Journalism Awards

• Outstanding International Investigative Reporting   $20,000 first-place prize Entries for the annual International Consortium of Investigative Journalists Award for Outstanding International Investigative Reporting must be postmarked by July 15 each year. The ICIJ Award aims to foster international investigative reporting. The work must have involved reporting in at least two countries. There is a $20,000 first-place prize and up to five $1,000 finalist awards. The ICIJ is a project of the Center for Public Integrity in Washington.
• Aventis Pasteur Medal for Excellence in Health Research Journalism
• In Canada, the Justicia Awards for Excellence in Journalism recognize outstanding broadcast and print stories that foster public awareness of any aspect of the Canadian justice system and are sponsored by the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Commission of Canada and the Department of Justice Canada. Email stephenh@cba.org or sbindman@justice.gc.ca for more information.
• For an extensive list of awards and subsidies, see Sources.com's Fame and Fortune page
  

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==================Investigative Journalism Award Animal Welfare ==========

For 2004, Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has established $5,000 in award monies to recognize and encourage journalists to investigate the illegal and cruel practice of "soring." Soring is the application of chemical or mechanical means to enhance a horse's gait in an effort to win in "big lick" show ring competitions. FOSH is a national leader in the fight against abuse and soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and in the promotion of natural, sound gaited horses.

Eligibility
The award is open to all journalists: professional, freelance or student for works originally published or broadcast in 2004.

Award
First Place: $3,000 Second Place: $1,500 Third Place: $500

Media
Print media such as an article/feature in a newspaper, magazine or journal; visual broadcast media such as films, documentaries or videos; and on-line media are all eligible.

Deadlines
Entries must be originally published/broadcast in 2004 and received by FOSH by November 1, 2004.

General Entry Rules
Entries must be submitted on a completed official entry form, with the accompanying print, video/DVD or on-line media.

Selection
Judging will be based upon the award criteria. FOSH may not present awards if the criteria are not met.

Award Criteria
" Impact the media event/ story had on the public including circulation exposure
" Coverage that encouraged positive change and future decreases in soring
" Journalism excellence

Complete Information
For complete information, including detailed information on the issue, lists of shows, and award entry forms, please visit www.fosh.info or contact awards@friendsofsoundhorses.org.