2010 Geographic Excellence in Media Award

The NCGE Geography Excellence in Media Awards Task Force is soliciting nominations for its annual "Geography Excellence in Media (GEM)" Awards. All forms of media published during 2008-2009 that exhibit outstanding geographic content or teaching methods are eligible for a GEM award. These may include any of the following: Internet websites, CD-ROMs, videos, software, television documentaries, films, slide sets, books, or articles in non-geographic periodicals. Both non-commercial and commercial productions will be considered for the award. The award will be based on the quality and impact of the productions in advancing the learning and teaching of geography at any level for any age group.

Nominations should be accompanied by:
  • A brief explanation of the item's merits
  • A bibliographic citation, if appropriate
  • A copy of the item (or URL if appropriate)
  • A postal and email address of the author or producer

The deadline for submitting nominations is June 30, 2010.
Send nominations via letter or email to:

National Council for Geographic Education
1710 Sixteenth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009-3198
(202) 360-4237
ncge@ncge.org
We also encourage you to submit nominations online at www.ncge.org.

Photo: 2008 GEM awardee, author Janie Panagopolous (right) with NCGE President Jan Smith.


 

 
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