Editorial Categories

Entries in the editorial categories will be judged primarily on the quality of the reporting, writing, and editing; development of the subject; and suitability and service to the audience. Presentation will play a factor. See specific categories for additional criteria.

Feature Article

This entry is a feature story, unique to the issue in which it appears, that treats a subject, idea, event, or trend with imagination, originality, and stylish writing. Upload a PDF of one article per entry. Publications may enter this category multiple times. NOTE: DO NOT submit Profile Articles in this category.

Profile Article

This entry is a feature article that profiles an individual, organization, company, or other entity pertinent to the publication’s area of interest. Article should bring the subject to life with depth, originality, and stylish writing. Upload a PDF of one article per entry. Publications may enter this category multiple times.

Editor's or Publisher's Editorial or Letter to the Readers

This entry is a single Editor's or Publisher's Editorial or Letter to the Readers that demonstrates intelligence, wit (where appropriate), stylish writing, and connection to the readers on a topic pertinent to the publication's mission. Upload a PDF of one letter or editorial per entry. Publications may enter this category multiple times.

Regular Column

This entry is a short feature that appears on an every-issue basis or with predictable frequency and that comments on or interprets issues of interest to the publication’s audience. Author may be on the publication's regular staff or not, but no syndicated columns will be accepted. Upload PDFs of three columns, each from a different issue. Publications may enter this category multiple times. NOTE: Do not submit the Publisher's or Editor's Editorial or Letter to the Readers in this category.

Technical Article

This article focuses on technology, science, business, or industry and combines theory, methodologies, analysis, and discussion of relevance to the publication’s readers. Judges will also consider documentation. Upload a PDF of one complete article per entry. Publications may enter this category multiple times.

How-To Article

This article provides clear steps to perform a specific activity, presented in an interesting manner with or without illustrations. Upload a PDF of one complete article per entry. Publications may enter this category multiple times.