5 July 2006

MISA PRESS FREEDOM AWARD


The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) invites journalists and media organisations in Southern Africa to submit nominations for the 2006 MISA Press Freedom Award.

The annual award honours journalists or media organisations that uphold professional ethics of the highest standards in the pursuit of the truth, and who have made a significant contribution to the promotion of media freedom in the region. The award includes a cash prize of US$1,000.

The award is open to journalists working in any form of media (e.g. print, photography, broadcasting or online), and to media associations and organisations, that are based in the Southern Africa region.

Nominations should include a CV of the nominee, a portfolio of their work and an essay of not more than 1,500 words describing why the nominee merits the award.

All nominations must be received by 11 August 2006.

Nominations addressed to MISA's Regional Director can be sent to: Private Bag 13386 Windhoek, Namibia. They can also be faxed to +264 61 248016 or e-mailed to director@misa.org
For more information, contact: communications@misa.org or visit: http://www.misa.org/


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