2013 World Food Day Media Award in Kenya registration still open
Call for Entries: 4 weeks to
go
Nairobi,
Kenya, August 30, 2013- Journalists have an critical role to play in promoting
the understanding of food and agricultural issues and specifically on
challenges related to food security. The media can lend a hand by enlightening
their audiences so that communities are sensitized on issues affecting food
security.
The
World Food Day Media Award in Kenya which was recently launched by the Food and
Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)-Kenya, recognizes
outstanding contributions by the media in Kenya through compelling and
newsworthy individual stories that have an impact.
This
award for journalists under 30 years will harness the power of the media. It is
set to elevate the standards of excellence in print media and offer the winners
a boost in their professional profiles.
Who is eligible?
The Competition is open to print journalists from any Kenyan media
house. The best examples of journalistic practice in the coverage of food
security issues in Kenya in print from journalists under 30 years will be
selected by a jury consisting of representatives from FAO, partners and media
experts and will be awarded a cash prize.
To submit your entry, visit;
http://coin.fao.org/cms/world/kenya/NewsAndEvents/WFD2013MediaAwards.html
and fill in the online form. Deadline for nominations is
September 30, 2013.
Guidelines
Guidelines and detailed information is available in: http://coin.fao.org/coin-static/cms/media/17/13751901791780/media_award_2013.pdf
For
more information, please contact:
Eric
Kimani,
Communication Officer Tel:+254 7625903 E-mail: eric.kimani@fao.org
Emah
Madegwa,
Communication Assistant Tel:+2547625901 Email: emah.madegwa@fao.org
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