularly uncertain time for public media, many stations are facing ongoing budget challenges. We've heard from you, our member stations, and in response, we're extending the early bird pricing for the Public Media Awards. Our goal is to ensure every station has the opportunity to showcase and be recognized for the impactful work you're doing in your communities.
The extended discounted price is one way we're committed to supporting you. Submit your projects by July 23 for the early bird rate of $100.
The Public Media Awards, presented by NETA, honor our member's finest work in community engagement, content, education, and marketing. 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.
Questions: email awards@netaonline.org or contact Tim Eernisse at 803.978.1597.
$100 per early bird entry: Extended through July 23!
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- Entries can be withdrawn from the competition, but the entry fee will not be refunded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, 2024 and June 30, 2025.
- 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" category ONLY
PMA57 applications are open through Wednesday, July 23.
Finalists will be notified via station General Managers and winners will be announced to the public on September 14.
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
- Category
- Entry Name
- A short narrative about your entry (500 words or less)
- Did you measure reach or impact?
- Share your reach or impact results
- Station name/call letters
- Air date/event date
- Team information
- Attachments relevant to your project or measured impact