Internews in Kenya is calling for applications for the
‘Internews Storyfest Awards 2012’.
The awards aim to celebrate creative, compelling, unique
storytelling from Internews alumni of the Health journalism program. There are
seven award categories with an overall winnerdrawn from the category winners.
For one to be eligible he/she must have been trained or mentored
by Internews.
Selection criteria
Stories that do not meet the submission criteria will
automatically be disqualified. The jury will score stories on;
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Standard journalism principles of ethics
(Accuracy, balance, relevance, and Independence)
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Creativity
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Sensitivity
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Clarity
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How compelling the story is
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Possible Impact
Award Categories
1. Best TV Story
Under the themes HIV/AIDS, Family Planning & Maternal
and Child Health.
2. Best Radio Story
Under the themes HIV/AIDS, Family Planning & Maternal
and Child Health.
3. Best Print Story
Under the themes HIV/AIDS, Family Planning & Maternal
and Child Health.
4. Best online story
Under the themes HIV/AIDS, Family Planning & Maternal
and Child Health.
5. Best Data story
Data stories in health journalism. This category will award
one winner in all media.
6. Best Voluntary
Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Story
This category will award one winner in all media on stories
based on VMMCfrom the period between 2008 to 2012
7. Best Long form/
Documentary story
Under the themes HIV/AIDS, Family Planning & Maternal
and Child Health.
The Prize: The
three finalists in each award category will receive a fully paid trip to the
awards ceremony venue. The winner will receive a trophy and a prize that will
be revealed at the awards. The two runners up will each receive a certificate
recognizing their achievement. Internews will not pay prize money to the
winners.
The deadline for
the story submission is 31 July, 2012.
For more details contact: fdallu@internews.org
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