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SUMMARY:The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Opportunity type: Award\nFor: Journalists\nDeadline: 31/01/24\nRewards: $5,000 cash prize + award certificate + internship at The Economist\nLocation Eligibility: Africa\n\nAbout this opportunity\n\nThe International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), the ONE Campaign, and the Elliott family are happy to announce a call for entries for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.\nThe award honors up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. The award entries must represent groundbreaking journalistic work published between December 1, 2022, and December 1, 2023. Winners will be selected on the quality of their articles and the impact their work has had on communities. We welcome excellent submissions in all media, especially those that demonstrate analytical skills in addition to outstanding writing ability.\nRewards\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe winners will receive a $5,000 cash prize and a personalized award certificate. The winners will have an extraordinary opportunity to spend two weeks at The Economist headquarters in London.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEligibility\n\nThe contest is open to English-speaking journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media. Applicants must have no more than 10 years of journalism experience.\nApplicants must submit one published piece that exemplifies Africa through thoughtful reporting and excellent storytelling. We are looking for impactful investigative or explanatory pieces, especially those illuminating transformational change in Africa.\nA copy of the published story or broadcast clip must be submitted in English. Works in other languages must include English translations. We welcome submissions from print, broadcast, or digital journalists. Multimedia submissions may include web, audio, video, visual, or mixed media.\nThe submitted story must be published between December 1, 2022, and December 1, 2023.\n\nEntry Fee\nFree to enter.\nHow to Apply\nApply using the link: https://bit.ly/48f0OYX\nAll questions regarding this opportunity should be sent to Sher Khashimov, Program Director: skhashimov@icfj.org ( mailto:fbahja@icfj.org ) or Emma Kerr, Program Assistant: ekerr@icfj.org ( mailto:ekerr@icfj.org )\n
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