The Templeton Award for Religion Reporter of the Year recognizes journalism excellence in secular newspapers, news magazines and news wire services. The contest is designed to measure a journalist's grasp on a diversity of religion issues. The award is given every year at the Religions Newswriters Association Annual Conference. First place earns a prize of $3,500 and a citation.

The Religion Newswriters Association is a non-profit trade association founded in 1949 to advance the professional standards of religion reporting in the secular press as well as to create a support network for religion reporters. RNA strives to help improve and encourage religion writing excellence in the secular press. The John Templeton Foundation funds this award, first given in 1984.

For more information:
Religion Newswriters Association
Contests
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Please visit www.rna.org/templeton.php for contest rules and eligibility.


Press Releases

Religion Newswriters Association announces 2006 Contest Winners


Award History

2007      Sandi Dolbee, The San Diego Union-Tribune.
2006      Gary Stern, The Journal News in White Plains, NY.
2005      Tim Townsend, St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
2004      Sandi Dolbee, San Diego Union-Tribune.
Prizes