2024 FAC Awards

2024 FAC Awards Nomination Form

Submit a nomination for the 2024 Free Speech & Open Government Award, given by the First Amendment Coalition each year to recognize significant achievement in advancing freedom of information or freedom of expression.

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Name of Nominee (individual, team, or organization)(Required)

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Nomination Cover Letter(Required)

In the space above, please provide a description of the work being nominated and why it is deserving of recognition. This must include 1) a brief summary of the work and 2) a description of how it advanced either freedom of expression or freedom of information.

Supporting Materials(Required)

Provide links to any supporting materials, such as news articles, blog posts, legal opinions or briefs, databases, etc. To send supplemental materials that you unable to share here via hyperlink, email them to award@firstamendmentcoalition.org.

Are you submitting supplemental materials, such as document attachments, via email to award@firstamendmentcoalition.org? Note: Please reference the nominees name name in the subject of the email.(Required)

This contest entry is for accomplishments during the contest period of Jan. 1, 2024 and Dec. 31, 2024.(Required)

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DEADLINE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on January 23, 2025.

This nomination form includes a place to submit links to supporting materials. However, if you need to to submit supplemental materials to the entry, such as PDF files, email award@firstamendmentcoalition.org. NOTE: All nominations must be submitted via this form and only supplemental materials should be sent via email.

Rules & Eligibility:

This is a national contest. Tell us how this work made an impact and where the impact was felt.
There is no fee to enter.
There is no limit to the number of nominations submitted by any person or organization.
Self-nominations are encouraged!
Members of FAC’s board of directors or staff are not eligible to be nominees. If FAC had a substantial role in work submitted for nomination, please highlight how this work should be considered irrespective of FAC’s involvement.
Nominations must be for work done and/or results achieved from Jan. 1, 2024 to Dec. 31, 2024.

By submitting a nomination, the First Amendment Coalition will email you about occasional updates (including the winner of the award), future events and resources. We do not sell any data and you can unsubscribe from our list at any time.