The closing date for entries is 28 January 2010 and no extensions will be given. The competition rewarding journalism excellence from the African continent is in its 15th year.
''It is with great pleasure that we announce the CNN MultiChoice African Journalist Awards 2010 returning to East Africa,'' says Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of CNN International.
''With all eyes on South Africa ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it's imperative that journalists are encouraged and supported to tell the African story with passion and excellence,'' says Nico Meyer, CEO of MultiChoice SA.
Over the past 15 years the competition has grown in size and stature to become Africa's most prestigious media event. This past year it attracted entries from 38 African countries. The awards ceremony was held in Durban, which I was invited to and attended, and it was broadcast in 44 African countries.
For all the information on how to enter, the categories and all the details (remember you only have until 28 January 2010 to enter!), click on READ MORE below.
This year the competition will recognize journalistic excellence in the following categories:
• Arts & Culture Award
• Digital Journalism Award [A NEW CATEGORY!]
• Economics & Business Award
• Environment Award
• Free Press Africa Award
• The HIV/AIDS Reporting Award
• Mohamed Amin Photographic Award
• MSD Health & Medical Award
• Print General News Award
• Radio General News Award
• Sport Award
• Television Features Award
• Television News Bulletin Award
• Tourism Award
• Francophone General News Awards
• Portuguese Language General News Award
From these category winners, the judges will choose the overall winner.
Finalists in the 2010 competition will participate in a four day finalists’ programme that will include a media forum and networking opportunities with senior journalists, editors, business leaders and media owners from across the continent.
All finalists receive a cash prize and each category winner also receives a laptop and printer. The CNN MultiChoice African Journalist 2010 will receive an additional cash prize and a trip to CNN Center in Atlanta.
The competition is open to African nationals who are professional journalists including freelancers across print, television, internet, photographic and radio.
Full details on how to enter can be found at CNN's website right here and remember that the closing date is 28 January 2010.
The judging will take place in March 2010 and all entries should be broadcast or published during January 2009 – December 2009.
