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# Recognition

Record any recognition received for a PSE Site Activity, including awards, renewals, and media coverage.

The **Recognition & Media Coverage** section documents any awards, recognitions, or media coverage received for the site or organization during the current reporting year. Awards, media coverage, and other recognitions can be an important indicator of the effectiveness of PSE work.

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#### Indicate if recognition was received

Select **Yes** or **No** to indicate whether you received any awards, recognitions, or media coverage related to this site during the current reporting year.

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If you select **No**, no additional recognition fields will be displayed. You may proceed to the next section.
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**NOTE:** Changing this answer to **No** and saving removes every recognition already recorded for this PSE Site Activity.
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#### Add a recognition

Click **Add Recognition** and select the **Type** **\*** from the following options:

* **New Award / Recognition** — A new award or recognition received for the PSE effort.
* **Award / Recognition Maintained or Renewed (Same Level)** — A previously received award or recognition maintained or renewed at the same level.
* **Award / Recognition Maintained or Renewed (Increase in Level)** — A previously received award or recognition renewed at a higher level.
* **Media Coverage** — Coverage of the PSE effort in media outlets.
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#### Enter award details

If the type is anything other than **Media Coverage**, enter the following:

* **Name of Award or Recognition** **\*** — Enter the name of the award or recognition.
* **Recognizing body** **\*** — Indicate the group or organization responsible for giving this award or recognition.
* **Level** **\*** — For example, Bronze, Silver, Gold, 1, 2, 3. Enter N/A if levels do not apply.
* **Approximate date received** **\*** — Enter the date the award or recognition was received.
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#### Enter media coverage details

If the type is **Media Coverage**, enter the following:

* **Media coverage type** **\*** — Select **Local News (Electronic, Print, TV or Radio)**, **National News (Electronic, Print, TV or Radio)**, **Partner Website**, **Social Media**, or **Other (Please Specify)**. Choosing **Other (Please Specify)** reveals a **Media coverage type other** **\*** field for a brief description.
* **Name or Brief Description of Coverage** **\*** — Enter the name of the coverage or a brief description of it.
* **Link or reference** **\*** — Specify a link to the web page containing the story, if available. Otherwise provide reference details.
* **Estimated Reach (# of individuals)** — Optionally, enter the estimated number of individuals reached by the coverage.
* **Approximate date of coverage** **\*** — Enter the date the coverage was published or aired.
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Multiple recognitions can be added to a single PSE Site Activity. Click **Add Recognition** to record additional awards or media coverage.
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