Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications is now accepting entries for the third annual Mirror Awards competition recognizing excellence in media industry reporting. This year's competition includes new categories for digital media. Application deadline is Feb. 6. There is no fee to enter. Awards categories include: Best Single Article, Traditional Media; Best Single Article, Digital Media; Best Profile, Traditional Media; Best Profile, Digital Media; Best Commentary, Traditional Media; Best Commentary, Digital Media; Best In-Depth Piece, Traditional Media; Best In-Depth Piece, Digital Media. Established by the Newhouse School in 2006, the Mirror Awards honor the reporters, editors and teams of writers who hold a mirror to their own industry for the public's benefit. The competition is open to anyone who conducts reporting, commentary or criticism of the media industries in a format intended for a mass audience. Eligible work includes print, broadcast and online editorial content focusing on the development or distribution of news and entertainment content. All entries must have been published or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2008. Winners are chosen by a group of journalists and journalism educators. Complete competition guidelines and an entry form are available online.
