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15, 2005 The award is named for former Texas Governor James Stephen Hogg, who pursued a career as newspaper editor and lawyer before his career in politics. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health was established by Miss Ima Hogg and Mr. William C. Hogg, the children of Governor Hogg, as a living tribute to their family's commitment to public service and philanthropy. Entries must have been published or broadcasted by a Texas news media outlet in the 2006 calendar year. Winning entries will focus on timely issues in mental health, include mental health consumer perspectives, provide accurate information, use respectful language, and be well written or produced. A distinguished panel of judges will review the entries. Last year’s judges included a New York Times science writer and psychiatrist, a National Public Radio correspondent and Rosalyn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow, and a leading researcher on media portrayals of mental illness. Winners will be announced in May 2007. First place winners will receive $1,000, second place winners will receive $500, and third place winners will receive $250. Entries are due by February 15, 2007. More information about the award, including entry details, is posted at www.hogg.utexas.edu/news_journaward.html. The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health is an administrative unit of The University of Texas at Austin. For over 65 years, the Hogg Foundation has accomplished its mandate through grantmaking to mental health services, research, policy, and public education projects in the state of Texas. More information is available at www.hogg.utexas.edu. Media Contact: |
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