The Global Health Council is seeking nominations for the Excellence in Media Award to recognize the vital role played by the media in informing the public and decision makers. The Award will be given at the 2011 Annual International Conference on “Securing a Healthier Future in a Changing World” from 13 to 17 June, 2011 to be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The Excellence in Media Award for Global Health is given each year to a print, electronic and/or visual journalist who has, in the past year, captured the essence of a major issue in global health and conveyed it to a broad audience.
This Award is given for a distinguished example of reporting on global health issues by individual journalists or institutions. It highlights the important contributions of the media in improving the knowledge and understanding of global health issues. Therefore, all submitted works should be characterized by a high caliber of writing, accurate reporting and an emphasis on influencing public behavior through education on the issue.
Selection of the awardee is based on the quality of the reporting and the work’s appeal to and impact on readers and viewers. Nominations will be considered by an independent panel of noted journalists.
The nomination deadline for the Excellence in Media Award for Global Health is February 1, 2011.
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