Journalists in Georgia have until November 1st to submit their entries for the 2022 edition of the EU Prize for Journalists.
The EU Journalism Prize was established in 2012 by the European Union Delegation to Georgia and promotes professionalism and ethical behavior in Georgian journalism. The Special Prize for Conflict-Sensitive Journalism recognizes media companies that contribute to building trust and peace and is awarded by the European Union Monitoring Mission (EUMM).
This year the award includes a new category for the best student work.
The EU Journalist Prize 2022 is awarded in eight categories:
- Best story in print or online media;
- Best Feature Story in Broadcast or Online Media;
- Best Investigative Story/Feature in Print, Online or Broadcast Media;
- Best Online or Print Blog, Opinion, or Column in Print, Online, or Broadcast Media;
- The most innovative and original work in print, broadcast or online media;
- Best documentary photo reflecting EU values (human rights, including minority rights, social justice, respect for human dignity, freedom of speech, democracy, equality and the rule of law) published in print or online media;
- Best Conflict-Sensitive Journalism Contributing to Confidence-Building and Peace in the Context of Armed Conflicts in Georgia (EUMM Special Prize for Peace Journalism);
- Best student work in print, online or broadcast media.
The winner of the EUMM Special Prize in Peace Journalism will receive a 30-day fellowship at the Institute of War and Peace Reporting in London, while the other winners will receive cash prizes.
The deadline for all entries is November 1, 2021.
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