New journalism award in food category

This award embraces reports or articles covering any issue related to food science and technology with the exception of purely nutritional issues which are published in South African newspapers, magazines or periodicals or broadcast on South African radio or television.

The award is intended to recognise those journalists who adopt a responsible approach and whose reports are objective and scientifically correct, and consequently whose work contributes to sound consumer knowledge and an understanding of controversial or complex food issues.

Only material published or broadcast during the calendar year under consideration, 2004 will be eligible.

Closing date is 28 October 2005. Call Clare van Zwieten on (011) 789-1384 for more information.