Anonymizing submissions is critical to the fairness and success of the Holle Awards. To receive proper consideration for the Media Writing award, remove or distort any identifiable information from the entry. Keep reading to see how to anonymize your submissions.
What information should be anonymized
The Excellence in Media Writing Award requires a PDF and a text-only .doc/.docx file of the same news story for consideration. Both files should be anonymized, and identifying information should be removed or distorted. Additionally, identifiers should not be in the file names submitted with your application. This includes:
- Name
- University affiliation
- Email address
How to anonymize your submission
There are a few ways to anonymize your submission, depending on the file type. For Media Writing, a PDF and a text-only .doc/.docx file of the same news story are required. Click here for full directions on anonymizing your PDF file. Directions for your text-only document are available here. More information on removing metadata can be found here.
What happens next?
The Holle Awards close on May 31st, or after 25 submissions for each award have been received. Materials should be excellent in their category, impactful in their storytelling, and in alignment with the mission of the Holle Awards and the vision of Everett Holle. Submissions will be judged anonymously by a panel of professionals with expertise in the affiliated field. Failure to anonymize your submission will result in disqualification.