Skills Contest Divisions and Categories

6. Writing

6a) News release
Any document prepared and released to the media as a news item; entry must include release and print media coverage generated

Method of electronic submittal:
Microsoft Word file or Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat PDF) file of the news release; and scanned copies of related newspaper coverage in .jpg or PDF format

Judging State: Michigan

Bill Shreck
Director of Communications
Michigan Department of Transportation
425 West Ottawa Street
P.O. Box 30050
Lansing, MI 48909
Ph. 517-335-5014
Fax: 517-373-8518
E-mail: shreckw@michigan.gov

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6b) Guest editorial or op-ed piece
Opinion article written as an editorial, guest column or letter to the editor; submit text of article and proof of publication

Method of electronic submittal:
Microsoft Word file or Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat PDF) file of editorial; and a scanned copy of proof of publication in .jpg or PDF file format

Judging State: Missouri

Shane Peck
Director of Community Relations
Missouri Department of Transportation
P.O. Box 270, 105 W. Capitol Ave.
Jefferson City, MO  65102
Ph. 573-751-2840
Fax: 573-526-4859
E-mail: Shane.Peck@modot.mo.gov

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6c) Feature story
A single article or a series of articles appearing in a trade journal, general interest periodical, academic journal, scholarly book or newsletter

Method of electronic submittal:
Scanned published article in .jpg or Portable Document Format (Adobe Acrobat PDF) file format

Judging State: Oklahoma