Division XI: Real Estate

This division is format- and platform-agnostic. Entries will be judged against each other. Judges will weigh the missions and sizes of entrants. An entry will consist of up to five pieces of work, … Read more

Division XII: Social Media

Select 10-15 posts published on Twitter or Facebook or a combination of both from one account over the course of 2015. Consideration will be given to breaking news, news value, creativity and “what … Read more

Division V: Innovation

Stories, projects, and initiatives that exemplify creativity and originality. Judges will interpret this category broadly. Examples might include unique uses of multimedia elements, mobile apps or data visualization projects that debuted in 2015. … Read more

Division Highlights

Digital: Eligible entrants’ primary business activity is disseminating news and information through a digital platform (online, mobile, etc.). Energy: Energy reporting and/or commentary from any source. Government: Government reporting and/or commentary from any … Read more

Division IV: Health Care

This division is format- and platform-agnostic. Entries will be judged against each other. Judges will weigh the missions and sizes of entrants. An entry will consist of up to five pieces of work, … Read more

General Rules

ELIGIBILITY: Best in Business is open to regular members of the Society of American Business Editors and Writers in good standing as of the date of entry. Regular membership is defined by SABEW’s … Read more

Division I: Digital

Group Digital 1: Up to 2.5 million unique visitors per month. Group Digital 2: More than 2.5 million unique visitors per month Unless otherwise noted, entries may include up to five elements, including … Read more

Division X: Personal Finance

This division is format- and platform-agnostic. Entries will be judged against each other. Judges will weigh the missions and sizes of entrants. An entry will consist of up to five pieces of work, … Read more

Division III: Government

This division is format- and platform-agnostic. Entries will be judged against each other. Judges will weigh the missions and sizes of entrants. An entry will consist of up to five pieces of work, … Read more

Division VII: News Agencies

Eligible entrants: Primary business activity is distributing news-to news organizations and other business entities. Unless otherwise noted, entries may include up to five elements, including but not limited to stories, videos, and graphics. … Read more

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