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CWLA's Anna Quindlen Awards for Excellence in Journalism

Journalists play an important role in shaping public understanding of issues facing vulnerable children. CWLA established the Anna Quindlen Awards for Excellence in Journalism in 1995 to recognize individuals in the field of journalism—print/online reporters, editorial writers, and radio and broadcast producers and reporters—whose coverage of child welfare issues advances knowledge and understanding of the state of vulnerable children and families in America.

The award is named for Pulitzer Prize-winner Anna Quindlen, a novelist, social critic, and contributing editor for Newsweek and The New York Times. In 1992, whose thoughtful and impassioned commentary touches on a range of social issues, including many related to children. Last year's winners were: Marjie Lundstrom, a Sacramento Bee reporter who covered the unsolved murder of a 4-year-old foster child, and Noelle Conti, a producer with KPCC's Patt Morrison Show who developed a series of segments and an interactive web site that provided an in-depth look at issues facing youth in foster care.

Separate awards are given for print/online and broadcast work. Candidates for this award must have covered relevant issues during the preceding 12 months (from November 22, 2010); and as a result of their work, produced positive change for children and families.

Electronic submissions are strongly preferred, and can be sent to Cassaundra Rainey at crainey@cwla.org. The nomination form below include additional instructions on how to submit copies of articles or video for consideration. Nominations also require a supporting statement from the nominator.

Nomination Form
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Nominations for the 2012 awards are being accepted through November 21, 2011.

Winners will be invited to accept the award during CWLA's 2012 National Conference, Making Children a Priority: Leading Change.


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