WASHINGTON, DC -- The National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF) and the Broadcast Education Association (BEA) are now accepting entries for a public service announcement (PSA) competition for college students in recognition of National Freedom of Speech Week. Each year, the third week of October is designated as National Freedom of Speech Week.
PSA entries can be produced and submitted in radio or television format and should be 25 seconds in length. The spots should address, "What freedom of speech means to me." Winning entries will receive scholarship prizes in the following amounts:
| Radio 1st place: $3,000 | Television 1st place: $3,000 |
| Radio 2nd place: $2,000 | Television 2nd place: $2,000 |
| Radio 3rd place: $1,000 | Television 3rd place: $1,000 |
In addition to the scholarships, winning PSA entries will be made available to radio and television stations nationwide for airing starting during National Freedom of Speech Week (October 20 - 26, 2008).
Entries must be submitted by September 15, 2008. Details and entry forms may be found at www.beaweb.org/nabefpsacontest.
About
NABEF
The NAB Education
Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the public
interest in supporting and advocating: education and training programs,
strategies to increase diversity, initiatives stressing the importance
of the First Amendment, community service, philanthropy and timely broadcasting
issues.
About
NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association
for America's broadcasters. As the voice of more than 8,300 radio and
television stations, NAB advances their interests in legislative, regulatory
and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables
broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses
and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org.