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2010 Mimi Award winner Jim Trotter, second from right, is flanked by nominators (L-R) Jim Sheeler, Tina Griego, Kevin Vaughan and Mike Littwin at the award ceremony in Denver. (Photo courtesy Kevin Vaughan)

The Dart Society is extending the nomination period for The Mimi Award, an annual prize that recognizes exemplary work in editing stories related to trauma and managing the journalists who write these incredibly important stories.

The deadline to nominate someone for the fifth annual prize has been extended to Sept. 15, 2011.  Click here for the guidelines.

The Dart Society is an independent group of journalists dedicated to promoting the compassionate and ethical coverage of trauma, conflict and social injustice.

The Mimi includes a $1,000 prize.

The award was created to honor the memory of Providence Journal editor Mimi Burkhardt, who died unexpectedly in December 2004. Burkhardt inspired those around her to live up to high ideals and to produce solid journalism with heart. The award recognizes editors who support and encourage excellence, like Mimi did, and who have a keen understanding of how to navigate the emotional landscape of assignments involving tragedy and trauma.

The Dart Society is seeking nominations from journalists and journalism organizations around the United States. A panel of journalists affiliated with the Dart Society will select the winner. They will review examples of the nominees’ work, read letters of nomination and conduct interviews with the top finalists’ co-workers.