MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Stuttering Foundation announces that it will recognize journalists for the 17th consecutive year for excellence in reporting that furthers the understanding of this complex disorder.
“We are happy to announce these awards to further public awareness of stuttering,”
The seventeenth annual Stuttering Foundation Awards will be given to journalists in two categories: print and electronic media. They will recognize news stories over the last year that:
• Advanced the public’s understanding of stuttering;
• Introduced information on stuttering to a significant new audience.
Print and electronic journalists are invited to submit copies or DVDs of their news items to the Stuttering Foundation, 3100 Walnut Grove Road, Suite 603, P.O. Box 11749, Memphis, TN 38111-0749. All entries must have been published or aired between Jan. 1, 2008, and April 20, 2009. All entries must be received by April 30, 2009.
In addition to a public announcement of the Award recipients, each honoree will receive a cash award of $250.00 from the Foundation.
Call 800-992-9392 for more information.
