Some of you may recall my post this past summer about ASCE’s Excellence in Journalism Award program. We’re getting closer and closer to this year’s deadline, so start sending in those stories!

For those of you who may not be familiar with the program, the award recognizes outstanding news stories that enhance public understanding of the role and impact of civil engineers and civil engineering in designing solutions for clean water, transportation, the environment and other public works projects. Journalists and producers from English-language, general interest regional and national newspapers, radio and television stations, magazines, and electronic and Web-based news outlets are all eligible.

For the 2010 award, stories need to have been published or broadcast between May 1, 2008 and Oct. 31, 2009 to be eligible. Members can nominate stories they’ve seen or read, and journalists can also self-nominate their work. Check out the Excellence in Journalism Award page for eligibility information, where to send your submissions and the nomination form. All entries need to be postmarked by Dec. 1, 2009.

A list of previous Excellence in Journalism Award winners is available on the award Web page.

Send me an email if you have any questions about the award. I can’t wait to see your nominees!

Karen Albers
Manager, State Public Relations

Talk About Civil Engineering is taking the week off.

Best wishes for a safe and happy new year! See you in 2009!