Entry period opens for 2014 Wilbur Awards

Secular writers, publishers and producers can now submit work for the 2014 Wilbur Awards. The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) will accept entries through Feb. 3 for one of the oldest recognition programs for religion coverage by secular communicators. Submissions must be produced during 2013. Entry forms are available online. Award categories include newspapers, magazines, books, […]

Secular writers, publishers and producers can now submit work for the 2014 Wilbur Awards.

The Religion Communicators Council (RCC) will accept entries through Feb. 3 for one of the oldest recognition programs for religion coverage by secular communicators. Submissions must be produced during 2013. Entry forms are available online.

Award categories include newspapers, magazines, books, photography, television and cable, radio or podcasts, feature films, and digital communications. Juries of media professionals coordinated by council members across the country evaluate submissions on content, creativity, impact and excellence in communicating religious values.


The council has presented Wilbur Awards annually since 1949. The award promotes excellence in the communication of religious faith and positive values by secular communicators. Winners in 2013 represented The Christian Science Monitor; The Commercial Appeal of Memphis, Tenn.; The Huffington Post; CBS News; the Canadian Broadcasting Corp.; CNN; Simon and Schuster Publishing House; Oprah Winfrey Network; motion picture producers; and local radio and television stations.

The 2014 awards will be presented April 5 in Nashville, Tenn., during the council’s 85th annual national convention. Winners will be announced March 3. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America is underwriting the 2014 competition.

The award is named for the late Marvin C. Wilbur, a pioneer in religious public relations and longtime council leader.

RCC logoAbout the Religion Communicators Council

The Religion Communicators Council is an interfaith association of more than 400 religion communicators. They work in print and electronic communication, advertising, and public relations. Members represent Bahá’í, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim faith communities. Founded in 1929, the council is the oldest public relations professional association in the United States.

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