The Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award is a joint initiative between the International Bureau for Epilepsy (IBE) and the biopharmaceutical company UCB, which recognises journalists who have excelled in reporting on epilepsy.
Now in its fourth year, the annual Excellence in Epilepsy Journalism Award honours original and informative reporting on epilepsy, attracting a growing number of high-quality entries from around the world, with 49 entries from 24 countries received last year.
- The 2012 award is open to journalists around the globe, who can either submit their own work or be nominated by a third party
- There are four categories for entries – print, online and broadcast TV and broadcast radio, with one winner to be selected from each group
- The independent judging panel will select articles or reports that are responsible, informative, original and support the aim of raising awareness and understanding of epilepsy
- Entries can be about any aspect of epilepsy and must have been published or broadcast between 30th November 2011 and 30th November 2012.
ENTRY ELIGIBILITY: Consumer, health and medical journalists writing for print, broadcast or online outlets are invited to enter. Freelance journalists are also eligible.
CATEGORIES: Print, Broadcast TV, Online, and Broadcast Radio
PRIZES: One prize of €3,000 travel vouchers will be awarded for each category. It is encouraged that these travel vouchers could be used to defray travel costs related to further journalistic research and publications about epilepsy in an international context.
* Certain local restrictions may apply regarding this award and the award is only available where not prohibited or restricted by local laws and regulations.
AWARD CRITERIA
An independent judging panel will judge entries, looking for responsible, informed and original stories. Entries will also be assessed on the following specific criteria. The work:
- Helps to increase the awareness and understanding of epilepsy
- Gives a voice to people with epilepsy
- Is conceptually or visually innovative and creative
- Is well structured, well researched and compelling
- Uses language responsibly when reporting or writing on epilepsy.
AWARD RULES
- Entries accompanied by a completed entry form will be accepted until 30th November 2012.
- Incomplete entry forms will not be accepted.
- Print items must be supplied as an original or be photocopied, scanned or a print out of the full article to scale. Font size should be ≥10pt.
- Broadcast entries must be supplied as mp3 (audio) or mp4 files, preferably in Windows Media file or QuickTime format. They must be supplied on DVD, CD or via email to journalismawards@excellenceinepilepsy.com
- Website articles must be submitted as a print out of the Web page(s) and should include a live link to the Web page containing the article where possible.
- Non-English submissions should be accompanied by an English transcript.
- All entries must be the original work of the applicant that does not violate another party’s copyright. Joint applications will be accepted and collaborators must give their consent and co-sign the entry form.
- Journalists can enter no more than one article or broadcast item in the same category. Journalists may enter an article in both the online and print category if published in both categories and provided that a separate entry form accompanies each entry.
- Work must have been published or broadcast between 30th November 2011 and 30th November 2012.
- Entry forms and accompanying entries will not be returned.
- Applicants who have received any financial or in kind sponsorship in relation to their entry must declare all details.
- Articles or broadcasts sponsored by the Organisers (UCB or the International Bureau for Epilepsy) will not be accepted.
- If a submission does not adhere to the competition rules it will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the judging panel.
Download: application form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: journalismawards@excellenceinepilepsy.com
Website: http://www.ibe-epilepsy.org/
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