All submissions must have been published in a U.S. newspaper or magazine during the 2008 calendar year.
Entries may include a single story, a related series of stories, or up to three unrelated stories. Columns and editorials are eligible. Individuals are encouraged to submit their own entries.
In case of a series, at least half the individual stories must have been published during the contest year (2008).
Entries should be submitted in four copies, each with a completed entry blank.
Entries should be submitted with no binding other than a binder or paper clip.
All entries must be accompanied by a $50 entry fee made payable to the Worth Bingham Memorial Fund.