Deadline: 1 March 2016
The International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) and FAO have announced the creation of an annual award for excellence in global food security reporting.
Each year a theme will be chosen under the broad heading of global food security. Anticipated topics include food production, food safety, food waste, agriculture and land use, under nutrition and malnutrition, and food affordability, among others.
Award Information
The contest winner will receive all-expenses paid trips to:
- The annual IFAJ congress
- An FAO project related to the UN’s International Years
- The winner will be recognized at the annual IFAJ congress.
- Two honourable mentions will be made. No prizes will be awarded for these designations.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists from IFAJ member guilds in good standing are eligible to enter.
- Print, broadcast and electronic media submissions can apply.
- Submissions may be a single story or a series.
- One entry per guild is allowed. Guilds are to hold their own selection process.
- One entry per member is allowed.
- Stories must have been published or broadcast between (and including) 1 January and 31 December 2015.
- Stories may be written by individuals or teams, but only one prize will be given per team.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit their applications electronically to IFAJ as mentioned on the website.
For more information, please visit Award for Excellence in Global Food Security Reporting.
