Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Courageous women journalists around the world to be awarded

Courageous women journalists around the world to be awarded

Courageous female journalists will be recognized through the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards being sponsored by the International Women's Media Foundation. Deadline is March 5, 2010.

Nominations are being sought from women working in news media around the world who exhibit extraordinary strength in pursuing journalism under difficult or dangerous circumstances.

Awards will be presented at ceremonies in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. Each winner will be awarded US$5,000.

All nominations must be in English.

NOMINATE A JOURNALIST (APPLY HERE)

In celebration of its 20th anniversary year, the International Women’s Media Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2010 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement awards.

Eligible candidates:  For both awards, candidates can be full-time, part-time or freelance women journalists working in print, broadcast or online media in any country. For the Courage Awards, candidates employed by organizations whose main objective is not journalism will not be considered for this award. Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award can be retired journalists.

To nominate a journalist:  Please note that self-nominations are not accepted. Candidates may be nominated by colleagues, employers, journalists or others. Completed nominations must be in English and include the following:

  • Completed nomination form
  • Nomination statement completed by a professional associate
  • Brief biography of the candidate highlighting her work as it relates to the Courage in Journalism Awards or the Lifetime Achievement Award
  • Resume or CV of the candidate
  • Examples of the candidate’s work (details on the nomination form) 
  • Two letters of support from professional associates

Deadline:  Completed nominations, including all supporting documents, must be submitted to the IWMF no later than March 5, 2010. Nominations should be emailed to courage@iwmf.org whenever possible, but are also accepted by regular mail, courier service or fax.  Winners will be announced in May 2010.

Nomination Form - Courage in Journalism Award

Nomination Form - Lifetime Achievement Award

For more information, click here to read the press release.

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