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Apply! Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in collaboration with ONE and the Elliott family seek entries for the 2018 Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.
Mike served as a distinguished editor at The Economist, Newsweek and Time before becoming CEO of ONE. This annual award in his name will honor an up-and-coming journalist in Africa who tells important stories through quality reporting.
Deadline
31 December 2017
Award
-The award winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize to pursue an in-depth reporting project.
-The winner will also spend time in U.S. newsrooms to learn new skills and receive mentorship from ICFJ, helping to catalyze additional reporting that engages and empowers Africans.
Eligibility
-The contest is open to up-and-coming, English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast and online news media.
-Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.
-Applicants must submit one published story that reflects top-notch storytelling about important issues.
-The submission can be a feature story; an in-depth, investigative or explanatory piece; or a multimedia report or documentary.
-The published story or broadcast must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations.
Application
Applications must be submitted via given website.
