Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is seeking nominations for the second OPEC Award for Journalism. The award, which will be presented in Vienna, Austria, in June 2012, invites interested journalists, analysts and media organizations to nominate individual candidates, media organizations or teams for the same.
Objective of the Award
The OPEC Award for Journalism aims at honouring and recognizing the journalists, analysts and news organizations that have devoted their careers and time to objective, balanced reporting on – and analysis of – the oil market. The work is expected to have contributed to a greater understanding of the workings of the global oil market over a significant period.
Eligibility
The competition is open to all print and broadcast journalists and analysts (including those from OPEC Member Countries) that have reported on – and analysed – the industry for ten years or more.
Nominations
Completed nomination forms together with five samples of work previously published or broadcast (CDs/DVDs) covering the required time-frame – should be sent by email or regular post.
Eligible candidates may nominate themselves, while third-party nominations are also permitted.
Selection Criteria and Prize
All entries will be judged by a panel of academics, journalists and oil industry experts. The winner will receive a plaque and a cheque of 5,000 euros which will be donated on his/her behalf to any institution or charity of his/her choice.
Presentation of the Award
The OPEC Award for Journalism will be presented at the close of the Fifth OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, Austria, on 13–14 June 2012.
Last date for submission of nominations is October 3, 2011
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