5 January 2005

IWMF SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR JOURNALISM AWARDS


The International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF) is inviting nominations for the 2005 Courage in Journalism Awards and the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Courage in Journalism Awards honour women journalists from around the world who have demonstrated extraordinary strength of character in pursuing their profession under difficult or dangerous circumstances, such as government oppression, political pressure, physical danger or other intimidating obstacles. The award carries a cash prize of US$5,000 and a commemorative sculpture.

The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who has a pioneering spirit and whose determination has paved the way for future generations of women in the media. She demonstrates a strong commitment to freedom of the press and has a solid record of accomplishments in journalism. The winner will be presented with a commemorative sculpture.

Women journalists working in print, broadcast or online media in any country can be nominated for either award. Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award can be retired journalists.

Completed nominations, including all supporting documents, must be received by the IWMF no later than 15 March 2005. Nominations can be submitted by regular mail, courier service, fax or E-mail. Winners will be announced in May 2005. IWMF will present the awards at ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles in October 2005.

For more information, please contact Charity Fain, Project Manager, IWMF, 1625 K Street, NW, Suite 1275, Washington, DC 20006, USA. Tel. +1 (202) 496-1992, fax +1 (202) 496-1977, E-mail: courage@iwmf.org.

Brief biographies of previous award winners are available at: www.iwmf.org/courage/awardees.php



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