Members of Motorsports Media:

Aflac and Lowe’s Motor Speedway are proud to once again honor the best in motorsports media with the annual Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence in honor of Russ Catlin. The 2009 Awards will be presented during the Lowe’s Motor Speedway Media Tour in January 2010.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Catlin Awards, which were created in honor of motorsports media pioneer Russ Catlin. The Awards are presented to individuals who capture the passion, excitement and compelling stories of motorsports through distinguished journalism. 

Russ Catlin Award winners receive a special plaque to commemorate their achievement along with a $1,000 scholarship to the school of their choice, paid by Aflac. As in years past, professors and faculty from the Indiana University School of Journalism provide an independent review of all entries to determine the winners.

The categories for the 2009 Aflac Motorsports Journalism Awards of Excellence are:

• Writing entries for daily newspapers
• Writing entries for other forms of written media (internet, weekly, etc.)
• Broadcast entries for local radio and television
• Broadcast entries for national radio and television
• Photojournalism entries

Any type of motorsports coverage from the 2009 season is eligible. Entries dated from any other year or season will not be accepted. Judges will review each submission closely and base their decision on the quality of work and its representation of excellence in motorsports journalism. 

The Catlin Awards accepts and encourages all types of motorsports racing media coverage. It is not limited specifically to NASCAR. 

Entries must be postmarked by December 4, 2009. Download the entry form and official rules.

For questions regarding the Catlin Awards, please contact Jeff Dennison of Breaking Limits at 704-766-9061 or at . 

Your dedication to motorsports journalism is admired and greatly appreciated. We hope you’ll take this opportunity to showcase your work and be recognized for the quality reporting you deliver to fans around the world each and every day.

Sincerely,

Keith Farley
Manager, Motorsports Marketing
Aflac