The 2008 TCF/ Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition is now closed. Thanks to everyone who submitted work this year!
Announcing the winners! Now you can listen to excerpts of the winning stories and read about the producers behind this stellar work, here.
The Third Coast Festival / Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition announces its 2008 Call For Entries, seeking the most compelling and creative audio work produced worldwide. Prizes are awarded for:
Best Documentary (Gold, Silver, Bronze, Honorable Mentions)
Directors' Choice
Best New Artist
Radio Impact and…
This year we are also pleased to announce a brand new category -- Best News Feature -- to honor exceptional stories produced by newsrooms worldwide. Read more about the BNF Award!
Additionally, each year the TCF presents the Audio Luminary Award to an honoree for his/her outstanding contributions to the audio field. Radio fans and professionals alike are encouraged to submit nominations for this award.
 
Winning producers/reporters will receive prizes ranging from $1,500 to $6,000 to support their future creative endeavors. Winning programs will be celebrated at an awards ceremony in Chicago and heard by a national audience in the 2008 Third Coast Festival Broadcast this Fall.
Other exceptional entries from the competition may be featured in the TCF’s weekly radio show Re:sound (on Chicago Public Radio), on the TCF Podcast and at thirdcoastfestival.org. Entrants will be compensated if/when their work is featured.
Questions? Check out our FAQ, or contact us. You can also call us at 312.948.4682
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IMPORTANT DATES:
- Call for entries announced – Wednesday, May 7
- Early deadline for entries – postmarked on or before Friday, June 27
- Late deadline for entries – postmarked Saturday June 28 through Friday, July 18
- Deadline for ALA nominations – Friday, July 18
- Winners notified – early September
- Awards Ceremony – Saturday, October 11 (held during the TCF Conference)
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