The Webber Wentzel Legal Journalist of the Year Award recognises outstanding work in the field of legal journalism.
The awards was founded in 1999 to acknowledge the role played by journalists in promoting knowledge of the judiciary and understanding of the country's civil and criminal justice systems. This includes court and tribunal reporters.
Prizes
Print - R50,000
Radio - R50,000
Television - R50,000
Who may enter
Any journalist reporting on legal issues in print, online or electronic media in the Republic of South Africa. This includes court and tribunal reporting.
Awards ceremony
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in Johannesburg.
Venue: Webber Wentzel, 10 Fricker Road, Illovo Boulevard, Illovo.
Wednesday 5 November 2014 from 1800 to 2000.
Entry closing date
Entries must be received by no later than 1700 on Thursday, 2 October 2014. (Proof of publication must be included.)
Click here for the entry form.