(IFJ/IFEX) The International Federation of Journalists is calling for applications for this European Commission Prize for print journalism that addresses democracy or human rights as vital aspects of development. There are two prizes of 10,000 ECU (USD 11,660) each to be awarded to the winners – one from the European Union and the other from […]
(IFJ/IFEX) The International Federation of Journalists is calling for
applications
for this European Commission Prize for print journalism that addresses
democracy or human rights as vital aspects of development. There are two
prizes of 10,000 ECU (USD 11,660) each to be awarded to the winners – one
from the European Union and the other from a region in the process of
development. The deadline for entries is 15 October 1998. Full information
on the prize follows.
Democracy and human rights go hand in hand but sometimes they are brushed
aside in the drive for economic development. In the modern era development
can only succeed if freedom and individual rights are promoted and defended.
But is the message getting through?
Journalists have the opportunity to raise the debate through the Lorenzo
Natali Prize, a unique competition organised by the countries of the
European Union, to promote reporting which recognises human rights and
democracy as vital elements in the quest for equitable development.
The 1998 Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalism is in memory of the late
Vice-President of the Commission of the European Communities with special
responsibility for development. The Commission will be awarding the Lorenzo
Natali Prize for Journalism.
Rules and an application form are appended.
If you reside outside of the European Union, you can send your applications
to the delegation office of the European Commission in your country. Or
write The Lorenzo Natali Prize, European Commission , Directorate General
For Development, 200 Rue de la Loi , B-1049, BRUSSELS , BELGIUM
Rules of the Competition
1. Submissions are invited from individual journalists who are working in
the print media to submit written articles that address democracy or human
rights as vital aspects of development.
2. An independent jury made up of media, development and human rights
professionals and Commission staff will examine articles and put to the
European Commission a shortlist of three for each of the two Prizes.
3. The Prizes will be awarded by the European Commission on the basis of a
proposal from the jury.
4. The Prize will be awarded for articles from the following two
categories:
a) an article published in a developing country
b) an article published in a Member State of the European Union
5. A decision may be taken to award no Prize in either, or both,
categories
6. Judges will also consider:
a) the quality of professionalism and journalistic standards applied in the
preparation and dissemination of the item;
b) the exemplary nature of the item and its impact on and relevance to
public opinion;
7. Entries must be for items which have been published or transmitted in
general information media between 1 January 1997 and 31 March 1998. Entries
must be submitted written in an official language of the European Union or
with an adequate translation from the original into one of these
languages.
8. The Prize winners will receive a sum of 10,000 ECU each.
9. The European Commission will be given the right to reproduce and
disseminate the work submitted in its publications and in publicity material
for the Natali Prize.
10. The Prize will be awarded by 30 November 1998.
11. Each entry must be made with the written consent of the author.
12. The latest date for receipt of entries is 15 October 1998.
13. Articles written by current members of staff of the Community
institutions will not be considered for the Natali Prize.
14. The decision of the judges shall be final.
15. The jury may in special cases, decide to award the Prize to a
journalist, publication or communication medium distinguished by a special
effort to defend human rights and democracy in developing countries.
The 1998 Lorenzo Natali Prize for Journalists:
APPLICATION FORM
NAME OF APPLICANT:
MEDIA ORGANISATION:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTRY AND ITS IMPACT:
DATE OF PUBLICATION (PERIOD: 1/1/97 – 31/3/98)
HOME ADDRESS OF APPLICANT:
HOME TELEPHONE:
HOME TELEFAX:
PERSONAL E-MAIL:
OFFICE ADDRESS OF MEDIA ORGANISATION:
PHONE:
TELEFAX:
E-MAIL:
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT:
DATE:
SUBMISSIONS TO ARRIVE NO LATER THAN: 15 OCTOBER 1998
* PLEASE ATTACH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE OF
THE APPLICANT AND THE RANGE AND NATURE OF THE PUBLICATION CONCERNED.
A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL ARTICLE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION FORM.
