Journalist Award

March 2010  

The 2010 EUROPEAN UNION - QANTAS JOURNALIST AWARD

in association with the

National Press Club

ANNOUNCEMENT OF 2009 AWARD WINNER CATHY ALEXANDER

Information about the Award

The Award is open to an Australian journalist of not less than three years experience in the print or electronic media, who can satisfy the selection panel that he or she would benefit from a working visit to EU institutions and up to three Member States.  Preference will be given to applicants in a position to increase Australian understanding of EU affairs by having material published or broadcast.  Employees of media organisations must have their employer's written support and recommendation as well as confirmation they will be free to take up the program by end 2009. Previous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Selection will be based primarily on the journalist's proposal outlining an issue or issues on European integration to be pursued during the visit. Originality and innovation in the development of themes will be valued highly, as will their appropriateness for the target audience in Australia . The selection panel will also take into account three examples of the applicant's work published or broadcast in the previous 12 months.

There is no application form per se, but candidates are urged to read the application guidelines

Applications close on 1 May of each year.

Three copies of the application and all materials, including dvd/ video/audio tapes and CV, are essential.

The EU will assist the journalist in formulating a suitable program of up to 21 days that must be undertaken by the end of 2009. The Award provides reasonable accommodation costs and a living allowance. Business class travel to and from Europe is courtesy of Qantas Airways and arranged by Travel Makers of Canberra.

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Awards Coordinator
National Press Club
PO Box 6184

Kingston ACT 2604   

Contact : Roger Camilleri
Delegation of the European Union, Canberra
T: (02) 6271 2744;
E - mail : roger.camilleri@ec.europa.eu

List of Winners 1992 - 2009

Guidelines for the Award