May I enter the same category more than once? No. Your entry to any award such as Arts, Journalist of the Year or Best Business Journalist, must be your only entry for that award. For most awards you have to submit one example of your work. I'm confused about what category to enter. What do I do? Please contact Mary Menton at 353-87-250-3331 or Email: mary@londonspeakerbureau.ie How important is the 300 word introductory statement? Very important. Your introductory statement provides the context for judges to assess the journalistic enterprise that went into your work. Remember, the editors judging your work do not come from your publication, and may not be familiar with local affairs in your county. Do not assume they have in-depth knowledge of what went into the story – you must tell them.