1. Purpose

This is a standing committee, accountable to the Board, whose purpose is to organize and conduct the annual Better Newspapers Competition.

 

2. Key Duties and Responsibilities

Committee Responsibilities

The committee:

• Ensures that the credibility and profile of the competition is maintained to a high standard

• Ensures appropriate recognition for winners and participants

 

Committee Responsibilities with the Support of AWNA staff

• Reviews Competition categories, and modifies as needed

• Prints and distributes Competition entries, certificates and results

• Compiles entries

• Arranges judging

• Prepares and scripts audio-visual presentation of winners 

• Presents awards at annual convention

• Advises members of competition results

 

AWNA Staff Responsibilities with the Support of the Committee

AWNA staff, with the support of the committee:

• Completes much of the detailed work

• Orders plaques for winners

• Ensures payment of judges

 

3. Membership

This committee consists of a minimum of two members, including one AWNA Board member.  Committee members should have a keen interest in improving the quality of AWNA member newspapers.

The Executive Director, or his or her designate, is a non-voting member of the committee.   

 

4. Term of Appointment

The President, with the Board’s approval, appoints the Committee Chair for one year.  The Committee Chair appoints members for one year.

 

5. Meetings

Meetings are held as needed.

 

6. Resources

The committee has a Board-approved budget that covers the costs provided for in point 9 of Board Committee Principles: BP-9.  The committee also has project-related expenses as approved by the Board.

 

7. Annual Goals and Objectives

The committee meets as soon as possible after the Annual General Meeting to update the goals and objectives.  The committee submits the updated goals and objectives to the Board for approval.

 

8. Reports

The committee prepares:

• Updated goals and objectives for Board approval

• A progress report to Board meetings

• A written annual report for the year that assesses the outcomes of the goals and objectives, and makes recommendations for the next year.  The Chair submits the annual report to the President at least one month prior to the Annual General Meeting.

• Recommended changes to the committee terms of reference for Board approval