2016 Jerry Thompson Award Submission Deadline Extended

Posted by Jason Scanlon on May 24, 2016 in Latest News | 0 comments

Dear RTCA members,

The deadline for submissions for the Jerry Thompson Award has been extended to is Wednesday, June 1 at 5:00 p.m. (ET). Organizations can submit both the entry application and story content electronically. See the attached documents for detailed information and instructions.

The Jerry Thompson Award recognizes extraordinary careers in photojournalism production, focusing on the qualities of selflessness, mentorship and commitment to quality.  The award honors the memory of Jerry Thompson, a longtime videographer for CNN known for his generous friendship, willingness to help others and consistently pushing above and beyond expectations.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring or advertising at the dinner, please email .

For award questions or ticket information, please contact Ivan Goldberg at or .

Good luck to those who submit entries and, for everyone, it is going to be a wonderful night!

Sincerely,

John Parkinson
Chairman, Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association
ABC News