How to Enter
All submissions must demonstrate professionalism, meet international journalistic standards, and provide evidence that courage and determination played a role in generating the articles. Winners will be chosen by an international panel of five judges.
Each applicant must submit six (6) copies of the following:
- Freelance Journalist Entry Form or Local Journalist Entry Form.
- The original articles, (up to three), accompanied by English translation. Articles must have appeared in print between March 1, 2007 and May 31 2008.
- The applicant's curriculum vitae, listing education and journalistic experience, with dates.
- A statement providing background and context for the story submitted.
- A signed original letter from the editor of the publication on official letterhead supporting the submission for the Kurt Schork Award, including confirmation of the nominee's employment status with the publication.
- One (1) photograph. Photocopies of photographs will not be accepted.
Eligibility
Local Journalist: Print journalists employed by a local news outlet and residing in a developing country or nation in transition whose work has been published in a local publication are eligible. Although individual journalists are the primary focus, submissions from a team of journalists will also be considered.
Freelance Journalist: Freelance print journalists and those contracted by news organizations are eligible. A freelance journalist is an individual who is not employed by a news organization. They are self-employed, providing services, either on the basis of time or on the production of editorial materials as defined by individual contractual arrangements, and earn the majority of their income from journalistic activity.
All applications should be sent to IWPR.
Deadline June 1, 2008
IWPR Guidlines to Kurt Schork Awards
Applications may be sent electronically via email, or by post.
The Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism
c/o Alan Davis
Institute for War & Peace Reporting
48 Gray's Inn Road
London WC1X 8LT
UK