Deadline: 17/04/11
Center for International Private Enterprise
Cartoonists can enter an editorial cartoon competition.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/editorial-cartoon-competition-seeks-entries-worldwide
The Global Editorial Cartoon Competition, sponsored by the Center for International Private Enterprise, invites entries that capture key issues affecting the development of the cartoonist's country. The three categories are: democracy, corruption and gender equality.
Judges include Pat Oliphant, a Pulitzer-Prize-winning political cartoonist, and Michael Duffy, the Assistant Managing Editor of TIME. The final winners will be selected through a public online voting process.
The competition is open to all ages and to both professional and amateur cartoonists. The first place winner in each category will receive US$1,000, and there are also cash prizes for second and third place.
Captions can be in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish but an English translation must be provided. For more information, click here.
23 February 2011
10 February 2011
Fellowship available for international media executives
Deadline: 11/02/11
The American Press Institute
Location: Washington, DCUnited States See map: Google Maps
International media executives from emerging democracies are invited to apply for a fellowship to attend a seminar organized by the American Press Institute.
The James H. Ottaway Sr. fellowships aim to improve the independent editorial content and financial strength of daily newspapers in new democracies.
Fellows receive seminar tuition, accommodation, meals and airfare from the country of origin to Washington, D.C. to attend seminars. This year's API seminar line-up includes hot-button journalism topics such as "Mobile Media: Opportunities on the Move," from July 18-19 and "The Next Generation of Media Managers," held Nov. 14-15.
Applicants must have at least five years experience as a high-ranking publisher, editor or general manager. Fluency in English is also required.
For more information, click here, or contact Carol Ann Riordan at CRiordan@americanpressinstitute.org.
The American Press Institute
Location: Washington, DCUnited States See map: Google Maps
International media executives from emerging democracies are invited to apply for a fellowship to attend a seminar organized by the American Press Institute.
The James H. Ottaway Sr. fellowships aim to improve the independent editorial content and financial strength of daily newspapers in new democracies.
Fellows receive seminar tuition, accommodation, meals and airfare from the country of origin to Washington, D.C. to attend seminars. This year's API seminar line-up includes hot-button journalism topics such as "Mobile Media: Opportunities on the Move," from July 18-19 and "The Next Generation of Media Managers," held Nov. 14-15.
Applicants must have at least five years experience as a high-ranking publisher, editor or general manager. Fluency in English is also required.
For more information, click here, or contact Carol Ann Riordan at CRiordan@americanpressinstitute.org.
Street paper competition seeks entries [Worldwide]
Deadline: 01/03/11
International Network of Street Papers
Journalists working for street papers that support social change can enter a competition.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/street-paper-competition-seeks-entries-worldwide
The International Street Paper Awards, sponsored by the International Network of Street Papers, celebrate the impact of street papers as independent social media and advocates for justice.
There are six award categories available for street papers, and one award available to a mainstream media outlet that has advocated for the rights of homeless people. The chairman of the judging panel is David Schlesinger, the former Editor-In-Chief for Reuters News.
Entries must have been published between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. For more information,click here.
International Network of Street Papers
Journalists working for street papers that support social change can enter a competition.
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/street-paper-competition-seeks-entries-worldwide
The International Street Paper Awards, sponsored by the International Network of Street Papers, celebrate the impact of street papers as independent social media and advocates for justice.
There are six award categories available for street papers, and one award available to a mainstream media outlet that has advocated for the rights of homeless people. The chairman of the judging panel is David Schlesinger, the former Editor-In-Chief for Reuters News.
Entries must have been published between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. For more information,click here.
01 February 2011
UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2011
UNESCO invites Member States, regional and international organizations, professional and non-governmental organizations working in the field of journalism and freedom of expression to nominate candidates for the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2011.
The purpose of the Prize, supported by the Guillermo Cano Foundation, the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation and JP/Politiken Newspapers LTD, is to honour a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if this involved risk.
The prize is intended to reward journalists who have shown dedication in the name of freedom of expression and information and to afford them the international recognition they deserve. Awarded annually, the Prize is marked by a ceremony and the winner is presented with the sum of US$25,000.
The 2011 Prize will be awarded during the World Press Freedom Day conference, which will take place in May.
How to submit your nomination
Nominations for the Prize should be submitted by filling out the form in English or French and sending it before 15 February 2011 by normal mail or by email to:
UNESCO
Division for Freedom of Expression, Democracy and Peace
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris cedex 15
France
Tel: 33.1.45.68.42.12
Fax: 33.1.45.68.55.84
E-mail: s.coudray(at)unesco.org
The purpose of the Prize, supported by the Guillermo Cano Foundation, the Nicholas B. Ottaway Foundation and JP/Politiken Newspapers LTD, is to honour a person, organization or institution that has made a notable contribution to the defence and/or promotion of press freedom anywhere in the world, especially if this involved risk.
The prize is intended to reward journalists who have shown dedication in the name of freedom of expression and information and to afford them the international recognition they deserve. Awarded annually, the Prize is marked by a ceremony and the winner is presented with the sum of US$25,000.
The 2011 Prize will be awarded during the World Press Freedom Day conference, which will take place in May.
How to submit your nomination
Nominations for the Prize should be submitted by filling out the form in English or French and sending it before 15 February 2011 by normal mail or by email to:
UNESCO
Division for Freedom of Expression, Democracy and Peace
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris cedex 15
France
Tel: 33.1.45.68.42.12
Fax: 33.1.45.68.55.84
E-mail: s.coudray(at)unesco.org
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