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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Anyone, living anywhere, can nominate a journalist or a team of journalists for outstanding journalism produced about South Florida in 2024. That includes civic leaders, members of the community, people who work in journalism, members of the public or an individual who was personally impacted by a news story. Self-nominations are not accepted.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]A journalist or team of journalists can be nominated for a story or series of related stories (up to three) published or broadcast in 2024 that include original investigative reporting or public service journalism from Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe counties.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1746583829365{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_tta_accordion style=”outline” shape=”square” color=”black” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Who can nominate an awards candidate?” tab_id=”1746582993180-11a76603-5d4b”][vc_column_text css=””]Anyone, living anywhere, can nominate a journalist or a team of journalists for outstanding journalism produced about South Florida in 2024. That includes civic leaders, members of the community, people who work in journalism, members of the public or an individual who was personally impacted by a news story. Self-nominations are not accepted.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who can be nominated?” tab_id=”1746582993204-efcf8c83-30fe”][vc_column_text css=””]A journalist or team of journalists can be nominated for a story or series of related stories (up to three) published or broadcast in 2024 that include original investigative reporting or public service journalism from Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe counties.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How many awards will be given?” tab_id=”1746583005488-8df288c4-50f3″][vc_column_text css=””]Awards include a $10,000 first prize, a $5,000 second prize, and honorable mentions of $1,000.<\/span><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will the nomination be made public?” tab_id=”1746583011512-cc19883b-dba1″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes. All nominations are shared with the journalists behind the story and with the public.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”After I make a nomination, may I edit my submission?” tab_id=”1746583022585-dc423648-1208″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes. You may edit your nomination with any updates, changes, or basic corrections throughout the nomination phase. Once the review phase begins, applications will close.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can journalists from organizations based outside South Florida apply for this prize?” tab_id=”1746583030878-6a2cef09-4256″][vc_column_text css=””]While the works nominated must focus on Miami-Dade, Broward, or Monroe counties, they do not need to be published or broadcast by an organization based in South Florida. there. This means that reporters, correspondents, and freelancers for organizations based outside South Florida are eligible for reporting about South Florida.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Do the nominees have to be S.S. citizens?” tab_id=”1746583036834-b97aa435-fc2b”][vc_column_text css=””]No. These awards are open to journalists of all nationalities.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How many journalists can be included in an entry?” tab_id=”1746583045262-e4d56e46-18bf”][vc_column_text css=””]No more than four individuals may be credited on a nomination. Nominations that have more than four people will submit their entry as \u201cStaff.\u201d[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are collaborative reporting efforts eligible to be nominated?” tab_id=”1746583054397-eccb218d-f6a8″][vc_column_text css=””]Yes.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is required for a nomination?” tab_id=”1746583061114-bcd12eeb-43f6″][vc_column_text css=””]Nominations must include a link to a story or the stories, the name(s) of the journalist(s), and an up to 250-word description on why the nominator put forward this entry for the award.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Which journalism media are eligible for this prize?” tab_id=”1746583069971-d2e16aef-5d10″][vc_column_text css=””]Print, online, television, radio, video, audio and data visualization work\u2014either standalone or in combination\u2014are eligible. Podcasts are eligible, though only three episodes can be submitted. Documentary films are also eligible for consideration. Any documentaries must be under 120 minutes in length. Please email essermanknight@miamifoundation.org for details and questions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Are Non-English stories eligible for this prize?” tab_id=”1746583080020-67608b77-e7e1″][vc_column_text css=””]Stories that were published or broadcast in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole are eligible for this prize. While the stories featured in the nomination can be in those languages, the narrative component of the nomination must be prepared in English.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the selection criteria you are using?” tab_id=”1746583087051-bb535fca-ccab”][vc_column_text css=””]Projects will be evaluated on the quality of analysis and storytelling, rigor of newsgathering, inclusion of community voices, and impact on policy understanding or action.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who decides who wins?” tab_id=”1746583096086-3c5f8b02-038c”][vc_column_text css=””]A jury of professional journalists, community leaders and Esserman family members will select the winners.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”When will I know if I\u2019m selected as a winner?” tab_id=”1746583102524-ec7e1f62-3113″][vc_column_text css=””]Winners and runners-up will be notified in May, with an awards ceremony and public announcement to follow.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Who are the funders of these awards?” tab_id=”1746583115292-4b40de0d-7490″][vc_column_text css=””]The Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards are supported by the Esserman Family Fund for Investigative Journalism at The Miami Foundation and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1746583322100{padding-top: 45px !important;padding-bottom: 45px !important;background-color: #353535 !important;}” z_index=”” el_class=”white”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

About Ron & Charlene Esserman<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]After the couple moved to Miami from Chicago in 1968, Ron built a network of businesses in South Florida in the automotive industry, heralded for his focus on quality and integrity. Ron brought humanism to his workplace and invested in the advancement and well-being of his employees. Ron and Charlene also supported many community causes, establishing organizations that contributed to the cultural health and well-being of Miami-Dade County. They helped establish Zoo Miami and the Deering Estate Foundation, and shaped the Miami City Ballet, the Florida Grand Opera and the Arsht Center.<\/p>\n

Throughout their lives, they have been engaged in the political process and supported candidates and causes that focused on guaranteeing free speech, equality for all, quality education and access to resources to enable everyone to have a chance to build a better life.<\/p>\n

Ronald Esserman (January 8, 1927 \u2013 July 20, 2020)<\/a><\/h6>\n
Visionary Mind, Optimistic Spirit, Generous Heart<\/a><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”25140″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1746583223311{padding-top: 1.5% !important;}” qode_css_animation=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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