THE Lorenzo Natali Journalism Prize, sponsored by the European Commission, is seeking entries.
The competition aims to recognise excellence in writing, radio, and broadcast journalism on the theme of development, democracy, and human rights around the world.
The organiser says this year’s contest should relate to issues of inequality, poverty eradication, sustainable development, environment, biodiversity, climate action, digital (gap, connectivity, e-governance, entrepreneurship), jobs and employment, education and skills development, migration, healthcare (access, assistance), and peace, democracy, and human rights.
The contest has three categories: an International Prize, for journalists whose media headquarters is located in a partner country of the EU; Europe Prize, for journalists whose media is in one of the countries of the European Union; and Best Emerging Journalist Prize, for journalists under 30 in any partner country as well as in the EU Member States.
Works must have been published or broadcast between March 10, 2022, and March 9, 2023.
Entries are accepted in all languages but should include a translation in English, French, or Spanish if they are not written in one of these languages.
The winners in each category will receive EUR10,000 (US$10,662).
Journalists committed to defending democracy and human rights can enter a competition.
The deadline for the submission of entries is April 28, 2023. Interested applicants can apply here.
Blessing Otoibhi is a Multimedia Journalist and Anchor host for the News in 60 seconds at The International Center For Investigative Reporting. You can shoot her a mail via [email protected] or connect on Twitter @B_otoibhi