This informs the public about the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism 2024. Details about the Program are given below. The Kurt Schork Memorial Fund (KSMF) invites freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world to submit entries for the 23rd annual Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism.
The Awards recognise excellence and courage in reporting conflict, corruption, injustice and human rights issues, with winners receiving a $5,000 cash prize. The Committee to Protect Journalists reports the number of journalists killed and imprisoned in 2023 reached near-record highs. As levels of violence and intimidation against media professionals surge, this recognition remains as vital as ever.
Program Details
Named in memory of American freelance journalist Kurt Schork, who was killed in 2000 while on assignment for Reuters in Sierra Leone, the Awards recognise the bravery of journalists who take great personal risk, often for little reward, to shine a light on the truth and hold power to account.
The three award categories, open to those reporting for print and online publications, recognise the media professionals that Kurt particularly admired:
- Freelance Award: recognising freelance journalists who travel to the world’s conflict zones, usually at great personal risk, to witness and report on the impact and consequences of these events.
- Local Reporter Award:Â recognising the often-overlooked work of journalists in developing nations or countries in transition who write about events in their homeland.
- News Fixer Award:Â recognising the work of local journalists or experts, typically hired by foreign correspondents, whose guidance and local knowledge play an unsung but vital role in facilitating international coverage from difficult, dangerous or hostile locations.
Eligibility
- Open to freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers from around the world.
- Entrants for the Local Reporter and Freelance Awards must submit three articles each.
- The judges will look for journalistic excellence in applicant’s submissions and evidence of determination and courage in obtaining their stories.
How to Apply
Application Deadline
- The deadline for receipt of applications is 31 May 2024.
Open this link for more details about the Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism 2024.
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