Mirror Awards 2022

Entries may be submitted in the following categories:  

• SPECIAL TOPIC CATEGORY FOR 2022: Best Story on Media Coverage of the Insurrection and the 'Stop the Steal' movement ($1,000 prize): A carefully researched print, digital or broadcast piece or series of up to three pieces specifically addressing media coverage of the insurrection and the 'Stop the Steal' movement.
• SPECIAL TOPIC CATEGORY FOR 2022: Best Story on Media Coverage of Disinformation/Misinformation Regarding Vaccine and Mask Mandates ($1,000 prize): A carefully researched print, digital or broadcast piece or series of up to three pieces specifically addressing media coverage of disinformation/misinformation regarding vaccine and mask mandates.
• Best Single Article/Story ($1,000 prize): A single carefully researched print, digital or broadcast piece  of any length focused on the media industry. May include photos, videos, sidebars, audio and/or  interactive elements in addition to the written piece. One article/story may be submitted per entry.
• Best Profile ($1,000 prize): A single carefully researched and sourced print, broadcast or digital piece  covering a person or organization noteworthy in the media industry. One profile may be submitted per  entry. 
• Best Commentary ($1,000 prize): A print, broadcast or digital piece or series of up to three pieces of  commentary on the media industry demonstrating the writer’s overall knowledge of the issues, analytic  skills and unique voice. 
• John M. Higgins Award for Best In-Depth/Enterprise Reporting ($5,000 prize): A single, in-depth  investigative piece or a series of up to three pieces focused on the media industry. Print, broadcast or  digital pieces may be entered, and entries may cross platforms (though not required). Entries will be  judged on the quality of the reporting and the importance of the story covered. 

Entry Guidelines

All entries must be submitted between Dec. 15,  2021, and Feb. 15, 2022.