This annual award recognises any media practitioner, journalist, editor, manager, or owner – who has:
-Shown integrity and reported fearlessly;
-Displayed a commitment to serving the people of South Africa;
-Tenaciously striven to maintain a publication or other medium despite insurmountable obstacles;
-Resisted any censorship;
-Shown courage in making information available to the SA public;
Or, any combination of the above.
If you think anybody fits this definition, please submit your nomination before May 25, accompanied by a motivation, and samples of the candidate's work to: cathyp@printmedia.org.za
The Award is open to all journalists irrespective of whether they serve a community/national newspaper, magazine or electronic medium. The winner will receive R15 000,00 in prize money and a certificate. The award ceremony will take place in July.
