PMJA Annual Awards promotional guidelines
Let's tell the world about your success together
PMJA Annual Awards recognize the very best in public media work from local outlets across the country. For over 30 years, we've celebrated exceptional public media journalism — and now it's your turn to share that recognition with the world.
Here's what you need to know, plus a few ways to make the most of your win.
The logistics
Awards go to news organizations, not individuals (except in the Freelancer categories). Individuals may reference the award in their bios and on social media, but PMJA does not attribute specific contributions to award-winning pieces.
The official winner list will be published at PMJA.org. A press release will be issued in late May with a June 15, 2026 embargo.
Award hardware ships to the address on your PMJA profile. First-place winners receive an engraved plaque; second-place winners receive an award certificate. Need an extra? Duplicate plaques can be ordered using the information included with your original.
Digital badges are available for both first and second place in every category. Download yours at https://pmja.short.gy/PMJABadges
Spread the word
Logos and award graphics are available to download here. You're welcome to use photos of your award hardware, PMJA logos, or PMJA Award logos.
Add a winner frame to your social media profile photo. Download share frames here. Most platforms let you add a frame directly, or open your photo in any image editor, layer the transparent PNG over it, and upload the result.
Share your work. Post a link to your award-winning piece and tell your audience why local public media journalism matters. Your story is the proof.
Loop in your team. Make sure your station's marketing and development colleagues know about your win — they'll want to use it too.
What to call it
Refer to us as PMJA or Public Media Journalists Association. On air, spell it out: P-M-J-A. Do not use PRNDI. When referencing your award, use "PMJA Award," "PMJA Annual Award," or "PMJA Awards Competition."