The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards, the longest running, most prestigious Pan African competition for journalism in Africa, has extended its deadline for receipt of entries to 14 March.
The competition aims to reinforce the importance of the journalists’ role in Africa and to recognise and develop journalistic talent across all disciplines. It is now in its 11th Year and has improved the careers and opportunities for many of the winners.
The Competition is open to African professional journalists (including, but not limited to, African freelancers) working on the continent for media organisations that are (i) African-owned and (ii) headquartered within the continent of Africa and (iii) distribute in Africa a printed publication and/or electronic medium broadcast which is primarily targeted at, and received by, an African audience. There are a number of print and broadcast categories.
The Judges will be looking for work which:
- Tells the story in a clear and balanced manner
- Communicates stories or issues from Africa in a comprehensive way
- Has made these stories or issues accessible and relevant to their audiences
- Demonstrates investigative and journalistic flair
- Displays well organised research, depth and insight
- Was broadcast or published between January and December 2005, with proof supplied.
For more information please visit www.cnn.com/africanawards.
