European Press Prize (apply by 16 December 2016)

Since 2012, the European Press Prize rewards and encourages the highest achievements in European journalism.

Quality journalism is of vital importance to healthy democracies, especially in a time when information is omnipresent. Unfortunately, because of a transforming and pressured market, quality has become increasingly difficult to maintain.

To help counter the effects of these transformations was one of the reasons the European Press Prize was envisioned. Formed by seven independent European foundations that all have strong media connections, all of which count excellence and public service as part of their collective challenge.

Eligibility: Journalists from all 47 countries of Europe as defined by Council of Europe membership are eligible to enter their work.

The prizes are awarded for work in print and online.

Deadline for submitting work: 16 December 2016

The shortlist will be announced on the 23rd of February 2016.
Winners Ceremony will be held on the 20th of April.

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The European Awards for Journalism will be given in four different categories. Each award will be for 10,000 euros, to be spent wherever possible on a personal project that may, in turn, enrich the practice of journalism. The judges are also empowered to award a special prize for particular excellence in editing or any other discipline, including reporting, feature write and advocacy.

The Investigative Reporting Award
For the individual or team effort which has done most to unearth facts that the public – and society – has a right to know.

The Distinguished Writing Award
A prize that salutes the best reportage and feature writing illuminating vital issues at home and abroad.

The Commentator Award
For the commentator, columnist or editor whose work has made a decisive impact.

The Innovation Award
For the idea – presentational, technical or in terms of editorial techniques – that has made a clear contribution to journalism’s future.

The Special Award
From 2013, the judges will be empowered to award a special prize for particular excellence in editing or any other discipline, including reporting, feature write and advocacy.

For all information regarding the award and the application process, visit the award website http://www.europeanpressprize.com/