FMC Folio Awards

Rules For News Media Entries

NOTE: Up to two entries per category by a single entity allowed.

1.  Long Island content must be substantial. Entries need not be exclusively about Long Island, but the topics should be of particular interest or concern to Long Islanders or Long Island communities.

2.  Entries must be received with payment by Friday, Jan. 22 by 5 p.m. Late entries will not be eligible. Entry fees apply (See Entry Form).

3.  Entries must be as broadcast, published or posted - no edited versions or composites.

4.  Entries broadcast or published outside of the 12/1/08 - 11/30/09 time frame will be disqualified.

5.   Entries with incomplete entry forms will be disqualified.

6.  All news outlets are eligible to enter, regardless of location.

7.  Entries may be submitted by media outlet or, if the work of a freelancer, by the freelancer.

8.  The Fair Media Council reserves the right to withhold awards in any category or to transfer an entry to another category.

9.  Podcasts are eligible to enter in the Radio category.

10.  Television entries: Only one entry per DVD, which must be labeled with fully-completed entry forms.

11.  Radio entries: Only ONE entry per CD, which must be labeled with fully-completed entry forms.

12.  Print entries must be submitted with one original and five duplicate copies, clearly showing the name and date of publication.

13.  Internet entries should be submitted on disc.

14.  Entries become property of the Fair Media Council.

15.  Good Luck!