Deadline: 31 August 2012
Launched in 2007, the Bright Leaf Agricultural Journalism Awards is the premier competition, held annually nationwide, that seeks out the most important agricultural pieces of our time and honors the journalists behind them. It is a competition for print stories, radio segments, television features, and photographs which created awareness on the most current agricultural issues and the best farming practices on environmental care, safety, and crop sustainability.
ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all professional Filipino journalists residing in the Philippines who are 18 years old and above upon submission of entry. PMFTC Inc. and Bright Leaf secretariat employees, officials and their relatives up to the 2nd degree are not eligible to join the contest.
ENTRIES: Participation is free of charge. Entries submitted should be published, aired, or braodcasted locally from September 1, 2011 until August 31, 2012. PMFTC Inc. reserves the right to retain full power and authority to publish any of the entries in any of its corporate publication, press release, or other form of written or electronic documentation. The author of the work will be properly identified whenever it is used by PMFTC in any manner or form.
LANGUAGE: Entries may be in English or any of the Philippine regional dialects.
Submission of Entries: Call for entries starts on April 30, 2012. Deadline for submission of entries is August 31, 2012 at 12:00nn. There is no limit to the number of entries a contestant can submit in any category. A contestant can only win in one category.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Print
The Bright Leaf Secretariat
Cozoz, Inc.
1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Tel. No.: (+63-2) 522.87.82 or at (+63-2) 525.25.25
Each entry requires one (1) entry form. For inquiries, please contact the Bright Leaf secretariat: secretariat@thebrightleafawards.com
RECEIVING OF ENTRIES: Entries will be accepted from April 30, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Entries can be sent by personal delivery or by courier. Deadline of submission is on August 31, 2012 at 12:00nn.
Secretariat address is as follows:
The Bright Leaf Secretariat
c/o Cozoz, Inc.
1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Tel. No.: 02.522.87.82 or at 02.525.25.25
JUDGING OF ENTRIES
Print
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: secretariat@thebrightleafawards.com
For submissions: The Bright Leaf Secretariat, c/o Cozoz, Inc., 1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Website: http://www.thebrightleafawards.com
Launched in 2007, the Bright Leaf Agricultural Journalism Awards is the premier competition, held annually nationwide, that seeks out the most important agricultural pieces of our time and honors the journalists behind them. It is a competition for print stories, radio segments, television features, and photographs which created awareness on the most current agricultural issues and the best farming practices on environmental care, safety, and crop sustainability.
ELIGIBILITY: The contest is open to all professional Filipino journalists residing in the Philippines who are 18 years old and above upon submission of entry. PMFTC Inc. and Bright Leaf secretariat employees, officials and their relatives up to the 2nd degree are not eligible to join the contest.
ENTRIES: Participation is free of charge. Entries submitted should be published, aired, or braodcasted locally from September 1, 2011 until August 31, 2012. PMFTC Inc. reserves the right to retain full power and authority to publish any of the entries in any of its corporate publication, press release, or other form of written or electronic documentation. The author of the work will be properly identified whenever it is used by PMFTC in any manner or form.
LANGUAGE: Entries may be in English or any of the Philippine regional dialects.
Submission of Entries: Call for entries starts on April 30, 2012. Deadline for submission of entries is August 31, 2012 at 12:00nn. There is no limit to the number of entries a contestant can submit in any category. A contestant can only win in one category.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- One (1) hardcopy and softcopy in CD of entry in MS Word format. Arial font size 12, double spaced.
- One (1) hardcopy and softcopy in CD of entry translated in English if the entry is in a regional dialect.
- Scanned, photocopied or actual copy of published entry as proof of publication.
- The contestant's identity must not appear on any of the pages of the entry.
- All materials should be placed inside a long brown envelope.
- Duly accomplished entry form.
- One (1) hardcopy of entry, 12R in size.
- One (1) softcopy of entry in JPEG format saved on a CD.
- Printed copy of entry as proof of publication.
- The contestant's identity including watermark signature must not appear on any of the entry.
- All materials should be placed inside a long brown envelope.
- Duly accomplished entry form
- A compilation of at least three (3) episodes of the agricultural program/segment
- One (1) hardcopy of transcription in MS Word format
- One (1) softcopy of transcription in MS Word format
- One (1) softcopy of entry translated in English if the entry is in a regional dialect
- One (1) transcript of airing (TOA) copy to show proof of airing in cassette or CD format
- Authorization letter from the station manager
- All materials should be placed inside a long brown envelope
- Duly accomplished entry form
- A compilation of at least three (3) episodes of the agriculture program/segment.
- One (1) hardcopy of transcription in MS Word format.
- One (1) softcopy of transcription in MS Word format.
- One (1) softcopy of entry translated in English if the entry is in a regional dialect.
- One (1) transcript of airing (TOA) copy to show proof of airing in cassette or CD format.
- Authorization letter from the station manager.
- All materials should be placed inside a long brown envelope.
The Bright Leaf Secretariat
Cozoz, Inc.
1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Tel. No.: (+63-2) 522.87.82 or at (+63-2) 525.25.25
Each entry requires one (1) entry form. For inquiries, please contact the Bright Leaf secretariat: secretariat@thebrightleafawards.com
RECEIVING OF ENTRIES: Entries will be accepted from April 30, 2011 to August 31, 2012. Entries can be sent by personal delivery or by courier. Deadline of submission is on August 31, 2012 at 12:00nn.
Secretariat address is as follows:
The Bright Leaf Secretariat
c/o Cozoz, Inc.
1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Tel. No.: 02.522.87.82 or at 02.525.25.25
JUDGING OF ENTRIES
- Initial screening: The secretariat will screen all entries as to form and completeness of requirements. Entries will be marked according to award categories. A numerical code will be assigned and stamped on each entry to guarantee anonimity of contestants.
- Preliminary judging: Preliminary judging will be via point system. Entries which have garnered an average of 85% and above will be sent for final judging. The decision of the preliminary panel of judges shall be final and not subject to appeal
- Final judging: For the Final Judging, all scores of entries which advanced to the final round will be reset to zero. The winner shall be determined by the judges via point system based on the prescribed criteria. The highest score wins the category. In case of a tie, the Chairman of the Board of Judges reserves the right to make the final decision. The decision of the final panel of judges shall be final and not subject to appeal.
- Relevance 25%
- Originality 25%
- Objectivity 20%
- Impact 20%
- Research 10%
- Relevance 25%
- Originality 25%
- Objectivity 20%
- Impact 20%
- Research 10%
- Relevance 40%
- Composition 40%
- Impact 10%
- Originality 10%
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: secretariat@thebrightleafawards.com
For submissions: The Bright Leaf Secretariat, c/o Cozoz, Inc., 1102 P. Ocampo corner Conchu Streets, Malate, Manila
Website: http://www.thebrightleafawards.com
