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PAJ AWARDS 2023 – HOW TO ENTER

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GENERAL PRINCIPLES

  • Nominees must be journalists working in Jamaica. Entries must be about Jamaica or the Caribbean.
  • Items must have been published between July 25, 2022, and July 24, 2023.
  • Deadline for entries: midnight MONDAY, July 31, 2023. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • THIS YEAR, with the exception of the photography categories, ALL ENTRIES must be accompanied by a video or audio promo no longer than 30 seconds – that is electronic AND print entries. Photographers may also submit a promo that includes their photographs.
  • We encourage persons to be as creative as they wish as this will be used in the LIVE NATIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS SHOW. However, please note that a video (preferably) or audio recording – no longer than 30 seconds – explaining what the entry is about is fine as a promo. The rationale for the change is that it will improve our show and we ask that colleagues work with us.
  • As was the case in previous years, ALL ENTRANTS are required to submit a photograph of themselves/team (for production purposes). We want to use these photos in the live show so please ensure the photograph is of the
    best quality.
  • The PAJ may use elements of any awards submission for promotional purposes.
  • For inquiries, please call 876-631-6390/876-776-9469; or email pressassociationjamaica@gmail.com

HOW TO ENTER

Step A: Prepare your entries AND A PROMO FOR EACH CATEGORY YOU PLAN TO ENTER. Please note the change regarding promos in GENERAL PRINCIPLES ABOVE. With the exception of the photography categories, all other entries must be accompanied by a promo (audio or video) no longer than 30 seconds. The form cannot be submitted without the promo. Photographers may also submit a promo that includes their photographs.

Read the entry requirements for each category.

These are the ONLY file formats accepted:

  1. Print entries: PDF files OR hyperlinks to articles (links MUST remain active until the end of the year), along with a promo which may take the form of video or audio files in these formats: MP3, WAV, .MP4 or .MOV files ONLY.
  2. Photographs: .JPEG, .PNG, .GIF, .PDF
  3. Television entries: .MP4 or .MOV ONLY.
  4. Audio entries: .MP3 or .WAV files only.

            Step B: Complete the entry form for the category you wish to enter

  1. Go to www.pressassociationjamaica.org
  2. Select the menu item called PAJ Awards 2023
  3. Select the form for the category you wish to enter, complete and submit. Please note that with the exception of the photography categories, at this point you will need to upload the files as well as a promo. Again, the form cannot be submitted without the correct number of files.
  4. All entrants are required to submit a photograph (no larger than 1GB) for production purposes. Please have one on hand.
  5. Please note that you will be asked to indicate if you are a paid-up member of the Press Association of Jamaica (no entry fee required), whether you have NOW paid the PAJ membership fee (Ja$3000) or the award entry fee (Ja$5000) – proof of payment will be required, or if your organization will pay the membership or award entry fee (will be verified). In the absence of an answer, the submission will NOT be sent to judges. Entry fees may be paid to the National Commercial Bank, Constant Spring Branch CHEQUING Account number 331041165.
  • Entry fee: Paid-up PAJ members – FREE; Others – $5000.
  • The PAJ may use elements of any awards submission for promotional purposes.
  • For enquiries: 876-631-6390/876-776-9469; pressassociationjamaica@gmail.com

 

4. ALL ENTRANTS will be asked to indicate how the award entry fees will be paid. There is no entry fee for paid-up members of the Press Association of Jamaica. If you are already a member of the PAJ or your organization will pay your membership fees, the PAJ Secretariat will handle the payment verification process. HOWEVER, if you are going to pay your PAJ membership fee (Ja$3000) or the award entry fee (Ja$5000) yourself please do so NOW and retain proof of payment (a screenshot of the payment including the reference number). There are two options:

  • To join the PAJ, pay Ja$3000 to the National Commercial Bank, Constant Spring Branch CHECKING Account number 331041165.
  • To enter the awards without joining the PAJ pay Ja$5000 to the account listed above.

 

5. Complete the appropriate form here.

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