The 6th Annual NCM Awards 2004
NCM Awards Banquet - 'The Ethnic Pulitzers' - Goes to the State Capital
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“The NCM Awards, judged by journalists and academics, are the closest multilingual ethnic press equivalent to the Pulitzer Prizes,” – SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“Crusading reporters help U.S. ethnic press thrive in tough times.” – THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“The NCM EXPO and Awards is an extraordinary gathering of newspapers, television stations and websites that serve the multitude of ethnicities.” - THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS
“These are the faces of a changing California, the so-called New California, where minorities are now the majority.” – NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER
“These proliferating new media outlets reflect not only demographic changes, but a vibrant, unconventional approach to journalism. A recent report ... goes as far as to say that members of the ethnic press are now the new civic communicators.” – WASHINGTON POST
WHAT
- The NCM Awards recognize journalistic excellence in ethnic media. (Press Release on the awards)
- A pre-banquet reception featuring exhibits of awards-winning media, NCM sponsors and ethnic media leaders
- NCM annual awards banquet and ceremony honoring the best of ethnic journalism initiatives throughout California
- Presenting three Exceptional Communicator Awards for work in expanding communications with California's new majority.
WHO
- The Awards Winners are selected from 250 entries in 12 languages in 15 categories.
- Co-hosts: the Sacramento Bee, The Great Valley Center, and the Sacramento Observer, the premier black newspaper serving readers in the capitol for over 40 years.
WHEN, WHERE & REGISTRATION
- Wednesday, November 17, 2004
The Sacramento Convention Center, 1301 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
4:00 pm: Newsmaker Briefing
6:00 pm: Reception
7:00 pm: Awards Ceremony - $75.00 Awards Banquet Ticket. Register online or call Danielle Worthy to register by phone, 415-503-4170 ext 191; dworthy@pacificnews.org
FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION, CONTACT:
- Daniela Rible, NCM Events Coordinator
275 9th Street, 3rd floor
San Francisco, CA 94103 - Tel: 415-503-4170 x 224 or Daniela@pacificnews.org