Deadline- 15 June 2013
The Global Investigative Journalism Conference is being organized to present the Global Shining Light Award to honors investigative journalism in a developing or transitioning country. The conference is conducted in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from October 12 to 15, 2013.
On behalf of the global investigative journalism community, the Rio conference will again recognize and celebrate these courageous investigative journalists and their work. The winner will receive an honorary plaque and US$1,000.
Documents Required-
- A nomination letter in English, listing the journalist’s name (or team member names), and name of his/her media organization with address, telephone number, fax and email.
- The letter should provide a brief summary of the entry topic, explaining the importance of the story, the challenges faced in reporting it, and the political or social impact it made upon its broadcast or publication.
- One copy of the published entry or one copy of the broadcast material with a copy of the script
Eligibility & Criteria-
The journalist, journalism team, or media outlet provided independent, investigative reporting, which: Originated in and affected a developing or emerging country
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