DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) – The call for entries has been issued in the annual Gabriel Awards sponsored by the Catholic Academy of Communications Professionals, based in Dayton, Ohio.

“New media” has been added to the award categories, with prizes for video, blogs, Facebook, Twitter and New Media Campaign of the Year award.

The categories that have sustained the Gabriels for the past half-century, though, return, as film, radio and television – with its subcategories covering documentary, arts, entertainment, news and community awareness – will continue. Special awards also will be given to the radio and TV stations of the year in both the commercial/public and religious fields, demonstrating outstanding achievement in overall efforts.

The Catholic Academy looks for work that “uplifts and inspires,” recognizing “the best in creativity and programming that reflect a value-centered vision of humankind and reporting with a clear and positive treatment of issues,” according to an announcement regarding the call for entries. Entries must have been released, posted or streamed during 2016. The entry deadline is Feb. 3.

Entry details and forms can be found at www.gabrielawards.com.