Since 1953 the Scripps Howard Foundation has recognized the best work in journalism through its national journalism awards program.

Winners of the 2011 Scripps Howard Awards will receive distinctive trophies plus cash awards totaling $175,000 and ranging from $10,000 to the $15,000 Ursula and Gilbert Farfel Prize for investigative reporting.

The 2011 competition offers opportunities for media outlets, their staff members and freelance contributors. Most categories recognize excellence across the multiple platforms of print, broadcast and online media. Several are open to news magazines.

• FOR INFORMATION about the competition: Sue Porter, vice president/programs, Scripps Howard Foundation, at 1-800-888-3000 ext. 3030 or sue.porter@scripps.com
• PROFILES about the current winners are available online in an awards program book that features their work, a list of finalists, judges and a list of previous winners. A printed copy may be requested by emailing your address to Debbie Schneider, executive assistant, Scripps Howard Foundation, debbie.schneider@scripps.com
• VIDEOS featuring the current winners' work and their acceptance speeches are available in category specific segments that may be viewed online using Flash. Each segment is about four minutes in length.