LUNCH BELL AWARD

Outstanding photography, an outstanding article or series of articles, an outstanding editorial or series of editorials, and/or continuous comprehensive education coverage may be submitted.  Four awards will be given--one in each of the following categories: 1. Metropolitan Dailies-over 50,000 pop. 2. Local Dailies 3. Weeklies or biweeklies 4. Electronic Edition of Newspapers

Outstanding programs or series of programs, and/or continuous comprehensive education coverage may be submitted.  Two awards will be given--one in each of the following categories. 1. Radio 2. Television

1. Entries may be submitted by an SNA-NC local chapter, a SNA-NC member, or directly by the media. 2. Awards will be based upon coverage from January 1 to December 31. 3. Each entry must be supported by scripts, and/or other supporting evidence and should be sent to Stephanie Hall at srhall@hcpsnc.org by the deadline. 4. Each entry should include chronological documentation of spot announcements, interviews, news features, programs, etc. 5. Creativity will be considered. 6. The entry cover sheet will include:            A. Category            B. Name address, and telephone number or publication or station            C. Name of the editor or station manager            D. Name of the staff member who prepared the article or program            E. Name and address of person or group submitting entry            F. A statement outlining the influence and significance of the coverage and the date of presentation. The entry must be submitted as "tear-sheets" (whole pages) with relevant items completely encircled with a grease pencil. Do not clip articles. Electronic newspaper articles should be printed from the web with relevant items completely encircled with grease pencil. Cassette tapes or video tapes are to be submitted in the Radio and TV categories. 7. Entries will not be returned.

Initial Screening.  The Leadership Development/Awards Chair will screen all entries to determine that they are eligible to be considered for awards.   They will consider the continuing coverage, the impact and influence of material, the excellence and accuracy of reporting and interpreting, and the contribution toward increases public understanding of school food service and nutrition education.  Final Selection. The Lunch Bell Awards Committee, comprised of representatives of business, industry, the press, radio, TV, and public relations specialists will select the state winners.  The Membership Committee and SNA-NC President will serve as consultants to the Awards Committee.