The awards are aimed at the hidden systems or technologies that enable Grassroots Publishers to survive and thrive.
Nominations can include everything from software or other tools designed to make grassroots publishing more competitive, to creative strategies or production techniques for overcoming common problems, or even new products that cut costs and give grassroots publishers a competitive edge.
All independent grassroot publishers are eligible including small commercial, community, NGO or advocacy newspapers, magazines, newsletters and journals.
Prize packages are valued at R20 000 each and include free technical training, software products, consultants to help improve profitability/efficiency at winning publications and free resources including media textbooks/manuals.
The winners will be announced at the Annual Sanlam Community Press Awards Banquet at the Small Media Summit at the Intercontinental Sandton Sun & Towers Hotel in Johannesburg on 16 September 2005.
Requests for additional information or questions should be directed to Justin Arenstein on or +27-13-755-4118 or Zanele Sibanda on or +27-11-721-3200.
