Categories and Media Requirements

Two categories are now available, for Long-Form and Short-Form writing. Articles of 550 words or more in length should be entered as Long-Form; below 550 words should be entered as Short-Form.

This award recognises long-form feature writing that demonstrates high standards of writing, strength of thought and freshness of ideas. Entries typically take an in-depth, narrative or investigative approach, exploring people, themes or issues in sport with detail, context and originality.

Features in this category are judged on:

• Excellence in writing and storytelling
• Strength of thought and originality
• Depth, context and narrative clarity
• Effective use of interviews and reporting
• Impact, leaving the reader with greater understanding or insight

Entries for both short/Longform may consist of up to five published columns and up to 500-word citation, detailing the feature writers voice and approach, the themes or issues explored and how the work demonstrates consistency, insight and impact during the eligibility year.