Deadline: 22 February 2013
The Knight International Journalism Award recognizes media professionals who demonstrate a passionate commitment to excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. Past recipients include pioneering correspondents who have exposed government corruption, war crimes and other important stories. The award also has honored crusading publishers determined to maintain their independence despite enormous political and financial pressures.
The award is presented by the Knight International Journalism Fellowships program. The fellowships are designed to create lasting, tangible improvements in the way journalism is practiced around the world. The program is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, with additional funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recipients of the Knight International Journalism Award do an excellent job of informing and engaging their communities, a key goal of Knight Foundation.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The International Center for Journalists seeks nominations for the 2013 Knight International Journalism Awards. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological innovations, produce quality news and information that makes a significant impact on the lives of people in the developing world. Nominees can be reporters, editors, technologists , media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers.
Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ's Awards Dinner on November 7, 2013. Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy.
Candidates who meet the Awards program criteria may nominate themselves. Eligibility: Nominees must be from and work in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 22, 2013.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: Michael Zanchelli at mzanchelli@icfj.org
For submissions: via the online nomination form
Website: http://www.icfj.org/awards
The Knight International Journalism Award recognizes media professionals who demonstrate a passionate commitment to excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. Past recipients include pioneering correspondents who have exposed government corruption, war crimes and other important stories. The award also has honored crusading publishers determined to maintain their independence despite enormous political and financial pressures.
The award is presented by the Knight International Journalism Fellowships program. The fellowships are designed to create lasting, tangible improvements in the way journalism is practiced around the world. The program is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, with additional funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recipients of the Knight International Journalism Award do an excellent job of informing and engaging their communities, a key goal of Knight Foundation.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
The International Center for Journalists seeks nominations for the 2013 Knight International Journalism Awards. The Awards recognize journalists who, through their pioneering work or technological innovations, produce quality news and information that makes a significant impact on the lives of people in the developing world. Nominees can be reporters, editors, technologists , media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers.
Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ's Awards Dinner on November 7, 2013. Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy.
Candidates who meet the Awards program criteria may nominate themselves. Eligibility: Nominees must be from and work in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America or the Middle East. The deadline for submitting nominations is February 22, 2013.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries: Michael Zanchelli at mzanchelli@icfj.org
For submissions: via the online nomination form
Website: http://www.icfj.org/awards
