The media shapes our perceptions of what the female athlete looks like – who she is – whether or not her power is beautiful. Join the Women's Sports Foundation as we host the 4th Annual Billie Awards and help us to recognize media excellence in the portrayal of women in sports and physical activity! READ MORE about this blowout event that raises funds to promote sports and physical activity for girls and women!
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Location: The Beverly Hilton Hotel, Beverly Hills, C.A.
Evening's Schedule:
- 6:00pm - Cocktail Reception
- 7:00pm - Dinner and Award Ceremony
The Evening's Awards:
Journalism – Print/Online (Newspaper, Non‑Fiction Books, Photography Magazines and Written Online Content)
Submissions are judged based on the insightful portrayal of women in sports, originality and overall quality of work. Single submissions or bodies of work are eligible for consideration. Submissions must have been published between January 1, 2008, and December 15, 2008.
Journalism – Broadcast/Cable/Film (Television, Documentary, Internet)
Submissions are judged based on the insightful portrayal of women in sports, originality and overall quality of work. Single submissions or bodies of work are eligible for consideration. Submissions must have been aired, broadcast or published between January 1, 2008, and December 15, 2008.
Entertainment (Film, Television, Fiction Books, Internet and Gaming)
Submissions are judged based on the insightful portrayal of women in sports, impact, originality and overall quality of work. Submissions must have been aired, released and/or broadcast between January 1, 2006, and December 15, 2008.
Breakthrough and Innovation (Television, Magazine, Documentary, Film, Books, Radio, Photography, Internet, Advertising Campaigns and Other Media)
Submissions are judged based on innovation, impact and relevance. Images and portrayals must be responsible and challenge the status quo of women/girls as athletes. A single submission or a body of work is eligible for consideration. Breakthrough and Innovation may be awarded for historical and/or current work.
Industry Leader – This award is given to an individual who has propelled the female athlete, girls’ participation in sports and physical activity, and/or the significant issues affecting participation into living rooms, on computer screens, movie screens, billboards, newspapers and/or magazines.
To see a complete list of The 2008 Billie Award winners and finalists, please
CLICK HERE.
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