The Awards are hosted by Print and Digital Media South Africa (PDMSA), an umbrella body incorporating print and digital media, and sponsored by Standard Bank.
Despite the increasing difficult circumstances that newspapers are facing, every year the Awards deliver great quality journalism, with innovatively told stories. Last year there was a growth of the entries in the multi-platform was accompanied by an increase in the quality of these entries and it is forecast that this category will grow even more this year.
Last year’s winners include Journalist of the year Mia Malan of the Mail & Guardian (M&G), Journalist of the year and Young Journalist of the year went to Jay Caboz.
This year the Awards are also opened to non-PDMSA members. The fee per entry is R550.00 a slight increase on last year.
The judging panel, headed by convener judge, Paula Fray, comprises highly respected experts in the industry.
Judges
