The MAB Foundation's Michigan High School &
College Broadcast Awards

• NO entry fee.
• All entires are judged by Michigan broadcasters except the High School Radio and Television Sports PSA Categories which are judged by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA).
• The judges will be asked to judge each entry based on the following criteria: Technical Quality, Presentation and Content of Entry (how well it follows the category description). The judges will also be encouraged to give feedback on each entry. The feedback, when given, will be returned to the student after the competition.
• Awards may be given for 1st, 2nd, and Honorable Mentions in each category. First place winners receive three (3) points; second place winners receive two (2) points; and Honorable Mentions receive one (1) point for each winning entry.
• Awards will be presented on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 during the Main Luncheon of the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and Expo at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing.
• Station of the Year Award – The Station of the Year award will be presented to the following: one high school radio station; one high school television station; one college radio station; and one college television station. To win the Station of the Year award, the school(s) must receive the most cumulative points in all categories entered. More than one station may be awarded the Station of the Year award.

• Up to four (4) people may be credited on an entry.
• All Michigan college, high school and trade school students are welcome to enter.
• All entries must be submitted by mail on either VHS, Compact Disc (CD) or DVD.
• Different categories must be on separate entries. Please complete a separate form for each entry. Each entry must be on a different VHS, CD or DVD.
• Students may enter once in each category.
• Entries must be completely created and produced by students.
• Each entry must be labeled with the names of the entrant, school, address, class and category and be accompanied by an entry form. All entry forms must be typed or printed.
• Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in disqualification.
• All judge’s decisions are final.
• DEADLINE: All entries must be received by 3:00 p.m. December 15, 2009.
• All entries become the property of MAB Foundation. Entries will not be returned and may be aired for promotional purposes and may be published on DVD or other digital format and posted on a website.
• Mail entries along with entry form to: MAB Foundation, 819 N. Washington Ave. Lansing, Michigan 48906.

• News Feature/Magazine Program - News story that is no more than five (5) minutes in length .
• Daily Newscast – Newscast that is no more than 30 minutes in length.
• Talk Show - A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance, how-to programming or sports talk.
• Public Service Announcement - An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.
• Sportscast/Sports Play-by-Play - Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.
• Station Activities Report - A report highlighting the station’s overall efforts throughout the past year. This entry may include a compilation tape or DVD showing the station’s community involvement. Entry must also include a 200 word essay about the station’s efforts.

• Air Check - No more than three (3) minutes.
• Daily Newscast/News Feature – A newscast or news feature program no more than 10 minutes.
• Talk Show - A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance, how-to programming or sports talk.
• Public Service Announcement - An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.
• Sportscast/Sports Play-by-Play - Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.
• Promotional Announcement - A single spot promoting school, station, programs or events for no more than three (3) minutes.
• Station Activities Report - A report highlighting the station’s overall efforts throughout the past year. This entry may include a compilation tape or CD showing the station’s community involvement. Entry must also include a 200 word essay about the station’s efforts.

• News Feature/Magazine Program - Sponsored by the Michigan Army National Guard - News story that is no more than five (5) minutes in length. Content is encouraged to include community service and/or highlighting a local guard veteran. Visit www.nationalguard.com/mi for information and ideas.
• Daily Newscast – Newscast that is no more than 30 minutes in length.
• Talk Show - A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance or how-to programming or sports talk.
• Public Service Announcement - An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.
• MHSAA Sports PSA - Sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association - A PSA that is either 30 or 60 seconds in completed length promoting the lifetime values High School sports teach, sportsmanship, and officials recruitment. Please visit http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/Awards/MABStudentBroadcastingAward.aspx for more information. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a sportscasting psa to air statewide.
• Sportscast/Sports Play-by-Play - Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.
• Station Activities Report– A report highlighting the station’s overall efforts throughout the past year. This entry may include a compilation tape or DVD showing the station’s community involvement. Entry must also include a 200 word essay about the station’s efforts.

• Air Check - No more than three (3) minutes.
• Daily Newscast/News Feature – Sponsored by the Michigan Army National Guard - A newscast or news feature program no more than 10 minutes. Content is encouraged to include community service and/or highlighting a local guard veteran. Visit www.nationalguard.com/mi for information and ideas.
• Talk Show - A program that is no more than 30 minutes in length featuring issues of social importance or how-to programming or sports talk.
• Public Service Announcement - An announcement of general public interest not more than 60 seconds in length.
• MHSAA Sports PSA - Sponsored by the Michigan High School Athletic Association - A PSA that is either 30 or 60 seconds in completed length promoting the lifetime values High School sports teach, sportsmanship, and officials recruitment. Please visit http://www.mhsaa.com/Schools/Awards/MABStudentBroadcastingAward.aspx for more information. Content of winning entries may be used to produce a sportscasting psa to air statewide.
• Sportscast/Sports Play-by-Play - Sportscast or play-by-play of a sports event for no more than five (5) minutes.
• Promotional Announcement - A single spot promoting school, station, programs or events for no more than three (3) minutes.
• Station Activities Report– A report highlighting the station’s overall efforts throughout the past year. This entry may include a compilation tape or CD showing the station’s community involvement. Entry must also include a 200 word essay about the station’s efforts.