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Pushkal Shivam of Mumbai, India was named Student Journalist of the Year
in Youth Journalism International’s 2012 Excellence in Journalism contest.
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HARTFORD, Conn., U.S.A. – For the first time, Youth Journalism International’s
annual contest for teenage journalists around the world is including categories
for multimedia reporting.
“We
are seeing more young people than ever producing top quality audio, video and
other multimedia stories that deserve recognition and don’t fit traditional
newsgathering categories,” said Steve Collins, president of the
Connecticut-based nonprofit.
are seeing more young people than ever producing top quality audio, video and
other multimedia stories that deserve recognition and don’t fit traditional
newsgathering categories,” said Steve Collins, president of the
Connecticut-based nonprofit.
Thecontest, the largest worldwide for student journalists, showcases the best
journalism in English by young reporters, photographers and cartoonists around
the world.
Last year, it honored winners from 18 countries and 11
U.S. states.
Winners
in major categories receive crystal trophies and other prize winners receive
custom-made certificates.
in major categories receive crystal trophies and other prize winners receive
custom-made certificates.
There
are a number of categories for entries, including Student Journalist of the
Year, the Courage in Journalism award, Journalism Educator of the Year, The
Jacinta Marie Bunnell Award for Commentary and The Frank Keegan “Take No
Prisoners” Award for News.
are a number of categories for entries, including Student Journalist of the
Year, the Courage in Journalism award, Journalism Educator of the Year, The
Jacinta Marie Bunnell Award for Commentary and The Frank Keegan “Take No
Prisoners” Award for News.
The
new categories added to this year’s contest are for multimedia news and
multimedia features.
new categories added to this year’s contest are for multimedia news and
multimedia features.
“Every
year, we are impressed with all the amazing work that young journalists are
doing,” said Jackie Majerus, executive director at YJI. “These awards are a way
to celebrate the best of it.”
year, we are impressed with all the amazing work that young journalists are
doing,” said Jackie Majerus, executive director at YJI. “These awards are a way
to celebrate the best of it.”
Entries,
which must be in English and published in print or online between Jan. 1, 2012
and Dec. 31, 2012, are due no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on
Friday, February 8 Awards will be handed out in May.
which must be in English and published in print or online between Jan. 1, 2012
and Dec. 31, 2012, are due no later than 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on
Friday, February 8 Awards will be handed out in May.
The
contest is open to any journalist aged 19 or under, anywhere in the world. Only
work by non-professionals – those who are not paid – is allowed.
contest is open to any journalist aged 19 or under, anywhere in the world. Only
work by non-professionals – those who are not paid – is allowed.
Details
on how to enter the contest are available under the Contests link at the top of
Youth Journalism International’s website at www.YouthJournalism.org.
on how to enter the contest are available under the Contests link at the top of
Youth Journalism International’s website at www.YouthJournalism.org.
In
an earth-friendly bid to reduce paperwork and ease the administrative hassle,
entries can be done entirely online by filling out a form on YJI’s website and
submitting work via email. A complete list of winners for the past three years
is available on the website as well.
an earth-friendly bid to reduce paperwork and ease the administrative hassle,
entries can be done entirely online by filling out a form on YJI’s website and
submitting work via email. A complete list of winners for the past three years
is available on the website as well.
Youth
Journalism International is a recognized 501(c)(3) public educational charity
by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. A non-governmental organization, YJI
depends on donations from supporters to continue its important work training
the next generation of journalists.
Journalism International is a recognized 501(c)(3) public educational charity
by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. A non-governmental organization, YJI
depends on donations from supporters to continue its important work training
the next generation of journalists.
Its
students’ work has been featured by The Huffington Post, National Geographic,
PBS NewsHour Extra, The Tattoo online teen
newspaper, Radio Pacifica, Connecticut Public Radio. The Mash and other news
organizations.
students’ work has been featured by The Huffington Post, National Geographic,
PBS NewsHour Extra, The Tattoo online teen
newspaper, Radio Pacifica, Connecticut Public Radio. The Mash and other news
organizations.
For
more information, contact Jackie Majerus, YJI’s executive director, or Steve
Collins, YJI’s president, at (860) 523-9632 or yjicontest@gmail.com.
more information, contact Jackie Majerus, YJI’s executive director, or Steve
Collins, YJI’s president, at (860) 523-9632 or yjicontest@gmail.com.
