Lone Star Chapter of NATAS

The Lone Star Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts
and Sciences (NTA) proudly presents the 2010 Call for Entries.

SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT

One award, more than one award, or no award is given to those person(s) directly responsible for the content and execution of the material presented in the entry.

01 - Station Excellence

For excellence in overall station or cable/sports system operations during the eligibility period. Entry should reflect the station or cable/sports system's overall local product including any news & sports coverage, other locally produced programs, promotional announcements, on-air examples of events hosted by the station and involvement in the community, and any further evidence of station excellence. Entry should emphasize the quality, breadth and efficacy of a station's operations, stressing substance rather than style, and exhibit station's performance in sustaining excellence throughout the eligibility year. The composite entry must be comprised only of material as actually aired. No introductions, post production, music or special effects may be added. Entry should include a one-page, written synopsis of the station's operation, product, accomplishments and achievements. Entry length shall not exceed 60 minutes.

02 - News Excellence

For excellence in the overall news operation during the eligibility period. Entry should present as many different examples as possible, including, but not limited to: enterprise in general assignment reporting, breaking news coverage, specialty and beat reporting, series, documentaries, continuing coverage of community issues, editorials/commentaries, etc. Entry should emphasize the quality, breadth and efficacy of a station's news operation, stressing substance rather than style, and exhibit the news department's performance in sustaining excellence throughout the year. The composite entry must be comprised only of material as actually aired. No introductions, post production, music or special effects may be added. Entry should include a one-page, written synopsis. Entry length shall not exceed 60 minutes.

03 - Community Service

For excellence by executive producer (if directly involved), and/or producer in programming, whether news or non-news, involving the entire station in a continuing effort to focus interest on, and marshal support for, a worthy community cause. Emphasis should be given to the depth, breadth and duration of the station effort. Entry must include a one-page, written synopsis. Entry length shall not exceed 60 minutes.

04 - Interactivity

For excellence in the creation of an interactive media effort that extends the reach and content delivery of a traditional broadcast/cablecast program. The interactive components include, but are not limited to, the traditional broadcast/cablecast program, such as: video sharing, video blogs, discussion boards, online forums, instant web polls, live-to-tape telephone responses, man on the street kiosk recorders and other media. Submission must include a video presentation of the original program AND synchronous media IF the appearance and value of such is not obvious during the program. The entry may be accompanied by a written description of no more than 200 words explaining the enriching media experience of the interactive media effort.

NEWS PROGRAMMING

One Award, more than one Award, or no Award (except where noted) may be given to the producer(s) and others directly responsible for the content and execution of the news program, segment or coverage. Anchors, reporters, photographers, editors, assignment editors, hosts, directors and qualified others may be eligible if their contributions are significant to the entry

05A - Newscast - Evening - Larger Markets (1-25)

For excellence in a regularly scheduled daily newscast. Post edits are not permitted except for the removal of commercials. Entry will be judged on overall content, presentation, enterprise, writing, format, teases, etc. Time limit: 60 minutes.

05B - Newscast - Evening - Medium Markets (26-60)

"For excellence in a regularly scheduled daily newscast. Post edits are not permitted except for the removal of commercials. Entry will be judged on overall content, presentation, enterprise, writing, format, teases, etc. Time limit: 60 minutes."

06A - Newscast - Morning/Daytime - Larger Markets (1-25)

07A - General Assignment Report - Within 24 Hours

For excellence in coverage of a single or multi-part story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled newscast or newscasts which is assigned, shot, edited and aired within a 24-hour period. Entry may include live and/or taped elements. Time limit: 10 minutes.

07B - General Assignment Report - No Time Limit

For excellence in coverage of a single or multi-part story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled newscast or newscasts, which has no time limit for its preparation. Entry may include live and/or taped elements. Stories and topics covered must be of a Hard News character and be an assigned report that would not be considered a Feature or Special Report (to be entered elsewhere). Time limit: 10 minutes

08 - Breaking News

For excellence in coverage of a single unanticipated news event that is aired simultaneously with the news event being covered and aired either within or outside of a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry may include multiple live or taped elements. Time limit: 15 minutes. Regional winners in this category are eligible, at their discretion, to compete for a plaque in the National News and Documentary Awards in the following category: Outstanding Regional News Story

09 - Team Coverage

For excellence by a team involved in covering multiple stories on a single subject, shot, edited, produced and aired within 24 hours in a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry may include live and/or taped elements. Time limit: 15 continuous minutes.

10 - Spot News

For excellence in coverage of a single unanticipated news event that is shot edited and produced within 24 hours on a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry may include multiple lived and/or taped elements. Elements of a related Breaking News entry may be included in a Spot News entry but not in their entirety. Time Limit: Limited to a single report. Regional winners in this category are eligible, at their discretion, to compete for a plaque in the National News and Documentary Awards in the following category: Outstanding Regional News Story

11A - Continuing Coverage - Within 24 Hours

For excellence in coverage of a single news story over an extended number of reports. Entries will be judged in part on story advancement and should be entered as a composite. Elements may include segments from within or outside of a regularly scheduled newscast. All reports included are from one news story and all aired within a 24-hour period. A stand-alone segment from this composite may be entered in one other area. Time Limit 30 Minutes.

11B - Continuing Coverage - No Time Limit

For excellence in coverage of a single news story over an extended number of reports. Entries will be judged in part on story advancement and should be entered as a composite. Elements may include segments from within or outside of a regularly scheduled newscast. At least three segments should be entered to show the overall coverage of one news story over a longer period of time. A stand-alone segment from this composite may be entered in one other area. Time Limit 30 Minutes.

12A - Investigative Report - Single Story

For excellence in reporting of a community problem requiring research and investigative journalism, aired within a regularly scheduled newscast. Entry will be judged on the quality and extent of research, the presentation, and the impact of the reporting. Written documentation is required (100-word limit). Time limit 30 minutes. Regional winners in this category are eligible, at their discretion, to compete for a plaque in the National News & Documentary Awards in the following category: Outstanding Regional News Story

12B - Investigative Report - Series

For excellence in reporting of a single or multi-part feature news story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled newscast. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

13B - Feature News Report - Serious Feature

For excellence in reporting of a single or multi-part feature news story or topic aired within a regularly scheduled newscast. Time limit 10 minutes. Series time limit: 15 minutes.

14 - News Special

For excellence in coverage of a one-time-only, significant, newsworthy event, occasion or topic aired outside any regularly scheduled news program. Subject should be an in-depth treatment of current topic. Time limit 60 minutes.

NEWS & PROGRAM SPECIALTY

The following areas are open to entries created, written, produced and broadcast/cablecast by news, public affairs and program personnel. One award, more than one award, or no award is given to the producer(s) directly responsible for the content and execution of the news program, segment or coverage. Anchors, reporters, directors, photographers, editors, assignment editors, hosts, writers and qualified others may be eligible if their contributions are significant to the entry

15A - Arts/Entertainment - News Single Story / Series / Feature

For excellence in reporting of arts and entertainment subjects. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

15B - Arts/Entertainment - Program / Special / Feature / Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on general entertainment, variety or performing arts. Series entries accepted. Time limit 30 minutes.

16A - Business/Consumer - News Single Story / Feature

For excellence in coverage of business, finance or consumer topics. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

16B - Business/Consumer - News Series

For excellence in coverage of business, finance or consumer topics. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

17 - Children/Youth Teen - Program / Special / Feature / Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on subjects designed to be of special interest to a target audience up to 19 years of age. Time limit: 30 minutes.

18 - Crime - News Single Story / Series / Feature

For excellence in coverage of subjects that focus on violent or white collar crimes or other violations of law. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

19 - Education/Schools - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of subjects that focus on schools, teaching or education. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

20 - Environment - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of environmental impact issues, topics or subject matter. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

21 - Health/Science - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of health, science, medical topics or subject matter. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

22 - Historic/Cultural - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of subjects that emphasize historical, cultural and/or ethnic issues or topics. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

23A - Human Interest - News Single Story/Feature

For excellence in coverage of stories that appeal to the human spirit. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

23B - Human Interest - News Series

For excellence in coverage of stories that appeal to the human spirit. Time limit: 10 minutes. Series time limit: 15 minutes.

24A - Military - News Single Story

For excellence in coverage of military issues at home and/or abroad. Time limit: 10 minutes. Series time limit: 15 minutes.

24B - Military - News Series

For excellence in coverage of military issues at home and/or abroad. Time limit: 10 minutes. Series time limit: 15 minutes.

24C - Military - News Feature

For excellence in coverage of military issues at home and/or abroad. Time limit: 10 minutes. Series time limit: 15 minutes.

24D - Military - Program Feature/Segment

For excellence in a feature or segment from a regularly scheduled program, series or special that focuses on military issues at home and/or abroad Time limit: 10 minutes.

24E - Military - Program/Special

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program, series or special that focuses on military issues at home and/or abroad. Time limit: 30 minutes.

25A - Politics/Government - News Single Story/Feature

For excellence in coverage of political, civil, government issues or subject matter. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

25B - Politics/Government - New Series

For excellence in coverage of political, civil, government issues or subject matter. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

25C - Politics/Government - Program Feature/Segment

For excellence in a feature or segment from a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on political, civil or public affairs topics or subject matter. Time limit: 30 minutes.

25D - Politics/Government - Program/Special

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program, series or special that focuses on political, civil, government issues or subject matter. Time limit: 30 minutes.

26 - Religion - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of religious and/or spiritual subjects. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

27A - Specialty Assignment Report - News Single Story/Feature

For excellence in coverage of special interest information. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

27B - Specialty Assignment Report - News Series

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on special interest information. Series entries accepted. Time limit: 30 minutes.

27C - Specialty Assignment Report - Program/Special/Feature/Segment

For excellence in a feature or segment from a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on special interest information. Series entries are accepted. Time limit: 30 minutes.

28A - Sports - News Single Story/Series

For excellence in coverage of sports in general, sports related topics or subject matter within a regularly scheduled news program. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

28B - Sports - Sportscast

For excellence in a regularly scheduled daily or weekly sports program. Entry may be live or taped. Entry must have, as its basis, special coverage not to be taken from a regularly scheduled newscast. Entries may include multi-camera and pre-produced segments that cover the full spectrum of the event. Entry may have no post edits except for the removal of commercials. Entry will be judged on overall content, presentation, enterprise, writing, format, teases, etc. Time limit: 30 minutes.

28E - Sports - One-Time Special

For excellence in a one-time sports related special program that is not part of a regulary scheduled daily or weekly sports program. Entry may be live or taped. Entry should have no post edits except for the removal of commercials. Time limit: 30 minutes.

29 - Sporting Event/Game - Live/Unedited - Program/Special/Series

For excellence in production of a single program or series, live or live-to-tape sports event or game. A composite is required and must include examples of: Show Open, Graphics Package, Use of Replays, Inserted Pre-Produced Segments, Use of Statistical or Other Prepared Material, Highlights, Standard Coverage (e.g. Routine Innings or Downs) and any additional material at entrant's discretion. Time limit: 30 minutes.

30A - Texas Heritage - News Single Story/Series/Feature

A single report, or two or more connected reports on a single subject regarding state or local heritage, history or natural attributes of Texas. Time limit: 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

30B - Texas Heritage - Program Feature/Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on state or local heritage, history or natural attributes of Texas. Time limit: 30 minutes.

30C - Texas Heritage - Program/Special

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on state or local heritage, history or natural attributes of Texas. Time limit: 30 minutes.

31A - Weather - News Single Story/Series/Feature

For excellence in coverage of weather in general, weather related topics or subject matter within a regularly scheduled news program. Time limit 10 minutes or two complete reports, if longer for series.

31B - Weather - News Weathercast

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on weather related topics or subject matter. Series entries accepted. Time limit: 30 minutes.

PROGRAMMING

The following areas are open to entries created, written, produced and broadcast/cablecast by public affairs, and programming personnel. One award, more than one award, or no award is given to the Producer(s) and others directly responsible for the content and execution of the program, segment or coverage. Hosts, moderators, reporters, directors, photographers, editors, writers and qualified others may be eligible if their contributions are significant to the entry

32 - Documentary

For excellence in the creation of a formal, structured television presentation with dramatic impact of an event, condition or situation of current, cultural and/or historical significance. Time limit 60 minutes.

33 - Informational / Instructional - Program / Special / Feature / Segment

For excellence in presentation of stories whose prime purpose is to be instructional; to teach formally or informally about a subject or subjects. Series entries accepted. Time limit 30 minutes.

34 - Interview/Discussion - Program/ Special / Feature / Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special consisting of material that is at least 75% unscripted. Series entries accepted. Time limit 30 minutes.

35A - Magazine Program - Feature/Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special consisting of various segments of local interest designed to entertain and inform. Series entries accepted. Time limit 10 minutes.

35B - Magazine Program - Program / Special

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special consisting of various segments of local interest designed to entertain and inform. Time limit 30 minutes.

36 - Public/Current/Community Affairs - Program / Special / Feature / Segment

For excellence in a regularly scheduled program or special that focuses on current issues of societal concerns, social ills, community or general public interest. Series entries accepted. Time limit: 30 minutes.

37 - Special Event Coverage (other than News or Sports)

For excellence in coverage of a one-time-only, anticipated community or entertainment event. Program may include multi-cameras and pre-produced segments that cover the full spectrum of the event. Live entries should include at least 70% live material. Time limit 30 minutes. (A maximum of three edits is permitted to bring longer programs to the time limit.)

SPOT ANNOUNCEMENTS

One award, more than one award, or no award is given to the Producer(s) and others directly responsible for the content and execution of the promotion or commercial. Entries must be locally conceived, produced and aired. Spots that contain more than 50% of network or syndicator-provided material do not qualify. Music, graphics and pre-edited video constitute such material. Spots may be 5-seconds to 2-minutes in length. Program length commercials are not eligible. If a campaign is entered, a maximum of three spots may be entered.

38 - Community/Public Service (PSA) - Single Spot/Campaign

For excellence in announcements that effectively focus interest in and marshall support for worthy community or area causes.

39A - Promotion - News Promo - Single Spot

For excellence in announcements that promote a specific story, stories or series, including sports, weather and/or franchise stories. This includes promos for news specials, breaking weather, sports specials, etc.

39B - Promotion - News Promo - Campaign

For excellence in announcements that promote a news image, a specific story, stories or series, including sports, weather and/or franchise stories. This includes promos for news specials, breaking weather, sports specials, etc.

39C - Promotion: News Promo - Image

For excellence in announcements that promote non-news station programming, including locally produced spots for network and/or syndicated programming.

39E - Promotion - Program - Campaign

For excellence in announcements that promote non-news station programming, including locally produced spots for network and/or syndicated programming.

39F - Promotion - Program - Sports

For excellence in announcements that promote non-news station programming, including locally produced spots for network and/or syndicated programming.

39G - Promotion: Program - Image

For excellence in announcements that promote non-news programming. This includes spots that promote a broader station/company image as well as locally produced spots for network and/or syndicated programming.

40 - Commercial - Single Spot/Campaign

For excellence in commercial production advertising a product, business or service that is conceived, written, created and produced in and for the local market. Spots may be 5-seconds to 2-minutes in length. Program length commercials (infomercials) are not eligible.

CRAFTS ACHIEVEMENT

One award, more than one award, or no award is given for excellence in a specific television discipline demonstrating the skills of one or more individuals. Entries may contain a single example of the craft or a composite of material as originally broadcast. Limit 15 minutes. While craft entrants may submit more than one entry per craft discipline, only one of those entries may be a composite. Craft awards are intended for hands-on craftpersons, not those that supervise craftpersons.

41 - Audio

One award, more than one award, or no award is given for excellence in a specific television discipline demonstrating the skills of one or more individuals. Submit a single example of the craft or a composite of material as originally broadcast. Limit 15 minutes. While craft entrants may submit more than one entry per craft discipline, only one of those entries may be a composite. Craft awards are intended for hands-on craftpersons, not those that supervise craftpersons.

42A - Director - Live or Live-to-Tape / Newscast

Enter complete segment of composite not to exceed 30 minutes. Unless part of a composite entry, material entered in this category cannot be part of a full-length news program already entered elsewhere. One award, more than one award, or no award is given for excellence in a specific television discipline demonstrating the skills of one or more individuals. Submit a single example of the craft or a composite of material as originally broadcast. While craft entrants may submit more than one entry per craft discipline, only one of those entries may be a composite. Craft awards are intended for hands-on craftpersons, not those that supervise craftpersons.

48A - On-Camera Talent - Anchor - News

A plaque is awarded in this area for excellence in a program or segment produced and executed by students at a university, college or technical/vocational school during the eligibility year. Entry must be signed by a professor/teacher. Students responsible for the production, as specified in writing by the school, will each receive an Emmy certificate. Time limit: 30 minutes.

51 - Student Production

A plaque is awarded in this area for excellence in a program or segment produced and executed by students at a university, college or technical/vocational school during the eligibility year. Entries must be submitted on DVD. Entry must be signed by a professor/teacher. Students responsible for the production, as specified in writing by the school, will each receive an Emmy certificate. Time limit 30 minutes.

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