The Global Shining Light Award for Journalism

Deadline: 15 June, 2013
Open to: journalists, journalism teams, or media outlet provided independent, investigative reporting, which originated in and affected a developing or emerging country
Prizes: honorary plaque$1,000 and an invitation for a conference in Rio de Janeiro

Description

The Global Investigative Journalism Conference is being organized to present the Global Shining Light Award to honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country. The conference is conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 12 to 15, 2013.

On behalf of the global investigative journalism community, the Rio conference will again recognize and celebrate these courageous investigative journalists and their work. The winner will receive an honorary plaque and US$1,000.

About GIJN

The Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) is composed of nonprofit investigative journalism organizations that produce stories, conduct training, provide resources, and encourage the creation of similar nonprofit groups. It was created in 2003 when more than 300 journalists from around the world gathered for the second Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Copenhagen. Since then it has grown to more than 80 member organizations in 38 countries.

Eligibility

The journalist, journalism team, or media outlet provided independent, investigative reporting, which: Originated in and affected a developing or emerging country.

  • Was broadcast or published between April 2, 2011 and December 31, 2012;
  • Was of an investigative nature;
  • Uncovered an issue, wrong-doing, or system of corruption which gravely affected the common good;
  • And did so in the face of arrest, imprisonment, violence against them and their families, or threats and intimidation

Awards

  • The winning entrant will be notified by approximately mid-July. Airfare, hotel, per diems and conference registration for the journalist or one member of the team are included in the award.
  • The presentation of the plaque and $1,000 award will be made at the Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Rio in October 2013.

Application

SUBMISSIONS SHOULD INCLUDE:

  • A nomination letter in English, listing the journalist’s name (or team member names), and name of his/her media organization with address, telephone number, fax and email.
  • The letter should provide a brief summary of the entry topic, explaining the importance of the story, the challenges faced in reporting it, and the political or social impact it made upon its broadcast or publication.
  • One copy of the published entry or one copy of the broadcast material with a copy of the script

Entries must be received no later than June 15, 2013.

Entries should be sent by email or regular post to:

Attn: Shining Light Award, c/o Kate Willson
2240 NW 29th St., Corvallis, Or 97330 USA
Email address: shininglight (at) gijn (dot) org

For more details visit the Official Website

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