Deadline: 5 April 2013
Through the "Samir Kassir Award for the Freedom of the Press" the European Union recognizes outstanding journalists who report on violations and violence, injustice and suffering, corruption and mismanagement, humanitarian and natural disasters, sometimes at the price of taking great personal risks in doing so.
The EU wishes to promote examples of how journalism could be a seed for positive change, inspiration for development, and the engine for democracy, human rights and rule of law. The EU is committed to promoting these universal values across the world and recognizes the important role that the media plays in giving a voice to all.
Sometimes images can speak louder than words. This is why the 8th edition of the "Samir Kassir Award for the Press" sees for the first time the introduction of a new category, the Best Audiovisual Report. Images now come instantly, from all sides and all sources; their potential to influence thought and action has never been so great.
The Award is a tribute to Samir Kassir's battle for free press and free speech. His personality and accomplishments continue to inspire journalists to be courageous and professional in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
REGULATIONS:
The contest is open to all journalists working in or for written (daily, weekly, monthly print or online) press, or audiovisual (TV stations, production houses, and online TV networks). The award is open to nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Candidates must submit an opinion article, an investigative article, or an audiovisual report centered around one or more of the following topics: rule of law, human rights, good governance, fight against corruption, freedom of expression, democratic development, or citizen participation.
The articles must have been published in a print or online media outlet in one of the countries listed above or in one of the European Union Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and United Kingdom). Submitted articles must not exceed 25,000 characters and must have been published between March 15, 2012 and March 15, 2013.
Audiovisual reports must have been aired on a local or satellite television network or released on an online television network in one of the countries listed above or in one of the European Union Member States. The report must not exceed 20 minutes and must have been released between March 15, 2012 and March 15, 2013.
Candidates can only compete in one category. Candidates for the opinion article and investigative article categories can only apply on an individual basis. Candidates for the audiovisual report category must either be the report's director or the producer and may apply on an individual basis or jointly (director and producer).
The winner in each of the three categories will be awarded €10 000.
The European Union holds the right to reproduce and publish the awarded articles and air the awarded audiovisual report in its own non-commercial publications and websites as well as in any other print or online publications related to the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press.
The selection will be done by a jury composed of journalists and media professionals coming from EU Member States and the participating countries listed above.
Members of the jury, staff of the European Union, and staff and members of the Samir Kassir Foundation are excluded from the contest.
APPLICATION FILE:
Each candidate is to submit a file containing the following information:
For queries/ submissions: coordination@prixsamirkassir.org
Website: http://prixsamirkassir.org/
Through the "Samir Kassir Award for the Freedom of the Press" the European Union recognizes outstanding journalists who report on violations and violence, injustice and suffering, corruption and mismanagement, humanitarian and natural disasters, sometimes at the price of taking great personal risks in doing so.
The EU wishes to promote examples of how journalism could be a seed for positive change, inspiration for development, and the engine for democracy, human rights and rule of law. The EU is committed to promoting these universal values across the world and recognizes the important role that the media plays in giving a voice to all.
Sometimes images can speak louder than words. This is why the 8th edition of the "Samir Kassir Award for the Press" sees for the first time the introduction of a new category, the Best Audiovisual Report. Images now come instantly, from all sides and all sources; their potential to influence thought and action has never been so great.
The Award is a tribute to Samir Kassir's battle for free press and free speech. His personality and accomplishments continue to inspire journalists to be courageous and professional in gathering, reporting and interpreting information.
REGULATIONS:
The contest is open to all journalists working in or for written (daily, weekly, monthly print or online) press, or audiovisual (TV stations, production houses, and online TV networks). The award is open to nationals of the following countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
Candidates must submit an opinion article, an investigative article, or an audiovisual report centered around one or more of the following topics: rule of law, human rights, good governance, fight against corruption, freedom of expression, democratic development, or citizen participation.
The articles must have been published in a print or online media outlet in one of the countries listed above or in one of the European Union Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Netherlands, and United Kingdom). Submitted articles must not exceed 25,000 characters and must have been published between March 15, 2012 and March 15, 2013.
Audiovisual reports must have been aired on a local or satellite television network or released on an online television network in one of the countries listed above or in one of the European Union Member States. The report must not exceed 20 minutes and must have been released between March 15, 2012 and March 15, 2013.
Candidates can only compete in one category. Candidates for the opinion article and investigative article categories can only apply on an individual basis. Candidates for the audiovisual report category must either be the report's director or the producer and may apply on an individual basis or jointly (director and producer).
The winner in each of the three categories will be awarded €10 000.
The European Union holds the right to reproduce and publish the awarded articles and air the awarded audiovisual report in its own non-commercial publications and websites as well as in any other print or online publications related to the Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press.
The selection will be done by a jury composed of journalists and media professionals coming from EU Member States and the participating countries listed above.
Members of the jury, staff of the European Union, and staff and members of the Samir Kassir Foundation are excluded from the contest.
APPLICATION FILE:
Each candidate is to submit a file containing the following information:
- The completed and signed registration form, to download.
- The entire published article in its original form as well as a copy translated into English.
- A proof of publication (Original copy or photocopy of the published article, or a letter proving the authenticity of the publication, signed by the person in charge of the publication or his/her representative)
- A resume
- Three awards will be granted for:
- Best opinion article
- Best investigative article
- Best audiovisual reporting
- By email (in Word or PDF format for articles or WMV or MP4 format for videos) to the following address: coordination@prixsamirkassir.org
- By uploading the article (in Word or PDF format) or the video (in WMV or MP4 format) on the website: www.samirkassiraward.org
- By postal mail (in hard copy or CD-ROM or DVD) in an envelope addressed as follows: "Samir Kassir Award for Freedom of the Press" followed by "opinion article category," "investigative reporting category," or "audiovisual category" - Delegation of the European Union to Lebanon 490 Harbor Drive Building Charles Helou Avenue, Saifi, Beirut P.O.Box 11-4008, Riad El-Solh, Lebanon
For queries/ submissions: coordination@prixsamirkassir.org
Website: http://prixsamirkassir.org/
