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1963 Ted Y. Rodgers Awards for publication writers and radio / TV producers
$8,000.00
IN AWARDS
for published or broadcast reporting on metropolitan transportation problems
Writers of published articles or editorials and producers of radio/television programs that contribute to public understanding of metropolitan transportation problems — and possible solutions — are eligible for the 1963 Ted V. Rodders Awards.
The Awards are sponsored jointly by the ATA Foundation (American Trucking Industry) and Trailmobile (manufacturers of truck trailers). As leading members of the nation's transportation complex, the sponsors' purpose in offering these awards is to recognize outstanding contributions toward community understanding of the
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1 . Entries will be judged on the basis of scope, thoroughness, writing and reportorial skills as they contribute to public understanding of the problems, planning and financing of transportation facilities responsive to the efficient movement of people and goods to and from and within metropolitan areas.
2. Entries in the 1963 Competition must have been published or broadcast on or between the dates of January 1, 1963, and December 31, 1963.
3. Articles, editorials and programs of any length are eligible. A series of articles or broadcasts will be considered a single entry.
4. There are three categories of participation: Magazines; daily -'weekly newspapers : radio television. Material printed in publications devoted primarily to the transportation industries is not eligible.
problems of transporting people and goods to and from, and within metropolitan areas.
Awards are offered for published articles in three media : Newspapers . . . magazines . . . and radio/TV public service programming on the subject (local or network). First Award in each category is $1,500; second award $700: third award S300. Entries from weekly newspapers will compete in the general newspaper category but are also eligible for a special $500 award reserved for weeklies only. Plaques will also be awarded to winners in all categories.
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5. Awards will be the same in the three categories: First— $1,500: Second — $700; Third— $300. There is also a special $500 weekly newspaper award.
6. Entries will be accepted until December 31. 1963 (postmark). They should be mailed to:
Ted V. Rodgers Awards. The ATA Foundation. Inc., 1616 P Street, N. W., Washington 36, D. C.
7. Material submitted will be returned only when specifically requested. Radio TV stations may submit in addition to scripts other supporting material such as audio tapes, video tapes, film clips, etc. Decision of the judges will be final. In event of ties, duplicate prizes will be awarded. This awards program is subject to state and national regulations. Winners will be notified by special letter. A complete list of winners will be available to all entrants and those requesting it.
TRF-53 BROADCASTING, October 7, 1963
TRAILMOBILE member
AMERICAN TRUCKING INDUSTRY