Open to Journalists Around the Globe: 2012 Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award

The Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award is a joint initiative between the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the biopharmaceutical company UCB, which recognises journalists who have excelled in reporting on epilepsy.

Now in its fourth year, the annual Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award honours original and informative reporting on epilepsy, attracting a growing number of high-quality entries from around the world, with 49 entries from 24 countries received last year.

• The 2012 award is open to journalists around the globe, who can either submit their own work or be nominated by a third party
• There are four categories for entries – print, online and broadcast TV and broadcast radio, with one winner to be selected from each group
• The independent judging panel will select articles or reports that are responsible, informative, original and support the aim of raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy
• Entries can be about any aspect of epilepsy and must have been published or broadcast between 30th November 2011 and 30th November 2012.

The Application Form will be available online in the coming weeks. In the meantime, please contact the IBE Office to receive a copy of the application form and the awards press release.

Certain local restrictions may apply regarding this award and the award is only available where not prohibited or restricted by local laws and regulations.

(Note from Asia Writes: we will update this post when detailed guidelines and the application form have been released.)

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: ibedublin@eircom.net

Website: http://www.ibe-epilepsy.org/