VOCES DEL PERIODISMO
Voces del Periodismo is a unique event organized by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) chapter at Florida International University (FIU). It is a yearly initiative that showcases the best journalistic works by students in both English and Spanish. Our event provides a platform for students nationwide to share their voices and perspectives through their work. With the support of prominent media industry colleagues, we evaluate the submissions in detail to recognize and celebrate the talent and dedication of young journalists. Join us in celebrating the power of storytelling and the future of journalism.
The ultimate goal is to create a platform for consideration of the best in local, state, national and international journalism.
Categories
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Best Photo Slideshow:
All submissions must include at least five images and show a topic or event clearly, briefly and precisely. Reports without at least one caption will be disqualified.
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Best Video Story:
In the video story category, the work that stands out for quality of reporting, research and visual narrative will be rewarded. All video reports must be between one and four minutes.
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Best Audio Story:
This award honors excellence in journalism told through audio, including radio, podcast and other audio works. The judges will consider reporting, production and storytelling. These should be a maximum of 15 minutes.
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Best Written News Story:
This category honors coverage of a single news event. Judges consider the quality of reporting, research, interviews, and narrative style. All written reports must be between 700 and 1,100 words.
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Best Visual News Story:
This category honors coverage of a single news event. Judges consider the quality of reporting, research, interviews, and narrative style. Video and audio reports should be no longer than 2 minutes.
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Best Visual Feature Story:
This award honors excellence in a single package or story that shows a subject of human or cultural interest through in-depth storytelling. As important as the reporting is the quality of the writing, visual, or audio narrative.
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Best Investigative Story or Explanatory Reporting:
This award recognizes outstanding achievement in investigative journalism and/or excellence in sustained, explanatory journalism. Investigative story entries need to focus on storytelling and impact. Explanatory reporting entries should cover a planned, significant news event or topic over a sustained period of time; they should explain relevance and impact. Entries should showcase ongoing and continued coverage.
This award is open to all media. Only the most recent follow up story needs to meet the general window for entries – previous updates or background pieces could have been published years ago.
Best Social Media Story:
This award recognizes stories and projects published on social media platforms that demonstrate outstanding audience engagement. Entries may include reporting repackaged specifically for social media or content created for a social media audience. Entries may include assets including but not limited to: text, photography, data visualization, video and audio. Judges will evaluate each entry on execution and impact. Entrants may submit up to five links.
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BEST DOCUMENTARY (New Category):
Submissions should demonstrate in-depth research, compelling narratives, and skillful use of visual and audio elements to explore a significant topic, issue, or individual. Strong entries will exhibit journalistic integrity, insightful analysis, impactful and relevant content, and the ability to engage and inform the audience. Consideration will be given to originality, impact, and overall craftsmanship. Submissions may cover a wide range of subjects, from social issues and current events to historical investigations and personal profiles.
Minimum length: 8 minutes
RULES AND SUBMISSION
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Entries must have been published from the year 2024 until the deadline of entry submissions listed below, with the exception of explanatory journalism.
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The project can be in English or Spanish.
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If the project was done in a group, ALL contributor names must be stated and submitted.
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The deadline for submission is March 21, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
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All projects must be posted below with their corresponding link.
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All projects must be submitted to only one category.
VOCES DEL PERIODISMO
AWARD CEREMONY
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 6:30 p.m.
This is a tentative date!
More details coming soon!