Applications are open for the Fetisov Journalism Awards 2024. The mission of Fetisov Journalism Awards is to promote universal human values such as honesty, justice, courage and nobility through the example of outstanding journalists from all over the world as their dedicated service and commitment contribute to changing the world for the better.

The categories for this award include:

• Outstanding Contribution to Peace
• Contribution to Civil Rights
• Outstanding Investigative Reporting
• Excellence in Environmental Journalism

Prizes

The total prize fund is 520,000 CHF. Three winners in each category share a monetary prize of 130,000 CHF (including taxes, as stipulated by the legislation in force):

• The first prize winner receives 100,000 CHF.
• The second prize winner receives 20,000 CHF.
• The third prize winner receives 10,000 CHF.

Eligibility

• Open to professional journalists, i.e. representatives of the media, professional journalism organizations (unions/associations/societies) and freelance journalists.
• Self-nominations are allowed.
• Maximum of 3 (three) reportings/series of reportings from one journalism organization/media platform can be nominated for participation in the contest.
• The submission form may be filled out by a representative of a registered organization/media platform nominating another journalist or by a nominee. Information must be provided in English.
• One entry (one reporting or a series of reportings) from an author/team of authors is accepted.
• Publications (stories/articles/reportings) participating in the contest must have been published in printed media (newspapers/magazines/journals) and/or posted on media websites/outlets from June 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024.
• The word restriction for the submitted publications is 20,000 words.
• Films, videos and audio recordings as separate pieces of work are not accepted for the contest.

Assessment Criteria

The following criteria are taken into account in assessment of publications:

• Accuracy: ensuring the information is fact-based and reliable;
• Independence: avoiding political and corporate bias and undue influence;
• Impartiality and fairness;
• Humanity: how principles of non-discrimination and respect for victims, minorities and vulnerable groups are applied;
• Transparency: how the reporting process was out in the open and the athors made themselves accountable;
• Promotion of ethical principles;
• Positive impact of a publication on the political, economic or social situation in a particular area, country or globally;
• Accuracy of translation must be taken into account if the original language is not English.

Deadline: 15 September, 2024

Application

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For more information, visit Fetisov Journalism Awards.